Enrollment for summer program picks up strongly in Le Beaumont in the first week of July, with more than 100 enrollments in one week. Kids enjoy the language programs and the company of other children. Parents like the A-grade premises of Le Beaumont as well as the quality of the programs.
I have 2 sons, aged 12 and 14, studying in DBS. I am also very concern that they can use the extended summer holiday this year fruitfully. And I choose on the quality of the program as well as the service provider more than on the fees.
8.7.09
Brush up language skills
The extended summer holiday this year is equivalent to 50% of a normal school term! How can we ensure that our children will not stop learning?
When formal school term ends, informal learning begins. Learning through play is the most enjoyable and effective way in learning a language.
Students can brush up their English and Putonghua in the summer, or learn a new language a year. Enroll now so that precious time will not slip away.
When formal school term ends, informal learning begins. Learning through play is the most enjoyable and effective way in learning a language.
Students can brush up their English and Putonghua in the summer, or learn a new language a year. Enroll now so that precious time will not slip away.
6.7.09
What makes Le Beaumont stand out?
How is Le Beaumont Language Centre different?
Le Beaumont has the heart on the development of our future generation. All its programs are research based and evidence based. Babies grow up so fast. Le Beaumont is mindful of the importance of the early months. It arouses babies' sensitivity and interest in languages, curiosity and love of learning, confidence and self-esteem, and the use of senses and the thinking facultly to stimulate brain development.
Aspen's mom has this experience to share.
Since Aspen began she has learnt to crawl, stand and now walk. She learnt to give a high-five from her teachers at le Beaumont and she has learnt to sit and listen attentively and play along with the games. She has also learnt to greet her classmates with kisses and hugs from her older classmates and she learnt how to "au revoir" from her teacher. She loves French and she always stops and listens if she hears anyone speaking French. She also enjoys listen to French baby music and moves her body with the music.
Compared with children her own age she is very advanced. She is not afraid of strangers and she smiles and laughs a lot. She doesn't scare easily and she loves playing with anyone and learning new things. She is unbelievably curious about everything and she will look under a new chair and all around it to see how it works. She has a tremendous amount of energy and she searches the house and learns something new all the time. Many times people have asked my maid about Aspen's age and been shocked when they learnt how young she was because she is so alert and responsive.
I think Le Beaumont TKO is a great school with enthustistic teachers and a friendly and professional staff. Everyone knows my daugter's name and they greet us every time we walk in. The teaching style is very interactive and the children love that they can move around during the lesson. They also vary the tasks for the children a way to keep their interest. Thanks to their wonderful teaching, my daughter shows an affinity to French, I think that is an outcome you cannot buy, and if she speak with a native accent when she gets older that is even more priceless.
Tammy Harris
(Aspen's Mommy)
Le Beaumont has the heart on the development of our future generation. All its programs are research based and evidence based. Babies grow up so fast. Le Beaumont is mindful of the importance of the early months. It arouses babies' sensitivity and interest in languages, curiosity and love of learning, confidence and self-esteem, and the use of senses and the thinking facultly to stimulate brain development.
Aspen's mom has this experience to share.
Since Aspen began she has learnt to crawl, stand and now walk. She learnt to give a high-five from her teachers at le Beaumont and she has learnt to sit and listen attentively and play along with the games. She has also learnt to greet her classmates with kisses and hugs from her older classmates and she learnt how to "au revoir" from her teacher. She loves French and she always stops and listens if she hears anyone speaking French. She also enjoys listen to French baby music and moves her body with the music.
Compared with children her own age she is very advanced. She is not afraid of strangers and she smiles and laughs a lot. She doesn't scare easily and she loves playing with anyone and learning new things. She is unbelievably curious about everything and she will look under a new chair and all around it to see how it works. She has a tremendous amount of energy and she searches the house and learns something new all the time. Many times people have asked my maid about Aspen's age and been shocked when they learnt how young she was because she is so alert and responsive.
I think Le Beaumont TKO is a great school with enthustistic teachers and a friendly and professional staff. Everyone knows my daugter's name and they greet us every time we walk in. The teaching style is very interactive and the children love that they can move around during the lesson. They also vary the tasks for the children a way to keep their interest. Thanks to their wonderful teaching, my daughter shows an affinity to French, I think that is an outcome you cannot buy, and if she speak with a native accent when she gets older that is even more priceless.
Tammy Harris
(Aspen's Mommy)
5.7.09
Nature or nurture?
Is a genius by nature or by nurture?
