At EtonHouse International Pre-School Claymore, learning begins with a spark of curiosity and unfolds into a rich tapestry of exploration, creativity, and connection. Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach, we believe that every child is capable, competent, and full of potential.

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When rote-learning can no longer promise success, or be relied on to meet the new expectations of the 21st century, we know it’s time to challenge those prized model answers.

A different approach that might just yield better results in today’s context, is one that fosters a spirit of inquiry, nurtures critical thinking skills, encourages strong communication skills and develops resilience in problem-solving. We are talking about the inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach.

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You’ve heard the term bandied around, but what exactly is Reggio Emilia and how does it benefit your child? Our Pedagogue Denise Teo answers some common questions.

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We often talk about our children growing up in a world that is very different from ours. One that is changing faster than any of us can comprehend, where it is predicted that the top 10 in-demand jobs 6 years from now, do not even exist in the present. Where today’s learners are expected to have 10-14 jobs by the time they are 38 years old*. We are therefore preparing students for the unknown. 

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Children are born with an innate desire to explore, form hypotheses, experiment, observe, and develop conclusions. Research and data prove that children’s learning through their senses has a strong connection to thinking and understanding in science and discovery. A few decades ago, the idea that toddlers think like scientists would have been considered preposterous. Jean Piaget, the pioneer of cognitive thinking, believed that children are illogical, irrational, and “pre-causal”, and this idea informed curriculum design for many years. But it has been proved wrong by scientific evidence which shows children are competent, coherent, structured, and intentional in their approach.

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Sangeetha started her teaching career in 2001 as a part-time assistant preschool teacher. 20 years in this field have seen Sangeetha complete her Certificate in Preschool Teaching and Diploma in Preschool Teaching and Leadership. Her interest in learning about children’s behaviour and cognitive development further spurred her to attain a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling and Childhood studies.

Sangeetha sees children as curious minds, capable of seeing the world vividly, and firmly believes that when children feel secure, respected, and inspired in a learning environment, they show no inhibition in maximising their potential to explore and discover.

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The early years is the most important period in a child’s life as it lays the foundation to their future. Pre-school education is not only about developing skills in literacy and numeracy. It is absolutely critical in shaping a child’s personality, self-concepts, social competence, and overall disposition towards learning. What should we keep in mind when choosing a pre-school that will empower our children to be confident, competent, creative in spirit, and successful in any environment they go to in the future?

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“EtonHouse Upper Bukit Timah Pre-School is a big, happy family where I feel a strong sense of respect, which I believe is a key factor in human interaction. It is a place where we are listened to, where the principal is willing to listen to us, and where we are willing to listen to the children and parents. I am here to learn and progress with my colleagues, children and parents.” shares Li Li Ying, teacher of EtonHouse Upper Bukit Timah Pre-School.

(This article includes both English and Mandarin translations)

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“I believe in providing young children with a variety of experiences to discover their own identities and ways to express themselves.”

Vivien is a teacher at EtonHouse Robertson Walk and graduated with a Diploma with Merit in Early Childhood Teaching. She believes the wonder of a child is truly a superpower that allows them to be so full of curiosity in this world that we live in. Vivien also believes that children are capable and it is important to support them as they build their confidence in completing routine tasks independently and guide them in developing the necessary self-help skills.

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Reggio Emilia is a town in Northern Italy and this world-renowned pedagogy was born after World War II founded by pedagogist Loris Malaguzzi. Supported by the entire community in Reggio Emilia, this approach is based on constructivist principles and stems from respect, responsibility, and community where learning happens through exploration, discovery, and play. Inspired by this pedagogy for the last 2 decades. EtonHouse also collaborated with Reggio Children to start REACH, Reggio Emilia in Asia for Children, which is a part of the Reggio Children international network. 

You can listen to the podcast here. 

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