Stepping Into New Perspectives: A Game-Based Learning Experience
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
How can students truly understand the experiences of ethnically diverse communities in Hong Kong? We believe the answer lies in participation, not just observation. We had the pleasure of conducting interactive South Asian Game workshops for F.4 students at S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School aimed to deepen their understanding of Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse communities and the everyday challenges faced by ethnic minorities.
Instead of just talking about language barriers, students got to experience them for themselves. Through interactive games, they had to navigate situations using limited or unfamiliar language, which quickly became more challenging than expected. What started off as fun soon led to moments of hesitation, confusion, and even frustration. This helped students better understand how language differences can affect confidence, inclusion, and everyday communication. It shifted their perspective from simply knowing about the issue to actually feeling it. The activity also sparked meaningful reflections, with many students realising how something as simple as language can create real barriers in daily life.
“Learning a new language in a circle was very engaging and helped me better understand ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.”
“Learning a new language was challenging, especially because of the complicated pronunciation. It made me think about the difficulties ethnic minorities may face when learning Cantonese, such as differences in structure.”
Culture can sometimes feel broad or difficult to relate to, so we focused on making it simple and meaningful for students. Through interactive activities, we introduced cultural elements from different ethnic communities in Hong Kong in ways that connected to their everyday lives. From traditions to cultural differences, students began to see how culture shapes the way people think and behave. By breaking down ideas into engaging and easy-to-understand concepts, the workshop encouraged students to stay curious and be more open to different perspectives.
“I enjoyed the games and drawing activities, as they helped me learn new words and languages. The workshop was both enjoyable and educational, and I even learned how to write in another language.”
“I really enjoyed the drawing activities and learning about different cultures, especially understanding what Halal means and its connection to religion. This workshop allowed me to see a different perspective of them.”
What made the workshop impactful was the students’ active participation. Through collaboration and reflection, they gained not only knowledge but also a stronger sense of empathy for people from diverse backgrounds. We would like to thank S.K.H. Lam Kau Mow Secondary School for their strong support in promoting multicultural education, and we look forward to continuing this meaningful journey together.
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