From Ideas to Action (FITA)
From Ideas to Action (F.I.T.A.)
A multidisciplinary STEM programme
From Ideas To Action (F.I.T.A.) is a multidisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme designed to allow students to synthesize knowledge across four subject disciplines, viz. Humanities, Design & Technology, Mathematics and Science, and apply it to real-life situations. The philosophy underpinning the F.I.T.A. curriculum is that technological advancement and discovery in the real world rely on close collaboration between researchers, mathematicians, engineers, and innovators.
The authentic performance tasks embedded in the F.I.T.A. curriculum enable students to develop and hone the RICE (Reflective, Inventive, Critical, Empathetic) Thinking Skills. Working collaboratively in groups to carry out these tasks, students not only need to think critically when applying their knowledge to innovate but they also need to empathise with people holding different perspectives and consider the implications of their actions through active reflection.
RICE Thinking Skills in YCKSS Total Curriculum Framework
Through a combination of Design Thinking methodology and inquiry-based learning, students apply the RICE Thinking Skills framework to explore and develop innovative solutions to current and emerging challenges. This approach fosters deeper engagement with STEM, cultivates critical thinking, and enhances their awareness of environmental issues, empowering them to tackle real-world problems with curiosity and creativity.
Reflective Thinking
It is the ability to think about the reasons behind an action or experience.
Inventive Thinking
It is the ability to design new things or ideas using one's knowledge.
Critical Thinking
It is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas.
Empathetic Thinking
It is the ability to understand other perspectives and feelings, and be able to communicate the understanding.