Shanghai, November 26th 2010: — Disney English, Shanghai’s leading English Language Learning Institute for children recently held its popular Parent Forum and welcomed two academic experts to discuss with parents the benefits of learning English and how English Language Learning (ELL) helps develop key social skills that encourages a lifelong passion for learning.
Dr. Ling Li, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology Department, East China Normal University and Mr. Andrew Tiffany, Regional Academic Training Manager, Disney English hosted the forum and discussed this topic with over 50 parents with enrolled children at Disney English.
“In the annual survey Disney English conducted earlier this year, when asked what soft-skills parents thought their child could improve on, 74% of Shanghai parents chose confidence while 71% chose communication, both of which are key social skills which can improve children’s academic careers overall1,” said Andrew Tiffany. “These responses indicate that parents are paying closer attention to social skills development.”
“There is an old Chinese saying; one is never too old to learn – our ancestors have unveiled the importance of life-long learning thousands of years ago,” said Dr. Li. “In today’s constantly changing world, it’s even more critical for our children to acquire the social skills which benefit their life-long learning at an early age,” she adds. The key findings from the Forum include:
Dr. Ling Li, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology Department, East China Normal University and Mr. Andrew Tiffany, Regional Academic Training Manager, Disney English hosted the forum and discussed this topic with over 50 parents with enrolled children at Disney English.
“In the annual survey Disney English conducted earlier this year, when asked what soft-skills parents thought their child could improve on, 74% of Shanghai parents chose confidence while 71% chose communication, both of which are key social skills which can improve children’s academic careers overall1,” said Andrew Tiffany. “These responses indicate that parents are paying closer attention to social skills development.”
“There is an old Chinese saying; one is never too old to learn – our ancestors have unveiled the importance of life-long learning thousands of years ago,” said Dr. Li. “In today’s constantly changing world, it’s even more critical for our children to acquire the social skills which benefit their life-long learning at an early age,” she adds. The key findings from the Forum include:
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