Dear Colleagues,
As many of you already know, my country Rwanda is preparing its early childhood program. I would like to participate in it by researching on how emerging economies have used education to achieve their goals. If you come across resources on this subject, please send or direct them to me. I will be grateful.
If I take Singapore as an example, and considering that development always goes side by side with education, I was amazed by their clear vision of education and how the Desired Outcomes of Education are translated into a set of developmental outcomes for each key stage of Singapore’s education system. For example, after preschool, children should:
• know what is right and what is wrong
• be willing to share and take turns with others
• be able to relate to others
• be curious and able to explore
• be able to listen and speak with understanding
• be comfortable and happy with themselves
• have developed physical co-ordination, healthy habits, participate in and enjoy a variety of arts experiences
• love their families, friends, teachers and school.
I really found this interesting.
As many of you already know, my country Rwanda is preparing its early childhood program. I would like to participate in it by researching on how emerging economies have used education to achieve their goals. If you come across resources on this subject, please send or direct them to me. I will be grateful.
If I take Singapore as an example, and considering that development always goes side by side with education, I was amazed by their clear vision of education and how the Desired Outcomes of Education are translated into a set of developmental outcomes for each key stage of Singapore’s education system. For example, after preschool, children should:
• know what is right and what is wrong
• be willing to share and take turns with others
• be able to relate to others
• be curious and able to explore
• be able to listen and speak with understanding
• be comfortable and happy with themselves
• have developed physical co-ordination, healthy habits, participate in and enjoy a variety of arts experiences
• love their families, friends, teachers and school.
I really found this interesting.
Marlene,
ReplyDeleteThat’s awesome! I am interested in learning more about their process an outcome also. I will surely share any resources I find with you.
Oh thank you so much dear Tamiko.
DeleteAll the best I am blessed to have you.
Marlene,
ReplyDeleteThese are very important examples of what a child should be able to do when they enter into Kindergarten. I like that you are taking information from emerging countries and applying it to your home country, Rwanda. I look forward to learning from your research!! If I come across any pertinent information, I will gladly send it your way.
Many thanks dear Jillian.
DeleteI am blessed to have you on this journey sharing the constant of children's well being....
All the best.
Marlene,
ReplyDeleteThank you for providing information on Singapore's education program. I'm looking forward to learning more about Rwanda progress. I will definitely share any resources that I come across to you.
I am glad to have you as a classmate.
DeleteAll the best.
Marlene - that sounds like a super interesting and very worthwhile topic. I hope you gain understanding and make new discoveries! I will keep my eyes open for you. And yes, those are very interesting learning outcomes for Singapore's preschool children. Most are social-emotional, which, in my opinion, is how it should be. When I've asked early care teachers what things they want children to leave their program knowing, it's always things like respect and caring for others, the ability to make and keep friends, etc. It's really interesting that other countries feel the same! :-)
ReplyDeleteDear Brooke,
DeleteYou cannot imagine how Rwandan children need it. I just want to do anything I can do to help in their emotional development among other thing.
I am glad to have you as a classmate.
Marlene,
ReplyDeleteThis an awesome topic. I look forward to learning from you regarding this topic. I never considered the parallel correlation of the two. If I come across any information pertaining to your topic, I will definitely let you know. Thank you for exposing me to a topic that is prevalent across the globe, especially for emerging countries.
Dear Nicole,
DeleteThank you for your concern and willingness to help me.
Glad that we are sharing the love of children.
All the best.