Professional Quotes
Early childhood
education and care
"Parents now are more aware
of the benefits of early childhood education and care,
thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Women, Family &
Community Development and the latest 'Every Child is
Precious' or Permata Negara project headed by the Deputy
Prime Minister.
"According to a report
prepared by the Permata Negara committee, children
exposed to proper early childhood education and care are
more likely to have 7 to 10 months advantage in reading
and math, to finish high school, to be better equipped
to meet future educational demands and to be employed."
"Early childhood education
and care is not just about academic achievements. It is
about providing children with developmentally
appropriate experiences from birth to 6 years old that
will enhance every aspect of their growth and
development. It is about building character, instilling
and nurturing values. So it is advisable that we lay the
right foundation during this crucial time."
"Most parents today are
still very exam-oriented but with more exposure and the
right parental skills, more will begin to understand the
importance of early childhood education. Most
importantly, parents must remember: learning has to be
fun!"
Datin Radziah M. Daud
SRN SCM
President, National
Association of Early Childhood Care & Education Malaysia
(NAECCEM)
Source: Positive
Parenting Vol.1.2007
Loving care &
attention
"Children aged four or five
are already being sent for reading classes, piano
lessons, taekwondo classes ... the list goes on. By the
time they are seven, their schedules are full. Instead
of giving children the freedom to learn through play,
they are made to attend structured classes, do homework
and even sit for tests!
"It is a fast-paced,
competitive world out there and parents are
understandably anxious that their children excel. But
what about nurturing the child?" To nurture a child is
to provide loving care and attention, to create an
environment that encourages him to explore and learn
through play. Once a child feels safe and nurtured, he
will be more confident when facing challenges.
"Nurturing must start from
the home and with the parents. Parents must understand
and take on this role fully and not rely on their
child's caregivers, preschool teachers or the maid."
Pn. Norsheila Abdullah
President, Association of
Registered Childcare Providers, Malaysia (ARCPM)
Source: Positive
Parenting Vol.1.2007
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