by on 26/11/2019 795 804
Our society is fast-changing and our future is unpredictable. In order to successfully navigate through a technology-rich work environment, it is essential to ensure that the rising generation of children are equipped with the right type of skills. MRC Kids & JSP, Bandaraya Impiana Ipoh rightly is one school that strives to do so. They want children to experience an education that allows them to achieve optimal academic performance and go on to be able to tackle complex challenges in the global society.
A signature feature of MRC Kid’s schools is the large, open-plan learning area. The space is flexible and can be rearranged to cater to different activities. Children are placed in small groups and they really enjoy the vibrant environment where they can collaborate with their friends and approach different teachers for help throughout the day. This layout also strengthens children’s ability to focus on their designated tasks, while teachers feel the support of working in a team.
Teachers here shift away from the traditional approaches to teaching. They do not just stand in front of four-walled classrooms and dictate instructions for children to follow. Instead, they acknowledge that children learn and understand in different ways, therefore different modes of instruction are more effective in terms of achievement and their attitudes toward learning. This is aligned with Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.
Children are introduced to numerous core subject areas, as shown in the table below, that are linked to our national preschool curriculum (Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan [KSPK]). They are taught in various creative ways through drama and speech, Super Memory Map, project-based learning, and interactive activities that bring life into the lessons. They are further exposed to acquire new skills such as abacus and mental arithmetic, and also by getting out and experiencing what they are learning about. Of equal significance, teachers take the effort to instill good moral and character values in children by being their role models.
The MRC Kids programme provides a good range of skills and knowledge to prepare children for primary school, while giving them ample opportunities to discover their passions.
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The MRC JSP programme reinforces concepts of our national primary curriculum and expands their social awareness of the real world.
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The results really speak for themselves. Children who are exposed to the MRC Kids & JSP Programme gain a stronger head start in:
Being part of the SMM Education Group, there is a strong emphasis on helping children uncover their talents and develop potential interests. A nationwide annual drama and talent competition is held for children to showcase their skills from singing to memorizing flazzle cards. This is a great opportunity to build their confidence and bring the school community together.
The SMM Education Group is always exploring innovative ways to transform the way children learn so that they are prepared for their further academic journey and future careers. Using multimedia and interactive tools are standard here, soon lessons are going to use Virtual Reality technology to make learning an active experience. One moment children could be taking a virtual walk through a museum and the next, they could literally be flying to the moon, all happening within the school grounds. Children at MRC Kids & JSP Bandaraya Impiana Ipoh are really at the forefront of progressive education. It is no wonder that its alumni boast many who can adapt and succeed in any given environment.