After 10,000 hours of research, I tend to believe that it is largely by nurture.
Yes, given favourable environment, we can nourish another Einstein. But the developmental process that Einstein had gone through from infancy to his early school years are difficult to replicate. Even his parents would not be aware that some of their casual conversation, the stories they told and the games they played had stimulated an active, inquisitive and imaginative brain. The education system we are brought up with today stiffles initiative, imagination and innovation.
The latest research on early brain development indicates that a baby is born with over a hundred billion synapses, not yet wired. Wiring takes place upon suitable stimulation.
Adaptability is the hallmark for the survival of species, like the flu virus. If the majority of synapses have already been wired before birth, it would be hard for the human species to weather through the myriads of changes taken place in 600,000 years of evolution.
If a genius is born, retarded brain development should not have happened to highly successful parents in affluent societies. Research indicates that babies from high income, highly educated families are more succeptible to developing language impairment than babies from poor families. The successful parents are too busy. Acute deprivation of language stimulation, not language confusion as prviously believed, leads to retarded brain development and the inability by the baby to develop a voice recognition system during the critical period for language development.
The Abecedarian Project was conducted by the North Carolina University over a period of 35 years (1972-2007). The research proves that early language training boosts IQ, academic studies and future career.
Le Beaumont Language Centre in HK is probably the first teaching and research centre in the world to focus on the study of early brain development and language acquisition.
Found in 2004, its Gifted Babies program enrolls babies 4 weeks and after. The majority join the program at 3 months. Many parents accept our recommendation to join the program an hour a day, 3, 4 or 5 times a week. Infants and toddlers join an Aladin type of tour on their magic play mats, visiting different countries on different days of the week.
We set up dedicated playrooms in English, Putonghua, French, Spanish and Japanese. Babies moved to different rooms on different days of the week and are entertained by a local guide, a graduate teacher from the respective country. The native teacher entertains the young visitors with songs, stories, games and interactive activities to involve the babies.
Initially, we see little change. But back-up by massive research findings, we know that our research-based program is actively exercising the babies' brain.
Through language, we have reached the inner most part of the brain that deals with sounds, images, emotion, memory, association, logical sequencing and interacting with people. We know that the wiring of synapses is taking place at a phenomenal rate.
Two months after joining the program, there are many observable behavioural changes among the babies, notably their attention span, concentration, curiosity, eye contact and smiles.
After 6 months, even though the babies are not yet able to speak, parents can observe for themselves that their babies are much more alert, responsive and intelligent than babies of the same age. They have higher mental age.
By the 13th month, when babies begin to utter their first word, the difference is breath taking. Babies who have joined the program for 9 months are able to utter their first words in the languages they are exposed to with impeccable clarity and confidence. Toddlers who join the program not until after they begin to talk take months to master the exact pronunciation of the words.
We have proven beyond doubt that rich language stimulation in early years, facilitated by a team of highly professional teachers from 5 countries, can boost the IQ, EQ & LQ of infants and toddlers. The program help to realize more potential of your child and make your child more gifted in learning, social skills and in languages.
After 10,000 hours of research, I tend to believe that it is largely by nurture.
Yes, given favourable environment, we can nourish another Einstein. But the developmental process that Einstein had gone through from infancy to his early school years are difficult to replicate. Even his parents would not be aware that some of their casual conversation, the stories they told and the games they played had stimulated an active, inquisitive and imaginative brain. The education system we are brought up with today stiffles initiative, imagination and innovation.
The latest research on early brain development indicates that a baby is born with over a hundred billion synapses, not yet wired. Wiring takes place upon suitable stimulation.
Adaptability is the hallmark for the survival of species, like the flu virus. If the majority of synapses have already been wired before birth, it would be hard for the human species to weather through the myriads of changes taken place in 600,000 years of evolution.
If a genius is born, retarded brain development should not have happened to highly successful parents in affluent societies. Research indicates that babies from high income, highly educated families are more succeptible to developing language impairment than babies from poor families. The successful parents are too busy. Acute deprivation of language stimulation, not language confusion as prviously believed, leads to retarded brain development and the inability by the baby to develop a voice recognition system during the critical period for language development.
The Abecedarian Project was conducted by the North Carolina University over a period of 35 years (1972-2007). The research proves that early language training boosts IQ, academic studies and future career.
Le Beaumont Language Centre in HK is probably the first teaching and research centre in the world to focus on the study of early brain development and language acquisition.
