especially when you deal with anything young and tender."
Plato, The Republic
The Hearns' Philosophy
We believe that all human beings possess
the capacity for thought, feeling and learning. Therefore,
we must provide each child with a nurturing learning environment,
which promotes intellectual, physical, social, ethical and moral
development. To this end,
HHCSOAE is dedicated to provide a superb educational opportunity
for all students. This academic program is designed to help students
"learn how to learn", to foster intellectual curiosity,
with an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, through a high quality,
student-centered curriculum. Learners will be literate,
numerate individuals, conversant with the arts, and sciences,
with the ability to utilize technology as a tool to enhance learning.
Building positive self-concept
Success influences self-concept, self-concept influences learning and behavior. The key to building a positive self-concept lies largely in what the teacher believes and communicates.
When learners come to
view themselves as important, valued, and respected by their
teachers, and accept that they can learn, they will develop a
healthy self-concept.
Learners will build positive
self-esteem when the classroom atmosphere is based on success
rather than unnecessary failure.
When the school provides
successful learning experiences, learners are more likely to
develop positive self-concepts, which in turn facilitate learning
and success.
A learner's self-image
is based upon his or her experiences in mastering certain tasks.
The more positive the
self-concept, the higher one's learning expectations and level
of performance.
