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Human Technologies Blog

May 19
2025
Two Modes of Thinking

Two Modes of Thinking

In Year 7 Human Technologies, we have been exploring our own “thinking” by looking at the two modes of thinking: System 1 thinking and System 2 thinking.

May 01
2025
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The Science of Awe - A Pathway to Health and Well-Being

When was the last time you felt awe? Perhaps it was watching a vivid sunrise, hearing a moving piece of music, or witnessing a simple act of kindness.

Apr 22
2025
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Year 11 Students Complete their HT Journey

Year 11 students have completed their journey in Human Technologies.

Mar 31
2025
Curriculum Mapping

Curriculum Mapping

Imagine that you have 5 years to work with a group of students, in order to help them really grasp “the art and craft of being human”.

Mar 17
2025
The 5+1 Model and Human Technologies. Why should we “care”?

The 5+1 Model and Human Technologies. Why should we “care”?

In March, I had the pleasure of leading a guest lecture at the Hong Kong Education University, where I shared ICHK’s journey and experience of enacting our 5+1 model, how it connects to Human Technologies (HT) at the school, and together, help us place student wellbeing at the centre of what we do.

Mar 10
2025
Technologies for a Sustainable Future - HT Panel Discussion

Technologies for a Sustainable Future - HT Panel Discussion

This week was an exciting milestone for the HT department as we hosted our very first panel discussion for the Year 11 unit, "Technologies for a Sustainable Future."

Feb 19
2025
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The Connected Human: Why No One Truly Stands Alone

British paediatrician and psychoanalyst DW Winnicott famously suggested that there is no such thing as a human baby.

Feb 19
2025
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The Dialectics of Exploration

We live in two worlds. The outer “empirical” world, which we share with all the other living creatures of Planet Earth, including other humans; and the inner “psychological” world of our own impressions and imaginings.

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