Session 1	Session 2
Date	11 March 2024 (Monday)	25 March 2024 (Monday)
Time	6:00pm – 9:00pm	6:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue	Room 303-304, Runme Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU	Room 303-304, Runme Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU

Speaker: Dr. Leung Kin Yi, Promail, Director of School-University Partnership, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education, HKU

This course aims to develop students’ knowledge of constructionism and maker culture to enhance their understanding of the theory and practice behind STEM/STEAM-Rich Making. Students will explore different approaches (e.g., assembly form of making, tinkering) in practical STEM/STEAM-Rich Making through hands-on activities. This course also critically examines the opportunities and challenges for implementing STEM/STEAM-Rich Making through SWOT analysis and funding proposal writing, as well as develops students’ leadership in promoting and implementing STEM/STEAM education.

5 seats per session (Enrolment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Session 1
This session aims to enhance students’ learning experiences and promote personal growth within the field of Maker Education. We will begin with the Funding Proposal Workshop (Part I), focusing on equipping students with the vital skills and knowledge required to create compelling funding proposals. Following this, the Student-led Interactive Workshop on Computational Thinking will sharpen their problem-solving capabilities, allowing them to adapt to the fast- paced world of technology. Lastly, our engaging Maker Activity will provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience that cultivates creativity and innovation, strengthening their 21st-century skills.

Session 2
This session is tailored to support students’ continued growth and development in the realm of Maker Education. Building on the previous Funding Proposal Workshop (Part I), we will introduce advanced techniques and useful advice to avoid pitfalls in crafting persuasive funding proposals. Additionally, the Student-led Workshop on STEAM Education explores the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, empowering students to thrive in the multidisciplinary world of innovation. To conclude, our Interactive Debriefing Discussion offers a forum for reflecting on the entire course, allowing participants to consolidate their learning, share experiences, and engage in stimulating conversations.

Promail became a Senior Lecturer in the MST Unit and Director of the School-University Partnership (SUP) office at the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Education in 2017. Throughout her teaching career, she has been recognized with numerous awards, including the University Early Career Teaching Award (2021) and the Faculty Early Career Teaching Award (2021) from the University of Hong Kong. In 2011, she was the first recipient of the Singapore Outstanding Educator-in-Residence (OEIR) award, and in 2006, she received the Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence in Hong Kong. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Promail actively collaborates with various stakeholders in the education sector. She serves as an Independent Manager of local schools, chairs the Assessment and Monitoring Sub-committee of the Quality of Education Fund (QEF), and is a committee member of the Certification for Principalship (CCFP). Her primary teaching and research interests focus on Science/STEM Education and Teacher Education and Development.