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佛山霍利斯近日为家长们举办了一场充满互动的家校工作坊，目标是让家长们更加深入了解预备部的课程设置。此次活动重点介绍了我校英式主题课程的独特教学方法，展示了它如何促进有意义的学习体验，并为学生培养关键的生活技能。本文将简单回顾这场家校工作坊的亮点，总结预备部课程的关键特色，以及分享我们的教学团队如何不断发展主题教学法，以满足学生的学习需求。
什么是英式主题课程？
佛山霍利斯预备部的英式主题课程围绕广泛而相互关联的学科主题进行学习，而非单一的学科内容。将英语语文、数学、科学和写作等核心领域融入到诸如社区、环境问题或历史事件等主题中，这种方法有助于学生理解课堂所学内容与现实世界之间的联系。
通过这种整合式的学习方法，学生不仅掌握学术内容，还发展出推理、协作、沟通和创造力等关键技能，这些能力对他们未来的中学、大学甚至职业生涯的发展至关重要。
为什么选择主题式教学？
主题式学习确保学生不仅理解他们在学习什么，更理解为什么要学习这些内容。通过将知识置于特定的情境中，学生能够更有效地记住知识，因为他们将想法和技能与具体情境联系起来。此外，各学科教师之间的合作促进了课程目标一致的教学计划。
不断发展课程，满足学生学习需求
预备部主任 Ms Bateman 强调了近年来预备部课程在不断改进课程设计和教学策略
我们在不断更新和调整主题式课程及其实施方式，以满足不同学生的需求。随着预备部的发展，我们的教学方式也在演变，以确保每个孩子都得到所需的支持，蓬勃发展。我们的课程设计既富有趣味性又有意义，激发好奇心，并鼓励学生思考所学知识如何应用于课堂以外的现实生活。通过创造一个积极的课堂环境以及一个全面且具有针对性的课程体系，我们可以进一步支持学生的学习进展。
除了学术进步，预备部还高度重视课外活动和学生关怀，这反过来也有助于增强主题式课程的教学效果。Ms Bateman 解释道：
我们的活动不仅仅是课外活动，更是我们提供全面教育的关键组成部分。无论是通过科学展、艺术俱乐部、运动队，还是单日或多日的研学旅行，这些体验能勾填补课堂学习所不能触及的地方，并鼓励学生能够发展新技能。我们还提供全面的关怀和辅助服务，从早餐俱乐部到作业辅导，确保孩子学校生活的各个方面都丰富且充实。
互动式的家校工作坊体验
在家校工作坊中，我们经验丰富的预备部主班教师 Ms Babb 和 Ms Clarke 以一个主题单元为例，向家长们展示了我们的教学方式和内容。她们所演示的主题为「公元79年维苏威火山喷发」，并通过这一历史事件展示了历史、地理、阅读和科学如何在这一个主题课程中无缝融合。
家长们变成了“学生”，在两位预备部教师的引导下，参与了以下活动：
使用KWL表格，记录他们已经知道的内容、想要了解的内容以及已掌握的知识。
制作火山喷发的时间线，培养时间顺序的概念
绘制庞贝地图，增强地理空间意识
火山实验，通过实验学习来激发对科学探究的热情
工作坊结束后，家长们对他们的学习体验和所了解到的教学方法均给予了积极反馈，例如：
我们现在更加清楚知道孩子们在佛山霍利斯是怎样学习了。
我们意识到孩子们的学习如此复杂主题并不容易，这次工作坊让我们更加理解他们在学习上所付出努力。
沉浸式的课堂体验让我们了解教师如何引导学生接触新主题。
我了解到如何用跨学科研究方法来连接地理、科学和数学，觉得这种教学方式很有启发性。
动手教学方法让孩子们在学习中发挥创意，打破课本局限。
我们更深入地了解到佛山霍利斯日常课堂结构，以及不同的教学方法是怎样帮助孩子进行学习的。
展望未来……
今年是佛山霍利斯预备部开展教学的第三个学年，我们的教师团队将会继续不断完善课程，进一步提升学生的学习体验。我们向所有参与工作坊并分享宝贵反馈的家长表示感谢。我们相信，学校与家庭携手共建一个充满支持和激励的学习环境，能够帮助学生们迎接未来挑战。
如果您想了解更多关于我们预备部的资讯，敬请关注和留意学校的家校沟通邮件和企业微信（仅面向在校家庭）以及所有社交媒体平台（在校家庭和意向家庭适用）。
此外，我们还会每月举办一次预备部校园开放日活动——下一场活动将于2024年11月30日举行！感兴趣的家庭可以报名参加，跟我们的英国老师见面，参观学校设施，并让孩子参与英式体验课。如果您感兴趣，请扫描海报上的二维码报名。我们期待跟您见面交流！
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LEH Foshan recently welcomed parents to an engaging workshop designed to provide insight into the Prep School’s curriculum. The event highlighted the unique approach of the British Thematic Curriculum, showcasing how it fosters meaningful learning experiences and prepares students with essential life skills. This article provides a recap of the event, the key features of the curriculum, and how our thematic approach continues to evolve to meet the learning needs of our students.
