Trehaus School Jakarta, the first-of-its kind preschool in Jakarta offering project and play-based early education built on the research-backed Trehaus Method pedagogy, held a panel discussion today titled “Nurturing Young Minds: What Matters Most”. This event brought together experts in education and child development to explore the vital role early childhood education plays in shaping cognitive, emotional, and social development, emphasising the importance of these formative years for lifelong learning and character development.
Moderated by Research Psychologist, Counsellor, and Coach Marissa Nasution, the panel featured distinguished speakers, including Dr. Elaine Kim, CEO & Co-Founder of Trehaus; Felicia Hanitio, Deputy Director of Education Initiatives at Djarum Foundation; and Elizabeth Wu, COO, Co-Founder & Director of Schools at Trehaus. They discussed the innovative educational models that modern parents in Indonesia are increasingly seeking.
Dr. Elaine Kim, CEO & Co-Founder of Trehaus, shared “We focus on the child’s self-discovery journey as much as the results. What we offer is a holistic education that incorporates the best elements of research-based and evidence-informed pedagogies to create a child-led, play-based and project-based curriculum. Little ones will be imbued with values, knowledge and skills to be the Changemakers they were meant to be.”
The discussion highlighted the growing demand for innovative educational models in Indonesia, where families recognise the benefits of holistic early education. Trehaus School Jakarta, with its pioneering project-and-play-based curriculum, uniquely addresses these needs for children aged 18 months to 6 years.
Elizabeth Wu, COO, Co-Founder & Director of Schools at Trehaus, elaborated on key developmental milestones and how the Trehaus Method supports holistic child development. “Our curriculum nurtures a child’s natural curiosity and fosters independence, social skills, and emotional intelligence through project-based and play-driven learning. Fostering a multilingual environment, we at Trehaus School Jakarta promote cognitive development and cultural awareness through English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia languages. Committed to shaping the next generation of changemakers, we focus on academic and emotional growth to ensure children are future-ready,” she said.
The Trehaus Method is delivered by loving teachers using the team’s proprietary EdTech platform, Little Lab. This Edtech tool facilitates child-centred learning with play-based assessments to evaluate each child’s need, customised lessons tailored to the interests and learning level of the child and easy-to-use planning and reporting tools to support teachers and allow them to spend more time being present with the children. Little Lab was built to bridge the gap in education inequality by providing access to high-quality early education to children around the globe and is being adopted by schools and governments to improve their education systems and upskill educators through Trehaus Method training. Through Little Lab, children attending Trehaus School can enjoy an unparalleled advantage that will set them up for the future.
For more information on Trehaus School Jakarta, please visit: www.trehaus.co/schools/jakarta
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