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哈罗教育说 | 哈罗专家教您幼升小该如何择校？

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2023-04-23发布于广东

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幼升小，事不小

从幼儿园过渡到小学

对孩子而言是个重要学习转折点

能否做出合适的选择将会影响

孩子长期的个人发展和学术发展

许多家长在进行小学的选择时

已经有了许多充分且复杂的考量因素

诸如：师资力量、硬件设施、学校距离、

但是这些要点是否真的重要？

教育者又会有什么样不同的看法呢？

本期哈罗教育说

我们采访了4位资深幼小教育专家

翻阅了大量前沿的教育学科资料

总结了以下5+6个核心要点

供各位正在为择校发愁家长参考

温馨提示：本文更适用于即将选择国际教育路线的家长，对于希望选择公立体系的家庭来说，也有一定的借鉴意义。

选小学，这五项要考虑

选择一所合适学校，对于孩子的成长至关重要。通常情况下，抛开距离与价格等硬性指标，关注一所学校的五个基础因素，能够帮您更加全面的了解一所学校：

课程与教学法

寻找一所课程和教学方法与您孩子的学习风格和兴趣相一致的小学至关重要。不同类别的学校可能采用不同的课程与教学方法，有的学校更注重传统的学术科目，而另一些学校则可能优先考虑动手能力和基于项目的学习。您希望孩子如何成长会成为您做出选择的第一个标准。

教师的质量

教师的质量是决定你的孩子将接受的教育质量的一个关键因素。您应该寻找一所拥有经验丰富、训练有素的教师的学校。这些优秀的教师受到专业的训练与认证，对教学充满热情，致力于帮助学生取得成功。

班级规模和师生比例

较小的班级规模和较低的师生比例可以为您的孩子提供更多个性化的关注和支持。除了班级之外，孩子是否能够在学校有其他的组织和归属，获得额外的照顾，也是一个值得考量的因素。

学校环境和文化

学校的环境和文化可以对您孩子的社会和情感发展产生重大影响。一个能培养出积极、包容和支持性文化的学校往往能够更加关注孩子的个性化发展，并且为孩子提供全面发展的支持。一所学校是否具备符合您预期的价值观，也是一个值得考量的因素。

课外活动

体育、音乐和艺术等课外活动可以在孩子的长期发展中发挥重要作用，帮助他们探索自己的兴趣和才能。一所能提供一系列符合您孩子兴趣的课外活动的学校，往往可以让孩子爱上学习和学校的生活。

六大发展性因素影响孩子一生

除了上述五项可以直接观察到的基础要素以外，我们建议家长同步考虑六项更加具体的发展性因素。这些因素来自于一系列前沿的研究，能够帮助家长优化考量，选择更加适合孩子持续身心健康发展的学校：

选择重视

社会情感学习（SEL）的学校

来自美国阿斯彭研究所的研究报告表明，社会情感学习对儿童的学业成功和整体幸福感至关重要。学校如果重视提升孩子社会技能与共情能力，如自我意识、自我调节、移情和社交技能，能够显著的帮助孩子在早期培养良好的沟通与社交技能，并提升孩子的自我意识，培育远期的领导力。

充分考虑

家校沟通的质量

来自美国心理研究协会的研究表明，家长和教师之间定期进行有效的沟通可以提高孩子的学习成绩和行为。一个重视家长与教师沟通并有明确沟通渠道的学校往往能够利用有效的家校沟通桥梁帮助学生全周期的发展。

优先考虑

使用循证教学法的学校

基于证据的教学实践，如直接教学、支架式教学和差异化教学，已被证明可以有效提高学生的学习效果。如果一所学校使用这些教学法，并强调基于研究的教学方法的重要性，那她将更有机会为您的孩子提供科学的学习辅助。

注意学校

的评估方法与逻辑

评估是教育的一个重要部分，但它应该以一种对学生有意义和建设性的方式进行。一个重视形成性评估的学校，能够通过合理的测评体系为学生提供反馈，并帮助他们改善学习。

考虑学校

对先进技术的态度

科学技术在教育中正变得越来越重要，但科技的使用应该是加强学习，而不是取代学习。一所与时俱进的学校，往往会以支持学生学习的方式来使用技术，并实践基于研究的做法。

寻找一个

重视多样性和包容性的学校

研究表明，多样性和包容性对儿童的社会和情感发展以及学业成功非常重要。一所重视多样性并有政策支持所有学生的包容性的学校，能够通过平等且开放透明的规则，保护学生的健康、安全与全面发展。

