20230930《如何在 STEM 科目運用 See Think Wonder 思考法》

Attended the webinar on a Saturday morning - a critical skill in the current landscape, that distinguishes one - through one's ability to think and extend. Dr Hang Kim Hoo (the founding principal of NUS Maths and Science School) has articulated how powerful this skill could be! and he illustrated with several very relatable examples and bringing in his own experience - that made it so easy for one to just follow his think-aloud - he was actually role modelling how we could do this "see-think-wonder", which he emphasises the questions to ask - how wide and broad, or how refined and specialised they could be. 

This approach could benefit each individual at differing degrees - also depends on how far and how comfortable one is ready to wonder out of their expert area (or comfort zone). 

Below are 2 example that I attempt to put together after the session, using some of the pointers he shared, and some thoughts I had: 

Example (1) ChatGPT: 

Through his illustration, what I gathered is, depending on how ready we are (in terms of curiosity) and the extent we frame our parameter to wonder - that would determine the types of questions we ask. In other words, the kind of questions we ask would be a reflection of the "pre-requisites" that we have. Hence, we will need to work hard enough to venture beyond and have the courage to ask and tread into unfamiliar grounds - this in turn could encourage greater curiosity that pushes us further.

Example (2) Pre-Fabrication 

I like this example and think it demonstrates how powerful a trigger (i.e. image, scenario) could be, when well selected. In this example, it demonstrates how wide the scope questions can go... treading into several subject disciplines, creating opportunities to promote deep discussions or research.

Tapping on what Dr Hang has shared, I extended and made some linkages as shown (in green). Have also came up with some thoughts (in purple).

Though Dr Hang organised the following points as potential benefits, I feel that the first 2 bullet points are the 'enablers' to develop's one's ability to see-think-wonder - it is a continual effort, self-driven, the urge and willingness to practise. Whereas, the next 2 posts are the outcomes that we would be able to demonstrate when we have "internalise" these practices.