On March 7, 2025, the Institute for the Advancement and Development of STEM Power (IAFSW) was honored to be invited as a speaker at the Buriram Reform: Smart Camp Smart Classroom Demonstration. The event, held at Buriram Kindergarten School in Buriram Province, showcased the “Smart in Knowledge, Smart in Thinking, Smart in Action” classroom concept.
At the event, it was an honor to have Police General Permpoon Chidchob, the Minister of Education, preside over the opening ceremony. Mrs. Kedsatit Suphavanish, Deputy Secretary-General of the Basic Education Commission, presented a report on the objectives of the event, which focused on developing skills in STEM education, English and Chinese communication, financial literacy, and health knowledge through learning experiences that encourage children to think boldly, act decisively, ignite their dreams, and be inspired. This was achieved by emphasizing a three-tiered learning process, namely:
- Smart in Knowledge: Knowing what is essential and being open to new information.
- Smart in Thinking: Engaging in logical reasoning and analytical thinking.
- Smart in Action: Putting ideas into practice and creating beneficial outcomes.
The Minister of Education also toured the event, which featured seven distinct learning stations designed to give both students and teachers hands-on practice of various skills.
The 7 Learning Stations
- Station 1: Cha-Ching – Smart Financial Literacy This station demonstrated how financial knowledge can be promoted through games and online activities. It was designed for Grade 5 students to learn the fundamentals of managing money wisely.
- Station 2: Spark Your English Here, effective English teaching techniques for communication were demonstrated for Grade 4 students, aiming to build confidence in using English in daily interactions.
- Station 3: A New Dimension in Learning Chinese with Intelligent AI At this station, Grade 6 students explored Chinese language learning via an AI-powered application, enhancing the effectiveness of their language acquisition.
- Station 4: PlayFACTO – Applied Mathematics for Creative Thinking and Problem Solving Conducted by IAFSW, this station incorporated Game-Based Learning in mathematics. It focused on:
- Learning through games to simplify mathematical concepts.
- Developing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Practicing systematic planning and structured thought.
- Fostering creativity in tackling challenges. A total of 70 students from Grades 4 and 6 engaged with PlayFACTO Learning Tools—an internationally recognized educational resource developed in Korea.
- Station 5: Health Literacy – Herbs for Learning and Well-Being This station integrated scientific knowledge about medicinal herbs to help students understand the benefits of traditional Thai herbal medicine.
- Station 6: Digital Language Learning Students experienced the digital platform, which offered both English proficiency tests based on the CEFR framework and the opportunity to learn Chinese anytime, anywhere through e-learning.
- Station 7: English Summer Camp This English camp provided real-life learning experiences designed to nurture passion and open up more opportunities for language development.
The overall atmosphere of the event was vibrant and inspiring, offering students a modern learning experience while developing essential 21st-century skills such as mathematics proficiency, analytical thinking, financial management, and bilingual communication in English and Chinese—laying a strong foundation for their future.
The IAFSW Association remains committed to developing innovative learning methodologies that provide Thai children with modern, digital-age educational experiences.
