sweden has different opinions on whether to start primary school at the age of 6
2024-09-20
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[global times comprehensive report] the swedish government announced that starting from the autumn semester of 2028, children will start primary education at the age of 6, canceling the current 6-year-old preschool education. according to the british "guardian" report on the 19th, this is a thorough reform of the country's education system, marking that the teaching method for young children will no longer be based on games.
sweden plans to start primary education at the age of 6 in the autumn semester of 2028. (british media data map)
swedish radio reported that the measure is intended to strengthen children's early literacy and mathematics education. education minister johan persson said that schools should "return to basics" and help students better master basic skills through early literacy and calculation learning. however, there are obvious differences in the education community.
many education experts are reportedly concerned about starting school one year earlier, believing that playing games is essential for children's early development and that children should be encouraged to explore, create and develop through playing games, stimulating curiosity and guided discovery. christian, a visiting professor of early childhood education at the university of soderton in sweden, said that research shows that play is the basis for children's early learning, language development and problem-solving skills. some preschool teachers are also worried that this reform may lead to their unemployment.
supporters believe that the plan will bring the swedish education system in line with other european countries. professor of education at the university of groningen in the netherlands, westerberg, said that early enrollment does not necessarily have a negative impact on the entire basic education, but may allow 6-year-old children to receive formal school education earlier.
the swedish social democratic party's spokesman for education affairs said their support for the reform plan depends on whether it can maintain a balanced model of learning and playing, and the plan should serve as a "bridge between preschool education and school." (sun boyan)
