APPLIED LEARNING

At TP, learning is not about amassing information meant for later use. Instead, it is about using the knowledge in real situations now so that our students gain a clearer understanding of how concepts and principles are applied.

The handpicked TP students were the only tertiary students engaged by Suntec Singapore's management to assist in its operations.

One such opportunity to apply learning involved about 400 TP students who were handpicked to participate in the Singapore IMF-World Bank Meeting 2006. The students were selected based on their aptitude in the areas of leisure, hospitality, tourism and culinary skills to ensure that the delegates were provided with the best service. In addition, all of them had to be GEMS (Go the Extra Mile for Service) certified. Of these students, 13 were specially selected to serve VIPs and assist the directors of Suntec Singapore.

Temasek Design School’s Centre for Design Innovation collaborated with Channel News Asia to revamp its website.
Two Interactive Media Design students worked on the new website that went live in August 2006. This was a valuable
learning experience as they were exposed to real concerns such as the marketing and advertising needs of a commercial entity.

Opportunities also abound for TP students to work on projects that provide real solutions for the community. Three students from the diploma in Intelligent Building Technology designed and developed a ramp to make travelling on the MRT safer for the disabled. When deployed, the ramp bridges the gap between the train and the platform when the train doors open, making entry and exit safer for the disabled, particularly for those in wheelchairs. Called the “Automatic Ramp”, the project won the students a Land Transport Authority award.

TP works to deliver its curriculum hand-in-hand with industry players to give students a relevant and realistic learning experience. In January 2007, Applied Food Science & Nutrition students worked with the Health Promotion Board to
develop a health campaign covering anti-smoking and mental wellness, and promoting an active lifestyle. The campaign, which was run on campus, saw over 500 students visiting the booths and participating in the various activities.

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