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“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't.” (Anatole France)
“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't.” (Anatole France)
PART 1 – Kindergarten and Elementary School
“The first seven years of family upbringing, which no school provides, is the only recognized passport in the entire world.”
“The first seven years of family upbringing, which no school provides, is the only recognized passport in the entire world.”
PART 2 – Middle School
In middle school, at least one foreign language use should be introduced. I would also recommend for children to learn an additional language in private. It has been demonstrated that children can learn two to three languages in parallel. This will be a good asset throughout their entire life. In my opinion, every foreign language is like an additional degree. It’s very impressive when you can list at least three or four spoken languages on your CV. I have seen engineers, especially emigrants, list up to five languages that are spoken and written.
Furthermore, children at this age should be introduced to a musical instrument. We never know our real aptitude for music if we do not try. Any child could be a genius, especially in music. Let them choose the instrument and offer them a private lesson, so they can try. You could be surprised; music might be a passion and become a career or a lifelong pleasure.
Children should also participate in sports. At this age, they should choose one or two to concentrate on and get better at. Not only do sports teach kids team spirit and discipline and improve their health, but they also provide the chance to discover a passion and a talent.
For middle school students interested in science, perhaps hold a contest in each city hosted by a local engineering firm. You can identify and pick the kids who have an eye and the heart for engineering.
Footnote 3.
The article asks the following questions, while also providing detailed answers:
How do experts define “screen time?
Are there different levels of “quality” when it comes to screen time?
What are the biggest concerns around screen time?
How has “screen time” changed in the last 20 years?
How can parents effectively monitor screen time?
When should I give my child a phone and how should I be tracking her usage?
Footnote 4.
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PART 3 – High School
As an example for High School, it is time to present Johnny in 2021.
He is a Senior at Staples High School in Westport CT and still plays hockey with Staples Wreckers team. He is taking accelerated science and aerospace engineering and he is very good at it. Science is his best subject by far; he has all A’s. Being his grandmother and a mechanical engineer, I often send him the latest news concerning Accelerating Science and Aerospace Engineering, which he is interested in. The following offer free resources that will help him in his future career: ASME’s Mechanical Engineering Magazine, ASME Learning and Development which has virtual classrooms, NASA which engages community-college students with STEM, and Edutopia which improves K-12 through innovation and reform in learning. All of these will be detailed and continuously updated on the website.
PART 4 – College / University
As an example for College, I will present my granddaughter Julianna in 2021
Julianna was accepted into three colleges, and she decided to go to Providence College, a private Catholic College in Providence, Rhode Island. When she started college in 2019, I told her to take as many different classes as she could to get a better idea of what she wanted to do. I tried to guide her toward a STEM education, but I did not succeed. Her passion led to her studying a double major in marketing and management. After one year, her hard work paid off and she made the 2020 Dean’s List.
As an example for University, I will present my Faculty of Building Services
After a 50-year career in international industrial constructions, I must admit that I owe my success to the diversity and quality of my university program’s specialized courses and to the “Continuing Education” of every professional engineer, each of us being a perpetual student throughout our lives. From our graduating class, nearly 20% of us have worked abroad. Despite this, we have kept close ties, organizing periodic class reunions and participating in AIIR’s (Romanian Association for Installations Engineers, member of REHVA) annual conferences.
Junimea Română/Jeunesse Richesse is a Saturday school for kids between 4 and 18 years old, as well as for adults.
They offer various classes and activities in Romanian, French, and English.
Why choose Junimea Română/Jeunesse Richesse? Here are 10 reasons:
Why choose Junimea Română/Jeunesse Richesse? Here are 10 reasons:
1. Different pedagogical approach
1. Different pedagogical approach
The only Romanian language school in the Montreal area
The only Romanian language school in the Montreal area
Each student is different and learns at their own pace. Our pedagogical approach is based on methods adapted to each student’s needs.
This school is meant to foster Romanian values beyond the country’s borders. It’s a stimulating and pleasant environment that brings together Romanians from everywhere, both digitally and in person. It is a bridge to Canadian culture, an energizing place for intercultural projects.
2. Academic achievement
2. Academic achievement
We guide children through their education by broadening their knowledge and preparing them for their ministry and secondary school entrance exams. The school’s program combines Romanian values with the Canadian education program, so our students can increase their chances of academic success.
3. Talent
3. Talent
We encourage kids to discover and develop their talents and participate in various cultural events, workshops, and field trips.
4. Creativity
4. Creativity
We encourage imagination, the cultivation of emotional intelligence, and innovative thinking in our academic and art classes. Our shows and expositions showcase the kids’ impressive works.
5. Self-confidence
5. Self-confidence
We help every child gain confidence and become successful both in life and in their studies. With our pedagogical approach, we help children develop a zest for learning and encourage them to work hard to achieve their goals.
6. Performance
6. Performance
We encourage our students to participate in various exhibitions and national and international competitions, such as Math Kangaroo Contest, AQJM, and chess and karate championships. Each year, our students place among the best and receive medals and diplomas. But they especially get the satisfaction of a job well done, while practising what they’re passionate about.
7. Experienced teachers
7. Experienced teachers
Our teachers work to ensure the students’ success, while also opening new horizons of knowledge. They provide quality education and foster a competitive spirit in a friendly environment.
8. Safe environment
8. Safe environment
We provide a clean, safe, and organized environment where parents can leave their children throughout the day on Saturday, without paying for childcare services.
9. Cultural and intercultural activities
9. Cultural and intercultural activities
We organize various cultural and intercultural activities: workshops, shows, exhibitions, round tables, and trips to Montreal and elsewhere. We also promote Romanian values and traditions: we pay tribute to Romanian poets, observe national holidays, and celebrate Easter and Christmas following Romanian traditions.
10. Lifelong friendships
10. Lifelong friendships
The school is a great opportunity for children to make friends and develop relationships and common projects. Many kids who feel alienated in their regular school find lifelong friends here. Families become close and celebrate birthdays or go on vacations together. Good manners, a moral code, solidarity and other human values are instilled from pre-kindergarten.
At Junimea school, we organized debates and information sessions in order to prevent technological dependence.
At Junimea school, we organized debates and information sessions in order to prevent technological dependence.
It is important to inform ourselves and to prevent technological dependence, especially at children! Take part in the workshops on Saturdays from 10 am, at Junimea school and you will find many aspects totally or partially unknown, but so necessary!
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