EDiversity “We Need a Break” Education Conference 2015
“Drill less, learn more,” said Founder Cam Cheung
教育大同論壇2015：「我要真假期」
創辦人張惠侶：「減少功課，可以學得更多。」
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Please scroll down for English 新聞稿（即時發佈） 2015年5月15日 教育大同論壇2015：「我要真假期」 Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/ediversity/2/
香港的教育過去多番遭受批評，部分家長把心一橫把孩子送到海外升學，教育大同卻期望一點一滴地改變香港的教育。張惠侶分享：「現在很多家長要孩子學那麼多，說到底是家長心存恐懼，擔心孩子稍稍停下來（或慢下來），就會落後於其他人，甚至要求學校給予更多功課。今次這個論壇正是要透過展現操練學科以外的學習方法，讓家長們討論、反思為何要真假期，何謂有意義的學習。家長一直不放鬆，老師和學校便不敢怠慢，反之亦然，造成惡性循環。別看輕家長的力量，當愈來愈多家長肯向健康學習的方向走一小步，加起來，整個教育文化就能向健康的方向跨一大步。」 張惠侶認為教育的最終目的是讓孩子的身、心、靈得到平衡發展，培養孩子成為一個有責任感、有同理心、懂得關心別人的人，其次便是讓他們擁有獨立生存的能力，這些都不是靠操練功課和考試所能學習到的。「每人一天也只有二十四小時，到底我們要用來做甚麼？留給功課、練習或好好把握難得的親子時間，多與孩子溝通，共同創造美好回憶？這值得我們深思。」 「我要真假期」論壇首天於中文大學鄭裕彤樓以講座形式進行，第二天則移師香港兆基創意書院舉行工作坊，請來超過十個不同單位的代表，為聽眾闡述各自的創意教學心法。張惠侶表示：「我們希望在場的家長或教育工作者能從中獲取一些靈感，甚至複製一些經驗，回到自己的工作或家庭崗位後各司其職，一步步作出改變。工作坊與講座的不同之處，是講者與參加者可以有更多互動，彼此交流和分享，到最後達到『我要真行動』的目標。」 配合是次論壇，教育大同現正舉辦「我要真假期」Facebook短片大募集，資深傳媒人張宏艷、著名藝人薛家燕、王祖藍、陳明恩、著名編劇林超榮（超人）和著名唱作人徐偉賢、綠色力量創辦人周兆祥博士已率先分享了他們心中的真假期，為活動打響頭炮，立即登入EDiversity教育大同Facebook專頁觀看（www.facebook.com/EDiversity）！ 有關教育大同 有關教育大同「我要真假期」論壇2015 ***於5月31日前購票可享特別優惠*** 發稿：教育大同 代行：一口田有限公司 傳媒查詢請致電3583 3310或電郵 heidi@seedland.hk 與Miss Heidi Lam聯絡。
For Immediate Release 15 May 2015 EDiversity “We Need a Break” Education Conference 2015 Photos: http://www.seedland.hk/press/ediversity/2/
Having noticed the over-emphasis on exam results and the negligence of children’s need for wholesome development in local education, the parent-initiated charitable organisation EDiversity has taken an active role to promote alternative education modes from local and overseas through educational conferences. Riding on its very popular maiden conference “We Need Choices” last October, EDiversity is presenting another two-day conference this summer: “We Need a Break: Drill less, Learn more” at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativiity (HKSC) on 27 and 28 June respectively, featuring alternative teaching and learning within mainstream schools. “Originally, we were going to focus on the promotion of reading after Dr. Stephen Krashen’s last year’s great talk about using story books instead of textbooks to teach language. But then we thought most kids in Hong Kong are too busy to even have enough time to sleep, let alone leisure reading! If we want to improve children’s learning effectiveness, we need to start by giving them genuine holidays that are free of homework and drillings that are useless for their personal development.” says Cam Cheung, one of the founders of EDiversity, when explaining the name of the conference “We Need a Break”. Hong Kong’s education system has often been criticised, prompting some parents to resolve to send their children for overseas studies. Yet EDiversity aspires to alter the scene of Hong Kong education bit by bit. Cam shares, “Why can’t we let our children take a real break and relax? In the end it all has to do with the fears of parents. We are worried that children might fall behind if they slow down or do something else that is perceived by adults as useless. This mindset is exactly what we would like to discuss and reflect upon during this conference – what is better? Practising to do well in exams or doing things that are good for the body and mind to face future challenges? If parents insist on a high-pressure approach, neglecting children’s real needs, schools and teachers will find it hard to relax, and vice versa. It’s a vicious cycle. Parents and schools are important partners in education. If more parents are willing to take a small step to change the status quo, cumulatively it will be a big step towards a healthier culture in the entire education system.” It is Cam and all of EDiversity’s core members’ belief that the ultimate goal of education is to offer a balanced development for children in physical, mental and spiritual aspects, and to cultivate them as a responsible, empathetic and caring person. It is also important to equip them with essential skills to live independently. “We only have 24 hours a day, how should we spend our time? Should we reserve it for more assignments and exercises after hours at school, or should we treasure the precious time to communicate with our children, and leave some happy memories together? ” The first day of “We Need a Break” conference will take place at Cheng Yu Tung Building at CUHK in the form of talks, whereas the second day will feature a series of workshops at HKSC, presenting various creative education methods offered by more than ten different education practitioners. “We hope that our participating parents or educators can be inspired to take some action afterwards at home or at work.” says Cam. “The difference between Day 2 and Day 1 is that, Day 1 gives the food for thought, and Day 2, gives hands-on experience and a platform for direct interactions and exchanges with speakers, and we hope participants will be empowered to act beyond thinking.” In support of the conference, EDiversity has launched “We Need a Break” Facebook Video Campaign. Celebrities including former news anchor Lavender Cheung, renowned artistes Nancy Sit, Wong Cho Lam, Corinna Chamberlain, scriptwriter Lam Chiu Wing and singer-songwriter Peco Chui, and Green Power founder Dr. Simon Chau, have already joined and shared their ideas about what makes a real holiday. To watch the videos, please visit EDiversity’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EDiversity. About EDiversity About EDiveristy “We Need a Break” Education Conference 2015 ***Special offer for early bird is available from now till 31 May*** Released by: Seedland International Limited Media enquiries:
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