Subject Matter Expert Workshop Equips BECE Educators to Bridge Theory to Practice in Early Childhood Education
ALOR SETAR, 23 January 2024 – In a bid to enhance the educational experience for young learners, the BECE Academic Staff participated in a dynamic workshop titled “Bridging Theory to Practice in Early Childhood Education.” The workshop was organized on December 7 last year by the Centre of Teaching and Learning (CTL) in collaboration with the School of Education and Human Sciences (SEHS). It serves as a collaborative effort to empower educators with the necessary tools and strategies to seamlessly integrate theoretical concepts into practical classroom methodologies.
The workshop featured distinguished speakers, Aslaha binti Musafir Kelana, the Principal Centre of KinderKaizen Arau and Dr. Nor Aimi Bin Hj. Harun, Head of Early Childhood Education Department, Teachers Education Institute (IPG) Sultan Abdul Halim Campus, Sungai Petani who brought a wealth of expertise and experience to the engaging sessions. Their insights aimed to drive a paradigm shift in early childhood education, focusing on the effective translation of theories into tangible teaching practices.
The overarching objective of the workshop was to enable educators to connect theory to classroom practices in a meaningful and impactful way. Participants delved into strategies for aligning theoretical concepts with everyday teaching practices, emphasizing the importance of coherence with the Standard National Preschool Curriculum (KSPK). Attendees actively participated in discussions, shared their experiences, and engaged in hands-on activities that reinforced the workshop’s key concepts.
The “Bridging Theory to Practice in Early Childhood Education” workshop left participants equipped with newfound knowledge and a renewed commitment to enhancing the early learning experience. By fostering a community of educators dedicated to connecting theory to practice, BECE aims to create a transformative impact on the future of early childhood education.
