Preschool Workshop/Symposium
Preschool Workshop for Tamil Language Educators 2025
19 July 2025
Overview of the Preschool Workshop for Tamil Language Educators 2025, a TLLPC signature programme focused on designing meaningful outdoor learning experiences for preschool Tamil Language learners.
Media Coverage
Indian Beat - https://www.mewatch.sg/episode/Indian-Beat-S16-E20-553293
Tamil Murasu - https://www.tamilmurasu.com.sg/singapore/outdoor-learning-experience-workshop-preschool-tamil-teachers
TLLPC Signature Programme
Organised by: Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee (TLLPC)
Programme date: 19 July 2025
Venue: Geylang East Public Library
Overview
The Preschool Workshop for Tamil Language Educators 2025 is a TLLPC signature programme organised to support the professional learning and development of preschool Tamil Language educators. The workshop provided educators with practical strategies to design meaningful learning experiences that support language development in young learners.
Workshop Theme and Keynote Address
The workshop was centred on the theme “Designing Meaningful Outdoor Learning Experiences for Preschool Children.”
The keynote address and facilitated discussion were led by Dr Kaveri, from the Department of Early Childhood Education, S. R. Nathan School of Human Development, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). She guided participants through discussions on how purposeful outdoor learning experiences can be thoughtfully planned and integrated into preschool Tamil Language teaching.
Programme Facilitation
The workshop was facilitated by:
Outstanding Preschool Mother Tongue Language Teacher (OPMTL) Awardees and Nominees
Their facilitation and sharing provided participants with practical insights into classroom applications and effective pedagogical practices in early childhood Tamil Language education.
Participants
The workshop was attended by preschool Tamil Language educators and students from the National Institute of Early Childhood Development, who benefited from professional sharing, collaborative discussions, and exposure to research-informed teaching practices.
Significance
The Preschool Workshop for Tamil Language Educators 2025 reinforced the importance of developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and experiential learning in early childhood education. As a TLLPC signature programme, it strengthened professional networks, supported pedagogical growth, and contributed to the continued enhancement of Tamil Language teaching and learning in the preschool sector.