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Break Out Sessions
Good Start SG

Break Out Sessions

To facilitate the exchange of ideas, sharing of experience and optimised learning from a more knowledgeable other, this year's Conference will include 3 different rounds of Break Out Sessions.

In each Break Out Session, there will be more than 10 ongoing presentations or workshops. Conference participants can select one presentation/workshop for each of the Break Out round. Full Day Conference Participants will get to go for three presentations/workshops in total. One may also choose to pay for individual talks they are interested in attending.

1300 - 1430

Break Out A

1445 - 1615

Break Out B

1630 - 1800

Break Out C

Break Out A

Each participant may choose one (1) session from the following workshops/presentations for Break Out A.

A.C1 to A.C4 will be conducted in Mandarin.

A.E1 to A.E10 will be conducted in English.

融合班级中幼儿学习需求的应对策略 by James Ling Jian 凌健 (KLC International Institute)

情绪教育“动”起来 by Ban Lee Chin 万老师 (NTUC First Campus Co-Operative) and Cynthia Choo 周老师 (Yishun Methodist Mission)

释放出以儿童为中心的文档的力量：教育者与儿童之间的共同规划和共同学习 by Ng Shu Ping and Zeng Min 曾敏 (Anglican Preschool Services)

课堂绘本阅读: 读什么怎么读 Shared Book Reading in Class: What to Read and How to Read by Dr. Sun He (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)

The Power of Therapeutic Play in the Classroom by Raine Too (Little Marvels Therapy) and Grace Lim (Creative Play Lab)

Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS): Promoting positive behaviours and social-emotional competence in young children by Iris Chen and Jerlyn Leong (Community Psychology Hub)

The ABCs of Early Literacy Intervention by Wendy New (Imagine If and Singapore University of Social Sciences)

Identifying Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the Preschool Classroom by Caroline Lee (Singapore Institute of Technology) and Dr. Shaun Goh (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)

Symbolic Literacy: Substitution and Visual Modelling as the Central Actions of Learning Activity (the Vygotskian Approach) by Galina Dolya (Key to Learning International)

The Art of Reading Children's Drawings by Dr. Rebecca Chan (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)

The What and How of Teaching Values to Preschool Children by Dr. Sandra Wu, Dr. Christina Lim-Ratnam and Ms. Karunambiga Subramanian (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)

Building Strong Foundations: Supporting the development of self-regulation skills in the classroom by Dr. Ng Ee Lynn and Dr. Fannie Khng (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University)

Being a Heart-Centred Educator by Dr. Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte (St. Joseph's Institution International Preschool)

Is there a "type" to be a Special Ed Teacher? by Dr. Pamela Lim (Singapore University of Social Sciences)

[This breakout session is no longer available. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.]

Cultivating Success: Unlocking the Power of Workplace Culture in Preschools by Evelyn Kwek and Pamela Sng (Great Place to Work)

Break Out B

Each participant may choose one (1) session from the following workshops/presentations for Break Out B.

B.C1 to B.C4 will be conducted in Mandarin.

B.E1 to B.E11 will be conducted in English.

请你了解我，走进我的世界 Getting to know more about children with additional needs by Doris Yee Ching Yen (Rainbow Centre)

让我们一起玩吧！如何通过建立关系来培育有包容性的学习环境 by Melissa Leung and Nicole Ang (The Learning Connections P/L)

为学前教育领导和工作者提供动物园启发的正念练习 by Ong Peiying (Mandai Wildlife Group)

利用幼儿全域课程资源学习中文 by Dr. Chen Shi (KLC International Institute)

Cultivating Higher Order Thinking through LEGO Play by Alicia Yah (Presbyterian Preschool Services)

Some-THINK to Play: Transform effortless explorations into conscious efforts to support children’s learning by Tracy Er (Presbyterian Preschool Services)

Harnessing the Power of Your Visual Mind for Lesson Planning by Goh Ai Yat and Joyce Chua (PictureThink Academy by Infiniskills)

Social and Emotional Learning Using Puppetry by Juliana Geetha, Hadjirul Eliona Francisco and Liang Hong (Anglican Preschool Services)

The Power of Self-Directed Learning in Developing Engaged and Independent Learners by Wendy New (Imagine If and Singapore University of Social Sciences)

Building Social Communication Skills for Better Behaviour Regulation and Academic Learning by Chithra Kathiresan (Connect and Communicate)

The Social Skills Taxonomy for Children with Social Communication Challenges by Nurhayati Ismail (Autism Partnership)

Promoting Young Children's Cognitive Development Through Mediating Learning by Dr. Lucy Pou Kwee Hoon (L.A.M.P. Learning)

Communication and Literacy Strategies in the Inclusive Preschool Classroom by Bernard Tan (Dinosaur Speech Therapy)

Collaborative Exploration in the Design and Implementation of The Making Every Preschool Inclusive (MEPI) Training Programme for Early Childhood Inclusion by Tee Yi and Janice Leong (Rainbow Centre)

Active Listening Builds Resilience by Dr. Tsao I Ting (Redwood Psychology)

Break Out C

Each participant may choose one (1) session from the following workshops/presentations for Break Out C.

C.C1 to C.C3 will be conducted in Mandarin.

C.E1 to C.E12 will be conducted in English.

如何在学前教室使用“结构化教学法" How to implement the concept of Structure Teaching in preschool classroom? by Doris Yee Ching Yen (Rainbow Centre)

学前儿童的行为辅导 by Sun Ying (Presbyterian Preschool Services)

提升幼教老师幸福感的策略 by Huang Fang and Yannie Soo (National Institute of Early Childhood Development)

Making the Learning Environment Inspiring (MEI) through Visible Thinking Routines (Harvard Graduate School of Education) to Celebrate Children’s Thinking and Understanding by Eileen Boey (Presbyterian Preschool Services)

Practical Ways to help Your Child Develop Language and Communication Skills by Jean Foo (The Colourful Mind)

Let's Play Together! A Relational Approach to Building An Inclusive Classroom Community by Elaine Ng (The Learning Connections P/L)

Universal Design for Learning: Removing Barriers and Enabling Learning Everything Everywhere All At Once by Esther Kwan (Grace Orchard School), Ms Abirami Kanan & Ms Erin Tan (Presbyterian Preschool Services)

Social Thinking leads to Good Social Skills, Everywhere, Everytime by Chithra Kathiresan (Connect and Communicate)

Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports by Eulisia Er (Singapore University of Social Sciences)

Understanding and Counteracting Ableism in the Preschool Classroom by Celine Kim (National Institute of Early Childhood Education)

Culturally Responsive Practices in Early Childhood Education by Farhana Ali (Centre for Applied Practice in Education)

Connecting Bridges with Parents of Children with Disability by Faridah Ali Chang (Rainbow Centre)

Defining and Advancing High Quality Inclusive Education by Dr. Denise Lai-Chua (Centre for Applied Practice in Education)

Zoo-inspired Mindfulness Practices for Preschool Leaders and Educators By Karen Chin and Dian Idaly (Mandai Wildlife Group)

Artful Conversations: Enriching Children's Appreciation of Art by Ms Elaine Chan & Ms Shaherah Arshad (National Gallery Singapore)

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