Journey Overview
The Books & Beyond Reading Club (BBRC), a volunteer-led initiative, offers free English Reading Enrichment Programs to Hong Kong's local schools. It aims to deepen students' appreciation for English, bolster their emotional resilience, and enhance their relational skills.
As HKU PGDE students, we have collaborated closely with BBRC in Experiential Learning (EL) initiative, primarily providing English storytelling activities and assistance to various local schools. We conduct English storytelling sessions and extend our support to schools across Hong Kong.
Our main activities include Interactive Storytelling classes, Reading Marathon Events, and the Conversations That Matter series, plus online storytelling for students in Guizhou, China. In a month, we've partnered with 11 schools across Hong Kong, including Kowloon and New Territories areas like Tiu Keng Leng, Kwun Tong, and Tseung Kwan O, conducting 26 storytelling sessions for over 800 students, with some sessions attracting up to 200 participants.
Spotlight Moments
Daily Responsibilities
Storytellers
Employing interactive and creative methods to enhance students' engagement and active participation in the process of learning English.
Game Managers
We take on the role of hosting and facilitating captivating and interactive activities and games .
Presentation Coaches
As group leaders, we provide comprehensive training to students, equipping them with the skills and confidence to deliver speeches in front of the class.
Class Management Assistants
We actively contribute to classroom management by offering timely encouragement to students and fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
Teaching Resources Creators
We actively assist the organization in developing their lesson plan resources by utilizing our IT skills to create interactive storytelling materials.
Event Managers
Independently, we plan, organize, and host a successful one-hour online storytelling class for a school in Guizhou, mainland China. The possitive feedback from students and parents really strength our confidence in teaching.
Event Showcase
Interactive Storytelling Session for Guizhou Students (Oct. 28)
Preparation Process
Picture Book Selection
Communication about Students' Information
Class Material Adaptation
Device Testing
Rehearsal
More Rehearsals (Four Times in Total)
Confirmation on Event Details
Realia Preparation
Happy Moments
Feedback from the School
Cross-project Activities
Activities @ Read-Cycling PPO Library (Oct. 26)
"Let's Go Green" Workshop
We attended a captivating lecture on recycling in Hong Kong, where we acquired practical tips from our RC classmates.
Bookmark Making with HKAA Students
We assisted middle-school students in making bookmarks using recycled materials sourced.
Picking and Selling Second-Hand Books
We supported RC students by participating in the process of selling second-hand books.
Volunteers from Read-Cycling @ Reading Marathon Hall Event (Oct. 18)
Volunteers from St. Luke Elderly Center @ Interactive Storytelling Class (Oct. 25)
Volunteer from AKA @ Interactive Storytelling Class (Oct. 31)
Future-Ready Product
During our experiential learning at BBRC, we've realized the significant role of picture books in language teaching. Their colorful illustrations captivate children visually, while concise language expands vocabulary and expressive abilities. Inspired by this, we showcase our ideas on picture book teaching through our website. It includes: (1) classroom games for storytelling, (2) IT skills for interactive materials, and (3) our sample lesson plans for reference. These resources enhance interactive learning, technology usage, and teaching guidance.
Interactive Classroom Games for Picture Book Storytelling
This section includes some interactive activities to promote picture book teaching and enhance learning outcomes. Our guide includes instructions, suitable scenarios, targeted language skills, online resources for game creation, and creative adaptations of traditional games.
IT Skills for Creating Interactive Storytelling Materials
In this section, we share PowerPoint techniques like animation, sound effects, and background design to make our picture book teaching designs vivid and remarkable.
Storytelling Sample Lesson Plans by Our Team
Our team has created ready-to-go interactive picture book storytelling lessons which enhance language and content understanding.
Explore our collection for innovative approaches to teaching!
Transferable Skills Development
IB Approaches To Learning (ATL) Skills
Communication Skills
Attend briefings and reflections to share expectations, ideas, and suggestions.
Prioritize timely clarification and feedback.
Self-Management Skills
Pursue goals, create opportunities, and be proactive.
Manage emotions and support for stability.
Social Skills
Develop team spirit, close friendships, and positive relationships.
Collaborate, adopt roles, and accept responsibilities as a team.
Thinking Skills
Identify weaknesses, establish goals, and maintain a journal.
Develop metacognitive skills for pattern and solution.
Research Skills
Engage in online research, analysis, and summarization for lesson plans and final product.
Reflection and Growth
Our Team
