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新聞稿（即時發佈） 2016年11月16日
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「STEM教育行動」首辦 — FabLearn Hong Kong 2016會議
發展STEM 教育須多方配合 家校心態乃成敗關鍵Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/stem/1611-FabLearn/
Press release: http://www.seedland.hk/press/stem/1611-FabLearn/STEM_FabLearn_Chi_final.doc正在香港訪問及交流的兩位國際知名STEM教育專家表示，STEM教育以跨學科綜合方法，透過提倡「自造者文化」，着重以現實生活和實際應用為基礎的學習模式，讓中小及幼稚園學生可以獲得較為全面、有趣的學習經驗，是21世紀全球教育大趨勢。
他們認為，各地學校和老師在開展STEM教育時均須面對各式各樣問題，硬件方面例如實驗室及工作坊設備昂貴及如何有效取捨、軟件方面例如教材設計及教師培訓不足、如何與整體教學課程配合等。這些問題固然必須解決，惟不少實際例子顯示，校方、老師、家長等持份者的心態，以及能否有效結合「Design」和「Engineering」元素，才是推行STEM教育成功與否的關鍵。
兩位專家於2016年11月10日及11日出席了由「STEM教育行動」及「港科院」合辦的「FabLearn Hong Kong 2016」會議，與本地教育工作者、學者專家、老師，以及商界人士，分享推廣STEM教育的實際教學和建立學校「自造文化」實驗室的經驗，並探討STEM教育最新發展。FabLearn系列會議是由美國史丹福大學創辦的國際STEM教育分享平台，以推行新一代科學學科教育方法及「自造者文化」為宗旨。一連兩天會議設有多個專題演講及工作坊，有三百多位本地教育工作者和來自各大中小學的校長及老師出席。
會議主講嘉賓包括美國西北大學助理教授及創新科技教學實驗室負責人Marcelo Worsley博士、史丹福學人及Design Case Consulting創辦人Mark Schreiber先生，以及多位本地學者、STEM教育工作者、學生及業界人士。
Worsley博士表示，一般認為在學校籌建實驗室及工作坊費用十分高昂，事實並非如此，因為即使有齊例如3D打印、雷射切割、電腦割字機、各種電子器材及電腦設備等設施，並不等於可以有效以STEM方法教學。
他強調，FabLab和MakerSpace的重點，不在於Lab和Space，因為設備和器材方面絕對可以豐儉由人，也不在於是否在學校有一個固定的地方作實驗室及工作坊，因為可以是學生家中，更可以充分利用大學、博物館、公共圖書館等各社區設施。
「重點是如何鼓勵及誘導學生，因應個人興趣及對周遭人和事的觀察、關懷，發掘一些切身問題，思考如何解決，並在過程中一方面結合平時在課堂學到的知識，加以應用，在遇到困難時透過主動尋求解決方案，從而有機會接觸涉及其他學科或範疇的知識，讓學生的學習經驗更自發、更有趣、更廣泛。」重點因此是Fab（fabrication）和Maker，所以教師本身的角色及心態十分重要，他們本身必須熱愛以靈活方法解決實際問題和困難，方能引導、鼓勵及感染學生，令學生們積極投入，以「自造者」身份參與。
「家長的支持，對STEM教育能否成功亦十分重要，因為家裡往往是學生最能發掘一些他們最想解決、最切身的問題。讓子女能夠成功為家人尋求解決方案，最能夠讓學生有成功感和愉快的學習體驗。另外，不少過往經驗亦顯示，家長若對子女的STEM項目及製成品或解決方案表示欣賞，亦能有效幫助老師繼續在學校推行STEM教育。」
另一位訪港專家學者，史丹福學人Mr Schreiber 先生表示，傳統教學理念重視結果，因此習慣以測驗、考試、評分等作主要考量，往往對學生的學習過程不太重視，單向的教學方法最終反而影響了老師教學及學生吸收知識的成效。
「STEM教育着重整合不同學科知識（integration），學生成績作為教學結果固然重要，惟學習過程更重要，尤其是開放式的教學方法，老師不要為學生提供過於詳細的要求或目標，要放心讓他們按照自己興趣發掘問題，允許他們尋找及設計解決辦法，讓他們在過程中親身體驗設計、策劃（design and engineering）流程，是最有效、最有樂趣的學習方法。」
「STEM教育行動」創辦人梁穎宇表示：「源自美國史丹福大學的FabLearn會議，重點之一就是建設式學習，亦即是『自造文化（Making）』，而會議至今已發展成一項全球教育盛事，以推廣包括科學（Science）、科技（Technology）、工程（Engineering）和數學（Mathematics）的STEM教育。自2011年起，FabLearn會議除了每年在美國史丹福大學舉行外，亦曾於丹麥、澳洲、巴西及日本等14個國家及地區舉辦。我們非常榮幸在香港舉辦首次FabLearn會議，為本地教育界帶來這個國際公認的世界級STEM教育分享平台。」
「我們未來將繼續與海外及本地教育機構及專家學者合作，在教學資源、師資培訓、建立FabLabs／MakerSpaces、推廣「自造文化」等方面，為本地各級學校及老師提供協助，以迎合國際教育大趨勢及香港經濟發展需要。」
是次會議是次會議由「STEM教育行動」和「港科院」合辦；合作夥伴為香港創業投資者聯盟、香港科技大學理學院、香港科技園公司、CoCoon（浩觀）、香港大學化學系、香港數理教育學會、青年企業家發展局；裘槎基金會、教育局、創新科技署及數碼港亦予以支持。
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有關Marcelo Worsley博士
Marcelo Worsley博士為美國西北大學學習科學（Learning Sciences）及電腦科學助理教授，主理創新科技教學實驗室，目前主力研究如何應用學習科學、機器學習及人工智能，以研究學生在MakerSpace（自造者空間，又譯創客空間）及FabLab（自造實驗室，全稱Fabrication Laboratory）的學習表現，其研究工作涵蓋各種正統及非正統學習環境，包括課室、社區中心、課後活動及暑期增潤工作坊，例如曼谷、莫斯科及舊金山灣區的「FabLab@School」項目，以及在芝加哥地區建立創新實驗室等。有關Mark Schreiber
Mark Schreiber曾獲美國米爾肯家族基金會頒發被喻為「教育界格林美獎」的「國家年度教師奬（National Teacher of the Year）」，並設計出自造實驗室工具組盒「Design Case」，教導兒童及成人運用簡單低成本物料結合高科技技術，創造出富有價值的製成品。他在科技、工程、數碼製造及設計等方面有超過十五年經驗，現時為Google的《Startup Digest》編採自造科研資訊，並為史丹福大學教育研究院、英特爾及海外學校擔任顧問，務求把設計及創新理念帶到世界各地的教室。他亦是麻省理工學院國際FabLab網絡成員之一。有關STEM教育行動
