STEM Education for Transformative Learning for Pulau Sebatik, Tawau, Sabah
Pulau Sebatik, located in Tawau, Sabah, faces challenges related to access to quality STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education due to geographical and resource limitations. Our University Social Responsibility (USR) program has successfully enhanced STEM exposure among secondary school students and teachers at SMK Wallace Bay through collaboration with ConocoPhillips, Creative Minds, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, and the Ministry of Education.
A total of 25 teachers and 293 students benefited directly. The project was supported by RM20,000 external funding and RM30,000 internal funding from UTP.
Transforming Students’ Experience
- Raised awareness and students’ interest in STEM with designed activities.
- Improved motivation and confidence to pursue STEM-related careers.
Empowering the Educator
- Strengthened capacity to integrate STEM concepts into classroom teaching.
- Encouraged continuous professional development.
UTP is strengthening rural outreach to improve learning environments and digital readiness, supporting the nation's aspirations to strengthen STEM education development in Malaysia.
Project Leader: Dr Nasir Abdul Jalil (nasir.jalil@utp.edu.my)
