Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University is hosting the second international conference "Early education and care". The two-day conference brings together early education experts, practitioners and government officials to share knowledge, develop collaboration and promote progress in early education and care. At the forum, about 100 participants from Georgia and abroad will present reports and participate in thematic panel discussions around the main theme of the conference: "Games: the basis of quality early education and care". The crucial role of games in children's development and learning will be emphasized.
The international forum was opened and participants were addressed by Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia Tamar Makharashvili, Minister of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara Maia Khajishvili, Batumi Mayor Archil Chikovani, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Deputy Rector Anzor Beridze, Davit Batsikadze, Chairman of the Education, Science, Culture and Sports Committee of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara, Sofio Kiladze, Vice-President of the UN Child Rights Protection Committee, Masahiro Kato, Advisor of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in Georgia and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia on early education policy issues.
The aim of the conference is to highlight the importance of playing to inspire government officials, educators and carers to integrate game-based approaches into early education and care settings.
Conference sessions will address game-based learning, observation, documentation, assessment of children's learning and development, and the critical role of parents, families, community and preschools in game-based learning. The conference will focus on professional competencies and development necessary to promote game-based learning, as well as inclusive practices that address cultural and linguistic diversity and promote games for children with disabilities.
At the workshop before conferences, practitioners received valuable information on topics related to early education and care practice. In order to discuss the policy related to the mentioned issue, roundtable meetings were held with the participation of representatives of the central and municipal authorities, who discussed effective strategies for improving the accessibility of the game through municipal policies. Webinars covered topics such as the elements of music and drama in games and alternative models of early and preschool education.
Quality early education and care is the cornerstone of a child's lifelong development and well-being. By offering a holistic approach that includes mental, physical, social and emotional development, the ground is laid for children to acquire the necessary skills and competencies. Game-based learning develops creativity and imagination. Through games, children explore different roles, scenarios and ideas, expand their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, and strengthen their communication skills.
The second international conference "Early education and care" is being organized by the United Nations Children's Fund, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara, Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and supported by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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