No Boundary for General Studies
Award: Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence - Certificate of Merit
(General Studies)
School: Y.C.H. Chan Iu Seng Primary School
Awardees: Chan Shiu-tung, Ho Bik-kei, Ho Wing-shuen
Learning is a limitless competition, and this round it's General Studies.
Three teachers from Yan Chai Hospital Chan Iu Seng Primary School have adopted a "problem-based" teaching approach, encouraging students to ask questions and solve problems encountered. In planning the lessons, the teachers do not take the ordinary approach but integrate various fields of knowledge, from the sky to the sea and everyday life, making learning more comprehensive. This is like a competition without limits.
Ms. Ho Bik-kei, an astronomy enthusiast, shares her passion with her students. She applied for an education fund to set up a small planetarium at the school, where students can immerse themselves in learning about the eight planets and the universe. She even takes her students to Sai Kung to see the starry sky.
Mr. Chan Shiu-tung teaches students how to make water rockets, guiding them to "learn by doing." Witnessing the water rockets soar into the sky helps students better understand the principles of mechanics. In Addition, Mr. Chan teaches computer programming, where students attempt to design robotic arms to solve everyday problems.
Ms. Ho Wing-shuen, who enjoys cooking and gardening, finds the fun of learning in daily life. She encourages students to unleash their creativity, such as designing model boats that collect marine litters or creating noise monitoring systems for the library. Ms. Ho also leads her students to participate in the Science Fair. No matter the students win or lose, they experience a lesson that pushes beyond their personal limits!
Both teachers and students are seeking breakthroughs in this limitless learning competition, striving to become better versions of themselves!