Beijing Academy Hosts Seminar on Developing Student Research and Innovation

Beijing Academy invited Han Jitong and his team to advise on developing high school students' research and creative abilities, improving science education resources and supporting practical work. Han directs the Science and Technology Department at the Chaoyang District Youth Science and Technology Activity Center and holds special-grade and senior-level teaching qualifications. Liu Jie, Deputy Head of the Center for Student Development, chaired the seminar. School leaders and competition instructors participated alongside student representatives. Dr. Gao Mengzhao from the Tsinghua University Institute for Accessibility Development and Bai Jie, course manager of the Elite Scholar research program, also attended.

Seminar Overview

Vice Principal Zhou Hui introduced Beijing Academy and the development of its international curriculum, explaining its educational philosophy and distinctive features. She shared BAID's experience and results in developing students' scientific creativity and expressed hopes for jointly developing and sharing resources with the district.

Director Han explained the district center's science education framework and distinctive student clubs, course development and university partnerships, as well as professional development for science teachers. He outlined available district resources and key competitions, together with approaches to student development, giving BAID a clearer direction for its work.



Expert Guidance

The specialists discussed preparing for competitions and developing projects, drawing on municipal and district resources and events such as the FRC International Robotics Competition and Biology Model Competition. Their advice covered understanding rules and choosing topics, managing research and presenting and defending findings. They emphasized matching topics to students' educational stages and keeping students responsible for their own work. Projects should address practical problems in everyday life, encourage independent design and inquiry, develop reasoning and document the full research process clearly.



Student Presentations

Six student representatives presented individual or team projects, explaining their designs and research processes, followed by practical results. The experts offered feedback tailored to each project and suggested ways to improve it.

Next Steps

The seminar strengthened cooperation between the school and district in science education. Beijing Academy will continue drawing on district resources to improve support for advanced student research and expand practical activities. Competitions will encourage research, and research will support learning, helping students develop scientific understanding and creative abilities alongside practical skills.