On March 6, Ms. Mary Lou Griffin-Jenkins, Director of Curriculum Development at Holland College, Canada, along with a colleague, visited AYNU to conduct the annual review of the cooperative education program in early childhood education. Vice President Du Jimin met with the foreign guests in Qinye Building A106, accompanied by the leaderships from International Cooperation and Exchange Office and School of Education.
During the meeting, Vice President Du Jimin provided a brief overview of AYNU's history, educational levels, distinctive features, and international development. Ms. Mary Lou Griffin-Jenkins outlined the purpose and procedures of the annual program review. The two sides then engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the details of the annual review and plans for future cooperation and exchange.
Following the meeting, the expert group listened to a report on the program's teaching progress, toured the educational facilities of School of Education, visited the internship base for the early childhood education program, and held detailed discussions with faculty and students. The experts expressed their approval of the program's smooth operation and the achievements made in recent years. They also offered suggestions and recommendations on enhancing professional teacher training and optimizing classroom teaching methods.
