We are Implementing a pedagogy that incorporates the latest advancements in early childhood education, emphasizing inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills shared Pushpa Chhabria, Founder & Director Operations, Giffi Kidz in an exclusive interview with Sheeba Chauhan of Elets News Network. Edited excerpts:
In your experience of more than a decade, you have developed an array of activities pertaining to every concept of providing a state – of – art infrastructure. Please shed some light on the same?
Giffi Kidz preschool is safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.
Here are some points that make us unique:
- Facility design and layout – Space planning, safety measures and natural lighting.
- Classroom Setup – Age appropriate furniture, Learning centers and storage solution
- Outdoor Play-Area – Safe playground equipment, natural eliments (plants & garden) and shaded areas.
- Hygiene facilities – Child friendly bathrooms and handwashing stations
- Learning materials and toys – Education toys and Books (Library)
- Safety training – Staff training and Fire Drills
- Parent – Teacher – Communication – Communication tools (apps) and parent teacher meetings (PTM’s)
- Inclusive infrastructure.
- Continues improvement– Feedback mechanism and professional development.
GiffiKidz follows curriculum based on SMART method of pedagogy. Please elaborate on the same and how it is helping in nurturing young enthusiastic minds to develop a passion towards learning?
The term ‘SMART’ is often used as an acronym to describe pedagogy that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timebound.
Here’s a breakdown of what smart pedagogy entails
1. Specific learning objectives
2. Measurable assessments
3. Achievable Activities
4. Relevant curriculum
5. Time-bound goals
Early-age education is the foundation that builds students ready for the future. What are your thoughts on the present infrastructure of the early education ecosystem and how can we plan to improve for better?
Early-age education indeed forms the foundation for child’s future development and learning. But there are common challenges and strategies for improvement that can be applied.
The Challenges involved are Teacher qualifications, Funding Constraints, Parental Involvement. Though, we can improve by following mentioned ways–
- Teacher Training programs – Continues training and support are crucial for ensuring educators have the knowledge and skills necessary to support children’s development.
- Adequately fund early education programs to support lower staff-to-child ratios, access to quality materials and competitive wages for educators.
- Fostering partnership between schools, communities and families to build a support network for early education. This could include workshops, parenting classes and community resources.
As Giffikidz is an upcoming preschool chain, we would like to know your plan for establishing it as one of the best in the pool of already existing schools. Any specific pedagogy structure, or methodologies you are planning to introduce?
Establishing Giffi Kidz as one of the best preschool chains in a competitive market did require well-thought-out strategy, a strong educational foundation and a commitment to innovation:
- We have developed a clear and unique educational philosophy that sets Giffi kidz apart. Consider emphasising play based learning, child-centered approaches.
- Ours is a research-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum that focuses on holistic child development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains.
- We are implementing a pedagogy that incorporates the latest advancements in early childhood education, emphasizing inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Inclusive education:
We have developed an inclusive approach that accomodates children with diverse needs and abilities.
Providing appropriate resources, training and support to ensure that all children can thrive in our preschool environment.
Our dream is to building Giffi Kidz into one of the best preschool chains. We are dedicated, committed to excellence and our focus is on the unique needs and interests of young children by continuously striving for innovation and quality while maintaining a child-centered approach, Giffi Kidz will establish itself as a leader in early childhood education.
The World Education Summit has been consistently focused on driving innovation in education worldwide over the past several years. What are your thoughts on joining the most anticipated 27th Elets World Education Summit in Malaysia?
Participating in 27th Elets World Education Summit in Malaysia can be an excellent opportunity to stay informed about the latest developments in education, connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to the global discourse on educational innovation.
