This model, is expected to allow sophisticated analyses of the national problems, create solutions by combining different projects that complement and supplement each other and create scale for a holistic national development agenda in the years to come (Chatterjee & Mitra, 2016a).
It was reiterated that while basic competencies in reading, writing and arithmetic are important and should not be overlooked, the enduring effects of a child's social and emotional competence are of even greater importance for the holistic development of a life-long learner.
The 'Kindergarten Curriculum Framework' emphasized that while early academic competencies in numeracy, literacy (reading and writing), or science are necessary and should not be overlooked, the enduring effects of social and emotional competences are of even greater importance for the holistic development of a life-long learner (Tan 2007).
The Centre for Holistic Development, a charity in the capital, told the Hindustan Times that the heat had claimed the lives of 186 people by Saturday, most of whom were homeless.
In order to promote more evenness in the quality of teaching and learning across preschool settings, the second step taken by Singapore in its efforts to reform kindergarten education was to develop a curriculum framework outlining broad teaching and learning principles and strategies for the holistic development of children.
In this article, ECEC is used as a general term to refer to the educational and care services catered for the holistic development of children from birth to 8 years, while early childhood education (ECE) refers to educational programs for children aged 3 6 years.
In a nutshell, the curriculum framework is underpinned by six key guiding principles which advocate learning through an integrated approach, play, and interactions with the support from teachers in six learning areas for the holistic development of children.
She organizes mothers' group meetings every month where she highlights the importance of micronutrient supplements, breastfeeding, improving the quality of complementary feeding, and the importance of hygiene and child stimulation for the holistic development of children.
While it has always been known that these capacities are important for personal holistic development and success in life, it is only quite recently that schools have been recognized as prime places for them to be taught, with pride of place alongside maths, science and the regular school curriculum.
The admirable and lasting alliance with the community for the holistic development of children from 0 to 6 years and their families, carried out by the Pastoral of the Children in Brazil and Colombia, is another positive project that encourage these two institutions to continue with their mission and which can also be found in the summaries of their work together.
