Am I required to fix a regular schedule for the classes? 需要固定上課時間嗎?
It is not necessary to fix a regular schedule for the classes; however, it is recommended to fix a schedule to ensure your preferred time slot is reserved for. 不需要固定上課時間,但是建議您固定上課時間,以確保能預留您理想的時段。
How long in advance to book a class? 提前多久預訂課堂?
WhatsApp or email to check time slot availability at least 24 hours in advance. 請至少提前24小時透過 WhatsApp 或電子郵件查詢課堂時段及安排。
What is the payment mode? 有什麼付款方式?
Cash, PayMe, PayPal, Wechat Pay, AliPay, Bank Transfer and Cheque. I also accept payment via PayNow Singapore.
現金、PayMe、微信支付、支付宝、PayPal、銀行轉帳和支票。我亦接受通過 PayNow 新加坡付款。
What do I need to prepare for the lesson? 我需要為課堂做什麼準備?
An apron for your child to protect from color stain, you can also opt to put on an old long sleeve top to use as protection. If your child is visiting the studio, it would be better to wear socks since there's a no-shoe policy. 為您的孩子準備圍裙,也可以選擇穿上舊的長袖上衣來作為保護。如果您的孩子到訪工作室,建議穿著襪子,因為工作室實施脫鞋政策。
Suitable for children with ADHD? 課堂適合專注力不足或過度活躍的小朋友嗎?
I have experience teaching children with ADHD, it depends on the child's interest, and I welcome them to my lessons. Like every one of my students, I'd evaluate progress from time to time and share with you my teaching strategy. 我曾有註意力不足過度活躍的學生,適不適合取決於孩子的興趣,我歡迎他們上我的課,與其他學生一樣,我會評估小孩的進度並向你分享課堂策略。
What are the pros and cons of private art lessons? 私人美術課堂有什麼缺點及優點?
Pros:
Concentration: Your child can focus better on learning
Personalisation: Lesson plan based on your child's level, adjustable based on progress and interest
No pressure: No comparison with other children's work, less pressuring for children looking to build self-confidence
Comfort: Home-based environment might also allow your child to feel more comfortable and familiar
Safety: No interaction with other children and home-based lessons also set your child 100% safe from any potential germ or road accident.
Cons:
Cost: Private, exclusive art lessons cost higher compared to group classes
Lack of social opportunity: Some parents prefer to leverage group classes to create social opportunities for the children
High Competitiveness: It can be discouraging for children to compare themselves with others, while some children become more motivated with competition
Staying home too much can feel mundane, so leaving home to "go to class" can be something for children to look forward to.
優點:
提升專注力:您的孩子可以更專注於學習
個人化:課程基於您孩子的水平,並根據進度和興趣進行調整
無壓力:孩子不會與其他孩子的作品比較,孩子來說壓力更小,容易建立自信
舒適:家庭環境可讓孩子感到更舒適和熟悉
安全:無需與其他孩子接觸,在家上課能確保您的孩子100%安全,避免在路上或學校裡潛在的病菌或任何事故。
缺點:
費用:與小組課程相比,私人精品課堂費用可能略高
缺乏社交機會:有些家長喜歡利用小組課程為孩子創造社交機會
缺乏即時競爭性:有些孩子喜歡比較及競爭,從而更有產生更大的動力。
長時間待在家中可能感覺比較悶,離家「去上課」的感覺可能對孩子來說是一件期待的事情。