How one Hong Kong school redefines academic success through experiential learning
SCMP, 18 Nov 2022
In this episode of EdTalk – SCMP’s recurring series of interviews with leaders from local and international schools and universities – Christine Greenberg, primary principal of The Harbour School (THS), discusses how the goal of education is more than simply getting good grades. She says it is about helping students understand themselves and define their own paths towards success.
As part of its experiential learning approach, THS offers a sailboat-based classroom, marine laboratory and campus makerspace for hands-on lessons and projects. The school encourages students to have real-world, cross-disciplinary experiences with the hope that they will discover their passions and ultimately realise their potential.
Full story: https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3199785/rethinking-5-educational-myths-through-experiential-learning-approach
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