All About Teaching Values
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Hello, just to share, my daughter told me (a few weeks ago) that a classmate was sent out of the class because she kept interrupting the teacher with irritating remarks. When the teacher told the girl that it was rude to keep interrupting, and to allow him to finish his instruction first, the girl told the teacher off that he could choose to ignore her.
When I heard this I was shocked, you mean, these days, students \"talk back\" at their teachers like this? I wouldn't know how to react if I'm the teacher.
I tell my girls if they ever talk back at their teachers, they will get it from me!! haha, tyrant mother
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sall:
:yikes: How ah? It's your sis leh... did you try to tell her what you think? Is she your younger sis or older sis?Teaching of values is the job of parents. But some parents are so focused on academic results of their children, they forget about other non- academic but extremely important values their children are lacking. My sister is one such example. My niece is in an elite sch, but when we go to her house, she would not even come out of her room to greet me, not a word of 'Hello, aunty'. During Chinese New yr, not a greeting, not a word of thanks after collecting angpow. And my sister did not even correct this. No basic manners, no respect for elders...
When I visited her sch's open house, I was also very disappointed to see that the students there are very aloof and unhelpful, maybe it's the sch's fault too. -
coffeequeen:
this also happen in my boy's school. so i guess it can happen any where as there are bound to be all sorts of people in life.Hello, just to share, my daughter told me (a few weeks ago) that a classmate was sent out of the class because she kept interrupting the teacher with irritating remarks. When the teacher told the girl that it was rude to keep interrupting, and to allow him to finish his instruction first, the girl told the teacher off that he could choose to ignore her.
When I heard this I was shocked, you mean, these days, students \"talk back\" at their teachers like this? I wouldn't know how to react if I'm the teacher.
I tell my girls if they ever talk back at their teachers, they will get it from me!! haha, tyrant mother
one time, the teacher accused my boy of talking in class (actually it was the one sitting beside him). when he tried to explain (\"but, it's...), the teacher scolded him for talking back. :roll: -
concern2:
She's my older sis. I don't have to waste time telling her what I feel. She's the type who thinks she's always right. I don't go to her house anymore, don't even talk to her, unless really necessary.
:yikes: How ah? It's your sis leh... did you try to tell her what you think? Is she your younger sis or older sis?sall:
Teaching of values is the job of parents. But some parents are so focused on academic results of their children, they forget about other non- academic but extremely important values their children are lacking. My sister is one such example. My niece is in an elite sch, but when we go to her house, she would not even come out of her room to greet me, not a word of 'Hello, aunty'. During Chinese New yr, not a greeting, not a word of thanks after collecting angpow. And my sister did not even correct this. No basic manners, no respect for elders...
When I visited her sch's open house, I was also very disappointed to see that the students there are very aloof and unhelpful, maybe it's the sch's fault too. -
sall:
She's my older sis. I don't have to waste time telling her what I feel. She's the type who thinks she's always right. I don't go to her house anymore, don't even talk to her, unless really necessary.[/quote] :sad: That's how differences in values can cause strain in relationships...
:yikes: How ah? It's your sis leh... did you try to tell her what you think? Is she your younger sis or older sis?concern2:
[quote=\"sall\"]Teaching of values is the job of parents. But some parents are so focused on academic results of their children, they forget about other non- academic but extremely important values their children are lacking. My sister is one such example. My niece is in an elite sch, but when we go to her house, she would not even come out of her room to greet me, not a word of 'Hello, aunty'. During Chinese New yr, not a greeting, not a word of thanks after collecting angpow. And my sister did not even correct this. No basic manners, no respect for elders...
When I visited her sch's open house, I was also very disappointed to see that the students there are very aloof and unhelpful, maybe it's the sch's fault too.
Sis and I grow up together, we're very close. She's like the best friend to me so I'd dread the day such things happen. Ever since we got married and have our own families, we start seeing differences in our values - somewhat. However, I have to admit that we tread on thin lines when it comes to issues on how to raise our kids...As the elder sis, I try not to impose my values on her, letting her choose how to lead her own life. Ultimately, it is her children, not mine. There are times when our kids get into conflict, and situations get sticky. We just had to pull the kids aside and teach our own kids instead of pointing to each others' kids and affect our sisterhood...a challenge indeed.. -
can parents share - from the book of Proverbs, how do you teach your child values ? Thank you very much.
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phtthp:
can parents share - from the book of Proverbs, how do you teach your child values ? Thank you very much.
Not from the book of Proverbs, but rather my own way. I taught my 2 sons basic manners from young ( they are now 9 & 5 yrs old respectively). Greeting neighbours daily are a must, greeting everyone to eat before they start on a meal. Saying \"Please\" and \"Thank You\" ( i call them the magic words ) if they want things to get done by us. I think these values have to be taught by parents at a young age. I think young people nowadays are very self-centred. All they have or know is just \"self\" only. -
phtthp:
can parents share - from the book of Proverbs, how do you teach your child values ? Thank you very much.
If really wanna follow the book, best is to read it, digest it and then apply it in your life. Teaching values to your child by your own actions is probably the best way. -
MOE to focus on values, character education
(source) http://sg.news.yahoo.com/moe-to-focus-on-values--character-education.html
The priority in the years ahead will be to teach students about values and character so as to better prepare them for the 21st century, said Education Minister Heng Swee Keat on Thursday morning.
Speaking at the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) work plan seminar, he highlighted the need to focus on holistic education and to move toward an education system that is more student-centric.
One way the ministry will seek to achieve its goals is through a new Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) framework, comprising of various initiatives found in National Education, Co-curricular Activities (CCA) and Civic and Moral Education. The new CCE Branch will be set up by next year.
MOE will also be reviewing current schemes, one of which is the grading scheme used to award CCA points. It will be adjusted to place greater emphasis on holistic and balanced participation rather than just the students’ achievement. The School Excellence Model and Masterplan of Awards, introduced in 1998, will be realigned to be more student-centric with less administrative work required from the schools.
Heng said, “We need personal values to enable each of us to have the confidence, self awareness, grit and determination to succeed. We need moral values, such as respect, responsibility, care and appreciation towards others to guide each of us to be a socially responsible person.
\"We need values of citizenship. As a young nation with a short history of independence, we must have informed, rugged and resilient citizens who can stay united to overcome crisis and adversities which we must expect to happen from time to time.\"
Heng also stressed the importance of engaging parents and the community to help instill values in students.
“Many teachable moments occur in activities outside the classroom environment; outside schools. And values need to be augmented and reinforced by the community and parents,” he said.
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Here is what I think... http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=26209&p=592470#p592470
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