Online learning has now become a norm ever since the pandemic. It is convenient because all you need is a device such as your tablet or PC and Wi-Fi. This makes learning easier as it can be done anytime and anywhere, parents and students are not restrained to a classroom anymore. 

As parents, we want the best for our children. I want my children to study not just to pass their exams but to be able to use the knowledge they have learned. Many children are usually memorizing as this is what is taught to them especially when Miya is studying in SJKC, which seems to be the culture of Chinese education but when learning a language like English, memorizing can only do so much. Grammar is not easily learned and can sound forced if a child has memorized the contents instead of understanding it. For me, that is one of the most important goals, that my children understand what they are learning and are able to apply it to their daily lives.

Sending your children to tuition centers or hiring private tutors can be expensive and time-consuming. Especially for working parents like us with no help at home. Instead, 51Talk offers 1v1 classes with TESOL certified foreign English teachers to help our children learn the language. They use interactive and fun methods to encourage children to speak and practice their English skills during their lessons. 

The duration of each class is 25 minutes to help develop fluency and confidence in English without keeping them at the screen for long. Plus I love how there are reviews after class to make sure that the children understood what they have learned. Like learning any new skill, consistency is key; so that your child can maintain a good grasp of the English language. 

 If you’re interested, there are free trial classes! Children as young as 3 years old can start learning with 51Talk. They will be assessed by the teacher to determine the level of their English before they start the class. 

For more information about 51talk check out their 

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/51TalkMsia

Website: https://en.51talk.com/

 

To start with their trial class, register with the link below 

https://www.51talk.com/landing/hwDLmalaysia_bozhu029.html

Education is key to a better future, I care for my children’s education because only in a conducive environment, will they then be able to learn better. So it was a great opportunity when I was invited to attend a press conference at the LeapEd Services’ office. With a vision to create an environment that develops holistic students with 21st century competencies and schools that embed sustainable education practices, LeapEd is Malaysia’s first homegrown education service provider and social enterprise established in 2010 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Berhad.

LeapEd aims to influence a positive change in the education sector by initiating various intervention models that cater to student-centered education. They want every student to realize their innate potential as a learner. To date, they have impacted over 71,000 students and over 160 schools through their various intervention models such as the District Transformation Programme-AMAN (‘DTP-AMAN’), Islamic School Enhancement Programme (‘ISEP’), Ground-up School Transformation (‘GUSTO’) Programme, Program Sekolah Transformasi (‘PreSTasi’) as well as the nation’s first Trust Schools Programme (‘TSP 1.0’).


Speaking at the press conference to unveil the insights of the ‘Education in the 21st Century – Our Impact’ (‘Impact Study’), Managing Director of LeapEd Services Sdn Bhd, En Zulhaimi Othman said, “The Trust Schools Programme was designed with the future generations in mind. Over the past 9 years, we have worked closely with our strategic partners such as the Ministry of Education and Yayasan AMIR to develop and implement the program across schools in Malaysia, equipping students with the critical life skills such as confidence, communication, co-existence, critical thinking, and creativity. TSP also focus on transforming schools in a holistic manner by adapting international best practices.” This recent Impact Study was conducted to review the effectiveness of TSP 1.0, identifying opportunities to further enhance the model moving forward.
Let’s take a look at their insights!



#1 Increase in professional competencies
The Impact Study was carried out via surveys, interviews, and observations with over 3,000 respondents including school staff, students and parents. The study revealed that 95% of secondary school teachers and 76% of primary school teachers moved up by at least 1 level up the scale, e.g. from Starting to Developing or Enhancing to Extending.

A movement of one level indicates a paradigm shift in levels of knowledge, skills, thinking, pedagogy, and practice. In many cases, professionals may not even experience one level of shift throughout their entire career as it requires continuous self-reflection and a growth mindset. This proves that teaching practices and classroom management has progressed positively and will result in a better learning experience for the students.

Respectively, 86% of primary and 91% of secondary Middle Leaders observed a minimum progression of 1 level. As for the Senior Leadership team, 76% of primary and 83% of secondary Senior Leaders indicated a minimum progression of 1 level. Of the 124 Middle Leaders surveyed, 8% indicated a progress of 3 levels, equivalent to a very high level of teaching excellence. The study also showed that improved school culture was nurturing students to be involved in the design of their learning.

#2 High quality teaching and learning
Over 3,139 students and parents interviewed reported that students under TSP 1.0 received quality teaching. The study also shows that parents reacted positively to the program as they observed an increase in opportunities for students to be involved in the life of the schools, as well as an increase in the frequency and level of interaction between schools, parents and the wider community. Furthermore, school climate is both a strong influencer of students’ life satisfaction, well-being and student outcomes. Parents have noticed a palpable difference in their children as they observed increased opportunities for them to be involved in school.

