On January 19, 2024, the Shanghai Out-of-School Education Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the "Exhibition") opened at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. The exhibition is organized by the Shanghai Training Association. It aims to promote the organic connection between the school-based and social classrooms in primary and secondary science education schools by gathering and showcasing extracurricular education resources in Shanghai, and shaping new impetus and competitive edges in scientific education. The theme of the exhibition is "Strengthening Scientific Education and Making Good Use of Social 'Big Classroom'". Xueersi SuYang was invited to participate, showcasing a series of new literacy education products - Xueersi Mars Research Course, Robot Programming, and Xueersi Research and Learning, demonstrating how to empower education with technology and achieve a better future through education.

2024 Shanghai Extracurricular Education Exhibition Roundtable Forum Scene

The eye-catching design of the "Xueersi Mars Research Course" has attracted wide attention and recognition. In the first Shanghai Extracurricular Science Education Curriculum Design Competition organized by the Shanghai Training Association, the course stood out from numerous entries and won the first prize due to its innovation, scientific significance, and educational value. This is not only a recognition of the product design of the "Xueersi Mars Research Course," but also a high recognition of the educational concept of "igniting interest and applying knowledge" of Xueersi SuYang.

"Xueersi Mars Research Course" won first prize in the first Shanghai Extracurricular Science Education Curriculum Design Competition

Xueersi SuYang debuted at the exhibition with a highly technological booth design

Cultivating innovative integrated courses and showcasing new achievements in quality education

"The innovative combination and deep integration of aesthetic education and technology is the  highlight of the Xueersi exhibition area." According to the relevant person in charge of Xueersi SuYang, in recent years, Xueersi SuYang has continued to develop high-quality content and services in collaboration with partners to provide an increasingly high-quality learning experience for young people who love technology. At this exhibition, the following three newly launched aesthetic education courses were highlighted:

Xueersi Mars Research Course: In 2023, Xueersi SuYang and Tencent Education jointly launched a Mars exploration themed course, which applies 3D virtual simulation technology to the classroom. By combining 3D technology with Martian scenes, children can immerse themselves in 360-degree scientific exploration, grasping the essence of graphical programming while learning scientific knowledge. At the exhibition, Xueersi SuYang set up a Mars exploration interactive area, where the audience could intuitively experience the technological aspects of the course, learn about the mysteries of Martian plantations, and experience the technology-rich Martian laboratory. While gaining scientific knowledge, they ignited their enthusiasm for exploring and researching the unknown.

"Xueersi Mars Research Course" attracted the attention and love of parents and children at the exhibition

Robot Programming: In the course design at Xueersi, children are always the focus of the classroom. Last year, Xueersi introduced the LEGO Education series products into the aesthetic curriculum. Based on its own curriculum design experience and teaching research capabilities, Xueersi has established a clear path and created a complete teaching system and matching curriculum products in the process of transitioning from play to learning, allowing children to boldly imagine and grow in innovation in the process of play. At the exhibition, a variety of robot programming works personally assembled by children were showcased: the hopping bug bionic robot - combining programming control to find the fastest way to move through continuous experimentation; the moon rover - mechanical operation and industrial knowledge to understand ultrasonic ranging. The earthquake simulation helped children understand factors such as the foundation, center of gravity, materials, and structure affecting the safety and stability of houses, fully demonstrating children's exploration and expectations for future technology.

Children experienced the robot programming earthquake simulation course at the exhibition

Xueersi Research and Learning: Xueersi SuYang has also brought many research and learning products based on local resources in Shanghai, such as the Shanghai Natural History Museum, the Shang Dynasty Museum, and the China Art Museum, all revolving around the themes of "natural education," "scientific education," "humanistic education," and "art education." This allows children to think while interacting with educational activities, encouraging their interest and rewarding them with knowledge. In the interactive route of the Natural History Museum exhibited at the exhibition, children could embody little archaeologists on the spot, exploring the origins and evolution of life, understanding diverse ecosystems and Linnaean classification methods, and promoting environmental awareness through games, and gaining insight into various scientific knowledge through exploration and discovery.

Parents at the exhibition inquired about Xueersi's research and learning courses

Children explore nature and learn about the principles of submarines in front of Xueersi's research and learning booth

The three major exhibition areas of Xueersi SuYang have attracted the attention of leaders and scholars from all walks of life. They had in-depth discussions with teachers at the scene about educational concepts, listened to the children's presentations on their learning achievements, and witnessed Xueersi SuYang new achievements in the field of quality education. Through these exchange activities, Xueersi SuYang not only showcased the teaching achievements in recent years but also demonstrated relentless efforts in improving educational quality and exploring innovative models.

Xueersi SuYang exhibition area attracted the attention of many parents at the exhibition

Actively exploring scientific education to cultivate future-oriented capabilities

Primary and secondary science education is foundational work for cultivating technological innovation talent and improving the scientific quality of the entire population. It is an important breakthrough for effectively enhancing the country's scientific and technological competitiveness and promoting the construction of a strong country in education.

On May 17, 2023, the Ministry of Education and 18 other departments jointly issued the "Opinions on Strengthening the Work of Science Education in Primary and Secondary Schools in the New Era," which clearly stated that through efforts over 3-5 years, various measures to add science education would be fully implemented in the context of the "dual reduction" in education. The document aims to comprehensively improve students' scientific literacy and cultivate a group of young people with the potential of scientists, willing to dedicate themselves to scientific research.

Niminjing, director of the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum and vice chairman of the Shanghai Committee of the China Democratic League, delivered a keynote speech on the value of subject education and informal education

It is reported that the quality education products showcased at this exhibition are just a microcosm of the innovative exploration results of Xueersi SuYang in scientific education in recent years. Xueersi SuYang has been focusing on the scientific literacy education of children and adolescents aged 3-16, combining constructivist and cognitive development studies of children with brain science. With "igniting interest" as the core value and "applying knowledge" as the training goal, it has continuously upgraded and iterated independently developed aesthetic courses in artificial intelligence programming, robotics, scientific experiments, scientific thinking, humanities creation, and more. By constructing exploratory and interactive classrooms, it aims to develop children's innovation capabilities and scientific spirit for the future.

The main instructor of Xueersi Robotics Programming showcased the course segment

Xueersi SuYang believes that the long-term value of education lies in cultivating future-oriented capabilities. With rapid technological development, the future faced by children will be significantly different. Xueersi SuYang insists on preparing for the present to prepare for the future, focusing on innovation and aiming to cultivate scientific thinking. It advocates a spirit of patriotism and dedication similar to that of a scientist. Without being limited by "common knowledge" and not shying away from the "unknown," Xueersi SuYang aims to take a more positive approach in welcoming a better future alongside children.

This article is reprinted from "Xinhuanet": https://www.xihnol.com/xinwen/20240123/3152.html