啟迪孩子心智．培養科學精神．為未來機遇奠基礎
香港STEM教育行動同仁，致力啟發下一代立志創造豐盛人生，並培育他們為未來做好準備，以應對急速轉變、日益倚重科技發展的世界，把握其所帶來的無盡機遇。我們深信應由幼兒開始激發他們的心志，培育他們具備科學家的態度及熱誠，終身不斷地對事物抱有好奇心及探究精神，從不懈實驗嘗試中摸索學習，並建立成功者必備的堅毅力。我們希望透過創新意念，靈活運用及結合科學（Science）、科技（Technology）、工程（Engineering）、數學（Mathematics）等教學課程和學術範疇，為本地各級學生建立和提供跨學科、多元、以實驗實踐為本、活潑有趣的學習環境，激勵他們積極投入參與，從而建立正面心態、卓越思辨能力、敬業勤奮精神，為將來美好人生奠定基礎。
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For Immediate Release 16th November, 2016
STEM Initiative Hong Kong hosted the first FabLearn conference in the city in collaboration with Stanford University to advocate attitude of schools and parents as the key to the success of STEM education
Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/stem/1611-FabLearn/
Press release: http://www.seedland.hk/press/stem/1611-FabLearn/STEM_FabLearn_Eng_final.docTwo internationally renowned experts of STEM education shared their insights during an exchange visit in Hong Kong. Being a global educational trend of the 21st century, STEM education emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach with a basis in real-life applications to promote a Maker Culture, through which kindergarten, primary and secondary students can be rewarded with a more holistic and inspiring learning experience.
The two experts shared that at the launch of STEM education, schools and teachers have to tackle various problems, such as financial concerns in equipping laboratories and workshops, design of teaching materials, training for teachers and integration of STEM into the official curriculum. Despite these problems, previous examples show that the attitude of stakeholders, including schools, teachers and parents, as well as the effective combination of design and engineering elements, are the real keys to the successful implementation of STEM education.
The two experts joined local educators, teachers and business representatives in FabLearn Hong Kong 2016 on 10th and 11th November 2016, jointly organized by STEM Initiative Hong Kong and The Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong, to share their experience on promoting STEM education and establishing MakerSpaces, and discuss the latest development in STEM education. Originated in Stanford University, the FabLearn Conference is an international sharing platform that supports STEM education and promotes constructionist learning. Spanning over two days, the conference has attracted over 300 local educators, principals and teachers to a range of talks and workshops.
Conference speakers included Dr Marcelo Worsley, Assistant Professor at Northwestern University where he directs the Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching Lab; Mr Mark Schreiber, Stanford Fellow and Founder of Design Case Consulting; as well as local scholars, STEM educators, students and business representatives.
