Empower the next generation of Thinkers, Inventors and Entrepreneurs.
Get certified as a STEMIE Educator for $0* in 3 days!
Equip yourself for the future, today!
We go beyond the foundation of STEM education at IDE Academy, by combining Invention and Entrepreneurship, to provide you with the skills to nurture your students' minds.
*after government subsidies and SkillsFuture claim if eligible
What Is STEMIE
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Foundational Knowledge
Innovative Ideas
Market-Ready Solutions
S - Science
T - Technology
E - Engineering
M - Math
I - Invention
E - Entrepreneurship
- Foundational Knowledge
- Innovative Ideas
- Market-Ready Solutions
Who Is The Program Suitable For
Keen on teaching students about innovation
Nurturing the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs
Individuals seeking career advancement or career change
Why Choose The Professional Development Programme
Learn how to use the STEMIE® 7-step methodology, which enables you to bring these skills back into your institution or industry.
Learn how to apply innovative ideation and strategic thinking skills to your career.
Distinguish yourself as a certified STEMIE® invention educator, equipped with STEM foundation, inventive educational skills and entrepreneur spirit.
Get personalised 1-to-1 course support between course trainer and trainee at every step.
Professional Development Programme
@ NTU Campus (One-North)
Our SkillsFuture credit-eligible course trains participants in applying the STEMIE® 7-step Invention Framework. We welcome all who are keen on learning how to develop and market their inventions.
During the 3-days course, educators will experience the journey from innovator to entrepreneur, engage in hands-on activities to make connections using simple STEM concepts to become confident STEMIE®️ invention educators, which in turn develop the habits of an inventor, the mindset and spirit of an entrepreneur – the 21st century skills!
How does STEMIE benefit your career?
See how students of our STEMIE educators put what they have learnt into practice below
Course Details
Objective
- Connect STEM foundational skills with invention education to develop a strong problem solving mindset.
- Teach and engage students of diverse abilities with the localised STEMIE® curriculum.
- Introduce and develop mindset and spirit of entrepreneurship to students
- Experience the journey from inventor to entrepreneur.
Curriculum
Day 1: STEMIE® Invention Process
- Connect STEM foundational skills with invention education to develop a strong problem solving mindset.
- Learn the differences between Making, Coding and Invention Movements.
Learn and apply the 7 Stages of STEMIE® invention
- Learn the value of re-engineering in innovation
- Use SCAMPER as a tool for brainstorming and ideation.
Identify the importance of an invention log
- What is the purpose of an invention log?
- How to organize your invention log?
Day 2: Conduct STEMIE® Curriculum
Introducing STEMIE® into your school
- How to organize the school program
- How to setup the classroom for invention education
- Understand the format and contents of the STEMIE lesson plans
- Objectives of facilitator notes in lesson plans
- Making connections with core subject matter
- How to facilitate STEMIE® lessons?
- Classroom Management tips
- Select appropriate activities for learners
- Watch a demonstration of a STEMIE® lesson
- Prepare your lesson plans
- Making connections with core STEM subjects
Day 3: From Innovator To Entrepreneur
Understand the importance of entrepreneurship for inventors
- Learn how an inventor is firstly an entrepreneur.
What are the underlying principles of entrepreneurship?
- Identify the spirit and mindset of the entrepreneurial inventor
Educators, embark on the journey from invention to entrepreneur
- Using simple STEM concepts, take on the role of an entrepreneurial inventor.
Conducting STEMIE® lesson plans on entrepreneurship
Trainers
Ms Jacqueline Phillips
Jacqueline is a dynamic facilitator with experience in conducting offline and in-person workshops for adults of various backgrounds and experiences. Jacqueline has helped bring students from kindergarten, primary and secondary schools in Singapore through the process of invention education to have an impact on the world around them. Jacqueline believes in empowering students through the invention and innovation mindset . Jacqueline Phillips has over 16 years of experience in the education and training field. She enjoys outdoor sports and adventures with her family in her free time.
Experience
- Associate Lecturer Republic Polytechnic 2013-current
- Outward Bound Singapore Corporate Trainer / Outdoor Instructor 2006-2011
- Singapore Nationals and Invention Convention Worldwide Globals Judge 2020 – 2022
Ms Nancy Soon
Nancy Soon, a software engineer turned technopreneur has been in the education industry for over 21 years. A STEMIE® Train-the Trainer instructor and facilitator, Nancy co-founded IDE Academy which is Singapore’s sole affiliate of STEMIE® program from The Henry Ford Museum(THF). She is currently a member of THF affiliate advisory committee and a judge at both Singapore, China and U.S. events.
Nancy believes in laying the foundation to critical thinking, invention education and communication skills during every child’s school career. She conducts workshops for educators on invention education and entrepreneurship, continues to mentor and guides them in their facilitation of the program in their schools and centres. Over the past 21 years, Nancy has taught and trained more than 6,000 students and at least 500 teachers in Australia, America, China, South Korea, Indonesia and Singapore.
Nancy holds a Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts from the U.S., a Diploma in Training and Development from UK and other professional certificates – STEMIE® Certified Trainer, NFTE, ACTA, Computing, Child psychology and Helen O’Grady Master Trainer in Communications.
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- Please contact NTU directly for further information on course fees, funding support, claims and application process.
- Due to practical learning activities, the course will be conducted in person at the NTU Campus.
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