The Open Classroom is so far the only place I know in Hong Kong that teaches students topics that increases both their social awareness and instills a sense of social responsibility through carefully crafted project learning modules. They are able to combine classroom learning with a real hands-on experience to reinforce what has been taught so their students can apply to the real world what was learned.
I have loved working alongside The Open Classroom in their work. They are not only committed educators, but also committed Global Citizens. They carefully craft every minute to give the students not only an enjoyable experience, but one that deeply impacts their minds and hearts also. If you want your children to gain more than information, but real learning, I would heartily recommend you try The Open Classroom.
Critical thinking is a skill set that is very relevant and essential for young minds. At TOC, I had opportunity to discuss the importance of having effective communications and analytical thinking skills. The importance of obtaining knowledge outside the realm of academic studies was emphasized during our session. Learning to think out of the box is something that is particularly important for Hong Kong students and I believe young minds can benefit greatly from the module.
The Open Classroom (formerly known as LEAP Studio) was founded with a mission to equip students with the knowledge and skills to apply classroom learning into real world context, empowering them to make a difference in their community. Our afterschool learning institution provides an interactive environment for children and teenagers to develop writing, presentation, critical thinking and other leadership skills through curricula designed and taught by high caliber and passionate teachers.