Shaw-IAU Workshops by the OAE

This session explores practical applications of astronomy education in primary classrooms, emphasizing innovative teaching strategies that actively engage students. The STEM+A@Astronomy project integrates engineering design cycles and scientific inquiry to enhance astronomical literacy and creative problem-solving skills. Through hands-on, experiential learning focused on night sky observation, space science, and planetary science, students develop curiosity and motivation. This interdisciplinary approach is adaptable beyond specialized astronomy courses, offering modular lessons that enrich primary education. By connecting astronomy to real-world contexts, STEM+A@Astronomy provides an immersive learning experience that inspires students both inside and outside the classroom.

Biography:

Exodus CL Sit is a transmedia astronomy educator, popular science author, and science communicator from Hong Kong, China. He is the IAU National Astronomy Education Coordinator (Chair of Hong Kong, China) and Co-National Outreach Coordinator. Additionally, he is also the president of Starrix Hong Kong, and former International Committee Member of the Dark Sky International. He actively promotes dark-sky protection and popular science in various disciplines, with initiatives and research on interdisciplinary approaches, such as sustainability, dark-sky protection, space exploration, astronomy innovation, astropreneurship, inclusive science communication, and STEAM Education.