To enrich yourself in order to help your school-going children, enjoy reading the articles from the 'Expert's View' specially prepared for you.
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Synthetic Phonics - What is it?
In September this year, the government policy (in the U.K.) for teaching reading in all schools will be synthetic phonics. Many parents are now wondering what this all means. The reality is that it is excellent news for your children. The government has been guided by the latest scientific research, which concluded that there were long term benefits to be gained for all children learning to read by a synthetic phonics method (details of the research are on www.jollylearning.co.uk).
Contributed by: Eztrazeal (M) Sdn Bhd
What is synthetic phonics?
As the Government (in the U.K) announces an independent review into the role of synthetic phonics in teaching reading, Sarah Wernham co-author of Jolly Phonics asks the most important question.
Contributed by: Extrazeal (M) Sdn Bhd
Drinking Milk can be Fun ... How?
I don'' like the boring way of drinking milk from a box. If I can't finish it, it will be wasted. I also don't like to put it in my school bag because if it leaks or breaks, my books will be wet and dirty.
Contributed by: MAGNOLIA
Choosing A Diploma Programme In Early Childhood Education
In the field of early childhood education and teachers training, there are skilled based programs and professional and academic programs. Historically, many who entered the teaching profession at the early childhood level, do so because of their love for children and their passion for teaching. However, many of them do not possess any formal training in this field. In order to meet the demands of today's parents who are more educated and also more demanding, pre school and child care teachers are seeking and equip themselves with the right skills and also the appropriate professional qualifications.
Contributed by: Kolej DiKa, Petaling Jaya
Phonics: Cracking the Code of English
Phonics has been in education for many years in various countries throughout the world. However, in Malaysia it is now becoming the latest word in schools. Teachers and parents are now adding phonics to their method of teaching English to children. So what is phonics and how does it help with the acquisition of English?
Contributed by: Tina Di Mauro and Celeste Musgrave, Literacy Development Consultants, Jolly Phonics Professional Trainers
Why Plan for your Child's Education?
Having a child is often the turning point in a couple's life. After the initial delight in becoming parents and the start of a new found desire to provide the best for the baby, reality often starts to sink in and you begin to wonder if you can afford to continue to give him the same quality care and the kind of future that you envisage for him.
Contributed by: Great Eastern Life, Assurance (Malaysia) Berhad
Developing the Potential of the Left & Right Brain to Unleash Your Child's Intelligence
Albert Einstein, the world famous scientist and thinker, shocked the scientific community when he proposed the Theory of Relativity. By using the creativity and imagination of the right brain, he pictured out the interaction of time and space in his mind, and overcame the limitation of the three dimensions.
Contributed by: UCMAS Education Group
Simple tips on Parenting
Most of us are experiencing some sort of challenges as parents. However, parenting is not rocket science. There is definitely a lot of common sense that needs to be carefully placed when bringing up a child. In the process, we go through some good and bad times. All parents have different manner in raising their loved ones. Personally, I would say that there is no one method that is the best. It's the method that is useful that counts.
Contributed by: Learning Edge Consultants
Teaming Up Either at School or Work to Lose Weight
Teaming up either at school or work to lose weight may be one of the best ways to accomplish your diet goals according to a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. The study followed a group of friends who buddied up in an effort to lose weight as well as several individuals with the same goals.
Contributed by: Learning Edge Consultants
The right exercise for your child
We spend lots of time making sure our children stay healthy. Giving them a head start on a lifetime of physical fitness may be one of the best ways to accomplish this goal and protect them from childhood obesity, a growing health problem in Malaysia. To get our child started on the road to an active life, it can help to know how to choose the type of games, exercise and organized sports that are right for them.
Contributed by: Learning Edge Consultants
Active Kids
Children seem to become more sedentary every year, watching television and playing video games instead of biking to the playground or playing football in the backyard with their pals. Kids need regular exercise to build strong bones and muscles. Exercise also helps children sleep well at night and stay alert during the day. Such habits established in childhood help adolescents maintain healthy weight despite the hormonal changes, rapid growth and social influences that often lead to overeating. And active children are more likely to become fit adults.
Contributed by: Learning Edge Consultants
Positive Parenting: How to Nurture Achievers
Many parents feel that if they nag their child, he will work harder and do better. In fact, this usually backfires. The more a child is nagged, the less motivated he will become. The less motivated he becomes, the more worried the parent feels and the more the parent nags. The combination of the nagging parent and the de-motivated child leads to dropping grades. And so starts the downward spiral.
Contributed by: Mrs. Lorna Whiston, Director, Lorna Whiston Study Centres (Malaysia and Singapore)
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
- Walt Disney
"Ride with the tide"
If you ride with the tide, you accept the majority decision.
