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TEADEC Web Team
Republic Polytechnic
About RP
Education at the Republic is not just about classroom learning. It is bout embracing a new learning pedagogy, living in a highly conducive learning environment, and engaging in diverse activities to support the well-rounded growth and development of the individual.
Problem-based learning (PBL) uses problems as a trigger for learning. It has its roots in the medical field, where students have to deal with real cases, diagnose problems, conduct research and propose solutions.
It is based on Constructivist theories that learning is created, not simply imparted; for the learner to apply knowledge and to display understanding,it is best if the knowledge is constructed by the learner.
In the PBL setting, the responsibility of learning belongs largely to learners, with teachers taking on a role as a facilitator rather than an instructor to guide students’ learning processes.
About SEG
The School of Engineering at Republic Polytechnic believes in grounding our students in the fundamentals of Engineering and equipping them with core and specialized skills required in the Engineering profession. Graduates of our School will therefore be highly competent professionals who will go on to make significant contributions to their field.
At the same time, the broad-based curricula offered by our programmes will impart important skills in communication, problem solving and entrepreneurship, as well as train our students to think independently, creatively and innovatively.
A wide range of resources and facilities – such as a wireless campus, well-equipped laboratories and the latest in software simulation tools – will enhance your learning experience, and open up many opportunities for you to pursue your academic interests.
About DTDC
The Design Technology Development Centre is Republic Polytechnic’s endeavour to facilitate, enhance and promote design, creativity and innovation in Singapore. With close collaboration with our industrial partners, local and overseas tertiary institutions and government agencies, DTDC aims to provide opportunities for business, students and entrepreneurs.
DTDC provides students, academic staff with a unique environment that integrates tertiary studies with Problem Based Learning (PBL) pedagogy and experience of working with professionals from the industries. As a pioneer in the delivery of creative education using PBL, RP will produce expertise in strategic creativity and critical thinking much needed by the industries in Singapore today.
The Centre has a mission to integrate creative capability by providing well-equipped premises within a hi-tech environment in RP to enable design, development and other collaborations. Students and academic Staff would actively be involved in commercial development, promotional activities and design projects to gain real working life experiences of their area of specialization.
The Centre is also participating in various activities associated with the other Technology Development Centres within the Republic Polytechnic. We believe that the DTDC will play an important role in stimulating new thinking to that will help our communities in finding solutions to social and environmental problems and thereby provides improvement in the quality of our life in Singapore.