Latest in December 2013 最新2013年12月 Terbaru Disember 2013

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Nurturing Learning Habit in Children (2) >> Read full article 
Besides not nagging your child to do better, as outlined in the previous post Nurturing Learning Habit in Children (1), guiding them in creating self-learning habit is of vital importance too.


Nurturing Learning Habit in Children (1) >> Read full article Generally, many parents feel the need to nag their children to do better. However, many did not realize that nagging will create negative effects on them instead. Children may feel de-motivated due to the constant nagging and this may affect their performance in school and social upbringing.

Eastern Culture and Western Culture in Learning >> Read full article “For the most part in American culture, intellectual struggle in schoolchildren is seen as an indicator of weakness, while in Eastern cultures it is not only tolerated but is often used to measure emotional strength.”

Spatial Creativity: What Is It? >> Read full article 
A new study published in Psychological Science has found a solid link between early spatial talent and creativity in adult life. It is the ability to imagine in the minds eye and mentally manipulate objects that leads to great invention. Think Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, all of whom had extraordinary spatial talent. 


How Important Is Freedom of Expression in Children? >> Read full article 
Does writing for being graded put a barrier to our freedom of expression and learning?

Inquiry-based Learning vs. Standardized Content >> Read full article 

Which is more effective in aiding the learning process and preparing the young ones for their future? Inquiry-based learning? Or standardized content?

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宝宝刚上幼儿园：陪伴是最好的奖励 >>阅读全文 

“分离焦虑”几乎是宝宝在成长中不可避免的阶段。它依据每个宝宝的性格气质而有所不同，也会视宝宝们与外在人际关系建立程度而定。当我们面对宝宝“分离焦虑”的心理状况时，我们同时必须重视安全感的建立。

宝宝刚上幼儿园：回家后注意饮食，不能给零食 >>阅读全文 

宝宝上幼儿园怎么变得容易生病？很多爸爸妈妈心里都存在着这样的疑问。为什么自己的孩子在没有上幼儿园之前很少生病的，可是一上幼儿园开始就反复的生病，这是怎么回事呢？


宝宝刚入幼儿园：哭闹问题 >>阅读全文
其实，对于刚刚上幼儿园的宝宝来说，哭是非常正常的表现，爸爸妈妈不用太担心。


为“宝宝刚上幼儿园”做足准备（2）>>阅读全文
对刚上幼儿园的宝宝来说，最困难的事情之一，就是睡午觉。如果没有养成这一习惯，爸爸妈妈与幼儿园教师可以协调，并采取一些办法。

为“宝宝刚上幼儿园”做足准备（1）>>阅读全文

刚要上幼儿园的宝宝，或放了长假后要回到幼儿园的宝宝都会经历一个适应过程。特别是那些刚要上幼儿园而又从来没有离开过爸爸妈妈的宝宝，要让他们爱上幼儿园，爸爸妈妈可要动动脑筋的。


亲子互动：和孩子一起看电影（4）>>阅读全文
和孩子看的电影不一定是你喜欢的，而是他需要的。

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Pendekatan PRAKTIKAL untuk Pengajaran ECE yang Berkesan >> Baca
Pembelajaran amali membolehkan pelajar (guru prospek) mengait lebih banyak manfaat daripada kursus yang diikuti. Dengan ini, mereka dapat melengkapkan diri dengan ilmu dan kemahiran yang diperlukan untuk pengajaran pendidikan awal kanak-kanak yang lebih berkesan.

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Latest in November 2013 最新2013年11月 Terbaru November 2013

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Happy Family, Dynamic Future (3) >> Read full article 
What are the common traits of dysfunctional families then that could lead to unhappy childhood environment?


Happy Family, Dynamic Future (2) >> Read full article 
According to the Family Action Centre at the University of Newcastle, there are eight main characteristics that keep families together.


Happy Family, Dynamic Future (1) >> Read full article 
A child growing up in a happy family will strive in their life. A happy family does not mean living in luxury, nor does it measured by material gains. Here is an excerpt from George Negus Tonight : : Health : : Happy Families


Are You a Great Teacher? (3) >> Read full article 
When it comes to being a great teacher, the traits that surface have little relationship with academic credentials, intellect or measurable knowledge. What are the traits then?


Are You a Great Teacher? (2) >> Read full article 
When it comes to being a great teacher, the traits that surface have little relationship with academic credentials, intellect or measurable knowledge. What are the traits then?


Are You a Great Teacher? (1) >> Read full article 
When it comes to being a great teacher, the traits that surface have little relationship with academic credentials, intellect or measurable knowledge. What are the traits then?

