Fight COVID Learning Loss This Summer!

Parents and teachers across the globe have been dealing with school closures and a disturbance in their kids’ education due to COVID-19. According to the study of Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), a Portland-based education organization, there is a 30% learning loss in reading and a 50% loss in math due to what is termed “the COVID slide”.

Every year, parents and educators are aware that the break from school entails some learning loss, commonly referred to as "summer slide”. However, this year, the situation is made more challenging due to the shift to online learning brought about by the pandemic. Students faced various forms of challenges to an online setting, Furthermore, the primary struggles students faced in coping with online learning in school was brought about by the following:

1. Adjusting to a synchronous and asynchronous learning environment.

2. Thriving in an online group setting.

3. Less time spent per subject in school especially in Math and English.

But the good news is COVID slide can be prevented if the student will take on effectively designed online learning activities like the Galileo Online Learning Premium Program. The benefits of this program are more than just academic: students have a personalized and tailored interaction with our teachers that will meet their learning needs that have cropped up during the past academic year as they adjust to having a personal social connection with Galileo teachers.

The COVID slide is extremely concerning for parents and educators alike. However, there are strategies available in Galileo to mitigate it. With the Galileo Online Learning Premium Program, learning can happen anytime and from anywhere in the globe. Learning should continue even if schools are closed!

For more information about how Galileo can help your child fight Covid Learning Loss, you may call 0917 -8130674 or click this link: https://forms.gle/nF97bYr5QkmCKkHj7

Introducing yet another new way of learning. Let your child learn at home with Galileo Online Learning.

Galileo launches Galileo Online Learning (GO Learning) for kids

Parents have full-time jobs, lots of things to do both at work and at home. On the other hand, the kids need to be educated and they have a lot of time in their hands for this. What is a win-win solution to this? Here is one suggestion.

The Galileo Enrichment Learning Program has turned to online learning for kids with the recent launching of GO Learning. Through the use of modern technology, GO Learning can connect the Galileo community online and provide them with teacher-guided tasks and self-learning activities.

Rowie Matti, CEO of Galileo explains that online learning does not require parents to drive their kids to school. “And since this requires minimal parental supervision as well, the parents can now focus on their jobs and daily household routine. On the other hand, the kids can choose the time and pace by which they can plunge into Go Learning. Thus, they can still do other things that interest them. This flexibility gives them control of their education!”

She adds that GO Learning was designed to encourage interaction and active engagement through the use of online games, assignments, and personalized activities. “This builds the kids’ confidence and lessens frustrations as they are encouraged to contribute solutions and answers in a fun way. The kids want a classroom ambiance once in a while? No problem! Video conferencing through the Google Hangouts allows real-time teacher-student interaction that is intended to build the kids’ confidence, both in and out of the classroom. So we can practically say goodbye to passive or shy students!”.

Studies have shown that nowadays, kids are tech-savvy and can easily navigate the internet and find their way through various apps. Rowie adds that GO Learning allows them to do just these, at their own time and pace to boot! “However, there are final deadlines to be met, time limits for accomplishing certain activities, and responsibility for online content used. This promotes time management, self-discipline, independence, and a sense of responsibility. These are traits that will serve the kids well as they go offline after finishing the GO Learning Program”.

For more information about Galileo Online Learning, you may call them at 0917 -8130674 or visit our website at https://galileoenrichment.com/programs/galileo-online-learning/

It’s a Galileorrific Summer at the Galileo Summer Camp 2018!

Summer is fast approaching. Students are starting to anticipate their summer vacation -- which means freedom from homework, quizzes, and long tests. However, we all know the all too familiar story: after a week of playing games and watching television, they will be complaining that they are bored. Parents are also not too keen on letting the television and gadgets babysit their kids during the two-month break so as early as now, they are already on the look out for summer programs that will keep their students occupied, without sacrificing any learning opportunities.

In comes Galileo Enrichment Learning Program, which has been providing students with fun learning experiences all year round. Besides the regular enrichment programs in English, Math, and Singapore Math, Galileo also has summer programs that teaches important life skills. Galileo understands that the world is rapidly changing and students should be equipped with certain skills that are not usually taught inside the classroom.

Their Summer Camps are as follows:

The Summer Learning Camp: Zoofari is a program for young learners aged 2 to 4. Through themed modules of plants and animals, students will develop his/her fine motor skills, musicality, and creativity, while learning basic numeracy and literacy skills.

# of sessions	15 sessions per module
Module A	April 9-27, 2018 (Animals)
Module B	May 7-25, 2018 (Plants)
Fee	P 600 Registration Fee P 3,000 1 Module P 5,500 2 Modules

Kiddie Cooking Camp: Cooking with Numbers is a cooking and baking program for students aged 5 to 11 years old. Kids will develop their love for culinary arts and gain confidence in the kitchen while learning about different dishes from different countries around the world.

# of sessions	5 sessions
Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5	Sweet Snack (England) Appetizer (Italy) Breakfast (France) Healthy Appetizer (Vietnam) Healthy Lunch Box (Japan)
Fee	P 5000

Money Smart Camp is a basic financial literacy and junior entrepreneur program for students aged 8 to 12 years old. Awareness and responsibility towards money should be taught at a young age

# of sessions	8 sessions per module
Module A	April 9-27, 2018 (Money Matters for Kids)
Module B	May 7-25, 2018 (Junior Entrepreneurs)
Fee	P 1,800

And lastly, now on it’s 5th year, the Digital Summer Camp touches on the technology side of learning. This program is in cooperation with Power Mac Center and is for students aged 9 to 14. This coding and STEM program teaches students innovation, creativity, and critical thinking through the use of digital tools and state of the art Apple devices.

# of sessions	5 sessions
Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5	Robotics and Programming Animation Game Design and Development 3D Architecture Jr. Electronics
Fee	P 5,500

These programs are offered in select centers nationwide from April to May 2018. For more information and availability of slots, contact the Galileo Head Office at (02) 845-1234 or send an email to info@galileoenrichment.com.