First Macao Experiential Learning Seminar holds at CityU to develop interdisciplinary social workers
The First Macao Experiential Learning Seminar, jointly organized by the Faculty of Health and Wellness (FHW) of the City University of Macau (CityU) and the Macau Association for Experiential Education, was recently held at the Cultural Centre, Taipa Campus. In attendance at the opening ceremony were Cen Jiayi, head of the Higher Education Division of the Education and Youth Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Kuan Oi Teng, acting head of the Professional Development and Planning Division of the Department of Research and Planning of the Social Welfare Bureau of Macao SAR Government; and Vice Rector Han Wei. The seminar received support from five social services organizations in Macao, namely Caritas Macau, Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau, Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office, The Women’s General Association of Macau, and Bosco Youth Service Net.
As a celebration of the first anniversary of FHW, this seminar attracted over 200 representatives from the social services, education, and academic sectors in the four core cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Attendees explored innovative applications and developments in experiential and theme-based learning. Cheng Chun Wah, internship supervisor of FHW, pointed out that the concept of whole-person health encompasses physical, emotional, and social dimensions, emphasizing the need to break down disciplinary barriers. He added that the faculty would cultivate a new generation of professionals capable of addressing complex societal needs through integrated curricula in healthcare, psychology, neuroscience, and social work.
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During the seminar, local social services organizations also shared their experiences of applying experiential learning to various themes. These included “Life Education”, presented by Caritas Macau; “Prevention of Gambling Addiction”, presented by the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office; “Prevention of Drug Abuse”, presented by the Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau; “Career Education”, presented by The Women’s General Association of Macau; and “Prevention of Fraud”, presented by the Bosco Youth Service Net. In addition, eight thematic workshops were held to encourage participants to develop and facilitate diverse experiential learning activities using innovative techniques.
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Source: Faculty of Health and Wellness
