紐西蘭學者來訪屏東大學，深化STEM教育與師資培育合作

10 月 13 至 14 日，國立屏東大學教育學院 STEM教育國際碩士學位學程古芷蓉助理教授邀請來自紐西蘭奧克蘭大學的 Dr. Kerry Lee 與 Mr. Desmond Jonathan Lee 蒞校交流，展開為期兩天的學術參訪活動。透過專題演講、圓桌會議及在地學校參訪，促進臺紐在科技教育、STEAM 課程與師資培育領域的專業對話，並拓展未來國際學術合作的可能性。

玉光國小參訪

10 月 13 日，兩位訪賓與屏東大學師資生一同參訪屏東縣玉光國小，受到陳德宗校長、張劭永主任及莊宗恩老師的熱情接待。透過學校團隊的介紹與分享，深入了解玉光國小如何結合在地資源發展校本課程，並親自參與落葉育苗盆實作，體驗環境永續與跨領域學習的結合，促進國際學者與臺灣第一線教育工作者的交流。

專題演講

10 月 14 日，Dr. Kerry Lee 分享紐西蘭科技教育的歷史發展、課程改革與 STEAM 教學實踐。演講透過比較不同 AI 工具生成的答案，引導學生反思科技（Technology）與科技產品（Technologies）的差異，以及 AI 回應可能存在的侷限，進一步理解科技教育不應僅限於數位工具的使用。

圓桌會議

雙方進一步交流跨領域 STEAM 教學、教師專業發展（TPD）、學校與產業合作，以及師資培育如何回應科技教育的新興需求，並探討未來國際研究與教學合作的可能性。

本次交流連結國際學術研究、師資培育與在地學校實踐，持續拓展 STEM 教育的國際視野與合作網絡。

Strengthening STEM Education and Teacher Preparation Across Taiwan and New Zealand

On October 13–14, Assistant Professor Dr. Chih-Jung Ku of the International Master Program in STEM Education, College of Education, National Pingtung University (NPTU), invited Dr. Kerry Lee, Senior Lecturer in Technology Education at the School of Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of Auckland, New Zealand, and Mr. Jon Lee for a two-day academic visit.

Through a guest lecture, roundtable discussion, and local school visit, the exchange fostered professional dialogue on technology education, STEAM curricula, and teacher preparation, while exploring opportunities for future international academic collaboration.

School Visit

On October 13, the visitors joined NPTU’s pre-service teachers at Yuh Kang Elementary School, where they were warmly welcomed by the teaching team led by the school principal. The visit provided insights into school-based curriculum development using local resources and included a hands-on workshop on biodegradable seedling pots made from fallen leaves, connecting environmental sustainability with interdisciplinary learning.

Guest Lecture

On October 14, Dr. Kerry Lee shared insights into the historical development of technology education, curriculum reforms, and STEAM education in New Zealand. Through interactive activities comparing responses generated by different AI tools, students were encouraged to critically evaluate AI-generated information and explore the distinction between technology and technologies, recognizing that technology education extends far beyond the use of digital devices.

Roundtable Discussion and Future Collaboration

The visit also included a roundtable discussion on interdisciplinary STEM teaching, teacher professional development, school–industry partnerships, and how teacher education can respond to emerging challenges in technology education. The discussion also explored potential opportunities for future international research and educational collaboration.

Through this exchange, NPTU continues to strengthen connections between international academic networks, teacher education, and local school practices, fostering meaningful partnerships in STEM education.

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