教育专家说

徐雅慧女士

珠海市红树湾幼儿园园长

常言道：“幼儿养性、童蒙养正、少年养志、成年养德”。我认为一所注重培养学生品德善佑，真诚待人，感恩生命，不畏挑战的学校就是好的学校。

Candice Yuen女士

中山启思顿幼儿园国际园长

要为您的孩子选择合适的小学，请把价值观与目标相统一，研究声誉和设施，评估师生比例和多样性，评估位置和安全性，确认支持服务，并让您的孩子参与决策过程。在做出最终选择时，要相信自己的直觉。

司徒妮可女士

珠海哈罗小狮幼儿园外方园长

在为您的孩子选择小学时，确保您的家庭教育价值观与您所申请的学校的价值观相一致是极其重要的。有同样期望的榜样在孩子们周围，他们会茁壮成长。

本思德先生

哈罗珠海低年级学部主任

当您考虑让您的孩子进入小学时，重要的是要认识到这个决定在您孩子的教育历程中所扮演的关键角色。早期教育是您孩子学习经历的基础，往往为他们未来的成功定下基调。

通过教育专家们的分析与解读

作为一个关注孩子教育的家长

您在做幼升小择校选择时应该有

更加系统且丰富的考量因素

育以至善卓以领航

哈罗珠海为学生提供

创新的课程、一流的设施、全面的关怀

享誉世界的全人教育与领导力培育

致力于为湾区家庭提供

世界一流水准的双语教育

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Jones, S. M., & Kahn, J. (2017). The evidence base for how we learn: Supporting students' social, emotional, and academic development. The Science of Learning and Development: Research and Practice, 1(1), 1-25.）

Pomerantz, E. M., Moorman, E. A., & Litwack, S. D. (2007). The how, whom, and why of parents' involvement in children's academic lives: More is not always better. Review of Educational Research, 77(3), 373-410.

Desimone, L. M. (2009). Improving impact studies of teachers' professional development: Toward better conceptualizations and measures. Educational Researcher, 38(3), 181-199.

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Stachowiak, J. G., & Kranz, P. L. (2017). Improving education through inclusive schooling: International perspectives. Emerald Publishing Limited.

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From Kindergarten to Primary is not that simple.

The transition from kindergarten to primary school is

a major learning transition for children.

Making the right choices will affect your child's

long-term personal and academic development.

Many parents already have

their own complex factors to consider when choosing a primary school, such as

the quality of teachers,

hardware and proximity.

But do these points really matter?

What are the different views from

an educators' perspective?

In this issue of

Harrow Educator's Tips

we have interviewed four veteran early childhood and primary education experts, reviewed a large amount of cutting-edge educational materials,

and summarized the 5+6 points for

parents who are still concerning over choosing a school.

Reminder: this article is more applicable to parents who are about to choose the internationalized education route, but it can also serve as a reference for families who wish to choose the public system.

5 Basic Elements

Choosing the right school is crucial to your child's development. Often, looking beyond the hard indicators of distance and price, to closely examine five basic elements of a school can help you understand a school more comprehensively:

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Choose a primary school that has a curriculum and teaching approach that aligns with your child's learning style and interests is of great importance. Different schools may have different approaches to learning. Some schools may focus more on traditional academic subjects, while others may prioritize hands-on, project-based learning. How would you want your children to grow will help you make this decision.

Quality of Teachers

The quality of teachers is a critical factor in determining the quality of education your child will receive. You should look for a school with experienced and well-trained teachers. These teachers should have received professional training and should hold qualified teacher status. They should also be passionate about teaching and committed to helping their students succeed.

Class Size and Student-Teacher Ratio

Smaller class sizes and a low student-teacher ratio can provide more individualized attention and support for your child. Apart from the normal classes, it is also a factor to consider whether the child will be able to have other organizations and belongings at school and receive extra care.

