Advice on methods for educating children 0 to 11 years on VnExpress

According to research by Weikart (U.S.) at the age of 5, 70% of children benefiting from good early childhood education programs will have a better IQ of 90 points or more, while only 30% of children who do not attend school can achieve that IQ. A lot scientific evidence from the UK, U.S., Sweden, shows tremendous and long-term impacts of early childhood education on the development of students' IQ and EQ.

 Approximately 50% of children who get a good education program in their early years achieve major successes at the age of 14. In contrast, only 17% of children who do not get an early childhood education can attain similar achievements. The superiority is also reflected in other aspects of life at the age of 40. According to a study by Weikart, the U.S. government, every investment of 1 USD in early childhood education will bring at least a profit of 12 USD in the future.

The period from 0 to 11 years of age is very important to awaken the cortical cells and generate neural networks, a foundation for the development of higher cognitive functions and language. This is also the developing period of intellectual ability, language and personality. If parents cannot afford their children a good preschool education, later on parents will no longer have the opportunity to effectively impact on their children’s development.

At the online consultation on June 13, Dr. Phan Thi Thu Hien and Ms. Kyla Colleen Ellis will answer questions from parents about finding effective methods of education for children in their early years.

Dr. Phan Thi Thu Hien is a leading expert on early childhood education in Vietnam, with over 20 years of experience in the field of children education. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology - Children Education (Minsk National University of Pedagogy - former Soviet Union), a Master’s degree in Education (Leeds University, UK), a PhD in Education (Monash University, Australia ) and is currently an advisor of the preschool program at VAS.

 Ms. Kyla Ellis Colleen graduated in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College, USA. She is teaching English to preschoolers at Vietnam Australia International School.Readers may send questions to xahoi@vnexpress.net or media@vnexpress.net.

(Source: VnExpress, "Advice on methods for educating children 0 to 11 years", Wednesday, June 12,2013)