On August 29th, Ho Chi Minh City hosted the inaugural Early Childhood Education Development Connection Festival, attracting thousands of preschool teachers from across the city. During the event, EMG Education introduced the EMG EARLY YEARS ENGLISH MILESTONE TRACKER program – an English language familiarization assessment tool designed for preschool children.
Mrs. Lê Thụy Mỵ Châu, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, visited EMG Education's booth – Photo: Thúy Hằng
The Early Childhood Education Development Connection Festival, organized by Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, was held throughout the day at the People’s Committee of Bình Chánh District. This inaugural event drew thousands of preschool teachers from various districts, Thu Duc City, as well as parents and children who joined to experience the event firsthand.
The festival featured booths from 38 educational organizations, each showcasing activities aimed at fostering educational connections. Additionally, a conference hall hosted presentations and discussions, where early childhood education institutions shared valuable insights and experiences.
Representatives from various organizations presented their results and experiences in applying innovative educational methods, such as STEM/STEAM, See-Learning, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, as well as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in early childhood education. Several preschool programs also shared successful practices in areas such as organizing English language familiarization activities for young children, digital transformation in education, and the development of aesthetic education for young learners.
Mrs. Lê Thụy Mỵ Châu, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, and Mrs. Lương Thị Hồng Điệp, Head of the Preschool Education Division, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, visited the booths at the festival – Photo: Thúy Hằng
The need for a content and learning material selection committee at each preschool institution
Mrs. Lê Thụy Mỵ Châu emphasized: "The Early Childhood Education Development Connection Festival in Ho Chi Minh City aims to enhance the active involvement of preschool institutions in connecting with other educational entities to support activities related to nurturing, caring for, and educating children. It focuses particularly on modernizing educational methods to encourage initiative, creativity, and the application of skills that are in line with the preschool education curriculum."
Mrs. Châu recommended that the Preschool Education Division of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training form a committee to evaluate and report on the outcomes of the festival, with the goal of improving the event in future years.
The festival also provided an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage community involvement, engage parents and caregivers, and strengthen the connection between schools, families, and society in the shared responsibility of child education. The goal is to continuously improve the quality of nurturing, care, and education for young children.
Source: Thanh Niên Newspaper
EMG EARLY YEARS ENGLISH MILESTONE TRACKER – English Language Familiarization Assessment Tool for Preschool Children Based on Circular 50/2020/TT-BGDĐT from Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) on the English language familiarization program for preschool children and Document 3678/SGDĐT-GDMN from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (DOET) on the implementation of the pilot survey for English language familiarization for preschool children as required. Comprehensive Evaluation of Listening, Speaking, Pre-Reading Skills, and Confidence Levels: The survey tools are designed to be age-appropriate and feature visually engaging and interactive questions on a tablet, such as listening and repeating words, selecting the correct image, matching images with vocabulary, and answering simple questions, among others. Fun and Friendly Survey Format: Children engage in one-on-one interactions with teachers, who guide them through each question on the tablet. This process allows children to feel comfortable and confident as they interact and express themselves, much like participating in a simple game. Observation and Communication-based Assessment Method: Teachers observe and evaluate the children's basic English reflexes and usage, while also noting their interest and confidence in using English. Aligned with international benchmark: Children will receive the EMG Early Years English Milestone Tracker Certificate of Achievement, issued by EMG Education and levelled in accordance with the Pearson Global Scale of English, in particular the Global Scale of English (GSE) Pre-Primary English Skills for children aged 3-6, developed by Pearson. |
