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Why physically active children tend to be better at their studies

Young athletes learn time management and are more able to cope with adversities and challenges, resulting in better academic performances, says Todd Parham, of Hong Kong International School.

  • Playing sports has great health benefits, including ensuring healthy development in young people, enhancing thinking and learning skills, and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety
  • Teachers and coaches must create engaging student-centred programmes that get children excited, says Todd Parham, director of activities and athletics at Hong Kong International School

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Field trips form important part of children’s balanced learning

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How dynamic learning spaces can help students excel

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Why critical thinking will prepare students for the future

Firms want staff with the ability to solve complex problems, analyse information and understand the feelings of others – qualities that students learn at Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong.

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Pastoral support – a key focus at Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong – helps children develop coping skills when they feel overwhelmed.

Why all students can achieve success with the right support from teachers

Private school, which says holistic approach to education can help maximise children’s potential, encourages youngsters to develop global mindset and embrace their potential through extracurricular activities.

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Online postgraduate programmes ideal for a post-Covid-19 world

Master’s degrees offered in bite-sized format at Taylor's University in Malaysia aim to equip professionals with enhanced skill set

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Rethinking 5 educational myths through the experiential learning approach

The Harbour School in Hong Kong emphasises learner engagement that encourages deeper understanding, with students utilising an on-campus makerspace, a marine lab and a sailboat serving as an outdoor classroom.

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The experiential learning championed by THS extends beyond campus, with field trips held on The Black Dolphin, the school’s sailboat that serves as an outdoor classroom.

Phuket’s world-class holistic ‘education in paradise’

British International School, Phuket offers students from around the world a curriculum with IGCSE and IB academic programmes, and professional coaching in football, tennis, swimming, golf, aerial arts and gymnastics

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British curriculum makes sense in Hong Kong during Covid-19

Changes to travel rules have led to many students switching schools between Hong Kong and Britain, says Christopher Jackson, principal of Invictus School Hong Kong

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Play-based education inspires children to learn and prepare for success

Curriculum’s natural approach helps pupils to thrive, says Dr Cora Hui, head of school at Hong Kong’s Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School

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Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School, in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, follows a play-based curriculum, which encourages children to study and become engaged, holistic learners.

Why Sino-British university education appeals to international students

Two Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University graduates say studying in the UK and China offers global perspective and the ‘best of both worlds’

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, was founded as a partnership between the University of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom, and China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province.

Why we should nurture empathy and compassion in children from an early age

Ben Hart, upper primary school principal at Hong Kong International School, says its curriculum encourages pupils to be curious about global issues

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East-meets-West focus at joint-venture university offers global perspective

Headhunters want candidates who can thrive in a global working environment, says Eddy Fang, deputy dean of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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Why social-emotional development helps students ‘reach full potential’

Karrie Dietz, head of Stamford American School Hong Kong, says its well-rounded, inquiry-based approach to learning nurtures students and helps build character

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Stamford American School Hong Kong’s well-rounded inquiry-based approach to learning – combined with rigorous American academic standards – includes social and emotional lessons from the pre-primary level up to graduation to ensure children are able to cope with life’s challenges as adults.

Hong Kong liberal arts university uses tech to improve lives of elderly

Lingnan University’s Institute of Policy Studies leads initiative to help city’s ageing population, which could rise to estimated 2.52 million by 2039

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Lingnan University's Institute of Policy Studies’ research project examines the problems faced by Hong Kong’s ageing population and how technology can help to enhance their quality of life. Photo: Lingnan University

Why does study of liberal arts provide valuable long-term benefits?

Focus on subjects such as literature and history helps equip students with vital soft skills to succeed, says Professor Leonard K. Cheng, president of Lingnan University

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Why boarding schools remain a good and safe choice – even during Covid-19

Strict protocols, advance testing and strong medical support reassure parents and children, says Dr Cinde Lock, principal, Branksome Hall Asia, in South Korea

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How learning beyond the classroom can nurture well-rounded children

Korean International School’s primary pupils learn through theme-based integrated tuition and secondary students carry out social studies fieldwork

Primary school pupils and secondary students at Hong Kong’s Korean International School benefit from experiential and engaging activities, which extend beyond traditional textbooks and classrooms.

How can study of social sciences and humanities help overcome Covid-19?

Understanding societies and human behaviour ensures we can tackle difficult problems in the world, says Professor Richard M. Walker of City University of Hong Kong

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It’s time schools taught children mental resilience to face life’s problems

Huge global mental health issue among teenagers has been ignored for too long, says Mark Steed, principal of Hong Kong’s Kellett School

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How to choose right school for children and support them through their journey

Parents may want to plan ahead, but crucial to make correct choice for their child now, says Ben Keeling, principal, Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong

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Children tend to be more adaptable to change than adults, but it is still important to make sure they are supported when moving to a new school and guided on their journey of self-discovery.

EdTalk | How is the Education Bureau tackling the ‘other’ fees private schools charge?

From debentures and capital levy fees to application fees and deposits, the EDB is finally being forced to confront the issue and do something about it

Winnie Chiu Wai-yin, left, the Ombudsman, and Lyon Li, Senior Investigation Officer, during a press conference on Education Bureau's Mechanism for Approving Applications for School Fee Revision by Direct Subsidy Scheme/ Private Schools and collection of other charges by Private Schools at Shun Tak Centre, in Sheung Wan. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

EdTalk | What should you do to create a stable environment for your kids?

Children naturally want to test the limits you establish for them. In doing so, what they are really seeking is the reassuring presence of a safety net

EdTalk | Parents’ frustrations rise over school closures and charges

• While the English Schools Foundation has announced a freeze on charges for the next year, some schools are forging ahead with increases and sending out demands for deposits

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5 ways master’s degree has helped IT consultant

Canadian Garry Deng, 27, says scope of Hong Kong Baptist University’s MScBM programme encourages people to be open to new opportunities

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IT consultant Garry Deng, who is a graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University's MScBM programme, says the mindset and principles he learned during the course were key factors in his career choice. Illustration: Pak To Yip

Students with ‘right stuff’ – a good mindset – are best placed to find work

Today’s education system fails to produce suitable ‘real world’ job candidates, says Professor Huang Xu of Hong Kong Baptist University

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Students on Hong Kong Baptist University’s master of science in business management programme are given ‘real world’ training, including trips to the US and Europe to experience new cultures and different ways of running a business, which will help shape them into ideal employees for companies.

EdTalk | What can Hong Kong schools do to fight climate change?

Embedding environmental issues in the curriculum encourages pupils to gain skills, transform ideas into positive action and have confidence in a better future

EdTalk | Time to take the guesswork out of grade estimates

The anxiety-ridden practice of predicting future grades could be avoided if tertiary institutes could assess students’ applications after final results are in

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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