The FirstClass Academy Accelerated Learners Workshop is an academic enrichment program developed by our in-house guidance counsellor Anoushka Beh.  Based on research conducted in the area of Education Psychology, the nine-unit program takes a streamlined approach to addressing issues that may be inhibiting the learning process and ultimately guiding students to get the most out of their scholastic experience. 

Our experienced counsellor takes a cohesive approach in determining any academic inefficiency by focusing on all areas of the student’s life. From this, emerge student-specific targets that are consolidated with the workshop objectives to create a program which best reflects the needs of the individual student.

The sessions and workshops are tailored on an individual basis as it is important to distinguish the distinct needs and goals of each student. Preparatory assessments involving both parent and student are conducted before formal sessions commence in order to allow our guidance counsellor to develop student-sensitive programmes addressing both the student’s strengths and weaknesses, and encouraging progression and acceptance of both.

Workshop Objectives:

       Achieving target grades

       Setting goals and augmenting motivation

       Managing stress effectively 

       Expand attention and memory skills

       Becoming a life-long learner

Getting the most out of your scholastic experience… 

The Accelerated Learners workshop is not a quick-fix solution, namely because there are no problems to fix. The program is unique to FirstClass and is aimed at helping students who are interested in taking control of their academic development and maximizing their potential. Workshop skills serve to facilitate the students’ current learning path while the additional support of the guidance facility focuses on helping students’ approach learning in a way that is most effective for them. The program aims for students to not feel limited to express themselves comfortably in either an academic or social capacity. 

Who is an Accelerated Learner?

Anyone who is ready to use their personal potential as a tool for their academic life. The workshop helps students explore their learning personality and helps them understand what works for them. The program looks at skills for life, not just for your next examination!

Features and Skills emphasized in the program include: 

	1 Classroom Motivation •        Learning Strategies •        Optimizing Attention 2 Memory Skills 3 Stress and Anxiety Management 4 Anger Management 5 Exam Revision •        Time Management •        Effective Note-taking 6 Planning Academic Pathways •        Looking towards the future •        Managing Expectations 7 Relationships •        Communication Skills •        Strengthening Family Bonds 8 Emotional Support •        Dealing with mood-swings •        Feelings of sadness •        Coping with loss •        Coping with relative or family pressures 9 Preparing for Independence 10 School-specific Stressors •        School Phobias •        Bullying •        Academic Transitions •        Social Challenges •        Pressures at school

What people are saying about the Program: 

“ I feel like I can communicate better with others” - Year 8 Student, St Pauls Co-Educational School

“ He manages his stress more effectively and tries to make himself happy” - Parent 

“ The things I learnt from the course will benefit me in the future in many different aspects. I have learnt valuable skills such as revision skills, life-long skills, memory skills and planning skills.” - Year 9 Student, Island School

“ Life seems a bit more in perspective for him , and I have learned I need to accept him as what he is” - Parent

Anoushka Beh

Academic Guidance Facilitator

Anoushka Beh is a Guidance Counsellor and Educational Consultant at FirstClass Academy where she works with students to facilitate academic and personal development. Anoushka draws from a background in counseling psychology and is trained in youth development, positive psychology, careers counseling, and family therapy. She works with clients and their families to concretize goals and reinforce commitment to learning pathways and achieving personal autonomy. 

Anoushka has launched the Accelerated Learners Workshop in partnership with FirstClass Academy, aiming to assist students to become more adaptive and innovative in overcoming challenges whilst equipping them with the skills necessary to become effective life-long learners.

Before joining FirstClass Academy in 2008, Anoushka studied and worked in Singapore, America and the UK, giving her a rich understanding of different cultures and an appreciation of the unique challenges in today’s increasingly international, achievement-oriented and competitive markets.

Anoushka is a member of The Hong Kong Professional Counseling Association. 

You can contact Anoushka at anoushka@firstclass.edu.hk directly should you have any queries you would like her to address personally.  Click here for our Accelerated Learner FAQ document.