Found in 2004, its Gifted Babies program enrolls babies 4 weeks and after. The majority join the program at 3 months. Many parents accept our recommendation to join the program an hour a day, 3, 4 or 5 times a week. Infants and toddlers join an Aladin type of tour on their magic play mats, visiting different countries on different days of the week.
We set up dedicated playrooms in English, Putonghua, French, Spanish and Japanese. Babies moved to different rooms on different days of the week and are entertained by a local guide, a graduate teacher from the respective country. The native teacher entertains the young visitors with songs, stories, games and interactive activities to involve the babies.
Initially, we see little change. But back-up by massive research findings, we know that our research-based program is actively exercising the babies' brain.
Through language, we have reached the inner most part of the brain that deals with sounds, images, emotion, memory, association, logical sequencing and interacting with people. We know that the wiring of synapses is taking place at a phenomenal rate.
Two months after joining the program, there are many observable behavioural changes among the babies, notably their attention span, concentration, curiosity, eye contact and smiles.
After 6 months, even though the babies are not yet able to speak, parents can observe for themselves that their babies are much more alert, responsive and intelligent than babies of the same age. They have higher mental age.
By the 13th month, when babies begin to utter their first word, the difference is breath taking. Babies who have joined the program for 9 months are able to utter their first words in the languages they are exposed to with impeccable clarity and confidence. Toddlers who join the program not until after they begin to talk take months to master the exact pronunciation of the words.
We have proven beyond doubt that rich language stimulation in early years, facilitated by a team of highly professional teachers from 5 countries, can boost the IQ, EQ & LQ of infants and toddlers. The program help to realize more potential of your child and make your child more gifted in learning, social skills and in languages.
4.7.09
Multiple Intelligence
Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University redefined the concept of intelligence in his book 'Frames of Mind'1983.
Dr. Howard Gardner believed that intelligence was multifaceted and dynamic - expanding far beyond the linguistic and logical capacities that were traditionally tested and valued in schools. Gardner argued that intelligence consisted of eight relatively autonomous intellectual capacities, namely:
(Provided by MIDAS - Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales)
Linguistic
Linguistic sensitivity: skill in the use of words for expressive and practical purposes
Reading: skill in reading
Writing: ability and interest in writing such as poems, stories, books or letters
Speaking: skill in oral communication for persuasion, mnemonics and description
Musical
Musical ability: sensitivity to rhythms, pitch, tunes or melody; and the timbre or distinctive tone of a musical piece
Instrument: skill and experience in playing a musical instrument
Vocal: a good voice for singing in tune and along with other people
Appreciation: actively enjoys listening to music
Logical-mathematical
Problem Solving: skill in organization, problem solving and logical reasoning; curiosity and investigation
Calculations: ability to work with numbers for mathematical operations such as addition and division
Ability to perceive: logical patterns and relationships; statements and propositions; functions and complex processes and related abstractions
Spatial
Imagery: use of mental imagery for observation, artistic, creative, and other visual activities
Artistic Design: to create artistic designs, drawings, painting or other crafts
Construction: to be able to make, build or assemble things
Bodily-kinesthetic
Physical Skill: ability to move the whole body for physical activities such as balancing, coordination and sports
Dancing, Acting: to use the body in expressive, rhythmic and imitative ways
Working with Hands: to use the hands with dexterity and skill for detailed activities and small work
Interpersonal
Understanding People: sensitivity to and understanding of other people's moods, feelings and point of view
Getting along with Others: able to maintain good relationships with other people especially friends and siblings
Leadership: to take a leadership role among people through problem solving and influence
Intra-personal
Knowing Myself: awareness of one's own ideas, abilities; personal decision making skill
Goal Awareness: awareness of goals and self correction and monitoring in light of a goal
Managing Feelings: ability to regulate one's feelings, moods and emotional responses
Managing Behavior: ability to regulate one's mental activities and behavior
Naturalist
Animal Care: skill for understanding animal behavior, needs, characteristics
Plant Care: ability to work with plants, (i.e., gardening, farming and horticulture)
Science: knowledge of natural living energy forces including cooking, weather and physics
Beaumont observation: All these are acquired skills.
