Taoism, also called Taoist School, which is a local religion in China. It is the origin of eastern science and wisdom. The main idea of Taoism is to pursue the natural harmony and social stability. The Year 6 Chinese teachers racked their brains to present the best Chinese Studies Classes to let students gain the basic concepts of Taoism.
The teachers divided the classes into several parts such as Taoism representatives, Taoism health, Tai Chi, etc. In class, the teachers tried to explain the profound theory with simple languages. From that, students learned the main representatives of Taoism-Lao-zi and Chuang-tzu. Tao Te Ching by Lao-zi still has a far-reaching impact on the nowadays society. The students were also deeply impressed by the story of Butterfly Dream of Chuang-tzu. Although the children couldn’t fully understand the story, it will still provide them with something to rethink in the future. Perhaps that was the basic of philosophy enlightenment.
Moreover, students gain great interest in Taoism health. From seeing the pictures and listening to teacher’s explanation, they learned the Five Cereals and Five Fruits in China. By participating in the character-and-picture matching, students had deepened their understanding of these concepts.
The highlight of the class was the Tai Chi part. The teachers invited the Tai Chi tutor into class to provide the students with an alternative way to approach Taoism by practicing Tai Chi. With the tutor’s instruction, students began to practice. Although they were not quite skillful at this art, they were able to display the moves such as opening and closing, rising and falling. Little by little, the students became more nature and calm both on their facial expressions and movements. They were able to enter the Taoism status which was relaxing in body and peaceful in mind.
We hope the topic study of Taoism in class today will become a lifelong treasure for the children tomorrow. Besides, we give best wishes for each child to gain the body health and mental peace in the future with the influence of Taoism.
Y6B Co-Teacher – Hazel HUA