What Qualities Do HighScopers Have?
HIGHSCOPERS – INDEPENDENT LITTLE LEARNERS
Turning three (Preschool level) is a significant milestone, often associated with the “Terrible Twos” phase, as children start becoming more self-aware and eager for independence. If parents take advantage of this crucial stage with the right educational approach, they can unlock valuable traits in their child’s personality. Let’s explore how HighScope fosters independence and creativity in young learners through daily educational activities!
ABILITY TO PLAN AHEAD
With the Plan – Do – Review learning process, children take the initiative in planning their playtime: deciding what to play, whom to play with, then learning to describe their play experience and reflect on their activities to gain insights for future play sessions. This process aims to develop planning skills, perseverance in following through with plans, and the ability to handle unexpected situations.
PROBLEM-SOLVING AND ADAPTABILITY
HighScopers determine how to complete the tasks assigned by teachers, selecting materials and methods. When faced with challenges, they learn to choose alternative solutions to accomplish their goals. Isn’t this an outstanding trait of an individual who knows how to take control and adapt in any situation?
INDEPENDENT WORKING AND COLLABORATION SKILLS
A variety of learning activities, including individual tasks, small group activities, and whole-class sessions, keeps children engaged while enhancing their ability to work independently and collaborate with peers.
CONFLICT SOLVING SKILLS
Conflicts are inevitable in any social setting. HighScope emphasizes teaching children how to handle conflicts during playtime and interactions with friends by introducing six essential conflict resolution skills. Through these strategies, children learn to be empathetic, recognize the root causes of conflicts, and work towards peaceful, mutually beneficial solutions.
EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS
As emotional intelligence (EQ) becomes increasingly valued in life, HighScope nurtures children’s ability to recognize, express, and regulate their emotions while also understanding and empathizing with the feelings of those around them.
By fostering creativity, critical thinking, and independence, HighScope allows children to make decisions and plan their own activities. Teachers act as facilitators, sharing control with the children to enhance their sense of autonomy in learning. In the HighScope learning environment, children experience joy and excitement as they take the lead in setting classroom rules, solving problems together, and exploring the world around them with a boundless sense of curiosity.