Consider This: Refugee Children - Early Education in Exile
The majority of refugee children in Malaysia struggle to access the early learning so crucial for their development. With the absence of a systematic approach, many refugee families and teachers are left navigating an under-resourced Early Childhood Education landscape—leaving refugee children behind their peers, threatening their developmental potential and future opportunities. To mark #WorldRefugeeDay2024 this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kimberley Kong, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Child Development at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Reinventing Malaysian early childhood education
There can be no national educational excellence without stronger equity of outcomes!
Fri Jan 26 2024
It's About YOUth: Raising the bar for preschool education
Preschool serves as the starting point for a child's lifelong learning journey, but there remains a void in investment. Aija Rinkinen and Tham Yin Yee from the World Bank address the gaps in early childhood education in Malaysia and improving the quality of teachers.
Fri Jun 23 2023
![Improve accessibility to professional accreditation for teachers - Expert Improve accessibility to professional accreditation for teachers - Expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685710462_TBTadika.jpg)
Improve accessibility to professional accreditation for teachers - Expert
Improving accessibility to professional early childhood education accreditation for teachers will accelerate Malaysia's aspirations to provide quality childhood education to all.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665132907_TBTadika.jpg)
Malaysia sees advancements in pre-school education, but challenges remain
While pre-school enrolment has increased by 17 per cent in the last decade, Malaysia still faces challenges in terms of access to education and teacher quality.
Wed May 31 2023
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Future preschool teachers under Kemas should have a degree - Minister
New posts for community kindergarten educators under the Community Development Department (Kemas) in future will need to have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Fri Nov 05 2021
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Online learning during COVID-19 pandemic opens opportunities for development of GENIUS children
The involvement of parents in their childrens online learning makes them more sensitive and aware of their children's development.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![Government urged to review early childhood teaching qualification Government urged to review early childhood teaching qualification](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470384644_TadikaGeneric.jpg)
Government urged to review early childhood teaching qualification
Early childhood teachers in the country should possess at least a diploma.
Sat Oct 15 2016
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Rosmah not involved in running PERMATA - Shahidan
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's role as patron is based on her position that is recognised at home and abroad and strong passion in education development, says Shahidan Kassim.
Wed Jun 10 2015
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Rosmah to receive STEM Hero award at UN HQ
The award was in recognition of her contribution to early childhood education and development in Malaysia.
Sat Sep 20 2014