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a: Introduction to
The Important of Kindergarten
Reasonable
Childrens early learning experiences have a
profound effect on their development.
These early interactions directly affect the way
connections are made in the brain.
Early learning experiences are crucial to the future
well-being of children, and establish the foundation
for the acquisition of knowledge and skills that will
affect later learning and behavior.
Before they go to school, children have been learning
in a variety of environments in their homes and in
childcare and community settings.
Cont
Children arrive at school with different
backgrounds and experiences and at different
stages of development.
Positive early experiences with school are of
paramount importance to young children.
Children thrive within classrooms that meet
their physical and developmental needs and
that provide a secure, respectful, and
nurturing environment.
Cont
Preschools can provide experiences that may
not be provided at home even though the
family has sufficient facilities (Rohaty 2003).
The first five years or preschool age is the best
time for parents and teachers to stimulate
children because of the fast growth of their
brain in this period (Bloom 1966; Doman
2006).
Neuroscience Researches
Brains Development
Economic Benefits
Several world organizations like the World Bank (World Bank), UNICEF, and
UNESCO has conducted an intervention program in the many countries.
Social Equity
Preschool education creates social equity that includes
equally access to education for children from all families.
Social equity is supported by the United Nations stating
that the right of children to education apply to any child
from any nation, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Study of Schweinhart et al (1992) stated that early
education can reduce social distinction by ensuring that
the child from families in need, have access to health,
education and providing training for parents. Through
preschool education, children and women are treated
equally as men.
Social Mobilization
Preschool education contributes to social mobilization. In
carrying out preschool services, children have the needs that
must be obtained from the community.
School can collaborate with community in order to strengthen
the preschool programs, e.g. fund raising, humanitarian
activities, cleaning up the area in the community, etc. This
means preschool is the entrance to the community which leads
to social mobilization.
Social mobilization is a benefit for the community and preschool
because both parties continue to grow. Childhood is the future
and to change them means to change the world.
International Goals
Preschool programs help to achieve the international
goals of the Education for All (2000):
1.Eradicating poverty and hunger,
2.Children completing primary education,
3.Promoting gender equality in education and
empowerment of women (women empowerment),
4.Minimizing the number of childhood deaths
With the achievement of the nation, men and their
children will have a better life and world to live in the
future.
Conclusion
Although Kindergarten programs are critical in laying
the foundations for success in learning, the
Kindergarten years are also an important time in
childrens total development.
Teachers, early childhood educators, members of the
community, and families should work together to
provide challenging and engaging learning experiences
that will build childrens confidence, encourage them
to continue to see learning as both enjoyable and
useful, and provide a strong foundation for their future
intellectual, physical, and social development.
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