Elizabeth Stone, the 19th century writer of social history, once said, “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”
To be a parent is to be under constant pressure on how to pave the way for your child’s success. This includes enrolling them in educational programmes that are effective and beneficial to their personal and academic pursuits.
We’ve talked extensively on how to create a conducive environment for your child’s development and growth; you can find those insights here. But today, we wanted to delve a little into language acquisition, specifically, what to seek in an after school English programme.
Learning Methods
One of the first aspects to consider when choosing the right after school English programme for your child is the learning method.
To quote our Founder and CEO, David Chiem, “every child is born with an incredible brain.” And it is with the right learning method that a child is able to synthesise and retain new knowledge.
At MindSpace, we use the Optimal Flow Method™, developed through extensive research to help children connect new concepts with existing knowledge, and, in doing so, achieve academic success.
This approach differs from traditional learning methods where subjects are taught in isolation making it difficult for students to grasp the essence of the content that they learn.
Qualified Educators
Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition.’ –Jacques Barzun
Teachers are to students what gardeners are to flowers. As such, the qualifications and capabilities of the educators are of utmost importance. We recommend selecting programmes where it’s all but clear that teachers are trained to impart knowledge efficiently, and, at the same time, capable of adjusting their approach to accommodate different learners.
They should also be skilled in connecting with students, as well as understanding and addressing their concerns. At MindSpace, each of our teachers, regardless of prior qualifications, is required to undergo extensive training and accreditation to ensure that they are fully equipped to support the students under their purview.
Reputation
A programme’s reputation is, generally, a good indication of its quality. Why? Because a good reputation reflects a history of consistently delivering beneficial outcomes. And so if a programme has a good reputation, it is more than likely capable of providing a reliable education experience for your child. On that note, we are happy to state that our education group is the only one with breakthrough PSLE results, as verified by Mazars in Singapore.
Final Thoughts
By taking into account learning methods, qualifications of the teachers as well as reputation, you’ll be well positioned to make an informed decision as to the best after school English programme for your child.
Through proprietary techniques, MindSpace stands out due to an emphasis on equipping students with skills and techniques to become effective lifelong learners, as opposed to only preparing them for academic success.
If you wish to learn more about our enrichment programmes, you can reach us here.