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心理学家班夏哈：幸福，取决於我们关注什麽 >>阅读全文
快乐的指标之一，是和我们关心的，以及关心我们的人多相处。快乐最重要的来源，也许就是坐在你身边的人。感谢他们，享受和他们相处的时光。

他们眼中的马来西亚教育（3）发展中的马来西亚幼儿教育 （下）>>阅读全文

幼教师资程度参差不齐，也是一个关键。

他们眼中的马来西亚教育（2）发展中的马来西亚幼儿教育 （上）>>阅读全文

「五六十年代，马来西亚的幼儿园多由宗教团体、个人组织兴办，收费昂贵，是为富家子弟服务的。到70年代，国家政府部门积极发展幼儿教育事业，增加了幼儿教育机构的数量，拓宽了儿童受教育面。」


著名教育专家徐思众谈幼儿教育 >>阅读全文
古人云：“幼而学者，如日出之光；老而学者，如秉烛夜行，犹贤乎瞑目而无见者也。”由此可见，幼儿教育在古代就受到一定程度的重视。


他们眼中的马来西亚教育（1）裘援平 >>阅读全文
「华文教育在过去更多的是为满足海外侨胞对中华文化传承的渴求和需求，现在，海外华文教育已经富有更多的、更新的时代特色。」－ 中国海外交流协会常务副会长裘援平


亲子互动：和孩子一起看电影（3）>>阅读全文
不是所有的好电影都适合孩子看，这个概念父母必须非常清楚。无论你把电影作为何种方式，给孩子选择适合他看的电影是最关键。

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Kajian: Menjerit dan Memukul Sama Bahayanya >> Baca
Menurut satu kajian yang diterbit dalam laman web jurnal “Child Development” baru-baru ini, hubungan baik dengan ibubapa tidak semestinya melindungi remaja daripada kesan-kesan negatif akibat jeritan, makian atau penghinaan, seperti kata-kata “malas” atau “bodoh”, daripada ibu apa mereka sendiri.

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Latest in October 2013 最新2013年10月 Terbaru Oktober 2013

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PRACTICAL Way to Effective ECE Teaching >> Read full article
Hands-on learning enables students (prospect teachers) to reap the most benefits from their courses so as to better prepare themselves for teaching in early childhood education.


How Respecting the Children Increases Their Self-Esteem (2) >> Read full article
In any given situation, we adults are prone to exercise our seniority when communicating with children and adults alike. In reality, despite their height, children do need respect to develop their self-esteem. Why don’t we respect their needs just like as we do for other adults?

The 5 Languages of Children >> Read full article
“Of all the ways we misunderstand one another, perhaps the most harmful is to not properly communicate love to our children. Can you speak – and do you speak – your child’s love language? Every child has a primary language of love, a way in which he or she understands a parent’s love best.”


How Respecting the Children Increases Their Self-Esteem (1) >> Read full article
Experts point out that children who feel being respected have stronger self-esteem, self-reliance and energy.


Teaching Your Child to Care for the Elders >> Read full article
This 10 October 2013 is World Mental Health Day, an initiative of the World Federation of Mental Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness on mental health issues via its strong relationships with the Ministries of health and civil society organizations across the globe. This year, the theme centres on “Mental health and older adults”. How can we include the grandchildren in caring for their grandparents?


Thematic Approach: What about Plant? >> Read full article 
In thematic approach, children learn new knowledge through theme-based activities. The children will reap more benefits from this approach as they learn in whole rather than in bits and pieces. Here is an example how the thematic approach is applied to learning about plant.

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老师，谁让你的热情消失了？（5）台湾篇 >>阅读全文
曾任台东大学教育系教授的台东教育处处长汪履维是「老师的老师」。他分析，现在国中小老师最重要的工作之一就是和家长沟通。但是，这一个部分学校完全没有教，事实上教授们可能也不会教。


老师，谁让你的热情消失了？（4）台湾篇 >>阅读全文
「老师」在市场上供给过度，因此缺额愈来愈稀少。但老师的优渥薪资、稳定的上班时间、固定的寒暑假和完整的福利，在不景气的时代，仍吸引许多人前仆後继的投考。


老师，谁让你的热情消失了？（3）台湾篇 >>阅读全文
「今年全台湾只有五个县市招考小学老师，这些凤毛麟角的缺额，录取率几乎不到一％，比今年人数大暴增的末代司法官特考录取率一．八二％丶外交官特考三．七七％的机率还低。」


老师，谁让你的热情消失了？（2）台湾篇 >>阅读全文
什么叫做教师超额？就是减班後，多出来没有学生可教的老师。超额的老师就只能调动到同一县市还有缺额的学校任教，万一该县市所有的缺额都满了，那麽最坏的下场就是资遣。


老师，谁让你的热情消失了？（1）台湾篇 >>阅读全文
过往学生下课前，那句拖得长长的∶「起立、敬礼、谢谢老师」，在打破威权的现代已不复见。曾几何时，老师更成为头条新闻的常客「狼师」、「体罚」、「不当管教」、「开记者会公开道歉」……已经不新鲜，家长和关心教育的大众不禁要问，到底是「老师」被妖魔化？还是老师们的热情真的不见了？

亲子互动：和孩子一起看电影（2）>>阅读全文
没有一种艺术形式能够和电影一样在相对短的时间内激发观看者的思考和情感的共鸣。如今，它也已经成为家庭活动中最常见的一种。

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Pendekatan Bertema: Mempelajari tentang Tumbuhan >> Baca
Dalam pendekatan bertema, kanak-kanak mempelajari pengetahuan baharu malalui aktiviti-aktiviti yang berasaskan tema. Dengan ini, kanak-kanak akan memperoleh lebih banyak manfaat kerana mereka belajar secara keseluruhan, bukannya sedikit demi sedikit. Berikut adalah contoh bagaimana pendekatan bertema diaplikasikan dalam mempelajari tentang tumbuhan.

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