Newest EAB Members Drs. Seeta Pai and Jennifer Jipson share back-to-school tips for parents
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2016 / The Goddard School®, the premier preschool focused on learning through play for children from six weeks to six years old, is adding two new members to its esteemed Educational Advisory Board (EAB); Drs. Seeta Pai and Jennifer Jipson. The Goddard School's EAB is a knowledgeable group of educators, researchers and experts from a range of early childhood fields including early learning and curriculum development, technology integration, brain development, parent engagement and health and nutrition.
For many years, the EAB has helped The Goddard School to move research into action to maintain the best in industry curriculm as the science of learning grows and evolves. To achieve this goal, the EAB provides crucial feedback on new programs and services; suggesting improvements to the industry leader's proprietary F.L.EX.® Learning Program and supporting original research and publications. The Goddard School looks forward to Drs. Jipson and Pai incorporating their cutting edge research into Goddard Schools all across the country.
A thought leader in the kids' educational media and international child development fields, Dr. Pai brings her expertise in cultural sensitivity and diversity as well as the influence of media and technology to early childhood education. Holding her doctorate degree in Human Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and prior Vice President of Research at Common Sense Media, Pai hopes to enhance The Goddard School's research and strategy by acting as a translator of the most up-to-date media studies and methodologies as well as providing insights on child diversity and identity.
Regarding back to school, "This is a time to be willing, as a parent, to embrace all methods of learning," said Dr. Seeta Pai, new EAB member. "Relax and think about learning as a lifelong enterprise, not something that children do within the four walls of their classroom. Embrace and follow your child's passion and encourage them to ask questions."
Dr. Jipson, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Child Development at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, brings experience and knowledge to early childhood education within the domains of science, health and technology. Referencing her studies of how children learn and develop as they engage in everyday routines, Dr. Jipson hopes to shed more light on ways children learn through informal settings and help a larger audience understand child development as a field.
Dr. Jipson believes that establishing a routine is key for back-to-school time. "Get your child's mind and body prepared for the big shift – whether it be moving bedtime back to an earlier time, making meal times more regular or establishing weekday schedules for homework, TV, baths, etc. Start early and ease children in," she says.
"At The Goddard School, the EAB ensures a high-quality education program to prepare children for social and academic success in the 21st century," said Joe Schumacher, CEO of Goddard Systems, Inc. "We're extremely fortunate to have Drs. Jipson and Pai joining our team of educators, researchers and experts and we're confident that they'll be a valuable asset to furthering our unique play-based curriculum."
For more information on The Goddard School and their Educational Advisory Board, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
About The Goddard School®
Learning for fun. Learning for life.® For nearly 30 years, The Goddard School has used the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. The Goddard School's AdvancED- and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) reaches more than 50,000 students in more than 450 Goddard Schools in 36 states. The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
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