An Epitome of Project-Based Learning: How YCIS students adopt it as an approach to life
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Project-based Learning is a key element of the curriculum at Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS), exposing students to in-depth knowledge exploration and character development. The approach encourages students to take the initiative to impact their school community and society.
This module was developed by the Curriculum and Professional Development Division (CPDD), a team of curriculum experts based in Hong Kong who draw from the best educational pedagogies, such as England, Australia, Singapore, America, and China to design the Yew Chung curriculum. It aims to ensure the provision of the best quality education in Hong Kong and on an international scale.
“We pay great attention to the connection between students’ learning content and current events in the world,” said Julia Korrt, Senior Curriculum Officer of CPDD.
She continued, “YCIS values relationships, so we implemented cross-year level project-based learning for the first time this school year, spanning Years 6 and 7. We proposed five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the students and asked them to select their area of interest. They work collaboratively on a problem driven by their interests. This was important for us to give ownership to the students to drive their learning.”
A number of these initiatives were on show at the school’s recent open day, each demonstrating a high level of involvement plus a wholehearted commitment to tackling issues which affect the wider world. Mrs Huang, who witnessed her Year 7 daughter’s growth at YCIS, was impressed by the school’s approach after visiting the exhibition on the Open Day. “Yew Chung’s education goes beyond imparting knowledge to children. It aims to inspire their inner sense of confidence, equality, compassion, responsibility, and active participation in creating a harmonious society,” she said.
As the students progress in their academic journey, these student-led projects…