THE ALPHA MIND GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
THE PROBLEM - THE SOLUTION
The Problem
Nothing in life is an absolute. For every choice made there are multiple consequences; for every experience felt there are more than one ways to interpret. Education is no different. In the confines of the rigid educational system we are often taught to see things in black and white. You are either right or you are wrong; do as you are told or be punished.
One of the most challenging tasks that educators face in school is in imparting good values to students. It's not something you can quantify with a grade - Hey Tommy, you get an 'A' for honesty because you tell on your friends faster than Jamie did; or prepare for an exam by memorising the textbook - Make sure you familiarise yourself with the formula to Resilience on page 7 to be a better person.
One of the most challenging tasks that educators face in school is in imparting good values to students. It's not something you can quantify with a grade - Hey Tommy, you get an 'A' for honesty because you tell on your friends faster than Jamie did; or prepare for an exam by memorising the textbook - Make sure you familiarise yourself with the formula to Resilience on page 7 to be a better person.
The Solution
The Alpha Mind approach is focused on developing the student's fundamental worldview by giving them a safe environment to experience cause and consequences. Awareness is key for a child's independent development, and that can only come when the student is allowed to ownership of their actions.
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Our Pedagogy
Pillars of Character Mastery
Spheres of Awareness 
Methods of Engagement 
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How The Alpha Mind Programme Works
Students can recite the values perfectly and can event cite examples on what constitute a good behaviour.
Good behaviour is often mistaken for good values. It's understandable that at the age of 5 - 8 years old, children are merely copying what adults tell them is good. Unfortunately (and fortunately) most children in developed countries are insulated from tragedies and thus don't have the opportunity to draw from relevant experience to make sense of the lessons they are taught. The result is that you get a generation of youths whose value systems are in conflict with their emotions, and they end up in all sorts of interesting situations where they are unequipped to handle. Some make it out stronger, some become bitter, negative versions of themselves, while others just bottle away their opinions and follow the leader. The Alpha Mind programme offers a fictional story driven environment where children can explore various character behaviours and decide for themselves which outcome they find most comforting. The line between right and wrong is explored and discussed. Instead of being told what and how to feel, the students discover for themselves which path suits them best. Values are developed from without while awareness is developed from within. The two must happen in tandem in order for the child to attain personal mastery and enlightenment later in life. The activities are delivered through a variety of stimulus that are familiar to children. This way learning becomes subtle as abstract concepts get introduced to them in a fun and engaging way. The revised version of The Alpha Mind Guidebook will be released by the 3rd quarter of 2019.
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