Planting the seed for the community to blossom My presentation will be discussing the impacts on teachers, children and parents lives due to Sathya Sai Education in Human Values
Sathya Sai Preschool New Zealand
Our community Drugs/alcohol Child abuse Health issues Low academic achievement Gang problems High rates of crime Poverty
Some of the critical issues we face with our children and our families CHILDRENS ISSUES Education - Have no or little knowledge of how to use/play with equipment Behaviour problems - Low self esteem/withdrawn - Disruptive behaviour/anger problems PARENT ISSUES - High unemployment - Lack of parenting skills - Low self esteem and confidence - Breakdown of family unit
My amazing journey Teaching experience Peaceful classrooms -children/teachers talking the language of values Reflecting on my teaching approach
Vivienne
Methods used by teachers to draw out human values Develop a caring and trusting relationship Human values is not a separate subject that we teach it is woven into the early childhood curriculum Positive descriptive praise Good choices
Methods used to support Vivienne parents and other parents at our preschool Developing trusting relationships Encouraged parents to spend time with their children at the preschool Newsletters sent out to parents suggesting ways they can practice human values in their home environment Trips/Workshops/Parent days– teachers work alongside parents offering guidance and support
Involved in their child’s education
Farm animals come to visit Sathya Sai Preschool
Vivienne gets a rabbit
I can spell my name
Maybe this is a good time to hear from Vivienne herself
The amazing outcomes Vivienne loves to come to preschool. Trusting relationships have been formed Vivienne is now a very confident child, academically and socially Vivienne lives and speaks the language of values Happy child
The impact on Vivienne’s family Vivienne’s parents can see the changes occurring in her. This has developed their awareness of the wonders of human values Vivienne’s parents have become more interested and involved in her learning and development. Parenting skills have developed The language of values is now spoken in their home Mum is now working. Dad involved in Vivienne’s education more Changes to their family - Happy family with values
Sathya Sai Education In Human Values Research has shown that the first seven years of a child’s development is very important. Research has also proven if children don’t learn empathy before the age of seven they may never learn it Set up more Sathya Sai preschools around the world