Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

FGPS Maker Education

Making is an interesting and brain stimulating way to introduce students to the STEM subjects. It is an iterative process of tinkering and problem solving that draws on a DIY mindset. Making is collaborative and allows for self-expression through the creation of a personally meaningful artefact that is shared with a larger community. Making also stresses on the notion of "failing forward", equipping students with the mental resilience to recover from repeated failures while engaging them in the joy of learning.

The FGPS Maker Education aims to trigger Students’ interest in STEM by exposing them to engaging projects that will enable them to use everyday materials and STEM concepts to design and build solutions to address problems. With the Maker Education ALP, we hope to equip our students with 21st century competencies, hone their critical and inventive thinking skills, and foster innovation and develop their ability to identify and solve problems.

The FGPS Maker Education will take on a 3-tier learning structure & progressive skill training framework as depicted below:

ALP Structure

Tier 1: Mass Participation		Design in progress—students sketching their prototypes for innovative solutions during ALP!
		Collaboration, creativity, and joy—FGPS Innovators co-creating their prototypes during ALP!
		Prototype success! Students showing off their imaginative builds during level ALP.
		Collaboration, creativity, and joy—FGPS Innovators co-creating their prototypes during ALP!
Tier 2: Interest Development		Joyful learners tinkering during the Tinkering Thursdays@Recess
		Focused and resilient—our student innovators during Tinkering @ Recess!
		Innovative and resilient—our student innovators showcasing their prototypes for Tinkering @ Home!
		Innovative and resilient—our student innovators showcasing their prototypes for Tinkering @ Home!
Tier 3: Talent Development		ALP Champions introducing exciting Applied Learning activities for the year during pre-assembly!
		Sharing the spark of innovation—ALP Champions explaining the Design Thinking process to fellow FGians!
		Tinkering in action! ALP Champions guiding their peers during Tinkering Thursdays @ Recess.
		Tinkering in action! ALP Champions guiding their peers during Tinkering Thursdays @ Recess.
		FGPS ALP Champions proudly representing the school at the Youth Innovation and STEM Sprint at Yusof Ishak Secondary!