Is the Japanese Way of Upbringing- The Shichida Method for her ?
Posted: October 31, 2007should be the goal of child rearing.” Professor Makoto Shichida
July 2007
It was just 2.5 months ago that I learnt that there is a Shichida teaching method and school available in Singapore. The Shichida Method which is originated from Japan was only established in Singapore some few years ago. It is the first school outside of Japan which is teaching the curriculum in English language. It is named after Professor Makoto Shichida, a leading world-wide renowned theorist, educator and scientist. Many of the Singaporean parents who have enrolled in this program are singing praises about this. Their children whom have continued to this program for a few years are all performing exceptionally well. Not academic itself but in arts and in memory. They all have a higher IQ than average child.
One day, I read their advertisement on the papers. It will be starting a new semester for the school and a parent open house is made available. Right Brain development focus education is something very new to me. My curiosity was aroused. I have all along wanted something special and not the traditional Singaporean way of education system for Sammi. I was brought up in the Singapore way, I do see it’s pro and cons. I believe the next 21st Century education is no longer the same old set of education that most of the countries are trying to adopt now. But it will be something new and it will be thought provoking. Something that will change the behavioral of the children. Academics importance is not a priority. Human being needs to go back to the ancient stage where exploration and curiosity and boldness to explore and questions are needed. Not just conformity to the normal and the world’s pressure and trend.
After asking around, I found my colleague Sake K’s son has been enrolled in Shichida teaching class since 9 months old. They are still attending the classes ( for the older kids). Sake K got to know about the Shichida Method through a BBC radio broadcasting where travelling on the road. At that time Ms Sake K had not have her son yet. However, after hearing the radio broadcast, the couple was very committed and decided that in future, their child will go to this school. The radio broadcast was an interviewed with Professor Shichida. He speaks very good English. He shared about his research and his right brain education curriculum methods in Japan. He also stressed very much on the love between the parent and child before any whole brain training can be effective because love between parent and child is what activates the right - brain function! I was convinced. My basis and fundamental parenting principle is the same as Professor Shichida. Love ( not pampering or doting, just to highlight) is the basic to make parenting successful and results is that parents can raise children who will enrich society, prepare for the future and protect the world.
I signed up for the preview class.
