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Nurturing Early Learners Framework in Singapore's Preschool Education
Explore how the Nurturing Early Learners NEL Framework shapes preschool education and curriculum development for young children aged four to six.
What is the NEL Framework?
The NEL Framework is a guiding principle designed to enhance early childhood learning experiences, influencing the creation of curricula at MOE Kindergartens as well as facilitating information sharing with preschools across Singapore on best practices.
The core tenets of this framework emphasize:
Providing every child with a stimulating and joyful learning environment that fosters their holistic development.
Recognizing character development and the importance of lifelong education starting from early childhood stages.
Emphasizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and caregivers in supporting children's growth.
For Educators: Discover more detled insights on the NEL Framework by visiting the dedicated portal for educators.
How do Children Learn?
Our approach underscores the innate curiosity, joyfulness, activity, and competency of young learners. It is thus paramount that preschool programs:
Cultivate a love for learning to keep children excited about discovering new things.
Nourish values, social skills, emotional intelligence, and learning dispositions to ensure harmonious interactions with peers and adults alike.
Promote hands-on exploration through experimentation to enhance their understanding of the world.
Key Outcomes in Preschool Education
The Key Stage Outcomes highlight the foundational skills essential for children's readiness in primary school:
Moral Integrity: Understanding right from wrong.
Social Interaction: Sharing and playing with others.
Empathy and Respect: Showing care and consideration for others.
Inquisitiveness: Curiosity that drives exploration.
Communication Skills: Expressing thoughts and feelings effectively.
Self-Confidence: Comfort in one's abilities and self-worth.
Physical Development: Mastery of motor skills, health habits, and artistic experiences.
Community Inclusion: Love for family, fris, teachers, and community.
Values, Social Competencies, and Learning Attitude
It is crucial to instill values and social-emotional competencies that serve as the bedrock for lifelong learning:
Values shape how children apply knowledge and decide their actions based on respect, responsibility, care, and honesty.
Social competencies encompass self-awareness, self-management skills, interpersonal understanding, relationship management, and decision-making abilities.
Learning attitudes like perseverance, reflection, appreciation, creativity, wonder, and engagement are vital for embracing lifelong learning.
Learning Goals across Key Areas
To achieve these goals, educators should plan activities that integrate:
Aesthetics Creative Expression
World Discovery
Health Motor Skills
Language Literacy
Numeracy
Teachers utilize the NEL Framework to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for children through:
Integrated teaching methods
Facilitating children's self-directed exploration
Authentic interaction between teacher and child
Encouraging knowledge construction by children themselves
Promoting holistic development
Supporting Your Child's Learning Journey
Parents play a crucial role in nurturing their child’s intellectual and non-intellectual growth during the preschool years. Strategies include:
Balanced Development: Pay equal attention to cognitive and emotional growth.
Collaboration: Work with educators and schools for mutual support and consistent guidance.
Encouragement: Fosters curiosity, questioning skills, and enriches learning beyond the classroom.
For educators interested in detled resources on the NEL Framework, visit the dedicated educator portal.
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Last Updated: July 22nd
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