Inspiring learning spaces
THE early years are most important in shaping a child’s holistic development. Neurological research has shown that early childhood interventions can have a lasting effect on a child’s social and cognitive abilities later in life.
Educators from all over the world have thus recognised the need for a holistic approach to preschool education.
Odyssey, the Global Preschool is one of the preschools in Malaysia that recognises the need to provide quality and innovative curriculum to children.
Inspired by global teaching pedagogies from the United States, United Kingdom as well as the Reggio Emilia educational practices in Northern Italy, Odyssey has incorporated the best of these curricula into its programme since it was established in Singapore in 2008.
Odyssey holds the belief that children are capable of independent learning and have a natural desire to learn.
Natural teacher
The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative approach to early childhood education that focuses on the educational importance of community and free enquiry as its primary values.
One of the fundamental principles under this child- centric approach is an emphasis on the environment as a teacher.
Here, the environment is seen as a living space where children are able to explore and learn through social interactions and experimentations.
Recognising the important role that the environment plays in the educative process, Odyssey pays close attention to the design and layout of its physical environment.
The spatial design of the environment is driven by the school’s commitment to creating spaces that are not only functional, aesthetically pleasing and beautiful, but also grounded in research and enduring educational philosophies.
Redefining preschools
Odyssey @ Setia Eco Park is the second Odyssey campus to be introduced in Malaysia. The first, Odyssey @ Macalister, opened in Penang last July.
At 18,300sq ft ( 1,700sq m) and 80,000sq ft ( 7,432sq m) respectively, both campuses are surrounded by lush greenery that creates an optimal setting for integrating outdoor learning experiences with an understanding of nature.
Odyssey seeks to meet the developmental needs of children aged 18 months to six years through a leading- edge curriculum and programmes within a vibrant learning community.
More than just a preschool that prepares children for formal schooling, Odyssey is envisioned to be an educational hub where children are encouraged to discover independently and develop their character, alongside a curriculum built on international early childhood education’s best practices.
The school has three campuses in Singapore and two in Malaysia.
For more information, visit theodyssey. my