Welcome to the University of Economics – Ho Chi Minh City
Children today need crucial, globalized skills to thrive as global citizens. It is our pleasure to explore how we can ensure "it takes the world to raise the child."
Learn More| Slide | Detailed Content |
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| Slide 1 | Welcome & The Vision for Vietnam's Future Students. |
| Slide 2 | The Global Context: Why "it takes the world to raise a child." |
| Slide 3 | Bridging Gaps: Institutions as bridges for global vs. local contexts. |
| Slide 4 | Strategic Factors: Adapting to Parents, Students, and Teachers. |
| Slide 5 | Case Study: CREST Awards & Alan West (MBE) Collaboration. |
| Slide 6 | Regional Footprint: Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong & SSEN Network. |
| Slide 7 | Building a Holistic Educational Ecosystem: Suppliers, Markets & Stakeholders. |
| Slide 8 | Conclusion: New opportunities for innovation in Austria and Europe. |
Equipping the next generation with core STEAM competencies to thrive in a dynamic professional market.
We deliver international-standard STEM/STEAM programmes while creating supportive environments tailored to individual learning pathways.
Our true strength lies in synergy. Empowered by a robust network of educational experts, pioneering entrepreneurs, and renowned universities, we craft distinctive and meaningful learning journeys for future global citizens.
How may we facilitate different ideas and narrow the differences in education between the West and Southeast Asia?
Western ideas often remain untested in Southeast Asian markets where education priorities scaffolding and family-rooted needs. Simply "copying exactly" does not work; facilitation is required to ensure children thrive.
STEAMAX connects resources inside and outside Vietnam to create a holistic ecosystem that supports investment priorities while adapting to students’ ability to learn and teachers’ ability to teach.
| Criteria | Western Standard (Flexible) | Vietnam Context (Scaffolding) |
|---|---|---|
| Instructional Focus | Teachers have flexibility to facilitate classrooms based on individual ideas. | Education priorities scaffolding rooted in the family’s needs and national choice. |
| Scale of Choice | Often focuses on individual growth pathways. | Covers both wide-scale national and deeply personal family choices. |
| Resource Model | Established, independent program structures. | Holistic educational ecosystems connecting internal and external resources. |
| Stakeholder Goal | Academic excellence and research skillsets. | Mutual understanding that transcends borders through a common market. |
| Step | Phase | Core Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Product | Build core products – a common voice that’ll attract the interest of the common market. |
| 2 | Ecosystem | Building the ecosystem around core products to attract best suppliers and vendors. |
| 3 | Stakeholders | Understand stakeholders and introduce them to the holistic ecosystem. |
| 4 | Local Adaptation | Work alongside experts like Alan West to roll out and sustain international programs locally. |
| 5 | Network Expansion | Expanding the model to Southeast Asian countries via the SSEN Network. |
| 6 | Cross-Product | Integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and AI programs from global institutions like UCL. |
| 7 | Regional Hosting | Hosting events like ICIA to foster partnerships with Indonesia and regional peers. |
| 8 | Future Growth | Innovation Bridge: Creating new opportunities for Austrian and European markets. |
Vietnamese companies are uniquely positioned to support investment through deep market understanding.
Diverse Ideas: How to facilitate Western facilitators vs. Southeast Asian scaffolding?
Obstacles: Local context mismatch and "copy-paste" instructional methods.
Adapt to parents’ educational philosophy and personal family choice.
Adapt to students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach.
UII is an institutionally affiliated unit that incubates and provides networking and connections, supporting our initiatives, such as ICIA Vietnam.
Leverage the University's national reputation for enterpreneurship, public policy, and impact-driven research.
Alan West MBE
Widening student participation in higher education standards.
STEM UK
Well-recognized STEM education program rolled out across SEA.
Regional Network
Setting education standards for Southeast Asian STEAM educators.
UCL / Taiwan
Advanced AI and Social-Emotional Learning programs.
Expanding to Austria and Europe
Your presence today promises new opportunities for Vietnamese firms, tech companies, and innovation in European markets. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to productive working sessions ahead.
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