#3 TSP 2.0 Underway
The TSP 1.0 transformation approach focuses on a public-private partnership (‘PPP’) outreach model, working collaboratively with school leadership teams, teachers, students, parents, and the community.

To ensure that the program remains transformative, sustainable and scalable, the impact study also identified opportunities to further enhance the program. Some of the areas identified include customizing interventions, depending on the individual needs of schools. This will allow expansion of the model to better cater to groups with specific needs such as indigenous and other minority groups, students with special needs, as well as rural and under-enrolled schools.

Hence, TSP 2.0 is the next evolution of LeapEd’s Trust Schools Programme, which leverages on the success and learnings of TSP 1.0. Designed as a model that is both sustainable and scalable, TSP 2.0 has been launched in 2019 in selected Malaysian public schools.


Zulhaimi added, “We believe that investing in education is the smartest decision one can make. Education provides opportunity which in turn empowers people, cultivates creativity and improves confidence and self-belief. Through the Impact Study, we have seen how the Trust Schools Programme has positively impacted the lives of teachers, students and parents. Leveraging on the success and learnings of this programme, we are committed to continue working with our partners to implement a new and enhanced model, TSP 2.0, which will be aligned to global trends and national aspirations.”

I hope that all schools are granted with the opportunity to undergo TSP 2.0, as I believe that it will raise a generation of wholesome individuals who will thrive in the future. But of course, as this is a public-private partnership, I hope that more private companies will come onboard to fund this initiative. As a parent, I strongly urge all of you to show your support to LeapEd and the Trust Schools Programme, simply because if we work towards a change now, it will result in a better future for all of us.

Head over to the LeapEd website below to learn more about their programs: https://www.leapedservices.com/

If you are interested in becoming an inspiring educator for young children, you are welcome to attend Institut CECE’s Open Day!
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: 14th April 2019
Time: 9am – 5pm
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• Career Talk Singapore
• Trial Class
• Consultation Hour

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SPM 3 Credits in any subject (Pass in BM & SEJARAH) or Equivalent; CECE Certificate in Pre-school Education.

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It's been a month since I've enrolled Miya to a nearby kindergarten near our place and I am just so excited to write down these precious memories of our little journey. Miya is turning 4 this year and although I've got some bad feedback telling me I shouldn't send her to preschool at such a young age, I still did.

"You're taking away her childhood from her," said someone, "She'll ace in class if she is smart," said another. Well, my intention for sending her for preschool wasn't because I want her to perform academically, I just wanted her to have friends, be a little bit more discipline and learn basic English.

Miya's class is from 8am to 1130am, she doesn't bring home homework and she is also given a lot of playtime at her preschool, to be honest, there's not much different from going to the nanny except that she has to wake up earlier and dressed in a uniform this kinda disciplines her to sleep earlier.

Do you find mathematic important? I do and it is a shame that I am not very good at it but I want something different for my daughter. Grolier is well known for publishing children's book and educational material that helps address specific needs and promote in-home learning guided by parents.

This year, Grolier Keymatic hits the market with the aim to improve basic math skills in children as young as four. One way to build math abilities is to focus on helping them to learn context that is fun yet meaningful to them. This tool will help enhance the educational development and well-being of our children in a fun learning process.







I got a chance to try this out during the launch and I found it really engaging, even as an adult it took me a little bit of time to figure out and get the hang of it and I really liked how the correct answers can be found once you flip the key and if you're wrong, try again.





Grolier Keymatic comes with the aforementioned five Keymatic sets, also contains four Wipe Clean Work Books, four Wipe Clean Marker Pens and a Parent Guide Book to teach us how to use this kit at home. One of the unique features of Keymatic is to ensure children to learn basic maths at home with more practice. Many activities are provided in the workbooks, teachers or parents can use it to conduct fun and engaging activities with their students.

An example of a fun activity to conduct would be a race between students and teachers or their fellow classmates in the class to see who completes the challenge first.

Through Grolier Keymatic, children will achieve an automatic recall of basic math facts, which in turn will allow them to free up their working memory so that it can be devoted to problem-solving, learning new concepts and higher level math skills.

I started introducing Miya to basic addition, she is 3 years old this year and it took us a while before she understood but I started to see improvement on her after using it consistently for every day for 15 minutes. She is still slow but slowly getting the hang of it, practice makes perfect and I find this a great bonding session after I bring her home from daycare.

If you're interested with Grolier Keymatic, get your child free multiple intelligent assessments by Grolier's education consultant, they will help address any learning disabilities and suggest you the suitable package.

For more information about Groiler Asia visit their website at http://grolier-asia.com/ or stay tuned their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/grolierasiamalaysia/ for latest updates

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