[PSLE MT] PSLE less weightage in Chinese / Mother Tongue

[caroline3sg]

[quote]Ho Peng is sister of Ho Ching


Ho Peng used to be Head of GP Dept in NJC, English-ed of course.

But Ho Peng is a very capable educator. Let's hope something feasible will come out from all these debates, and break new ground to get more effective teaching of the chinese language[/quote]If this is the case, Ho Peng should be the minister for education rather than Ng E.H. Or just because Ng has better credentials?

Okay lets see how he perform.

So far, the only minister that I first recognise is good is Khaw. Didn't know he was M'sian.

[MMM]

ksi:

Well, if any changes they have to take 5-10 years to implement.


Anyone has a Chinese version of news to share? This report appears brief though the main points are covered. Status quo for PSLE weightage.

\"李总理：无意削减母语在小六会考的比重
　　（新加坡讯）李总理和黄永宏部长今天召开记者会，向人民解释政府对母语教育的看法和立场。

　　李总理在记者会上强调，无意降低母语的社会地位，也无意削减母语在小六会考的比重。

　　他说，我们必须不断更新母语的教学法，课程内容和考试制度，以配合社会环境的变迁。

　　他指，我们现在必须再次检讨母语教学，为未来的五到十年做好准备。他强调，采取新的教学和鉴定方法，不是为了降低母语的程度，也不是为了放低考试的门槛，让学生更容易过关。这是让能力不同的学生，修读适合自己水平的课程，以不同的进度，把母语学好。

　　教育部提学司领导的一个工作小组已经开始探讨如何改进母语教学。 \"

Extracted from FB. Hope it helps.

[corneyAmber]

MMM:

ksi:

Well, if any changes they have to take 5-10 years to implement.


Anyone has a Chinese version of news to share? This report appears brief though the main points are covered. Status quo for PSLE weightage.

\"李总理：无意削减母语在小六会考的比重
　　（新加坡讯）李总理和黄永宏部长今天召开记者会，向人民解释政府对母语教育的看法和立场。

　　李总理在记者会上强调，无意降低母语的社会地位，也无意削减母语在小六会考的比重。

　　他说，我们必须不断更新母语的教学法，课程内容和考试制度，以配合社会环境的变迁。

　　他指，我们现在必须再次检讨母语教学，为未来的五到十年做好准备。他强调，采取新的教学和鉴定方法，不是为了降低母语的程度，也不是为了放低考试的门槛，让学生更容易过关。这是让能力不同的学生，修读适合自己水平的课程，以不同的进度，把母语学好。

　　教育部提学司领导的一个工作小组已经开始探讨如何改进母语教学。 \"

Extracted from FB. Hope it helps.

Thanks...so they are in agreement that the teaching needs beefing up.....not the exam system.

[caroline3sg]

[quote]It would be great if they could implement some Chinese morale studies, eg. Confucius Studies into the syllabus.[/quote]
Agree.

I would also like to see extensive teaching of chinese proverbs. Eg. through simple acting. This is very engaging activity esp for active children. And activity based learning reinforces better.

[verykiasu2010]

caroline3sg:

[quote]Ho Peng is sister of Ho Ching


Ho Peng used to be Head of GP Dept in NJC, English-ed of course.

But Ho Peng is a very capable educator. Let's hope something feasible will come out from all these debates, and break new ground to get more effective teaching of the chinese language

If this is the case, Ho Peng should be the minister for education rather than Ng E.H. Or just because Ng has better credentials?

Okay lets see how he perform.

So far, the only minister that I first recognise is good is Khaw. Didn't know he was M'sian.[/quote]Not if. She is. (perhaps you should say, ' in that case....')

Likewise, the former VP of NJC, Ms Kwa, was Mrs LKY's sister

But the minister post is for the elected politician

[verykiasu2010]

they should seriously consider to introduce mandarin / chinese language from nursery class onwards, just like parents now do with english and montessori etc etc


they should have the chinese equivalent. i am sure the kids would love it

starting with words formation / components, etc

[Picolo]

MMM:

ksi:

Well, if any changes they have to take 5-10 years to implement.


Anyone has a Chinese version of news to share? This report appears brief though the main points are covered. Status quo for PSLE weightage.

\"李总理：无意削减母语在小六会考的比重
　　（新加坡讯）李总理和黄永宏部长今天召开记者会，向人民解释政府对母语教育的看法和立场。...

Extracted from FB. Hope it helps.

Thanks,MMM. Official report from here:

http://realtime.zaobao.com/2010/05/100511_29a.shtml


新闻 >> 即时报道
李总理：无意削减母语在小六会考的比重

（2010-05-11　3:35pm）


　　（新加坡讯）李总理和黄永宏部长今天召开记者会，向人民解释政府对母语教育的看法和立场。

　　李总理在记者会上强调，无意降低母语的社会地位，也无意削减母语在小六会考的比重。

　　他说，我们必须不断更新母语的教学法，课程内容和考试制度，以配合社会环境的变迁。

　　他指，我们现在必须再次检讨母语教学，为未来的五到十年做好准备。他强调，采取新的教学和鉴定方法，不是为了降低母语的程度，也不是为了放低考试的门槛，让学生更容易过关。这是让能力不同的学生，修读适合自己水平的课程，以不同的进度，把母语学好。

　　教育部提学司领导的一个工作小组已经开始探讨如何改进母语教学。

　　另一方面，教育部长黄永宏在记者会上表示，自己在之前的媒体专访中谴词用字应该更小心，并为造成公众的错误印象而道歉。

《联合早报网》
（编辑：沈茂华）

[nan.014182nan]

caroline3sg:

So far, the only minister that I first recognise is good is Khaw. Didn't know he was M'sian.

Minister Khaw is down to earth, humble. I like him very much too !

[verykiasu2010]

the CNA reported as taking 5 to 10 years to implement


the Zaobao said is to prepare the students for the changes envisaged in the coming 5 to 10 years

I think Zaobao is more accurate and makes more sense

[Funz]

verykiasu2010:

they should seriously consider to introduce mandarin / chinese language from nursery class onwards, just like parents now do with english and montessori etc etc


they should have the chinese equivalent. i am sure the kids would love it

starting with words formation / components, etc

:? thought most preschools already are teaching chinese. That's why there are so many S pass Chinese teachers in preschools and childcare.