Title: Commonly Used Teaching Methods in Kindergartens for Child’s Development
1Blog02-Havenschoolhouse.sg
Commonly Used Teaching Methods in Kindergartens
for a Childs Physical Mental Development
- There are different types of kindergartens in
Singapore and these schools follow different
approaches to learning in order to teach the
students. For example, some kindergartens may use
Reggio-Emilia Approach and others may use the
play-based learning method. Some kindergartens
use multi-discipline-based teaching methods
whilst others use sensorial teaching methods. It
is prudent to learn about the teaching methods
before enrolling your kids into a local
kindergarten in Singapore. - Play Based Learning Environment
- In a spontaneous learning environment, children
are encouraged to learn through play. The games
are modified in order to be conducive to
education. Children find this indirect method of
learning to be interesting and they become
interested in learning new skills or subjects. - Reggio Emilia Approach
- This student-centred educational philosophy and
method of teaching focus on primary education.
The goal is to encourage every child to develop a
personality of their own and to respect others.
- No fixed curriculum is used. A child learns
through real-life experiences and explorations. - Children are encouraged to follow their interests
whilst learning to - work together in a group.
- Teachers are supposed to nurture the students
interests and guide - them if necessary.
?
?
- Multi-Discipline-Based Teaching Method
- In this scenario, different methods of education
are periodically used. - The students are encouraged to play outdoors and
learn about the environment and nature.
2Blog02-Havenschoolhouse.sg
They learn to recognize the rhythms, sounds and
tones after being introduced to music.
?
They learn through activities that result in the
development of reflexes, motor skills and control.
?
This method of teaching encourages intra-personal
and interpersonal development.
?
?
It emphasizes spatial, logical, linguistic and
mathematical learning.
4. Sensorial Learning In this method of learning,
different types of indoor and outdoor objects are
used to stimulate the five senses, such as
hearing, touch, taste, smell and sight, of a
kindergarten student. They use their senses to
explore and recognize the difference between
various objects. In this activity-based learning,
a child learns to study and recognize different
textures, colours, tastes, situations, numbers or
states of different objects. The aforementioned
teaching methods are used in many kindergartens.
You may enquire about these methods or various
other teaching methods in a local kindergarten
Singapore.