Ha Long: Improving the quality of preschool education, accessing advanced international methods

The event attracted the participation of representatives of the Department of Education and Training, representatives of education and training departments, and key preschool managers and teachers in Ha Long city and the entire Quang Ninh province. This is an important step forward in approaching creative pedagogical methods, aiming to realize the orientation of preschool education innovation of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Innovation in preschool education – The core task of the education sector

Speaking at the opening of the conference, Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, Head of the Department of Education and Training of Ha Long City, affirmed: “Preschool education plays a fundamental role in shaping the personality and comprehensive development of children. Updating modern educational methods not only helps improve the capacity of the teaching staff but also creates a solid foundation for children to be ready to embark on a journey of lifelong learning and international integration.”

According to the new orientation of the Ministry of Education and Training, preschool education programs need to focus on comprehensive development for children, including thinking ability, language, creativity and social skills. Applying advanced educational methods from countries with developed education is one of the important solutions to realize this goal.

Mr. Nguyen Van Quang, Head of the Department of Education and Training of Ha Long city, affirmed the important role of preschool education in the goal of comprehensive development for children.

Learn from the world's leading education

The conference brought valuable experiences from Finland - a country with the world's leading advanced education system and ranked number 1 in the world's happiest countries for 8 consecutive years. Preschool education in Finland focuses on unleashing children's potential through experiential activities, focusing on children and incorporating art into teaching.

Ms. Tong Lien Anh, Deputy Director of the Institute for Lifelong Learning, shared: "Finland is a living proof that preschool education not only creates a solid start for children but also contributes to building a happy and sustainable learning society. This is an important lesson that Vietnam, especially Ha Long, can apply to improve the quality of education."

Ms. Tong Lien Anh shared about the importance of preschool education as a foundation for children's development in the journey of Lifelong Learning.

The highlight of the conference was the introduction and practice of the Laulau Songdrawing method presented by Minna Lappalainen, founder of Laulau Learning Finland. This method combines music and painting, designed to encourage children to develop creative thinking, language skills and emotional skills.

Ms. Minna Lappalainen shared about the application of music and art in preschool education and the "Songdrawing" method.

International cooperation – A driving force of educational innovation

During the practical part, teachers had direct experience with activities such as “The Singing Pen” , “Magic Paper Carpet” , “ The Island Journey ”, etc., thereby understanding how to apply this method in daily lessons. These practical experiences not only help teachers improve their professional skills but also inspire them to innovate their approach to children in the classroom.

Minna Lappalainen - founder of Laulau Learning guides on practical application of song drawing method in the classroom.

This event is not only an opportunity for teachers to update their knowledge and skills but also marks a step forward in promoting international cooperation in preschool education in Ha Long. Improving the quality of preschool education through access to advanced international methods not only helps Ha Long build a confident and creative young generation but also contributes to affirming the city's position on the global education map.

Teachers enthusiastically participated in the activities of the training session.

This training conference is one of many activities of Ha Long towards building a learning city - where knowledge is spread and educational innovation is the driving force for sustainable development. With tireless efforts, Ha Long is not only a famous tourist destination but also gradually becoming an educational center, a place to connect knowledge and international integration.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Head of the Department of Vocational, Continuing and Preschool Education - representative of the Department of Education and Training of Quang Ninh province spoke at the event.

On this occasion, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Head of the Department of Vocational, Continuing and Preschool Education - representative of the Department of Education and Training of Quang Ninh province, sent her sincere thanks to Ms. Minna Lappalainen and the Laulau Learning Vietnam team for bringing great knowledge and experiences to this training conference.

She concluded the training conference with emphasis on applying music and art in preschool education and hoped that teachers participating in the training would apply the Song Drawing method effectively in teaching.

Teachers participating in training activities take souvenir photos.