School Environment and Culture

The school environment and culture can have a significant impact on your child's social and emotional development. A school that fosters a positive, inclusive and supportive culture tends to be more attentive to the individual development of children and provides support for their holistic development. Whether a school has values that match your expectations is also a factor to consider.

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and art can play a crucial role in your child's long-term development and help them explore their interests and talents. A school that offers a range of extracurricular activities that match your child's interests can often lead to a love of learning and school life.

6 Developmental Elements

In addition to the five directly observable factors mentioned above, we recommend that parents further consider six more specific developmental factors. These factors are drawn from a range of leading educational research and can help parents to make optimal school choices that are better suited to their child's ongoing development:

Look for a School that Values

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Research has shown that SEL is crucial for children's academic success and overall well-being. Schools that prioritize SEL skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, can significantly help children develop good communication and social skills at an early age, as well as enhance their self-awareness and foster leadership skills in the long run.

Consider the Quality of

Home-School Communication

Research has shown that regular and effective communication between parents and teachers can improve children's academic performance and behavior. Schools that values parent-teacher communication and have clear channels for communication tend to use effective home-school bridges to help students develop throughout their learning cycle.

Prioritize Schools that Use

Evidence-Based Teaching Practices

Evidence-based teaching practices such as direct instruction, scaffolding, and differentiation have been shown to improve student outcomes. A school that uses these practices and emphasizes the importance of research-based teaching methods is more likely to provide your children with validated academic support.

Pay Attention to the

School's Approach to Assessment

Assessment is an important part of education, but it should be done in a way that is meaningful and constructive for students. A school that values formative assessment can provide feedback to students that helps them improve their learning through a reasonable exam system.

Consider the School's

Approach to Technology

Technology is becoming increasingly important in education, but it should be used in a way that enhances learning rather than replacing it. Parents are suggested to look for a school that uses technology in a way that supports student learning and is grounded in research-based practices.

Look for a School that

Values Diversity and Inclusivity

Research has shown that diversity and inclusivity are important for children's social and emotional development and academic success. A school that values diversity and has policies in place to support inclusivity for all students can implement rules that are fair and transparent, and safeguard the student’s wellbeing and holistic development.

Comments from Experts

Ms. Grace Xu

Principle of Mangrove

Bay Kindergarten

As the saying goes, "Early childhood nurtures character, childhood nurtures integrity, adolescence nurtures ambition and adulthood nurtures virtue". I think a good school should focus on cultivating students to be good character and virtuous, to treat people with sincerity, to be grateful for life and to be unafraid of challenges.

Ms. Candice Yuen

International Principle of Zhongshan Kingston Kindergarten Education Centre

To choose the right primary school for your child, align values with goals, research reputation and facilities, evaluate teacher-student ratio and diversity, assess location and safety, check for support services and involve your child in the decision-making process. Trust your instincts when making the final choice.

Ms. Nikki Street

Foreign Principle of Harrow Little

Lions Kindergarten Zhuhai

When thinking about a primary education for your children, it’s extremely important to make sure that your family educational values fit with those of the school you are applying to. Children thrive when they are surrounded by role models who have the same expectations for them.

Mr. Jack Benstead

Head of Lower School,

AISL Harrow Zhuhai

As you consider enrolling your child in a primary school, it's important to recognize the critical role that this decision will play in your child's educational journey. Early years education serves as the foundation for your child's learning experience, and often sets the tone for their future success.

Through the analysis and interpretation of education experts, we believe that as a parent who is concerned about your child's education transition, you should have a more systematic and rich consideration when choosing a primary school.

Harrow Zhuhai offers students an innovative curriculum, first-class facilities, inclusive care, and a world-renowned reputation for holistic education and leadership development. We are committed to providing a world-class bilingual education for families in the Greater Bay Area.

Reference：

Desimone, L. M. (2009). Improving impact studies of teachers' professional development: Toward better conceptualizations and measures. Educational Researcher, 38(3), 181-199.

Black, P., & Wiliam, D. (1998). Inside the black box: Raising standards through classroom assessment. Phi Delta Kappan, 80(2), 139-148.

Hattie, J. (2015). The applicability of visible learning to higher education. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 1(1), 79-91.

Stachowiak, J. G., & Kranz, P. L. (2017). Improving education through inclusive schooling: International perspectives. Emerald Publishing Limited.