Principles of Education/ Schooling Flashcards
Holistic Education
= All-round/ Well-rounded education
Moral, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Aesthetic (Appreciation)
Miniature of Society
社會的縮影 = Microcosm/ Mirror of society
As it draws parallels between classroom activities and future living
- Students’ behavior in their teenage years can potentially endure into adulthood
School rules -> Law, courtesy禮儀
Interpersonal skills -> workplace communication
Leadership roles -> Train to be excellent future pillars of society
6 Principles of Education
- Holistic Education -> nurture all-round individuals
- Miniature of Society -> prepare students for how society functions
- Stimulate creativity, critical thinking, independent thinking
- Unleash students’ potential
- Promote equality, stamp out discrimination
- Facilitate learning efficiency
Importance of equality in Education
Students may feel left out hence inferior to their peers, their discontent may eventually drive them to impairing school harmony
Unleash students’ potential
盡展才華
extracurricular activities -> opportunities to discover and develop one’s potential
Benefits of PE lessons
Moral: Sportsmanship, Willpower, Respect
Physical: Muscle building, structural formation, boost concentration, better brain functioning
- Release endorphins/ dopamine/ serotonin/ noradrenaline during activities
Social: Teamwork, cooperation, encouragements, interactions
Cons of Homeschooling
Intellectual:
Inadequate resources at home e.g. laboratory
Without a structured and comprehensive syllabus
Without professional teachers
Social:
without peers, students lack interaction and cooperation
Aesthetic:
lack site-seeing opportunities, Visual Arts/ Music lessons
To 堅守 the principle of education,
To adhere to the principle of education,
Embrace a comprehensive education
全面
Inculcate correct values and messages into students
灌輸(+ve)
Instil
Infuse
Implant
Moral
As vulnerable teens: Acquire proper value judgement Cultivate positive values and attitudes Prevent students from going astray Humility 謙遜 Honesty Courtesy 禮節 Responsibility
Vulnerable teens
Teens can be easily swayed by…
Intellectual
Enhance bilingual and trilingual abilities 雙語/三語
Boost one’s language proficiency/ capabilities
Broaden students’ exposure and widen their horizons
Sharpen students’ competitive edge
Social
Seek peer recognition
Undergo peer pressure
Indulge in social media -> be devoid of face-to-face interpersonal skills which play an indispensable role in nowadays society
Aesthetic
Learn arts in authentic contexts
e. g. art, music, dance, drama, literature
e. g. participating in seminars, exhibitions, concerts, galleries, community arts service
