Son La City promotes the role of preschool education in the field of lifelong learning

Within the framework of the Lifelong Learning Response Week 2024 taking place across the country, on the morning of October 7, Son La Global Learning City organized a Workshop on the Role of Preschool Education in Lifelong Learning.

Delegates representing the preschool education sector of Son La city attended the Workshop.

Enrolled in UNESCO's "Global Network of Learning Cities", Son La has had many positive and meaningful activities within the framework of Lifelong Learning Week 2024.

On the morning of October 7, Son La city solemnly organized the Workshop on the Role of Preschool Education in Lifelong Learning with the participation and direction of representatives of Son La city leaders; representatives of Son La city Department of Education and more than 230 education managers, principals, vice principals and preschool teachers of all preschools in the city.

The event was attended by education expert Tong Lien Anh, with many years of experience in the field of lifelong learning.

Mr. Tran Cong Chinh, Vice Chairman of Son La City People's Committee delivered the opening speech at the Workshop.

In his opening speech, Mr. Tran Cong Chinh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Son La City, especially emphasized the role of preschool education in lifelong learning. He affirmed the attention and investment of the city's leaders in the preschool education sector, especially activities promoting cooperation and integration with international education: "With the city's vision of a modern and advanced education system, especially in the context of Son La having just become a global learning city listed in the UNESCO's "Global Learning Cities Network", we are committed to continuing to invest heavily in the field of preschool education, constantly improving the quality of teaching and learning, while creating the best conditions for children to develop comprehensively. The city government will closely coordinate with agencies, organizations, families and schools to build the best educational environment, helping children have a solid foundation for the future".

The workshop took place in a lively atmosphere and opened up many meaningful exchanges and new perspectives with the sharing and guidance of education expert Tong Lien Anh.

Education expert Tong Lien Anh presented the book Lifelong Learning to delegates participating in the discussion.

Focusing on the theme of the role of preschool education in lifelong learning, from the very first minutes, the conference was lively with exchanges between speakers and guests.

The discussions revolved around the issue of the birth of the concept of "lifelong learning", as well as the necessity of lifelong learning in the context of the world entering the current industrial era 4.0.

Delegates actively took notes and contributed ideas.

At the Workshop, an important part of the discussion was the issues of cooperation and international integration, focusing on the transfer of advanced preschool education programs from countries with modern education systems that are highly appreciated in the world, including Finnish education.

As one of the countries with the highest happiness index and the best education system in the world, Finnish education focuses on putting children at the center, providing children with a happy, joyful and inspiring learning environment.

Ms. Tong Lien Anh introduced the characteristics of Finnish preschool education with specific examples, helping teachers participating in the workshop gain new perspectives, as Son La is a locality with natural advantages as well as a similar and favorable educational environment to apply the characteristics of Finnish education.

Education expert Tong Lien Anh introduces the Laulau Learning method of learning through art and music.

Delegates learned about Laulau Learning, an educational method that fully embodies the characteristics of Finnish education, and is being successfully applied in preschool, primary and special education in Finland, the UK, Estonia, Singapore and many other countries around the world.

In particular, from the capital Helsinki, Finland, Ms. Minna Lappalainen, founder and CEO of Laulau Finland, although unable to be present in person, sent warm greetings to the teachers of Son La via online connection.

Ms. Minna Lappalainen also shared her experiences in developing and applying the Laulau method of education through art in teaching practice. At the same time, she expressed her happiness that in the near future, Laulau Learning will be deployed in a number of kindergartens in Son La city, through a special cooperation and support package between Laulau Learning Vietnam and Son La city.

Ms. Tran La Giang, Head of Son La City Education Department, delivered a closing speech at the Workshop.

Ms. Tran La Giang, Head of the Education Department of Son La city expressed her gratitude and interest, expecting to quickly apply the Laulau song drawing method in practice at educational institutions in the city.

More than 230 managers and teachers representing preschools in Son La city attended the workshop.

The Lifelong Learning Week 2024 in Son La ended on October 7 with the Closing Ceremony and Award Ceremony of the Contest "Son La - The Global Learning City I Love".

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