In the United States, early education refers to all-day kindergartens, most of which can accept children from 6 weeks to preschool. Teachers in regular early education kindergartens need to have corresponding early education degrees, and there is a strict teacher-student ratio according to the age of children. What do early education classes in western countries teach children? Their main task is to ensure that parents can provide a healthy and safe growth environment for their children at work. We work in America, so we know more about American preschool classes.
/kloc-before the age of 0, the main task of teachers is to take care of children's diet and daily life, provide them with enough outdoor activities and ensure their safety. Occasionally read to children and listen to music, but most of the time they are free to play. Before the age of 2, teachers will add some handicraft classes and painting classes, but most of the time they will let the children play by themselves, with no special requirements. The purpose is just to let children learn to use various gadgets and try to explore different things.
For older children, teachers will start to take them to school, teach them English letters, teach them to sing and dance, and do some difficult handicrafts. The focus of American early education institutions is not to teach children more subject knowledge, but to let children develop good living habits, such as: learning to be independent, going to the toilet and eating by themselves; Learn to socialize, share with children, and handle conflicts with children. What do children need to learn in early childhood education?
Referring to the western early education system and the needs of children's development, a professor engaged in early childhood education research summarized several skills that early education institutions need to teach school-age children: improving practical ability. For example, teach children how to use children's scissors, make simple crafts, draw with crayons, eat with spoons and so on. This will allow children to use their hands flexibly and prepare for children to write and understand instructions. For example, children should respond to the teacher's instructions and obey the teacher's rules. This is also to prepare children for school.
Therefore, early education classes are not necessary. In western countries, they are actually produced to make up for the fact that parents can still provide high-quality growth environment for their children even if they can't take care of them. However, after it was introduced to China, it was used by businesses and became a necessity for children's growth. Many informal organizations forced children to learn skills prematurely in order to promote gimmicks, which was harmful to children. Parents can rationally choose early education institutions according to the situation, but the companionship of parents is unmatched by any early education institution.