Thinking Loft
Intelligence Can Be Nurtured
Parents' Workshop
As an early childhood educator, as much as I would love to take credit for all the learning development of a child, I have to admit that a child's best teacher is always his/her parent. There is no replacement for learning in the home environment. it is very hearterning for me to see a lot of parents putting in effort to learn as much as possible about children's learning and development. I believe that this is a very positive sign that parents are supporting their children's learning in the home environment.
Thinking Loft's philosophy emphasises on developing children's learning abilities, not just teaching knowledge and specific skills. Hence, it is also our pleasure to share with interested parents practical tips, ideas and skills that they can apply to support their children's development in the home environment.
Parent Workshop :
Support Your Preschooler In Mastering The Model Method for P1 MathematicsWhat did parents who attended the workshop say?
"Gives a comprehensive introduction of what maths model method is. Useful tools shown e.g. strips of paper, doll, block."
"We can benefit from knowing what some basic foundation a child needs to know for learning model methods."
"Excellent session. Very helpful. The tools to help teach the children. The use of strip of papers, cubes, etc. were very good. The grid was especially helpful. I struggled with how to explain the questions to my son but this session has given me a few tips."
SummaryThis workshop is designed for parents who want to know the "How" and the "Why" of the Model Method for learning Mathematics. Not only will parents gain an in-depth understanding of what exactly is the Model Method, more importantly, the workshop aims to provide parents with practical tips and ideas on what they can do at home to provide their preschoolers with the right foundation to help them master the model method when they start primary school in Singapore.
Learning Outcomes
1) An overview on what is model method and why it is adopted by MOE as part of its Mathematics Curriculum Framework
2) Understand and be able to apply the different types of models
- Part-Whole Model
- Comparison Models
- Before-After Model
3) Understand the foundational skills required at preschool level for preschoolers to be able to successfully master the model method
4) Practical ideas on how to develop the foundational skills required for model method masteryWorkshop Details
Date : 24 March 2012 (Saturday)
Time : 2pm to 5pm
Venue : Seminar Room, 21 Tan Quee Lan Street, Heritage Place #02-08, Singapore 188108. (Opposite Bugis Junction)
Cost :
$38 for registration before 4 March 2012.
$45 for registration after 4 March 2012.
Please click here to sign up for the workshop.
