[PSLE MT] PSLE less weightage in Chinese / Mother Tongue
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jedamum:
I was from a big name school. I did not get better teachers or resources. Only stress and competition. Being in a big name school only taught me that no matter how hard I try, I am not going to be number 1 like in my primary school (no name school). This was because I could never do very well in English.
although i agree, but i tend to also agree that (on a broad basis) 'bigger name schools' have more resources and opportunity and exposure for the students to do well (or at least the student himself must also want to do well to start withtamarind:
If a student is motivated to work hard, he can get excellent grades even if he studies in Queenstown Secondary School.
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jedamum:
I agree. Even if Chinese is reduced to zero weighting, I am still going to make my kids read Chinese books everyday, because there are many wonderful books written in Chinese, and the language itself is beautiful.
those who really are concerned about culture will continue to focus on MT education despite lesser weightage.
I don't worry about the future of the Chinese language at all. And I am not bothered about those who don't know what they are losing out. -
Yes. I agreed. No matter what is going to change we will not reduce the effort in MT as future is difficult to predict. Do not want to in the situation of 书到用时方恨少
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Hi all,
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tamarind:
Same sentiments.
I agree. Even if Chinese is reduced to zero weighting, I am still going to make my kids read Chinese books everyday, because there are many wonderful books written in Chinese, and the language itself is beautiful.
I don't worry about the future of the Chinese language at all. And I am not bothered about those who don't know what they are losing out.
I send my kids to a SAP school so that they can learn Chinese in a conducive environment right from P1. The Chinese standard in SAP schools is higher, so the students learn more. Languages are better learnt early in life. The earlier, the better. I know of a Korean boy who came to Singapore when he was 5 years old, and only started learning Chinese then. Know what, he can still do very well in all his subjects, including Chinese, so as to get into the first class in a SAP school. He is also good in his own korean language, speaking the language with his parents everyday. :love: If others can keep their MT and learn Chinese at the same time, I really don't see the need for our own Singaporean Chinese to ask for lower MT weightage. -
Picolo:
Languages are better learnt early in life. The earlier, the better.
I absolutely agree. The best age to learn Chinese is between 3 to 6. At this age, kids are capable of learning all the Chinese characters required to read about 80% of Chinese newspapers. No hanyu pinyin, only character recognition is most important. I have read about at least 2 famous authors in China who taught their daughters to be able to do so. My daughter is able to read Chinese chapter books before the age of 7.
For a child who focus only on English before the age of 7, and then taught hanyu pinyin at P1, this is a big mistake. He will naturally find Chinese difficult to learn, because he already knows English and prefers English. Anything new and different, is difficult for a child, and even an adult.
I wonder when MOE is going to realized what are the best methods of teaching Chinese, instead of thinking of ways to reduce the weighting. I think perhaps all those making decisions are not good in Chinese ?
I hope that parents, instead of complaining that Chinese is difficult to learn, start teaching your kids no later than 3 years old (best to start reading Chinese books to them since birth). If parents cannot read Chinese, then send the kids to enrichment class or get a good Chinese tutor. If kids start learning from a very young age, they only need to learn for a short time everyday, and Chinese will become very easy for him when he is older. -
Qing Dynasty was ruled by Manchurians whose native language was Manchu (totally different language system from Mandarin Chinese). However Qing Emperors like: 康熙雍正乾隆 were masters of chinese culture and were also great Chinese calligrapher. For them, Mandarin was a 2nd language but they just did it and outshined many earlier Chinese-speaking emperors.
They learnt mandarin from very early childhood. discipline+diligent+good tutors were key ingredients for their success in mastering chinese...
Local examples for late successful learners: LKY and Prof WeeChowHou (who translated 孙子兵法) picked up Chinese in their adulthood only....
Nothing is too difficult if you put your heart into it.....
有志者事尽成
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HyperKiasu:
Guess it helps if you have the money and time for one to one tutors....
Local examples for late successful learners: LKY and Prof WeeChowHou (who translated 孙子兵法) picked up Chinese in their adulthood only....
Nothing is too difficult if you put your heart into it.....
有志者事尽成
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HyperKiasu:
As a student that was once from china, I can say for sure - English has the same weightage.The fact is that in China, there is no PSLE at all!
On the contrary, PRC parents are eager to invest in their kids' English learning....there are many English tuition/enrichment program catered not only for Primary but also for pre-schoolers!! -
the whole debate about PSLE weighting died down suddenly because MOE didn't want it to blow up too big. It is very sensitive for different categories of people. Some groups want it, some groups hate it. btw, as parents, if you want MOE to hear our views,
kindly write to http://www.moe.edu.sg/feedback
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