Son La City promotes the role of preschool education in the field of lifelong learning

Within the framework of the Lifelong Learning Week 2024 taking place across the country, on the morning of October 7, Son La Global Learning City organized a workshop on the Role of Preschool Education in Lifelong Learning.

Delegates representing the preschool education sector of Son La city attended the workshop.

Enrolled in UNESCO's "Global Network of Learning Cities", Son La has had many positive and meaningful activities within the framework of Lifelong Learning Week 2024.

On the morning of October 7, Son La city solemnly organized the Workshop on the Role of Preschool Education in Lifelong Learning with the participation and direction of representatives of Son La city's leaders; representatives of Son La city's Department of Education and more than 230 education managers, principals, vice principals and preschool teachers of all preschools in the city.

The event was attended by education expert Tong Lien Anh, with many years of experience in the field of lifelong learning.

Mr. Tran Cong Chinh, Vice Chairman of Son La City People's Committee delivered the opening speech at the Workshop.

In his opening speech, Mr. Tran Cong Chinh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Son La City, especially emphasized the role of preschool education in lifelong learning. He affirmed the city's leaders' attention and investment in preschool education, especially activities promoting cooperation and integration with international education: "With the city's vision of a modern and advanced education system, especially in the context of Son La becoming a global learning city listed in the UNESCO's "Global Learning Cities Network", we are committed to continuing to invest heavily in preschool education, constantly improving the quality of teaching and learning, and at the same time creating the best conditions for children to develop comprehensively. The city government will closely coordinate with agencies, organizations, families and schools to build the best educational environment, helping children have a solid foundation for the future."

The workshop took place in a vibrant atmosphere and opened up many meaningful exchanges and new perspectives with the sharing and guidance of education expert Tong Lien Anh.

Education expert Tong Lien Anh presented the book Lifelong Learning to delegates participating in the discussion.

Focusing on the role of early childhood education in lifelong learning, the conference was lively from the very beginning with exchanges between speakers and attendees.

The discussions revolved around the issue of the birth of the concept of "lifelong learning", as well as the necessity of lifelong learning in the context of the world entering the current industrial era 4.0.

Delegates actively took notes and contributed ideas.

At the Conference, an important part of the discussion was the issues of cooperation and integration with the international community, focusing on the transfer of advanced preschool education programs from countries with modern education systems that are highly appreciated in the world, including Finnish education.

As one of the countries with the highest happiness index and the best education system in the world, Finnish education focuses on putting children at the center, providing children with a happy, joyful and inspiring learning environment.

Ms. Tong Lien Anh introduced the characteristics of Finnish preschool education with specific examples, helping teachers participating in the workshop gain new perspectives, as Son La is a locality with natural advantages as well as a similar and favorable educational environment to apply the characteristics of Finnish education.

Education expert Tong Lien Anh introduces the Laulau Learning method of learning through art and music.

Delegates learned about Laulau Learning, an educational method that fully embodies the characteristics of Finnish education, and is being successfully applied in preschool, primary and special education in Finland, the UK, Estonia, Singapore and many other countries around the world.

In particular, from the capital Helsinki, Finland, Ms. Minna Lappalainen, founder and Executive Director of Laulau Finland, although unable to be present in person, sent warm greetings to the teachers of Son La through online connection.

Ms. Minna Lappalainen also shared her experiences in developing and applying the Laulau-based art-based education method in teaching practice. She also expressed her happiness that in the near future, Laulau Learning will be deployed in a number of kindergartens in Son La city, through a special cooperation and support package between Laulau Learning Vietnam and Son La city.

Ms. Tran La Giang, Head of Son La City Education Department, delivered the closing speech at the Workshop.

Ms. Tran La Giang, Head of the Education Department of Son La city, expressed her gratitude and interest, and looked forward to quickly applying the Laulau song drawing method in practice at educational institutions in the city.

More than 230 managers and teachers representing preschools in Son La city attended the workshop.

The Lifelong Learning Week 2024 in Son La ended on October 7 with the Closing Ceremony and Awarding Ceremony of the Contest "Son La - The Global Learning City I Love".

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