Empower the next generation of Thinkers, Inventors and Entrepreneurs.
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.
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
@ Temasek Shophouse
A hands-on, immersive training that equips educators and professionals with the STEMIE® 7-step invention framework. No engineering, coding or startup background needed!
Learn how to guide students from problem solver → innovator → entrepreneur, using practical tools and simple STEM concepts.
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?
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 is a technopreneur and STEMIE® Train-the-Trainer instructor with over 21 years in education. As co-founder of IDE Academy, she has trained thousands of students and educators across Singapore and internationally. She is also the founder of non-profit organization STEMIE Advantages, which is part of the Temasek Shophouse Impact Collective.
Nancy specialises in invention education, entrepreneurship and communication skills, supporting schools and teachers in delivering impactful, innovation-focused programmes.
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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