EXPECTED OUTCOMES IN NEW ZEALAND’S PRESCHOOL EDUCATION CURRICULUM - LESSONS FOR VIETNAM

The outcomes of the educational process for children are expressed as expected results or developmental goals applicable to all children. These expectations typically emphasize the values or competencies prioritized by each country’s educational system and aim to develop in children. They represent broad benchmarks of what children should know and be able to do by the end of each developmental stage. This article employs theoretical research methods, including literature reviews, reports, research findings, and educational practices, to systematize concepts related to expected outcomes in early childhood education programs within a competency-based framework. It explores the experiences of New Zealand’s preschool education curriculum and offers lessons and recommendations for articulating expected outcomes in Vietnam’s preschool education curriculum.