In order not to “fall behind their peers” when their children enter first grade, many parents do not hesitate to invest time and money for their children to attend “pre-primary” classes. Ms. Lem Thi Phuong Thao, Quyet Tam Ward, City, shared: My husband and I work, are busy all week, and do not have a method to teach our children, so we are under a lot of pressure. The current curriculum requires a lot, and if we do not prepare in advance, it will be difficult for our children to keep up. Letting them attend “pre-primary” classes is to reduce the pressure on the children, the teachers, and the parents themselves.
Sharing the same sentiment, Ms. Duong Thu Ha, Quang Huy town, Phu Yen district, said: My child is entering first grade this year. This summer, I registered him for a "pre-primary" class to train him in discipline and gradually get him used to letters and numbers, so that he won't be surprised when he enters first grade.
According to the reporter's research, although in the preschool program, children have been familiarized with letters, numbers, and basic thinking operations, learning is mainly based on games and visual experiences, and the characteristics of preschool age are "quick to remember - quick to forget". Therefore, even though they know their children have learned it, many parents are still not assured.
Grasping the needs and psychology of parents, tutoring centers, extra learning centers and some private schools cooperate to open "pre-primary" classes, mainly in the centers of districts, towns and cities. In addition, some teachers from skill centers, private schools and some public schools coordinate to teach. Each class lasts from 2 - 3 hours, focusing on writing practice, reading practice, writing numbers and doing math within 10, the cost ranges from 2 - 2.5 million VND/month or the whole course.
Looking for a "pre-primary" class for our children in Son La city, we were introduced to TV Kids Center - Accompanying children. Here, the courses are introduced systematically and clearly, divided into specific content according to the skills that first graders need to approach. Specifically, the reading course, pronunciation instructions, spelling 100% Vietnamese language, reading books, newspapers, stories. The writing course, focusing on practicing strokes, practicing handwriting according to standards, writing short sentences. Math course, calculating within 99 and getting familiar with first grade math forms. The center has a commitment and warranty for quality after graduation and children are reviewed until entering first grade. The cost of each course is from 1.5 - 2.6 million VND.
Discussing this content with the staff of the Department of Preschool and PrimaryEducation , the Department of Education and Training learned that according to current regulations, teaching extra "pre-primary" classes is not prohibited. However, it is important that each parent needs to correctly identify the goals of the pre-primary stage to decide whether to let their children attend. Parents should not be too worried if they do not let their children attend pre-primary classes, because at primary schools, first-grade students will participate in familiarization and knowledge review classes 2 weeks before officially entering the new school year, helping children initially form a mindset ready to learn.
It can be seen that whether or not to let children attend classes is a decision of each family, helping children to be less confused when changing levels. But, more importantly, parents need to consider, do not lose the summer months of childhood that should be fun and experience, but instead turn into a stressful race to learn early.
Source: https://baosonla.vn/khoa-giao/dung-ap-luc-len-con-tre-ylYFUsPHg.html
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