Singapore’s Learning Expedition and IT Immersion Programme
Singapore's
government is pouring millions of dollars into creating
an education hub in Asia, hoping to transform both its economy
and identity. In conjunction with this aim, Singapore Cable
Car (SCC), Underwater World Singapore (UWS) and Informatics
Group Singapore (IGS) will collaborate and offer a unique
and innovative education programme that encompasses both
experiential and sedentary learning approach, targeted at
three different levels of foreign students.
This joint collaboration
will be the first for the three parties involved with the
mission to create a fun, novel and out-of-the-box learning
experiences that inspire, inform and stimulate various faculties
of understanding. “We’re excited by this collaboration’s
growth potential, and by the incredible learning experience
offered in these programme," Susan Teh, General Manager
of SCC stated.
“With our unique
product, venue and hands-on programmes, we believe we can
inject new interest and excitement into the students’
learning process and provide a totally new dimension to
education”, Mr Kwek Meng Tiam, Operations Director
of UWS remarked.
"We are glad to
be part of this groundbreaking partnership, in bringing
a taste of best-of-breed IT education to visitors to Singapore,"
said Mr Michael Lee, Vice President for IGS. "This
is a good step in showcasing Singapore's world-class education
standards and infrastructure, and is part of our larger
strategy in contributing to positioning Singapore as a global
education hub.
The level 1 programme
is suitable for children above 5 years of age. From the
5-day excursion that covers educational tours to the Jurong
Port, Botanic Gardens, Singapore River, Clarke Quay and
Sentosa, provided by SCC. Students will be able to discover
the secret of the Singapore port's success, get better acquainted
with Singapore’s history, tropical nature as well
as conservation and ecological understanding. The syllabus
also covers the “Special Conservation Talk and Guide
to the Oceanarium” by UWS with the aim to help students
better appreciate and understand the importance of marine
life conservation. The “Exclusive Sea Explorer Workshop”
is a fun and exciting workshop that is specially tailored
to capture the imagination of young children and to inculcate
in them a love of the oceans. IGS on the other hand will
allow students their first touch of computers, with the
aim of developing interests on computer as well as encouraging
and nurturing creativity.
For 8 -12
year olds, the level 2 programme offers a more comprehensive
curriculum that focuses on elevating and expanding the thinking
process of the students. SCC is providing more targeted
tours such as cultural and heritage tour to Little India,
Kampong Glam and Chinatown and Farm and Cruise tours to
neighbouring islands. Students will be able to relive and
discover the rich & vibrant heritage of the early settlers
who lived through the trials & tribulations as well
as explore our state-of-the-art farming technology. The
“Marine Life Workshop” by UWS is a unique and
creative workshop that teaches you all that you want to
know about marine animals, through fun hands-on activities!
The “Specimens Workshop and Behind-the-Scenes at Dolphin
Lagoon” is an eye-opening workshop where you will
get a rare chance to see real specimens of marine animals.
You will also get a rare opportunity to experience what
it is like behind-the-scenes at Dolphin Lagoon. Tailored
for students who already have some knowledge about computers,
IGS will provide IT programme that will equip them with
IT applications and Internet knowledge.
The level 3 programme targets the more mature students with
a well-planned itinerary focusing on more sophisticated
and complex issues and understanding. The expedition covers
racial harmony tours and commercialized & industrialization
tours by SCC. Students will be able to understand and appreciate
the Singapore’s unique way of living and its vibrant
economy. Marine tours, talks and workshops with conservation
and ecological theme by UWS such as “Living-in-the-Oceans
Sleepover” is an unforgettable and exciting one night
sleepover right inside our tunnel allows one to immerse
in the ocean’s bounty and gain enormous knowledge
on marine life. You will also get to meet our lovely pink
dolphins! As for the IT programme, the “Building Knowledge”
level is ideal for students who have already acquired basic
IT skills. IGS will provide a syllabus that covers more
in-depth skills on applications of MS PowerPoint, Word Processing
and Multimedia skills.
The Singapore’s
Learning Expedition & IT immersion Programme is available
to all interested foreign students. Study Guides are provided
to assist in their education experience assisting the students
in evaluating post performance activities and help them
to incorporate the messages from their curriculums. As part
of the tour, students will also take part in post-performance
discussions with the guides and/or lecturers.
The cost
for each programme package depending on the level and accommodation
needs, ranges from S$1,000.00 to S$1,800.00. Reservations
for the programme are currently being taken and early booking
is recommended, as seats are limited. Please note that all
programme packages includes air-conditioned coach transfer,
meals, course fees and educational tours.
For more
information, please see the attached brochure, featuring
the programme in detail. Alternatively, please call one
of the following telephone numbers at 6377-9637 / 6270-8855
(SCC - Mr. Benny Fok / Mr. Ian Fong), 6279-9279 (UWS - Ms
Kelly Ong) and 6338-5666 (IGS – Ms Teo Hui Chen) for
further queries.
