The Reggio Emilia Approach: The Unique Role of the Teacher
Reggio Emilia approach to education is a concept named after an Italian city that offers an unprecedented early development strategy for children. In 2007, this unique way of teaching made its first appearance on the Beijing scene, as HoK opened its doors. But what is...
Mastering Multi-languages Bolsters Kid’s Confidence
A young Chinese girl plays on a beach in Thailand, making sandcastles while her parents look on during a well-deserved break from work and school, but the best aspect of that girl’s classroom life stays with her during that vacation. She sees another child, about her...
The Benefits of Bi-Numeracy: Why Learning Multiple Approaches to Math Matters
The young boy looks up at the market vendor, and quickly hands over the exact amount of cash. That seller smiles back at the clever little international, who’d just finished bartering with him in fluent Mandarin. After negotiating with the Chinese vendors and making...
How to Make Classrooms Homes Away From Home
It’s all in the name: House of Knowledge, not only a school but also a home where learning resides and an engaging environment where students can settle in and feel comfortable studying. Indeed, the House of Knowledge’s (HOK’s) Chaoyang Park Campus is a home away from...