{"id":3358,"date":"2022-09-02T09:54:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T01:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elfapreschools.com\/singapore\/?p=3358"},"modified":"2022-11-24T10:07:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T02:07:48","slug":"elfa-and-kinderland-day-2022-inclusion-in-physical-education-for-every-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elfapreschools.com\/singapore\/elfa-and-kinderland-day-2022-inclusion-in-physical-education-for-every-child\/","title":{"rendered":"ELFA and Kinderland Day 2022: Inclusion in Physical Education for Every Child"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 1 September 2022, ELFA and Kinderland staff, principals, teachers and partners from around the region attended the Kinderland and ELFA Day. The theme for this year\u2019s event is \u201cInclusion in Physical Education for Every Child\u201d. This aligns with Early Childhood Development Agency\u00a0(ECDA)\u2019s strive towards inclusivity and support for children with developmental needs.<\/p>\n

During the opening speeches, Mr Robert Leong (Group Chief Operating Officer, Crestar Education Group (CEG)), Mr Seet Lee Kiang (General Manager, Crestar Education Group (Early Childhood)) and Dr Carol Loy\u00a0(Director of Curriculum and Professional Development of\u00a0Kinderland\u00a0and\u00a0ELFA), all spoke strongly in support raise the competency of our educators. The right knowledge and techniques are required to provide better opportunities for children with different learning abilities. In addition, we can leverage on our strong curriculum to inspire inclusiveness amongst our children through physical education.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Mr Seet Lee Kiang sharing the significance of acquiring new skills to better help children with developmental needs<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Dr Carol Loy congratulates the winners of various awards organised by Kinderland, ECDA and Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Dr Akira Maheshi\u2019s workshop provided recommendations and examples for enhancing inclusivity through physical education<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

Rounding up the celebratory event, we were taken through a workshop by our guest speaker, Dr Akira Maehashi. Dr Maehashi, a Professor\/Doctor of Medicine Faculty of Human Sciences at Waseda University, Japan, is one of Kinderland\u2019s curriculum advisor. We were encouraged and inspired by his sharing of his research paper titled, \u2018Guidance for Physical Education for children with disabilities through sensory and fitness training\u2019.<\/p>\n

The day ended on a high note as many anticipated who the winners were for our \u2018Most creative pose\u2019 contest! Let us have a look at these interesting takes our teachers had.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our educators showing their creative expression through these interesting poses!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

We want to say a big thank you to all teachers, for dedicating your lives to nurturing our youths. Teachers are essential as they shape our future generations. We wish all teachers a wonderful and fulfilling life as educators. Happy Teachers\u2019 Day!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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