Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life Education?
Life Education discusses the philosophy of life, and the common dilemmas in life, such as:
- Is it alright to tell a white lie?
- Is it alright to have premarital sex?
- What should I do if the cashier gave me too much change?
- During exams, can I share my answers with my classmate or seek answers from my classmate?
Please click the link for further reading: Introduction to Life Education - Why do I need to enrol my child for Life Education classes?
Apart from technical knowledge and skills, Life Education helps children discover life's purpose, acquire essential life skills, and learn important life values. Additionally, it develops both moral and spiritual sentimental values.
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Life Education began in the 1960s in the USA to address issues such as drug use, suicide, homicide, sexual crimes, and other life-threatening issues. It aims to cultivate a love for life and mitigate threats to life. - How are other countries practising Life Education?
Below is a list of countries practising Life Education:
U.S.A: Under the guidance of parents or teachers, children travel to hospice or nursing homes in the outskirt to visit terminally ill patients, scatter flower petals on the bed of the patient, and be a companion to the patient until their final breath.
U.K.: Educational institutions provide educators a variety of stories and lessons to teach about respecting life, not only to their family and friends but having a sense of care and responsibility to respect all lives. You can even hear preschoolers discussing the topics relating to respect and reverence for life.
Sweden: At an early age, children are encouraged to touch and feel the belly of a pregnant woman to learn about the birth and importance of life. Besides, primary school students are allowed to visit the mortuary and the dead to learn about how they and their families view death.
Germany: "Short Life Exhibition" is a project organized by the Federal Centre for Health Education. The exhibition displays more than 2000 archives of people who live for less than 29 years. It also exhibits the description of the deceased, the reason of death, pictures, and the items used by the deceased.
Korea: People attend mock funerals to appreciate life better. It helps participants to develop a more positive mindset and attitude to live healthier, which reduces the suicide rate in Korea. The mock funeral includes listening to a lecture, penning down their last testament, and lying in a closed coffin. - What programmes and activities does Azon's Life Education offers?
Based on the needs of the child and the flexibility of the parents' schedule, Azon's Life Education offers programmes and activities as below:
- aLife Child Living Etiquette Programme
- aLife Child Love and Care Programme
- aLife Care to Love Volunteer Team
- aLife Child and Teen Life Enrichment Holiday Camp
- What are the characteristics of Azon's Life Education?
Azon's Life Education provides diversified programmes and activities that focus on the child's holistic development. The programmes and activities focus on the cognitive, behavioural, and social-emotional development of the child. Azon's Life Education uses multiple teaching methods, such as thematic teaching, team-building activities, life enrichment camp, etc., for the child to learn by doing (i.e. through experiential learning and hands-on practices) instead of the traditional lecture. - How can I enrol my child in Life Education?
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