Education
The keys to choosing the children's school por, from own experience, reside not in searching for the best school, because there are many good schools, but in choosing a better school for our children, which is adapted to the needs of the child first and relatives later. Points to keep in mind in the
The
keys to choosing the children's school por, from own experience, reside not in searching for the best school, because there are many good schools, but in choosing a better school for our children, which is adapted to the needs of the child first and relatives later. Points to keep in mind in the election of the children's schoolConsidering that children will spend about 14 years in the educational center that we choose for them, from 3 to 17 years old, it is important to refine criteria and establish a regimen of priorities to succeed with the most appropriate choice.
1- Academic level of the center
. It is important to know if the center has a quality certificate. In addition, the school must make available to the parents the results of the students in the Selectivity tests or in the knowledge tests that each Community performs in 6th grade.
2- Ideology of the center. Religious or lay? The ideological, moral and religious variables of the school must be taken into account
3- Educational project. Study the learning model used by the school, if they have psychopedagogical orientation (through this department, guidance is given to the child, and learning or behavior problems are detected), reinforcement classes ... and if he has other strengths such as musical training , new technologies, sports, public speaking ... are aspects that parents must also value. At this point we must distinguish two aspects:
- If the school has an alternative pedagogical method es, it is essential to confirm that it is certified by the Ministry of Education or the relevant institution in the country of the child, and that the objectives that are met are met. Mark the ministry at each stage.- If the school is foreign
(French Lyceum, German School or British Institute) parents should be aware that in addition to the language, we are linking children with a different culture and education system, something difficult to follow at home if we have no connection with that country.4-
Languages
. Previously, only exclusive schools enjoyed a bilingual education. Now, many public and private schools offer this advantage for children, since it is proven that the sooner children begin to learn a second language, the easier it will be for them to be bilingual.5-Children by class
. The number of children per class begins to increase now again as a result of the economic crisis to lower costs. Parents are aware that the greater the number of students, the teachers may pay less attention to each one. Personalized attention improves the quality of teaching.6- Distance. The proximity to the home of the school is a positive factor, but not a determining factor in choosing a school. The proximity facilitates the movement of the children and facilitates that another person can pick them up, and the distance implies to review the service of routes of the school and the service of dining room. Parents should consider whether they can reconcile this distance with their work schedule or pace of life without generating family problems. However, the freedom to choose a school for children without being conditioned by the neighborhood where we live or the municipality opens a wide range of possibilities for parents to choose a school.7- Extracurricular activities
. They allow the child to develop other skills and abilities and set their tastes in the leisure and sports section. We must use extracurricular activities in favor of the child and not to extend school hours.8- Visit to the educational center.
An interview with the school director and a visit to the facilities to check on the ground everything they offer is the last step to complete our choice.Marisol New
