Literacy Outcomes Study
Early literacy and language are crucial from birth to age 3, aiding rapid skill development. Positive experiences boost cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
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Classroom Interactions
Preschool interactions are crucial for social, emotional, and cognitive development. Warm, responsive teachers create a supportive environment through verbal and non-verbal back-and-forth interactions.
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Object permanence is a crucial milestone in a child's cognitive development, first identified by Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget. It refers to a child's understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are not visible or audible, such as when an infant throws a toy from their crib.
Read MoreObject PermanenceA Mixed Methods Study on Infants’ Experiences of Involvement in Infant Care Centres in Singapore
Written by Ms Cynthia Tan, this is a report presented at PECERA 2022 that examined infants’ experiences of involvement in infant care centres in Singapore. Involvement is a critical indicator of children’s learning quality and is shown to affect their growth and development in early years.
Read MoreA Mixed Methods Study on Infants’ Experiences of Involvement in Infant Care Centres in SingaporeHow Children Grow and Learn: Early Experience Matters
Written by Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck, this expert article delineates the neuroscience behind children’s growth and learning, and how early experiences foster their early development. This article also recommends that parents and educators provide secure attachments and safe environments for young children to self-discover. In doing so, children have the opportunity to explore, learn and grow at their own individual rate.
Read MoreHow Children Grow and Learn: Early Experience MattersTemperament: The Basis of Our Personality – A Topic of Interest to Parents and Teachers
Written by Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck, this expert article highlights the importance of identifying a child’s temperament and its influence on early education and development. Understanding children’s temperament can help parents and teachers recognise and understand underlying factors that facilitate or hinder healthy development. This article also provides insights and expert’s advice on the implication this brings to parents and educators alike.
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