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UK funding (£80,640): NEWTON SEA - Creative and Participatory Transcultural Practices and Problem Solving Through Game Design and Computational Thinking (CreativeCulture) Ukri 17 Jan 2017 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom

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NEWTON SEA - Creative and Participatory Transcultural Practices and Problem Solving Through Game Design and Computational Thinking (CreativeCulture)

Abstract The project aims to address learning issues, challenges and opportunities with Malaysian children of remote rural areas, and to investigate their acceptance to and engagement with learning using the CreativeCulture model. Upon successful implementation and testing in the proposed participatory studies, the outcome of the research will inform Malaysia on means for effectively infusing the CreativeCulture model to assist and accelerate learning for children in remote rural locations. To develop the CreativeCulture model, the project will explore, exploit and experiment the impact of arts, design and culture in enhancing creative thinking, problem solving and development in education through game design and computational thinking. The project is aligned with the inclusion of Arts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education (STEAM), realising the potential of these subjects by enabling true innovation and new thinking through creativity. Art and culture boost creativity and creativity leads to innovation, new thinking and moving beyond existing skills; all together are triggers and needed in the social and economical transformation. There is also a need for fun, playful, hands-on, socially and culturally grounded explorations of topics during primary and secondary school to foster contextualised and deeper learning. Hence, creating games as a cooperative activity on the edge of the diverse fields of Art, Design, Culture, Science, and Engineering can be a fertile ground to cultivate these mind-sets and practices.
Category Research Grant
Reference AH/P013937/1
Status Closed
Funded period start 17/01/2017
Funded period end 16/01/2019
Funded value £80,640.00
Source https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FP013937%2F1

Participating Organisations

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
SK Long Lamei
SK Telaga Air
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
SJK(C) Chung Hua No.5, Kuching
SK Song Kheng Hai
SK Dato Traoh Muara Tuang
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Sarawak State Museum
Howes Primary School
Telok Melano National School
Ministry of Education Malaysia
University of Côte d'Azur
Government of Sarawak
Malaysia Sarawak Universitiy (UNIMAS)

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