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About Symposium
Following the success of the Early Childhood Leadership Summit (ECLS) in Singapore, Rethasia is thrilled to present Jumpstart 2017 (Philippines).
Jumpstart is an Early Years Symposium specially crafted for Early Childhood Leaders, Researchers and Professionals in the Philippines. Our highly-acclaimed speakers are known internationally for excellence in their areas of expertise. Each year, they bring fresh insights along with their latest research and present an unparalleled learning experience to our participants. It is our hope that through this event, the future generation of leaders will be fully equipped to meet the demands of a fast-changing world.
Our inaugural symposium in 2017 will be helmed by World-Acclaimed Evolutionary Psychologist on Play in Early Childhood, Professor Peter Gray.
Symposium Schedule
Keynote 1
The Long-Term Harm of Early Academic Training (read full synopsis)
Morning Tea
Workshop 1
What do children learn in play? (read full synopsis)
Networking Lunch
Announcements
Workshop 2
How can we restore play to children's lives, in and out of school? (read full synopsis)
Afternoon Tea
Keynote 2
The Human Instincts to Learn: How Children's Natural Curiosity, Playfulness, and Sociability Serve Their Education (read full synopsis)
Concluding Dialogue
About Our Speaker
World-Acclaimed Evolutionary Psychologist on Play in Early Childhood: Professor Peter Gray
Prof. Peter Gray, research professor of psychology at Boston College, has conducted and published research in neuroendocrinology, developmental psychology, anthropology, and education. He is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook (Psychology, Worth Publishers), which views all of psychology from an evolutionary perspective.
His recent research focuses on the role of play in human evolution and how children educate themselves, through play and exploration, when they are free to do so.
He has expanded on these ideas in his book, Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life (Basic Books, 2013). He also authors a blog called Freedom to Learn, for Psychology Today magazine.
Hear What People Say About Rethasia's Events
The learning was enriching – I benefited from the various perspectives shared by each of the experts. It was refreshing and inspiring to see and feel their passion for early childhood and what we can do for the children.
- Lydia Khoo (MSF/ECDA, Singapore)
Rich content, interesting and thoughtful provocations.
- Cynthia (NTUC First Campus, Singapore)
This summit has provided extensive knowledge and understanding on in-depth topics. A wonderful experience to share with other educators.
- Chelsea (Bayside Kindergarten, Australia)
Mindblowing! So many new and exciting ideas were shared!
- Donna Tan (Busy Bees, Singapore)
All speakers shared practical application that can be used in the classroom.
- Christine Joy Corsiga (Miriam College, Philippines)
It has rekindled my excitement at how learning and exploring should be central to children’s experience in preschool
- Farah Aljunied (MUIS, Singapore)
Picked up many ideas (implementable ones too). Thank you Rethasia for a great event!
- Erica (Peter and Jane Kindergarten, Malaysia)
It has been nothing but an awesome, inspiring and innovative journey and equally reassuring I must say. It has reassured me that what I am doing as an educator is important.
- Ekta Tanya (Blue House Nursery and International Preschool, Singapore)
Symposium Venue
Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center (HSSIC)
The Innovatrium
Miriam College
Katipunan Ave, Quezon City
The Innovatrium
Miriam College
Katipunan Ave, Quezon City
1108 Metro Manila, Philippines
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