“Facing Bullying, Embracing LOVE” encourages people to confront the problem of bullying and promote love and kindness instead. It suggests not ignoring or avoiding the problem of bullying, but facing it in a positive and proactive way. Bullying can have serious and long-lasting effects on the mental and emotional well-being of its victims. By confronting the problem and taking action to prevent bullying, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for all. On the other hand, embracing love means promoting kindness, empathy, and understanding of others. It is a call for individuals to show more compassion and support for those who are struggling or going through difficult times.
Overall, “Facing Bullying, Embracing LOVE” is a powerful message that encourages people to take a stand against bullying and create a more positive and loving world.
At the opening ceremony on May 10th, we were pleased to see that a lecturer from the Department of Social Sciences at the Education University of Hong Kong prepared a bullying prevention kit for schools and two flowcharts for dealing with bullying incidents. These were presented to the school representatives and guests present that day, in the hope of offering guidance and solutions to schools. The guidance flowchart is free to download from our website.
This project is scheduled to be officially launched in August. The project will include professional training for teachers, workshops for students on campus (including drama experience, social-emotional management skills and workshops, etc.), case support and follow-up, and inter-school competitions.
It is expected that upon completion of the project, both teachers and students will have a deeper understanding of bullying on campus. In addition, teachers will be able to master the details of mediating bullying, deal more effectively with interpersonal conflict, and support students in their healthy development. For students, the project will improve physical and mental health development, cultivate empathy, and teach effective coping strategies.
Following the great popularity of the A.I. & Biotechnology online training programs held last year, this year we are co-organizing another course with TAU: Neurobiology – Science Of The Brain.
Through the course, we drive into the depths of our nervous system and learn how the activity of simple cells allow us to create a sense of the world around us. We examine what our brain does while we are asleep and why it is important. Furthermore, we explore what happens to the brain during a stroke, traumatic injury, and Alzheimer’s and ask how we can assist to its recovery.
Students who complete the course will receive a certificate from TAU.
The three-session programme aims to develop inner strength and resilience in young people in Hong Kong in light of a rising tendency of mental anguish following COVID-19, particularly in adolescence. The programme serves as a pilot study for children to develop insights into their problems, embrace wholeness and full range of experience, cultivate compassion for self and others, which ultimately lead to a better resilience and mental wellbeing. It also incorporates the core components of Buddhist/spiritual teaching and meditation.
The importance of career planning for students is highlighted in both the Secondary Education Curriculum and University Curriculum Guidelines by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong. It is essential to incorporate learnings, interpersonal relationships, and readiness to work in the school curriculum, allowing students to make overall planning for their future down the road.
This pilot programme provides secondary school students with a total of 30 hours of the internship experience. Students can learn about workplace-related scenarios practically and apply basic hands-on skills in a real work environment, so they can recognize and understand workplace requirements through experiential learning.