SEGi brought science to life at Dragonfly The Leaders, Sungai Ara, through a dynamic teaching and learning session designed for five-year-old children. Organised as part of the CLE4214 Science, Technology and Mathematics in Early Childhood Education module, the visit allowed four Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) students to lead a hands-on science experiment that sparked excitement and discovery in young minds. The initiative exemplified how creative teaching methods can transform science into something both playful and profound.
The children were introduced to basic scientific concepts through a simulated volcanic eruption using everyday materials. The moment vinegar met baking soda, their faces lit up — a small eruption igniting big curiosity. This playful yet purposeful engagement reflects growing recognition that early exposure to science builds lifelong critical thinking skills. According to UNICEF, early childhood education fosters the foundations of cognitive and socio-emotional development, essential for future academic success and global citizenship.
For the student educators, this experience was more than an assignment. It was a platform to apply theory in a real-world context, develop communication and classroom management skills, and discover the flexibility needed to keep young learners engaged. Learning to tailor lessons around children’s attention spans and natural curiosity equips them for more than just assessments — it prepares them to be responsive, empathetic educators.
Dragonfly’s management expressed high praise for the students’ performance, commending their professionalism, energy, and ability to make science both fun and accessible. Their feedback reinforced the value of these placements in preparing students for the realities of teaching, while also strengthening community bonds between academic institutions and early learning centres.
This initiative also speaks to the larger mission of making quality education inclusive and engaging from the earliest stages of life. The World Bank has reported that strong foundational learning is one of the most powerful levers for achieving social equity and long-term national development. By connecting future educators directly with children, SEGi College Penang creates space for transformative learning to flow both ways.
This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
