【学生专栏】选修课宣讲——在兴趣中找到成长方向

近日，上海宏润博源学校开展了春季学期选修课宣讲活动。这次选修课设置依旧丰富，涵盖语言学习、人文艺术、运动健康、实践体验以及科技创新等多个方向，为同学们提供了更加多元的发展路径。在礼堂中，学生们通过宣讲，对课程内容、学习方式有了更清晰的了解，也开始思考如何在新的学期里拓展兴趣、发展能力。

在语言与考试支持方向，学生们可以通过不同课程提升语言能力与表达能力。例如，有课程会带着学生学习段子写作与舞台表达，尝试用中文或英文进行脱口秀表演；也有课程围绕雅思、SAT等考试进行针对性准备；还有日语入门课程以及从基础字母和简单交流开始的法语课程，帮助学生们逐步接触新的语言与文化，在真实语境里开口表达。

在人文艺术与表达方面，课程同样丰富。部分课程围绕经典音乐剧展开，探讨作品的主题、舞台呈现与艺术表达；也有课程通过书写与整理日记的方式，引导学生们建立属于自己的记录体系，让忙碌的学习生活里多一点沉淀与思考；还有学生文学杂志相关课程，为学生们提供发表写作、艺术和摄影作品的机会，并参与编辑与排版的过程，让作品真正“被看见”。此外，还有以观影与讨论为主要形式的电影课程，以及合唱与歌唱训练课程等，让审美、表达与合作能力在课堂里自然生长。

对于热爱运动的学生，本学期也提供了多种运动与身体训练类课程。部分课程将健身房训练与多种球类运动结合，让学生们在力量训练与有氧运动中学习更科学、更安全的训练方法；也有格斗训练课程、舞蹈入门课程，以及与足球比赛规则和裁判实践相关的课程。除此之外，还提供英式马术课程和赛艇兴趣课程等，为学生们带来更开阔的运动体验，让身体更强健，意志更坚定。

在实践与动手体验方面，课程同样具有特色。例如，以校园菜园为核心的都市农业课程，将通过种植、堆肥和生态设计等实践活动，让学生们参与从规划到收获的全过程，在亲手完成中理解“付出—等待—收获”的意义；手工创作课程则通过多种材料和创意项目，让学生们在制作中体验手作的专注与成就感；还有围绕资源再利用开展的环保实践课程，通过咖啡渣等材料的再利用探索更绿色的生活方式。同时，部分课程还结合校园咖啡店的实际运营场景，让学生们在真实环境中了解制作与管理流程，把课堂知识和实际体验连接起来。

此外，本学期还开设了多门科技与未来技能相关课程。例如，有课程结合编程工具和人工智能技术进行应用开发实践；也有课程帮助学生建立和完善个人职业社交平台主页，学习如何通过平台进行专业探索与信息获取；还有机器人设计与工程相关课程，面向工程实践和竞赛能力培养。对于有好奇心、喜欢探索的学生来说，这些课程既是尝试，也是打开未来的一扇门。

选修课不仅是课堂学习的延伸，更是学生探索兴趣、发展能力的重要机会。无论是学习一门新的语言、体验一项运动、参与艺术创作，还是尝试科技创新与实践项目，选修课程都为学生们提供了更加开放的学习空间。

当兴趣被认真对待，当尝试被温柔支持，同学们往往会在一次次投入里，看见自己的热爱与潜力。期待大家在新的学期里，通过选修课拓展视野、丰富体验，在不断尝试中找到属于自己的成长方向。

Recently, Shanghai Hongrun Boyuan School, held an orientation session for its spring semester elective courses. The diverse course offerings continue to span multiple disciplines, including language studies, humanities and arts, sports and wellness, hands-on experiences, and technological innovation, providing students with a broader range of developmental pathways. In the auditorium, students gained clearer insights into course content and learning approaches through the presentations, prompting them to consider how to broaden their interests and develop their skills during the new semester.

In the language and exam preparation domain, students can enhance their language and expression skills through various courses. For example, some courses teach sketch writing and stage performance, allowing students to try stand‑up comedy in Chinese or English; others focus on targeted preparation for exams like IELTS and the SAT. There are also introductory Japanese courses, as well as French courses that start with basic letters and simple conversations, helping students gradually engage with new languages and cultures and encouraging them to speak in authentic contexts.

In the humanities and arts expression area, the courses are equally rich. Some courses center on classic musicals, exploring their themes, stage presentation, and artistic expression. Others guide students in keeping and organizing journals, helping them build a personal recording system that adds moments of reflection and calm to a busy academic life. There are also courses tied to a student literary magazine, offering opportunities to publish writing, art, and photography, and to participate in editing and layout processes—so that their work truly “gets seen.” Additionally, film courses based on viewing and discussion, as well as choir and singing training, allow aesthetics, expression, and collaboration to naturally grow in the classroom.

For sports‑loving students, this semester also offers a variety of physical training courses. Some combine gym workouts with multiple ball sports, teaching students more scientific and safer training methods through strength and aerobic exercises. There are also martial arts training courses, introductory dance classes, and courses focused on football rules and referee practice. Beyond these, the school provides British equestrian courses and rowing interest courses, offering students broader sports experiences that strengthen both body and will.

In the area of hands‑on practice, the courses are also distinctive. For example, an urban agriculture course centered on a campus vegetable garden involves activities like planting, composting, and ecological design, allowing students to participate in the entire process from planning to harvest, and to understand the meaning of “effort‑waiting‑harvest” through their own work. A creative handcrafts course uses various materials and projects to let students experience the focus and sense of accomplishment that comes from making. There is also an environmental practice course focused on resource reuse, exploring greener lifestyles by repurposing materials like coffee grounds. Meanwhile, some courses incorporate the actual operation of a campus coffee shop, letting students learn about production and management processes in a real‑world setting and bridging classroom knowledge with practical experience.

In addition, this semester features several courses related to technology and future skills. For instance, some courses combine programming tools and artificial intelligence for applied development practice; others help students build and refine their personal profiles on professional social networking platforms, teaching them how to explore careers and gather information through these platforms. There are also robotics design and engineering courses aimed at engineering practice and competition skills. For curious, exploratory students, these courses are both a chance to try something new and a doorway to the future.

Elective courses are not only an extension of classroom learning but also an important opportunity for students to explore interests and develop abilities. Whether learning a new language, experiencing a sport, engaging in artistic creation, or trying technological innovation and hands‑on projects, these electives offer students a more open learning space.

When interests are taken seriously and attempts are met with gentle support, students often discover their passions and potential through repeated engagement. We look forward to seeing everyone broaden their horizons, enrich their experiences, and find their own direction for growth through continuous exploration in the new semester.