Dr Worsley expressed that there is a common misconception that it is expensive to build laboratories and workshops at schools. He stressed that the availability of devices and appliances such as 3D printers, laser cutters and vinyl cutter does not guarantee the effectiveness of STEM education. Schools therefore can purchase equipment based on their resources. Moreover, it is not necessary to bound STEM education to a fixed location at schools, instead it can take place at home, universities, museums, public libraries and other community facilities.
“The foci of FabLab and MakerSpace are not Lab and Space, but Fab (fabrication) and Maker. Students should be guided to discover problems of interest to them and encouraged to seek solutions by applying their classroom knowledge. Through hands-on problem solving, students are also given the chance to explore knowledge from other disciplines. This leads to a more self-initiated, more fun and more comprehensive learning experience of students.
“The attitude and mindset of teachers are therefore important. Teachers can only guide and motivate students to become devoted Makers if they themselves are also passionate about solving questions and obstacles in a flexible way.
“Equally important is parents’ support. Students often discover problems of interest to them at home, and they are rewarded with satisfaction and joy by finding viable solutions for their families. Past experiences also show that parents’ appreciation of children’s STEM projects is very effective in helping teachers’ implementation of STEM education at schools.”
Mr Schreiber, another visiting scholar and Stanford Fellow commented that traditional education values results more than the actual learning processes. Tests and examinations are employed as the main ways of evaluation. This, however, limits teaching and affects students’ effectiveness in learning.
“STEM education emphasizes the integration of different disciplines. Grades are important for the evaluation of learning outcomes, but more important are the learning processes, especially an open way of learning that allows students to be guided by their own interests. Teachers should refrain from limiting students with too detailed requirements and objectives, but instead should let them freely explore and design solutions for problems that they are interested in. In the process, they can learn about design and engineering in a fun and effective manner.”
Nisa Leung, the founder of STEM Initiative Hong Kong, shared, “The FabLearn Conference which originates in Stanford University aims to promote constructionist learning, or popularly known as ‘making’. It has developed into a flagship global education event to promote the integrated education of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
“Since 2011, the Conference has been held not only at Stanford annually, but also in 14 other countries and regions including Denmark, Australia, Brazil and Japan. We are very honoured to host the first FabLearn Conference in Hong Kong and introduce this internationally recognized sharing platform of STEM education to the local education sector.
“In the future, we will continue to work with both local and overseas educational institutions and scholars in aspects of teaching resources, teacher training and setting up of FabLabs/MakerSpaces to promote the Maker Culture. We hope to provide assistance for local schools and teachers to be prepared for the global educational trend and development needs of Hong Kong’s economy.”
FabLearn Hong Kong 2016 is jointly organized by STEM Initiative Hong Kong and The Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong. Organizing partners include Venture Investors Alliance of Hong Kong Limited, School of Science of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, CoCoon, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics Education and The Young Entrepreneurs Development Council. Support was given by Croucher Foundation, Education Bureau, Innovation and Technology Commission, and Cyberport.
About Dr Marcelo Worsley
Dr Worsley is an Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Computer Science at Northwestern University, where he directs the Technological Innovations for Inclusive Learning and Teaching Lab. His current research focuses on applications of learning sciences, machine learning and artificial intelligence to the study of student learning in MakerSpaces and FabLabs. He has worked in formal and informal learning environments that include classrooms, community centres, afterschool programmes and summer enrichment workshops, such as the FabLab@School programme in Bangkok, Moscow and the San Francisco Bay Area, and the establishment of an Innovation Lab in the Chicago area.
About Mr Mark Schreiber
Mr Schreiber was named National Teacher of the Year by the Milken Family Foundation, the “Grammy of teaching awards”, and is the inventor of the Design Case, a maker lab in a box that teaches children and adults how to blend low-fidelity materials and high tech know-how to create value. With over 15 years in technology, engineering, digital fabrication, and design, he currently curates for Google’s Startup Digest for all things Maker, and consults for Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, Intel, and independent schools overseas to help bring more design and innovation into classrooms worldwide. He is also a member of MIT’S international FabLab network.
About STEM Initiative Hong Kong
STEM: Inspiration for Infinite Possibilities Tomorrow
We at STEM Initiative Hong Kong are dedicated to inspiring our young to a great future and preparing them for tomorrow’s infinite possibilities in a fast-changing and increasingly technology-intensive world. We believe that children from a tender age should develop a lifelong, scientist-like passion to always wonder and explore, to learn by trying and experimenting, and to succeed through perseverance. We aim at fostering a challenging, interdisciplinary, experiential and multifaceted learning environment in local schools at all levels that excites, engages and enriches students through a unique, learn-by-doing curriculum of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics subjects to help prepare them for excellence in life through positive thinking, exemplary critical skills, hard work and strong ethics.
Website: STEMHK.ORG
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