Xiu Ting Cheam

Xiu Ting Cheam is the Education and Outreach Assistant Manager at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall in Singapore. She works on the development of education and outreach programmes that support school learning through museum resources, with a focus on youth engagement and cultural understanding. Her work explores how museum content, objects, and learning experiences can be translated into classroom-based contexts, extending museum learning beyond physical museum spaces.

Xiu Ting Cheam will be speaking at the Museums & Schools Summit 2026 :

Beyond the Gallery: Reframing Museum Resources for Classroom Learning

As museums seek to extend learning beyond physical visits, outreach has become an increasingly important part of museum education. This presentation explores how museum resources can be reframed to support classroom learning through school-based programmes. Drawing on institutional practice from Singapore, the session examines how museum content, digital resources, and hands-on activities can be adapted for classroom use. Participants will gain insights into how museums can remain relevant within formal education systems by supporting learning beyond the gallery.