Kindergarten Name:

• Must use the term “TADIKA”
• Name must be in national language
• Not supposed to give confusion to others and sensitive in various aspects
• Should not use state name, city name, district name, political party name, other country leader’s name, short name, individual name, or name that is the same as existing kindergarten.
• The usage of name of prominent person must have written agreement from the owner of the name/heir

Ownership:

• Malaysia
• Register with ROB and ROC

Curriculum:

• Use curriculum that is required by Malaysia Minister of Education
• If using other languages(English, Mandarin, Tamil) as medium of teaching, at least 30 minutes per day are required to be allocated to teach the national language.
• Pendidikan Islam should be taught by Muslim teacher
• Moral must be taught to non-Muslim students

Staff & Management(general guide):

• Malaysian
• Pass security check by Police Department
• Physically & mentally fit
• No bankrupt and never been convicted with crime
• Teaching permit (headmistress/headmaster/teacher)
• School session is 3-3 1/2 hour per day
• No punishment to be imposed for the children
• Should not be operated at the same premise as nursery

Fee

• Written consent from Head of Registrar
• Suitable with facilities and services that were provided
• Apply and get written approval from Head of Registrar if want to increase fee

Food & Drinks

• Sufficient, balance, quality and hygienic
• HALAL and prepared by Muslim staff for Muslim children

It was out last week. I only got it before people going to for Chinese New Year holiday.

This time, the result isn’t that good.

Physical Education for Young Children – A
The Child, Family and Society – A-

The result gave me a surprise. I was expecting A- for Physical Education for Young Children but ended up it’s The Child, Family and Society.

Maybe the marking is stricter for this. At least still A. Better than nothing.

Toddlers need friendly voice that encourage, reassure, approve, and a physical presence that can be relied to be aware of safety and the their undeveloped sense of caution, and lack of coordination.

Caregivers & Teachers should not interrupt the children’s concentration but only intervene during appropraite time such as matters concerning safety of the children. E.g. The child want to throw the block to another child, the Caregivers & Teachers must stop the child from doing so.

Caregivers & Teachers should stimulate the children curiosity, encourage involvement, promote self esteme and support the children such as seeking to move with and support the play as it develops.

Caregivers & Teachers should also observe the children so that appropriate actions can be taken to help the children achieve their best and encourage the children to value their own and others’ efforts.

How to get involve with the children’s play:

1. Taking supportive role when the child is engaging in pretend play
2. Join in the play using the exact same meterials used by the child when the child is engaging in exploratory play
3. Join the children on their physical level e.g. lower yourself down to the height of the children when playing with them
4. Playing as a partner in pretend play and games. You must adjust to their speech and actions to the pace and theme of the play and follow rules established by the children

Child care centre is any premise at which 4 or more children under the age of four from more than one household are received to be looked after for reward.

There are 2 types:
- Home based child care centre(receive less than 10 children that is based at home)
- Institution based child care centre (receive 10 or more children)

Here’s the rough guidelines of the registration:

1. Go to welfare department to get the guide book.
2. Get approval from Local Council, health department, fire and rescue department, and land and survey.
3. Send application to nearby Welfare Department Officer(PKMD) with postal money of RM50.
4. PKMD sends the application to State Welfare Director(PKMN).
5. PKMN sends the application to General Director of Malaysia Welfare Department.
6. License for 5 years will be given

Documents required:

• Application form
• Floor plan
• List of daily activities
• List of menu
• List of activities with parents
• Business license
• Staff list(name, IC, position, certificates)

Here’s extra information that you must know which you can find in the guidebook:

• Must use the term “TASKA”
• Name must be in national language
• Not supposed to give confusion to others and sensitive in various aspects
• Should not use state name, city name, district name, political party name, other country leader’s name, short name, individual name, or name that is the same as existing kindergarten.
• The usage of name of prominent person must have written agreement from the owner of the name/heir
• Owner must be a Malaysian.
• Register with ROB and ROC.
• Child care center should not be using the same premise as kindergarten.

Often people will think that play is just play. The child just play and won’t learn anything. The fact is that the child learn when he/she plays. A child only know what is play as this is a spontaneous act. A child doesn’t need to be taught on how to play but they must be guided when they play to achieve the learning objective.

During playing, the child will explore with his/her senses that helps them in solving problems. For example, he/she tries to fit a round block to the square hole but couldn’t fit it in. This will prompt him/her to find other hole that can fit the round block. Once he/she found it, they will know that only round hole can fit a round block. With the guidance from the teachers and parents by telling the child the colour of the block and the shape of the block will also help the child in learning about shapes and colour besides solving problems.

Not only that, when playing, the child can accquire fine and gross motor skills. It will also help them concentrate, enhance their imagination, and socialise with other children.

The thoeries below will help in creating understanding about play:

• Classical theory is trying to justify the reasons of playing.
  - Surplus energy theory: To release the energy from the body.
  - Relaxation theory: To restore energy to the body.
  - Recapitulation theory: To enhance/mature the skills that were learnt previously.
  - Pre-exercise theory: To learn new skills for the future.
• Dynamic theory
  - Psycho dynamic theory: To eliminate fear, as a therapy and to communicate. Pretend play will allow children to cope with their lives when they have trouble managing directly.
  - Constructivist theory: There are 3 levels:-
  >> Level 1 – Sensory stage(infants)
  They will modify one’s concept or behaviour known as accommodation. For example, the infant imitate an adult painting with a paintbrush.
  >> Level 2 – Pre-shcool to kindergarten children(4-6 years old)
  Accquire knowledge from their environment through experiences. Dramatic or pretend play whereby assimilation is dominating accommodation. For example, moulding clay into a pie or pretend to be a doctor.
  >> Level 3 – Children 6 years old and above
  Game with rules such as playing football, basketball, boardgames etc.
• Contemporary theory: The teacher will provide the environment for the children to nurture children’s play by setting up various corners in school such as mathematics corner, kitchen corner, shop corner etc.

Planning is the process if settin goals, developing strategies, outlining task, and prepare schedules to accomplish the goals.

Organising is the act of arranging elements following one/more rules.

What you should take note of when you are planning for childrcare business:

• Goals: Short term and long term goals
• Record keeping: Various records such as attendance, medical, payment, emergency contact numbers and stc.
• Seting fees: How are you going to charge?
• Contract: To migitate any possible misunderstandings between various parties related to the the business.
• Taxes: Ensure accurate records for taxation purpose.
• Liability insurance: Protect against accidents.
• Marketing: Advertising the business.
• Accredition: Helps identify quality and meet qualit standard.

Planning for curriculum is the process of translating theories of education into practice. Four areas that need to be considered are:

1. Content of the curriculum
2. Process of how you are going to execute it
3. The teacher who plans everything as he/she knows the children better
4. Ensure that the curriculum suits the context such as philosophy & goals, cultural background, community values etc.

Finally, 4th semester coming after 2 long weeks of holiday. Kinda lazy to go back hehe…

This semester will be studying Planning and Organizing Early Childhood Care & Educational Settings and Play and Learning.

No news of the release of result hmm… Wonder what I will be getting?

WEE!! It’s over! So far this semester’s exams is the hardest. I hope I can get another 2 A’s.

So, holiday for now and will not be updating this blog until class starts in next year ;p Do visit my personal blog though, it’s updated everyday.

I accidentally clicked on the wrong button and deleted two comments. I’m really really sorry. You know who you are. One of you is a guy and another is a girl. I saw the comments but I pressed the wrong button and it got deleted. I’m really sorry.