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X - Synthesis
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Students, and their learning expertise and experiences,
are at the very heart of what Republic Polytechnic is
about. The avenues in which students learn are
increasingly diverse and extend far beyond the confines
of the classroom to encompass all facets of a student’s
life on campus and beyond. Clubs and Interest Groups are
key avenues for students to learn while at the same
time, pursuing their passions, as well as enriching
their campus lives and building bonds.
X-Synthesis is a student club set up under the auspices of the Centre
for Educational Development by students, for students, with the aim of
getting students excited about Problem Based Learning and to explore its
application on a wider basis. With typically youthful energy and
creativity, they are walking testimonies and student “ambassadors” of
PBL, ever ready to field share their passion and experiences with
external visitors and fellow students.
X-Synthesis members attend RP’s PBL Foundation Program along with new
academic staff to enhance their understanding and appreciation of PBL
facilitation in RP. Since its inception, X-Synthesis has channeled its
expertise toward a diverse range of activities, workshops and projects.
Through these, it is sought to have students develop practical skills on
project management, such as time management, budgeting, risk management
and event co-ordination. Some of the highlights are as follows:
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Activities |
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In-reach |
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Helped to organize
Student PBL Forums, a platform for students to raise
and share views and queries about RP’s unique
pedagogical approach
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Organised fun and
informative learning activities for external
organizations (e.g. Pertapis Children’s Welfare
Christmas Party 2006)
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Organised and/or
assisted in the organizing of Student Development
Workshops, which seek to develop learning skills in
greater depth (e.g. questioning, managing conflict
and the giving of effective feedback)
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Assisted the Centre
for Educational Development in developing and/or
implementing fun-filled student-centred learning
activities for annual events like Open House and
Freshman Orientation |
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Outreach |
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Conducted a PBL-styled
workshop on DISC Personality Awareness at Madrasah
Al-Amin |
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Problem
Based Learning Symposium 2007 |
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Helped to
co-ordinate a section of the student body in the
administration of this International Symposium
hosted by Republic Polytechnic |
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Polytechnic
Forum |
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Served as
participants and/or observers at the island-wide
annual Polytechnic Forums, where Polytechnic
students gather to debate and offer perspectives and
solutions to prescient social issues
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RP’s
Official Opening |
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Provided live
demonstrations of how PBL is applied in class
through use of actual Problem Statements that an RP
student typically encounters |
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Elluminate
Trial |
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Volunteered to test
the use of customized Elluminate Remote Learning
Software in an RP classroom setting |
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