Experiential Learning

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STEAM Teaching and Curriculum Development Experience

Background of Co-organiser

Big Bang Academy redefines Science education for children of 3-12 years old. We build tech-enabled solutions to make STEAM learning effective, engaging and accessible. Our mission is to promote and inspire self-driven learning through everything hands-on. We believe doing Science is the best medium to ignite children’s passion in learning, to enable them to become motivated and life-long learners.

• First Kickstarter campaign fully funded within seven hours of official launch
• Selected to join Hong Kong Cyberport Incubation Programme in 2020
• Awarded Most Outstanding STEAM Education Platform Of The Year

Objectives

• To promote the STEAM hands-on learning experience to K-12 students
• To help students find their spark

Project Details

• Teach Science class to students ranging from kindergarten to primary in local and international schools, such as Canadian International School, Malvern College Hong Kong and Aldrich Bay Government Primary School
• Coordinate with part-time and full-time teachers on the scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage for all science and STEM classes
• Write and develop hands-on STEAM curriculum for K-12 students
• Provide training and professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their understanding and delivery of science and STEM curriculum
• Assist in any ad-hoc tasks assigned

Date

• 13 October - 18 November 2025
• Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm

Location

Big Bang Academy Wan Chai Center

(Address: 18/F, Henan Building, 90 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai)

Eligibility

• PGDE (full-time) students majoring in ​​Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Early Childhood Education
• Preferably with Sexual Conviction Record Check and/or Standard First Aid Certification but not compulsory

Application Deadline and Procedure

11:59pm, 3 September 2025

• Complete the application form at HKU Moodle (Part 1) AND
• Upload the following documents to the respective project folder at HKU Moodle (Part 2) (Please combine all documents into one Word/PDF file)
• A personal statement (of not more than 200 words) explaining why you would like to join this EL project
• Your updated CV
• Shortlisted students may be invited to attend an interview arranged by Big Bang Academy (details to be confirmed).

Project Keywords

Gifted Science Programme, Hands-on Learning, Innovative Thinking, Science, Scientific Thinking Method, Self-motivation, STEAM

Enquiries

Ms. Jenny Chan, Senior HR & Admin Specialist (Big Bang Academy)

Email: admin@bigbangacademyhk.com