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Dr Wan Zhihong
Dr Wan Zhihong has a deep-rooted research interest in cultivating STEM talent, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary STEM learning. His projects have delved into a wide range of topics related to STEM education. These include investigating the correlation between STEM learning and aspirations for STEM careers, exploring the impacts of design-based STEM learning, understanding the integration of various disciplines within STEM, and nurturing students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) through STEM robotics.
As the Founder of the SWEETIE STEM education theory, Dr Wan has developed a comprehensive series of STEM robotics textbooks aimed at systematically fostering STEM creativity among school students. Collaborating with over 50 local schools, he is currently leading a large-scale project, "Developing e-Content for Robotics Education," funded by the Quality Education Fund. This initiative aims to promote blended learning models and facilitate content sharing, ultimately reducing the challenges associated with implementing STEM education in schools. By doing so, it aims to boost the confidence of STEM teachers in carrying out effective STEM education.
Beyond Hong Kong, Dr Wan actively engages in research and development efforts within the field of STEM education. He is dedicated to disseminating the theory and practice of SWEETIE STEM education on an international scale. In his role as Vice President of the East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE), he consistently shares updated theories and best practices in STEM education with fellow EASE members. Additionally, Dr Wan collaborates on research projects with scholars from prestigious institutions such as Oxford University, the National Institute of Education of Singapore, the Queensland University of Technology, and the Key Laboratory of Modern Teaching Technology, under the PRC Ministry of Education.
October 2023
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