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To
enroll any of the following programmes, please complete and sign the Enrolment
Form and return to us by fax or post. A space can be reserved temporarily by
phone. Enrolment will be confirmed
by phone or email at least one week before the start of the programme.
MM001:
Mind Maps for Kids |
This
programme is specially designed for children between the ages of 6 to
12. We have Buzan licensed
instructor to teach children mind mapping technique with practical
exercises in various subjects across the school curriculum. Exercises are customized for local
students. All sessions are
tailored to cater for different levels of intelligence, maturity and
linguistic proficiency. All
sessions are conducted in English (Bilingual if
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in the late 1960s by Tony
Buzan Mind Maps are now used by millions of people
around the world – from the very young to the very old – whenever they
wish to use their minds more effectively. Programme
includes 5 modules: ·
How
to Mind Map ·
What
to do with Mind Map ·
How
to apply Mind Map to school curriculum ·
How
to ace Exam ·
Fun
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MM003:
Mind
Maps for English |
This
programme is designed to teach children how to apply Mind Mapping
technique to English curriculum.
Practical exercises are well planned to improve children’s
spelling, vocabulary, grammar, reading and essay writing. Children learn to grasp the key
concepts of the language with the use of Mind Maps. The programme is aim at making
English-learning fun and developing children’s interest to build a solid
foundation for English development.
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MM004:
Mind
Maps for Math |
This
programme is designed to teach children how to apply Mind Mapping
technique to Math curriculum.
Practical exercises are well planned to teach children important
mathematical theories covering arithmetic, geometry, algebra and
statistics. Children learn
how to grasp the key concepts of Math with the aid of Mind Maps. Children are no longer afraid of
complex mathematical formulas.
The programme helps children to discover the enjoyment of learning
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MM005:
Mind
Maps for Science |
This
programme is designed to teach children how to apply Mind Mapping
technique to explore Science curriculum. Practical exercises are well
structured to teach children various essential aspects of Science. Children will learn how to use
mind maps to analyse various scientific theories, perform simple
experiments and summarise observations and findings. This programme encourages children
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MM006:
Mind
Maps Revision Class |
This
revision class is designed to allow children to recap and reinforce the
concepts and applications of the mind mapping techniques. Through regular practices,
children become fluent mappers.
Revision class provides a platform for them to share, discuss,
explore and enrich their understanding. By providing proper guidelines and
supervision, children can sharpen their Mind Mapping skills, deepen their
understanding on how to put them into practical use on various school
subjects and at the end, build up confidence in learning.
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IL001:
ICON
Learning |
This
programme is specially designed for children between the ages of 6 to
10. By introducing the world
greatest genius to children in a fun and interactive environment, children
are encouraged to explore different interests including science, math,
art, language, engineering, and many others. Through understanding how the
greatest imagine and think, children are inspired by their imagination,
discoveries and inventions.
Children are uniquely coached to develop knowledge in multiple
subjects.
Track
One – Exploring Da Vinci’s Brain To
inspire children by one of the world greatest genius - Leonardo Da
Vinci. Children will explore
Da Vinci’s note taking technique, his inventions, his paintings, his
theory on connection and the principles of his thinking. This programme encourages children
to observe, think and act like the greatest in a fun and stimulating
environment.
Track
Two – Unveiling Einstein’s Factors
(coming
soon) Track
Three – Anatomizing Frank Lloyd Wright’s Buildings
(coming
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MM002:
Mind
Maps for families |
This
programme is designed as a family activity for parents and children to
work as a team in a fun, open and interactive environment. In addition to learning the mind
mapping technique, parents and children learn how to apply the technique
in everyday family activities.
The ultimate goal of the programme is to enhance the mental
literacy of the family and to reinforce continuous parenting and
nourishing. The programme
addresses areas including memory, creativity, study and family value. Our instructor will share with
parents different methods to create fun, health and fascinating family
activities.
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MM007:
Mind
Maps for Subject Learning (I) |
This
workshop is designed to teach children several specific subjects using
Mind Mapping technique. Our
aim is to increase awareness on selected subject areas and develop subject
matter experts. At the end of
the workshop, children will acquire the subject knowledge as well as the
mind mapping technique.
Subjects cover: -
Time
Management:
The objective is to teach students how to get control of their time. With practical exercises, students
will understand the benefit of time management and will learn the skills
to manage their time efficiently and effectively. Learning effective time management
technique at early age is essential for success and will help the student
immensely in future academic and life challenges. -
Money
Management:
The objective is to help children to develop successful money management
habits and financial responsibility.
Through interesting games, students will acquire basic
understanding of money and how they can manage it sensibly. Financial literacy is a critical
lesson for children to learn. Helping them in developing financial
and money management skills at a young age will empower them to take
control of their financial future for the rest of their
lives. -
Problem
Solving and Decision Making:
The objective is to teach children the problem solving and decision making
techniques and encourage high-level thinking. Through fun and interactive
exercises, students will go through the problem solving process
step-by-step allowing them to develop feelings of confidence, competence
and mastery. Acquiring
decision making skills will empower children to deal with daily challenges
and conflict in a respectful manner as well as building greater
confidence, assertiveness, and leadership at a young
age. -
Communication
Skills: The
objective is to teach children communication skills by saying what they
mean and listening with compassion.
