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PRESCHOOL CHINESE ENRICHMENT-Kids at Work
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Memory. What is it? How does it work? Can it be trained? In order to have a memory of something, it is clear that one has to have learned it in some sense.
It takes a commitment of time.
It takes a bit of preparation...
The children are introduced to words recognition in Preschool Chinese Enrichment course through thematic learning approach and interactive games.
The curriculum includes:
Association and Memory Skill, Thematic Learning Approach, Topic Discussion and Act it Out, Words Recognition with Interactive Flash Cards Games, Hanyu Pinyin, Whole Brain Learning, Emotional Quotient, Creativity Quotient, Story Telling, Chinese Poems
联想与记忆游戏，主题教学， 课文讲解讨论与演绎， 高频字学习与字卡游戏， 汉语拼音，全脑训练， 创意思维， 联系生活， 故事讲述， 唐诗唱游
Learning and memory go hand in hand. Memory is an important component in early reading and success in school. It is assumed to be present in all children.The ability to remember words affects reading competence. A good reader is just that because she has memory for words. A word, once sounded out, need never be sounded out again if it is stored in memory. The importance of memory in early learning cannot be stressed enough. The more quickly a word is remembered and identified, the more easily it is logged and understood. Quick recall of words affects reading fluency and fluidity in oral reading.
PRESCHOOL CHINESE ENRICHMENT-Introduction
A highly interactive approach that introduces powerful word recognition through thematic exercises to achieve an all-rounded language proficiency and deeper interest in reading.
Students develop an awareness of intelligence quotient (IQ), emotional quotient (EQ), and creativity quotient (CQ) elevation. It helps young minds to develop reading fluency and explore elements of good writing skill. Stimulating and enhancing concentration, observation, imagination and memory skill.
“《脑之优――快乐学华文》，是一套对症下药、辨证施治的好教材，具有以下的鲜明特色：一、开发智力、培养精英。二、寓教于乐，快乐成长。利用现代科技，配以影像展示，使声音、图像、语义、字形四个要素有机结合，大放异彩，取得使大脑神经愉悦、记忆最佳、多元智能全面开发的效果。三、文化熏陶，提高素质，中华文化博大精深，教材遴选经典，内容厚重，潜移默化，自能使下一代胸有诗书气自豪。”
Prof Yang Hong Qing, Ph.D., Yangzhou University
FOREIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMME
Working memory involves the temporary storage and manipulation of information that is assumed to be necessary for a wide range of complex cognitive activities. Research with children has demonstrated that the ability to learn new words is greatly affected by working memory span - specifically, by how much information they can hold in that part of working memory called "phonological short-term memory".
The constraining effect of working memory capacity on the ability to learn new words appears to continue into adolescence.But, as you grow in experience, building a vocabulary, this constraint becomes less important.
The importance of phonological short-term memory is also greater for productive learning (learning to produce a language, i.e., speak or write it) than in receptive learning (learning to read or understand a language). For productive learning, the pronounceability of the new words is very important. The more easily pronounced, the more easily learnt.
References:
Nation, I.S.P. 2001. Learning vocabulary in another language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Ellis, N.C. & Beaton, A. 1993. Factors affecting foreign language vocabulary: imagery keyword mediators and phonological short-term memory. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 46A, 533-58.
Papagno, C., Valentine, T. & Baddeley, A. 1991. Phonological short-term memory and foreign-language vocabulary learning. Journal of Memory and Language, 30, 331-47.
PRESCHOOL CHINESE ENRICHMENT-National Day 2011
National Day Parade 2011
The Singapore Spirit is "the determination that makes us press on" in the face of tough times and the confidence that Singapore will prevail. PM Lee Hsien Loong
Find out the fun and engaging events on National Day Parade 2011 http://www.ndp.org.sg/#/landing
Neumind kids were introduced to National Day as part of the learning theme. The kids in Children Genius Chinese class enjoyed the process of flag making while learning about national flag. The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965.
National Flag of Singapore
Singapore Flag Description:
The flag of Singapore consists of two equal-sized horizontal stripes - the top stripe is red and the bottom one is white. On the left hand side of the red stripe there is a white crescent moon with five white, five-pointed stars to its right.
Singapore Flag Meaning:
The red represents universal brotherhood and equality of man and the white stands for purity and virtue. The crescent moon, symbolizes the young nation of Singapore on the rise and the five stars represent the country's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
Singapore Flag History:
The Singapore flag was adopted on December 3, 1959. Singapore gained independence from Malaysia on August 9, 1965. In 1963, Singapore joined with Malaya, North Borneo (now Sabah) and Sarawak to form the Federation of Malaysia but left in 1959.
The Pledge
We, the citizens of Singapore
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society,
based on justice and equality,
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and
progress for our nation.
"We are learning to say the Pledge," said Marcus Ang.
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