TLC -
Teaching and Learning
Creatively!
TLC Kids is proving to be a great hit in Hong Kong!
We pride ourselves of the professionalism and quality of our teachers
and programmes. We have been extremely encouraged by the support
and comments we have received thus far.
We bring learning to life!
…Extra-curricular learning for your child, designed
to spark your child’s interest and draw upon their natural curiosity
and enthusiasm for learning in...
NICHE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
BASED ON REAL NEEDS
We draw upon the best teaching talent and latest
international curriculum resources, methods and technology, to create
a highly stimulating and dynamic child-centered environment.
Background
The Hong Kong Community continues to demand a variety
of high quality extra-curricular academic programs to ensure that
pupils are provided the best assistance to enable them to achieve
their fullest potential…. enhancing our children’s potential and
options as they develop as global citizens.
In seeking to meet this demand and provide the utmost
in value-added services, TLC Global is has developed a suite of
extra-curricular learning programmes designed especially for International
School students in Hong Kong. We have spent the last 3 years in
Research and Development, developing and running these courses very
successfully in Malaysia. Our refined and proven courses are now
being offered in Hong Kong!
Our programmes are running after school and on Saturdays
at International schools both on the Island and in the New Teritories.
We are able to offer parents and pupils the highest quality extra-curricular
programmes and services through a trusted and well-respected provider.
Curriculum
Pupils follow a progressive curriculum based on
international curriculum standards (UK National Curriculum). We
focus on achieving outcomes according to specific skill & knowledge
based objectives. Learning is always fun and interesting at TLC
Kids… bringing learning to life for your child!
TLC Global Education System
TLC Global’s Education System is the foundation
for the success of the TLC Kids Programmes. It was designed to provide
a common and reliable system for all classes with the following
core principles in mind:
Educational Philosophy
O Technology cannot replace the traditional role
of the teacher as a inspirational guide and learning facilitator.
O Excellence in extra-curricular education is essentially
achieved through establishing quality relationships, through meaningful
learning opportunities and interactions between teacher and student.
O Well-trained, passionate teachers, combined with
quality program content and frameworks, provide the ideal balance
for real success in extra-curricular education.
Instructional Design Principles
O Our instructional design development is fed by
both research and development and proactive in-house evaluation
systems.
O Our design methodology focuses on the type of
instructional content to be taught. Our educational thrust is heavily
skill based.
O Skill development training involves the following
phases (based on Bloom’s Taxonomy): Concept Knowledge > Procedure
Comprehension > Practical Comprehension > Practical Synthesis
Learner
O The learner is the key focus in all TLC Global
Programs.
O The learner is always actively engaged in the
learning process.
O The learner must be aware of specific learning
objectives for each lesson.
O The learner is given opportunities to practice
and develop skills in a supportive and non-threatening environment.
O The learner is able to engage in a range of individual
and group-based collaborative tasks.
O The learner is guided by the teacher through immediate
and appropriately measured feedback. This feedback is given to encourage
and reinforce learning.
O The learner is given opportunities to demonstrate
their competencies before, during and after instruction.
Programmes
O Programmes are based on ‘socio-educational’ and
‘socio-technological’ requirements of the host community.
O Programmes are organised and logically sequenced
based on TLC Global’s Instructional Design Principles.
O Programmes are structured to cater for individual
learning needs and differentiate based on the group variance in
terms of skill, knowledge and proficiency.
O Programme development strategy consists of the
following stages: Analysis, Prototyping, Production and Quality
Assurance.
Delivery
O Consistent and replicable presentation ensures
continuity and sustainability within our Programmes.
O Programmes are delivered in a focused and controlled
learning environment, guided and facilitated by the teacher.
O Delivery methods are interactive, engaging and
motivating.
O Delivery is structured in terms of lesson format:
Introduction and Overview, Directed Instruction, Practical Consolidation
(with Feedback) and Practical Synthesis (with Feedback).
O Delivery methods integrate a balance between individual
practice, group work, and collaborative interaction.
O WEB PORTAL: Through flexible learning environments
(multimedia and e-learning) we are able to offer the learner many
modes of content delivery based on their learning styles and preferences.
Assessment
O Pre-learning evaluation ensures that all students
are correctly placed in terms of their learning needs.
O Programme-based assessment is primarily formative.
It is informed both by teacher observation and assessment.
O Formative assessments are directly related to
learning tasks and progressive entries are recorded by the teacher
on a students’ individual assessment profile.
O Formative assessment results are used to inform
teaching focus for individual students.
O Summative assessments are conducted through projects
where students collaborate and apply what they have learned. These
highlight the student’s strengths and weaknesses in the synthesis
of skills and knowledge.
