新西兰游戏中心的基本理念与发展特征

The Basic Concept and Development Characteristics of Play-center in New Zealand

游戏中心是新西兰主要的早期教育机构。游戏中心的教育理念包括:强调婴幼儿自主游戏,肯定父母是孩子首要及最好的教育者,重视课程与本土文化的融合。游戏中心的发展特征包括:独立运营并接受有关机构的督导评估;建立规范的课程标准与评估标准;以社区为依托采用混龄班模式,强调“家长”即“教师”;为家长提供免费教育课程与资质认证。

The play-center is the major institutions of early education in New Zealand.The basic ideas include the emphasis on children's independent play,parents as the first and best educators,and emphasis on the integration of curriculum and local culture.The development characteristics include independent operation under the supervision and evaluation of relevant institutions,detailed curriculum standards and evaluation criteria,mixed-age class model based on the community,and emphasis on parentsare-teachers.It also offers free educational courses and certification for parents.