Children will learn the fundamentals of effective communication
skills through role-play exercises.
Being an effective communicator at a young age allowing children to
articulate their needs, stand up for their beliefs, and develop confidence
and leadership which equip them to be a happy and successful
adult. -
Project
Management:
The objective is to expose children to the concepts of project
management. Children learn
how to plan, manage and execute a project. During the programme, children
will experience
the completion of a successful project and through this achievement, to
see the value of project management.
Developing project management skills
help children to plan, manage, organize school works and solve problems in
their studies, co-curricular pursuits, and extra-curricular
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Goal
Setting:
The objective is to encourage children to start setting clear and
well-defined lifetime goals.
By setting goals effectively at their young age, children can
achieve more, improve their performance, increase their motivation to
achieve, raise their pride and satisfaction in their achievements, boost
their self-confidence, and become happier and more satisfied in their
lifetime.
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Effective
Questioning: The
objective is to teach children different question techniques and develop
questioning competencies.
Questioning is an important life skill and a major learning and
thinking skill. When children become skilled questioners, they will
develop better understanding, extend their learning by making connections
and use higher-order thinking skills. Through questioning, children have
an opportunity to express their curiosity and to stimulate curiosity in
others. Effective questioning is a catalyst for critical and creative
thinking skills. Questioning
skills are the basis for successful childhood development in a rapidly
changing world. -
Organization
Skills: The
objective is to teach children organization skills and graphic
organization techniques. Children will learn to manage and control their
personal information as well as to organize their activities and
thoughts. Through fun and
interactive exercises, Children will develop their unique strategy to get
organized. Good organization
skills transform children mindset and embrace a new positive thinking
mentality as it makes a target appear much more achievable. Effective organization skills
create lifetime habits and set the stage for success in school and in
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MM008:
Mind
Maps for Young Readers |
Reading
a text quickly is not productive unless the information is being retained
efficiently. This programme
is designed to teach children the right reading approach/processes and to
develop an effective reading skill by applying Mind Mapping
technique. With practical
exercises, children increase their comprehension and reading rate.
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MM009:
Buzan
Study Skills for Students |
This
programme is designed to help students to improve their ability to learn
and to achieve better exam results in school. Tony Buzan's powerful
radiant thinking techniques reflect the natural architecture of the brain,
to make the best use of the brain’s resources. Now students can get ahead using
Mind Mapping, Speed Reading, and the Mind Map Organic Study Techniques
(MMOST).
This
highly interactive and creative programme covers: -
The
Brain: How to use it better. The Brain’s Skills and Functions.
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Use
Mind Maps® to lock in your learning and reduce the study time needed to
excel. -
Successful
Study: Learning curves and how to accelerate your learning.
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MM010:
Mind Maps forPre-schoolers |
Every
pre-schooler is an active learner.
This programme aims at teaching pre-schoolers the world's best
learning and thinking tool to unleash their potential and equip them well
for transition to primary school.
Pre-schoolers will learn the basic techniques of how to mind map,
how to use mind map for remembering and recalling information, organizing
of work, studying, revising and creative thinking. Children also learn how to apply
mind maps to English, Mathematics, Elementary Sciences, Art, Story-making,
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MM011:
Mind Maps forArt & Design |
Emphasis
is placed on design and planning of developing the artworks. Students are
expected to plan and carry out a project from concept design to
completion. This programme
will teach students how to use mind maps to explore interesting design
ideas and strategies.
Students are encouraged to use mind maps to plan and design before
diving into implementation.
Students will learn how to translate ideas into art pieces and how
to use mind maps to present and evaluate the final
artworks.
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PC001:
Philosophy for Children (P4C) |
This
programme is specially designed to improve children's thinking through
introducing them to, and enabling them to investigate, many of the 'big
questions' through community of inquiry. Children learn to ask and
construct questions, articulate reasons for what they think, to develop
their own views, learn to respect, listen to and understand others’ views
and develop the ability of self-correction and self-evaluation. Philosophy for Children (P4C)
improves critical, creative and rigorous thinking. Children develop their
higher order thinking skills and the attitudes and dispositions necessary
for good thinking. They improve their communication skills and their
abilities to work with others.
P4C boosts children's self-esteem and intellectual
confidence.
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PM001:
Project Management for Kids (PM4K) |
This
programme is designed to introduce children the concepts and theories of
project management and show them how to apply these concepts to better
organize and prepare their school assignments. Through project-based assignments,
children will expose and experience basic project management skills such
as objective setting, analyzing, planning, scheduling, budgeting,
controlling and reviewing.
PM4K programme can strongly improve children’s organizational
skills and interpersonal communication skills, to better equip them to
accomplish remarkable academic performance and be successful in managing
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For
trial lesson (of fee HK$250), please complete and sign the Trial
Lesson Form and return to us by fax or post. Our staff will contact you by phone or
email to confirm the date/time of the trial lesson.
*** 10% off for
members of Y.W.C.A. English Speaking Members Department on MM
series.