Parents’ Voice | Let's Hear the Most Authentic Sharing of Education from Heidi's Dad~

The Soviet educator Sukhomlinsky said that the actual effectiveness of education ultimately depends on the consistency of the interplay between the education of teachers, schools and students' families. Without this consistency, the whole process of classroom teaching and student education in a school can be like a paper house.

Education is a lifelong process, and the ability to raise excellent children is the result of the combined efforts of schools and families. Guided by the concept of ‘home-school co-education’with love at its core, it is the goal of Concordia and its parents to nurture their children to explore the vast world, discover their innate and unique talents, and to take the initiative to develop their future lives.

Today's interviewee is a father of an 8-year-old girl with super hardcore educational experience and the ability to cross borders in response to the times, and in addition to being a true educator, he is also the CEO of MCN Media. His multiple identities have forced him to travel between cities very frequently, so we moved this interview to his office to hear the most authentic sharing of education.

 Interviewees

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Tom Li Heidi's Dad

Master of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

4 years of working experience in HongKong international schools

Deeply involved in education-based investment industry

CEO of MCN Agency 

1.The Reason for Choosing Concordia International School Ningbo (CISN)

Heidi studied in an international school when she was in Hong Kong, and she has adapted to the international school, so we hope that she would continue to study in an international school when we returned to Ningbo. And we chose Concordia International school(CISN) because of its expatriate faculty and educational philosophy.

2. What factors are important when choosing a school?

The most important factor in choosing a school is the fit with the educational philosophy, because the educational philosophy is the best overview of the diversity of teaching and learning, and CISN's educational philosophy aligns with our expectations

3. International Education Planning Suggestions

I have a basis to speak on this topic. I have four years of teaching experience in international schools in Hong Kong, and I believe that children should be exposed to international education as early as possible, and the best time is better to be no later than the Primary 4. 

4. Changes since Heidi joined CISN

I think Heidi’s communication skills, language skills, and artistic sensibility have all been improved. Regarding her communication skills, our teachers consciously train them to work together as a team, which has helped her communication skills to be greatly honed;

Regarding the language skills, most of the teachers at Concordia International School Ningbo (CISN) are native English speakers, and as Heidi grows older, not only her speaking is getting more authentic but also the thinking skills have been greatly improved;

Heidi's art teacher has inspired her a lot and provided a more advanced approach to teaching the basic art skills. It is most useful for children to be given the right direction from the beginning. Our big concern as parents is that we are not learning in the right direction or in the right way. but now we are very relieved about this at Concordia International School Ningbo (CISN).

5.  Curriculum & Faculty

We are very satisfied with CISN’s curriculum, which is based on the IB-PYP framework and covers a lot of different subjects.

In addition, the teaching model of Concordia International School Ningbo (CISN) is more conducive and the small class size makes it easier for teachers to achieve their teaching objectives.

6. Interests Exploration

Interest is the best teacher, which we can’t agree more.A child's interest and curiosity is an invaluable thing; it is an intrinsic drive for children to pursue learning.

On a day-to-day basis, we support our child's clearly stated interests; we guide and inspire her on the things we want her to get involved in, ‘translating’the purpose so that she becomes interested and then gradually advances.

7. Parent-child relationship & Education division

Apart from principle issues, which are communicated as parents and educators, other issues in life are kept as equal and respectful，more importantly when the children fully understand and appreciate what love is and how it is shared. 

My wife and I have a collaborative relationship, but I have more of a supportive role. My wife is a front-line teacher and is more attentive and considerate to the care of children than I am, and I respect her observations and opinions more.

8. Home-School Partnership

I think the core of family education is the cultivation of moral education, first of all, we must let children understand that moral character is the foundation of learning and life.

Whether at home or at the school, the core point stays the same, but in the implementation of the need for close cooperation between home and school, more communication is the basis for the development of cooperation.

9. Qualities of Future Talent

I have really thought about this point with all my heart, and as she grows up, so do I. From the beginning I hope she can study well, and then we hope that she could be visionary and ambitious, to now, I think the most important thing is that she should be a loving person. The point of being a loving person is by no means broad or empty. In this society, I think most of one's happiness comes from the kindness of people around you, and the prerequisite for receiving these kindnesses is that you are kind to others. I think children are full of love, and good feedback is always forthcoming.