Project Introduction
The main goal of the project is to enhance the STEM learning and teaching experience through design thinking and technology knowledge via the integrated content of inclusive fashion design and smart textiles. The project will enable participants to investigate, explore and innovate wearable tech solutions pertinent to elderly users’ needs based on real- world case studies developed with HKSKHWC. The project aims to nurture creativity, critical thinking and empathy to equip the participants to become innovative leaders who create impact for social good.
The project will contribute to teachers’ professional training, helping them to develop new ways to actively engage students in STEM with design thinking. The expected outcomes for all participants are the reinforcement of fundamental STEM knowledge, the acquisition of new creative skills and the development of empathy skills.
Vital cross-sector networks will be established between the applicants, participants and project collaborators. The collaborative networks will provide multifaceted perspectives and mentorship opportunities that will help the participants keep abreast of current and emerging issues, thus ensuring that STEM and creative thinking curricula remain relevant and sustainable.
The project objectives are:
Develop a comprehensive curriculum integrating STEM and creativity through the
study of inclusive fashion design and smart textiles. The curriculum will comprise
specific learning outcomes, content, project briefs, studio-based activities and
materials.
Enhance teachers’ pedagogy by demonstrating novel ways to engage their
students in STEM using creative approaches, with the support of cross-sector
collaborators from international and local universities, a welfare council, the fashion
industry, and the design and innovation communities.
To enhance students’ STEM knowledge, creativity and empathy skills through projects based on case studies of real-world problems.
To encourage learning and teaching beyond traditional classroom formats by using a hybrid mode that combines both authentic practice-based learning in the design studio with online tutorials and critiques involving cross-sector collaborators.
The key innovations of
the proposed project are:
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Promoting applied learning and enhancing STEM teaching and learning through the study of inclusive fashion design and smart textiles.
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Nurturing empathy skills to contribute to a caring community.
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Cross-sector collaborations to co-nurture future talents for collective impact.
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Learning beyond conventional classrooms to foster collaborative teamwork and adaptive processes that evolve with fast-changing demands for innovation.