What is the British Thematic Curriculum?
The British Thematic Curriculum at LEH Foshan Prep School organises learning around broad, interconnected themes rather than isolated subjects. Core areas such as reading, mathematics, science, and writing are embedded within topics such as communities, environmental issues, or historical events. This method helps students see the connections between what they learn in the classroom and the world around them.
Through this integrated approach, students are not only mastering academic content but also developing essential skills in reasoning, collaboration, communication, and creativity—competencies that will support them in higher education and future careers.
Why Choose a Thematic Curriculum?
Thematic learning ensures that students understand not just what they are learning but also why it matters. By presenting lessons in context, students retain knowledge more effectively, as they attach ideas and skills to specific situations. Furthermore, collaboration among subject teachers promotes cohesive lesson planning aligned with curriculum outcomes.
Evolving to Meet Students’ Needs
Ms Bateman, Head of Prep School, highlighted the key improvements in the Prep School’s curriculum over the years and the evolving nature of both curriculum design and teaching strategies:
The thematic curriculum and its delivery are constantly updated and adapted to meet the needs of our students. As the Prep School evolves, so does the way we teach, ensuring each child receives the support they need to thrive. Lessons are designed to be engaging and meaningful, fostering curiosity and encouraging students to reflect on how their learning applies to the world beyond the classroom. By creating a productive classroom environment alongside a robust, adapted Prep School curriculum, we can support our students’ learning progress even further.
In addition to academic progress, the Prep School places a strong focus on extra-curricular activities and pastoral care to enhance the delivery of the curriculum. Ms Bateman explained:
Our activities are more than just extra-curricular—they are essential to providing a well-rounded education. Whether it’s through science fairs, art clubs, sports teams, or day and residential trips, these experiences complement classroom learning and allow students to develop new skills. We also offer comprehensive wrap-around care, from breakfast club to homework support, ensuring that every aspect of the child’s school life is enriching and well-supported.
An Interactive Workshop Experience
During the workshop, our experienced Prep Teachers, Ms Babb and Ms Clarke, gave parents a glimpse of how a typical lesson unfolds. Their demonstration included several hands-on activities inspired by the Mount Vesuvius eruption of AD 79, showcasing how history, geography, reading, and science blend seamlessly into the thematic curriculum.
Parents took part in activities such as:
KWL grids to document what they know, what they want to learn, and what they have discovered.
Creating a timeline of the eruption to develop sequencing skills.
Mapping Pompeii, which reinforced spatial awareness.
Volcano experiments to encourage scientific inquiry through hands-on learning.
After the workshop, parents shared positive feedback about their experience and the insights they gained into the teaching methods used at LEH Foshan. Some of their comments included:
We now know how our children are taught and learn at LEH.
We realise it’s not easy for children to learn such complex topics—this workshop helped us appreciate their efforts.
The immersive class experience gave us insight into how teachers guide students through new topics.
It was inspiring to see how interdisciplinary research methods connect geography, science, and maths.
The hands-on approach allows children to learn in creative ways that go beyond textbooks.
We gained a better understanding of the daily lesson structure and how different scaffolding methods support learning.
Looking Ahead…
As the Prep School enters its third year, LEH Foshan continues to refine its curriculum and enhance the learning experience for students. We extend our gratitude to all the parents who participated in the workshop and shared their valuable feedback. Together, the school and families are building a learning environment where children feel supported, inspired, and prepared for future challenges.
If you would like to learn more about our Prep School, we invite you to stay connected with us through our school communication emails and WeCom (for current parents), as well as all our social media platforms (for both current and prospective parents).
We also host Prep School Open Days every month—our next one is on 30 November 2024! Prospective families will have the chance to explore the school, meet our British teachers, tour the facilities, and enrol their child in taster lessons. If you are interested, simply scan the QR code on the poster to register. We look forward to welcoming you!