Dr. Howard Gardner believed that intelligence was multifaceted and dynamic - expanding far beyond the linguistic and logical capacities that were traditionally tested and valued in schools. Gardner argued that intelligence consisted of eight relatively autonomous intellectual capacities, namely:
(Provided by MIDAS - Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales)
Linguistic
Linguistic sensitivity: skill in the use of words for expressive and practical purposes
Reading: skill in reading
Writing: ability and interest in writing such as poems, stories, books or letters
Speaking: skill in oral communication for persuasion, mnemonics and description
Musical
Musical ability: sensitivity to rhythms, pitch, tunes or melody; and the timbre or distinctive tone of a musical piece
Instrument: skill and experience in playing a musical instrument
Vocal: a good voice for singing in tune and along with other people
Appreciation: actively enjoys listening to music
Logical-mathematical
Problem Solving: skill in organization, problem solving and logical reasoning; curiosity and investigation
Calculations: ability to work with numbers for mathematical operations such as addition and division
Ability to perceive: logical patterns and relationships; statements and propositions; functions and complex processes and related abstractions
Spatial
Imagery: use of mental imagery for observation, artistic, creative, and other visual activities
Artistic Design: to create artistic designs, drawings, painting or other crafts
Construction: to be able to make, build or assemble things
Bodily-kinesthetic
Physical Skill: ability to move the whole body for physical activities such as balancing, coordination and sports
Dancing, Acting: to use the body in expressive, rhythmic and imitative ways
Working with Hands: to use the hands with dexterity and skill for detailed activities and small work
Interpersonal
Understanding People: sensitivity to and understanding of other people's moods, feelings and point of view
Getting along with Others: able to maintain good relationships with other people especially friends and siblings
Leadership: to take a leadership role among people through problem solving and influence
Intra-personal
Knowing Myself: awareness of one's own ideas, abilities; personal decision making skill
Goal Awareness: awareness of goals and self correction and monitoring in light of a goal
Managing Feelings: ability to regulate one's feelings, moods and emotional responses
Managing Behavior: ability to regulate one's mental activities and behavior
Naturalist
Animal Care: skill for understanding animal behavior, needs, characteristics
Plant Care: ability to work with plants, (i.e., gardening, farming and horticulture)
Science: knowledge of natural living energy forces including cooking, weather and physics
Beaumont observation: All these are acquired skills.
Gifted Children - Common characteristics
Here is a list of characteristics common in gifted four-, five-, and six-year olds (Smutny, 2000):
1. Express curiosity about many things
2. Ask thoughtful questions
3. Have extensive vocabularies and use complex sentence structure
4. Are able to express themselves well
5. Solve problems in unique ways
6. Have good memories
7. Exhibit unusual talent in art, music, or creative dramatics
8. Exhibit especially original imaginations
9. Use previously learned things in new contexts
10. Are unusually able to order things in logical sequence
11. Discuss and elaborate on ideas
12. Are fast learners
13. Desire to work independently and take initiative
14. Exhibit wit and humor
15. Have sustained attention spans and are willing to persist on challenging tasks
16. Are very observant
17. Show talent in making up stories and telling them
18. Are interested in reading.
Beaumont observation: These are all acquired skills.
1. Express curiosity about many things
2. Ask thoughtful questions
3. Have extensive vocabularies and use complex sentence structure
4. Are able to express themselves well
5. Solve problems in unique ways
6. Have good memories
7. Exhibit unusual talent in art, music, or creative dramatics
8. Exhibit especially original imaginations
9. Use previously learned things in new contexts
10. Are unusually able to order things in logical sequence
11. Discuss and elaborate on ideas
12. Are fast learners
13. Desire to work independently and take initiative
14. Exhibit wit and humor
15. Have sustained attention spans and are willing to persist on challenging tasks
16. Are very observant
17. Show talent in making up stories and telling them
18. Are interested in reading.
Beaumont observation: These are all acquired skills.
3.7.09
Early language training boosts IQ, EQ & LQ
Any parent with a new born bay should not miss this 6-minute documentary,
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/%7Eabc/FPG_ABC-video.cfm
What makes a genius? Nature or nurture?
What is your opinion? What are the bases of your assertion?
We have invested more than 10,000 hours in the research on early brain development and language acquisition. The findings are eye boggling!
Based on these findings, we are helping an increasing number of working parents to nourish highly gifted babies.
Let me hear your views. I would share our findings with you early next week.
Sam
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/%7Eabc/FPG_ABC-video.cfm
What makes a genius? Nature or nurture?
What is your opinion? What are the bases of your assertion?
We have invested more than 10,000 hours in the research on early brain development and language acquisition. The findings are eye boggling!
Based on these findings, we are helping an increasing number of working parents to nourish highly gifted babies.
Let me hear your views. I would share our findings with you early next week.
Sam
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