Technology empowers education and promotes whole-person development

Wong Tai Sin Government Primary SchoolAdhering to the spirit of the school motto of "Honesty, Modesty, Courtesy and Trustworthiness", we focus on the all-round development of students, closely follow the wave of digital education, delve into interdisciplinary integration and language training, and take into account the growth needs of local and newly arrived students. Principal Deng Yanqi leads the teaching team to pave a solid ladder of growth for every student with warmth and professionalism, and uses diverse and innovative educational practices to interpret the responsibilities and responsibilities of primary education in the new era. Education is a beacon that lights up growth, and high-quality education needs to take into account the trends of the times and individual needs, innovate in inheritance, and move forward in care.

Forward-looking layout of digital education to train students to master AI

Digital education has become a major trend in social development, and the Hong Kong government has launched a series of funding support programs to promote AI-empowered teaching. Before receiving the funding, the school had laid out digital education and built special function rooms in advance, building a diverse learning platform for students with a forward-looking vision. The school makes full use of resources such as high-quality education funds to build STEM Lab, scientific inquiry room, aerospace technology room and other special functional rooms to meet the needs of curriculum reform and cooperate with the spin-off of general knowledge subjects to allow students to feel the charm of science in practice. The scientific research room is built according to professional standards, simulating a scientific research environment, providing students with space to carry out special experiments such as optics and chemistry, breaking the limitations of the classroom, allowing students to shift from "passive listening" to "active inquiry" and realize "learning by doing, learning by learning".

The Aerospace Science and Technology Room is an important carrier of interdisciplinary integration. Combining the needs of technology and language teaching, the Linkage English Department integrates English into aerospace activities, allowing students to learn control tower communication skills and professional English vocabulary while understanding aerospace knowledge and simulated operations, making English learning more vivid and practical, and realizing the two-way empowerment of "technology and language"; STEM The Lab is a "creative paradise" for students. It is equipped with rich equipment. Students can carry out scientific crafts, exploratory experiments and visual arts activities, integrate multi-disciplinary knowledge, and practice hands-on, cooperative and innovative abilities in practice.

The school has also set up a special group in advance to study the application of AI teaching materials, and encourages teachers to use AI tools when preparing lessons and correcting homework to improve work efficiency. In addition, in order to improve students' ability to control AI, the school further enriches digital education resources and optimizes the configuration of functional rooms to make digital education wider and more effective. From early deployment to continuous in-depth development, the school has proved with actions that digital education is following the trend and doing it with heart.

Immersive English environment creates language exchange opportunities

The school is committed to integrating English into campus life and creating an immersive language learning environment. Chemical experiments, scientific inquiry and other activities are added to the learning of special English vocabulary, so that students can use English proficiently and master professional vocabulary in practice. The school is equipped with foreign English teachers who actively create opportunities for English communication, such as saying hello in English when entering school in the morning, playing English games during recess, etc., to help students overcome the obstacle of "fear of speaking" and practice English in a relaxed atmosphere.

The school also combines English and AI technology and introduces AI programs that can support hundreds of languages ​​and eight dialects to assist students in poetry creation and conversation practice, making learning more convenient and efficient. Principal Deng emphasized that AI is not only a tool, but also can cultivate students' language use and logical thinking abilities.

In addition, in order to help newly arrived students master the English learning model, foreign teachers guide them to speak simple English through interactive games, helping them quickly improve their expression skills and self-confidence. The school also offers after-school enrichment courses to consolidate knowledge and improve abilities through game activities, which are loved by students and supported by parents, especially to help newly arrived students quickly adapt to the English learning environment in Hong Kong.

Carry out interdisciplinary collaborative teaching and lay the foundation for lifelong learning

Interdisciplinary collaborative teaching is the key to improving comprehensive abilities. The school uses reading as the basis and English as a tool, integrating the two into various activities. The library director will meet the needs of each subject in advance and prepare a large amount of relevant reading materials before the event. For example, when holding aerospace science and technology activities, he will collect Chinese and English aerospace books and popular science articles to pave the way for students' practice. In order to enhance students' reading interest and experience, the school also plans to purchase silent boxes to create a quiet and comfortable reading space and cultivate students' independent reading habits. Principal Deng said that reading can enrich knowledge, cultivate logical thinking and expression skills, and is the basis for lifelong learning. The school will continue to increase investment in reading education.

Protect students’ path to growth and meet learning challenges with confidence

Education is not only about imparting knowledge, but also paying attention to the emotional needs of students and the demands of parents. The school is committed to allowing both local and newly arrived students to receive care and find their own pace of growth. As one of the three primary schools in Hong Kong that offers "start-up classes", the school shoulders the mission of helping newly arrived students adapt to Hong Kong education. The start-up class provides a transitional learning platform for children from the mainland, offering courses for grades one to six, allowing them to adapt to campus life in a stress-free environment.

The starter class curriculum meets the needs of newly arrived students - it focuses on basics and stimulates interest. There are no tests and examinations. The teaching is mainly based on games and simple exercises to help students learn Cantonese and English, understand Hong Kong knowledge and campus culture, and prepare themselves for entering mainstream schools or entering secondary schools. Thanks to the government plan, sufficient funding was provided for the start-up class. The school opened a violin interest class, hired professional tutors and provided free instruments to expose students to art. At the same time, it carried out parent support activities to form a joint education between home and school.

In addition, the school attaches great importance to the connection support for primary school freshmen, and has launched a series of measures. For example, there will be no exams in the first semester, and activities and games will be the main focus, so that students can gradually adapt to the campus, develop interests and a sense of belonging, and easily start their primary school years. At the same time, the school actively cultivates students' independent learning ability and comprehensive literacy, broadens students' horizons through visits to science and technology museums, outdoor practice and other activities, allowing them to cultivate outstanding qualities such as concentration, persistence, and cooperation through experience, laying the foundation for lifelong learning.

Concentrate efforts, educate people with warmth, and build a warm campus

On campus, from the principal to co-workers, from teachers to students, everyone respects and loves each other like family, creating a learning environment with warmth and a sense of belonging. The teaching team adheres to the "people-oriented" concept and not only focuses on academics, but also pays attention to students' emotional health and personality development. It actively cares for students and listens to their appeals, helps students solve their difficulties with love and professionalism, and accompanies students' growth with tolerance and encouragement.

Teachers will take the initiative to learn innovative teaching methods, participate in training and research, and use their spare time to tutor students, creating an atmosphere of "taking initiative and caring for students" throughout the campus. The school's workers are equally enthusiastic and responsible, taking the initiative to receive parents and guests, carefully taking care of students' campus life, and infecting everyone with sincere enthusiasm. This love for the school has become an important part of campus culture.

"The culture of love" is the core of campus culture. Principal Deng firmly believes that education is the transmission of knowledge and love, so that teachers can have a sense of job satisfaction and belonging, and students can have a pleasant learning experience and a healthy growth environment. Every student spends six happy years at Huangguan. When he graduates, he can enter the middle school of his choice. He will have solid knowledge, good qualities and strong self-confidence, and will contribute to his family, society and country in the future.