All Schools are GOOD Schools

[limlim]

jedamum:

limlim:

The first step shd be that all education/enrichment/tuition centers register with MOE, and introduce legalisation that license muz be obtained before they continue operation, and the licence is to be applied every, say, 2 years, subject to approval.


Then, slowly, introduce some guidelines and restrictions etc..

And then.. if they cannot meet the guidelines or rules, stop issuing the licence..

Slowly, those \"unnecessary\" enrichment centers will be eliminated.

And Schooling children can have happy times again..... as well as parents..

Those that excel will be those that are really bright or gifted.. not well-trained and exam smart..

not sure if i read out of context again (really...my poor comprehension skills is keeping me from commenting in such serious topic cos i worry i quote out of context)....but but but... only really bright or gifted students are allowed to do well? students who are willing to train themselves to be well-trained and exam smart are not allowed to do well? :scratchhead:

Trained as in attending enrichment classes and taught exam techniques, not by hard work and self-preservation.

[Ichigokun]

limlim:

jedamum:

[quote=\"limlim\"]The first step shd be that all education/enrichment/tuition centers register with MOE, and introduce legalisation that license muz be obtained before they continue operation, and the licence is to be applied every, say, 2 years, subject to approval.


Then, slowly, introduce some guidelines and restrictions etc..

And then.. if they cannot meet the guidelines or rules, stop issuing the licence..

Slowly, those \"unnecessary\" enrichment centers will be eliminated.

And Schooling children can have happy times again..... as well as parents..

Those that excel will be those that are really bright or gifted.. not well-trained and exam smart..

not sure if i read out of context again (really...my poor comprehension skills is keeping me from commenting in such serious topic cos i worry i quote out of context)....but but but... only really bright or gifted students are allowed to do well? students who are willing to train themselves to be well-trained and exam smart are not allowed to do well? :scratchhead:

Trained as in attending enrichment classes and taught exam techniques, not by hard work and self-preservation.[/quote]That's me!
I don't work hard on my own accord. Only attend enrichment lessons (forced by my mom)

[1amber]

phtthp:

i suppose depends on which Secondary school your child heading for.

if your child is heading for NUS High type, perhaps P5 /P6 need to read in advance, because ...

end Sec 2 NUS High students' standard - is equivalent to GCE O level in mainstream Sec schools.
end Sec 4 NUS High students' standard - is equivalent to GCE A level in mainstream Sec schools.

if a child in P5 / P6 is heading for NUS High yet don't start read in advance, how ?
but if child heading for mainstream Secondary school, then perhaps no need lah.

Hi phtthp,

Keep your info coming. Jagan takut. Don't be discouraged to give of what you know. Even if they were broad sweeping (and I don't think they are). Don't worry about misleading anybody because many people out there do have wisdom and are not stupid. I don't visit this site often but when I do I find your resourceful comments done in good faith and you are sincere in helping people make decision. In any forum discussion, it is the job of the reader to judge and evaluate and the responsibility lies in them, not you.

Keep up the good work! :snuggles:

[PiggyLalala]

Chenonceau:

wonderm:

He told reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Institute of Technical Education College East: 'It is important that I want to focus my efforts first and foremost on raising the overall standards of all schools.

Wonderm... thanks a bunch for sharing. I feel very VERY heartened by the part in blue.

wonderm:

He added:'I am encouraging our principals to go out and keep parents informed of all the new and interesting things that they have been doing over the years.

I feel less sanguine about the part in red. Last year, DS' school principal used up many many Teacher hours to organise a showcase of what Teachers do in school. DS had to go too, to showcase his very cool experiment, which he set up with MY help and MY guidance. I would have preferred that his Teachers mark more work.

I know what DS' Teachers do in school. They don't mark work properly (if at all) and teach faithfully from the insufficient textbooks. Marking is THE single most powerful way a teacher can communicate individually with the child ESPECIALLY if the class is very large. Even marking is either not done or done wrong with Teacher making more spelling mistakes than my DS.

Marking well and thoroughly is a basic. Get the basics right before you move into the future. If Teacher can get the basics right and textbooks are sufficient, learning effectiveness will already improve greatly without any new cool stuff... or showcases.

I feel the same too. Please stop asking principals to go out and keep parents informed of NEW and INTERESTING things that the schools have done. All these showcasing and exhibitions took up too much time. It is all for show and it is not necessary at all. I would rather let the teachers to have more time to prepare their lesson and do their markings. Also the use of IT or ipad etc, does not necessarily mean that the students will be more engaged or understand the lesson better. Sometimes, good textbooks/guidebooks and the old fashion way of teaching 'talk and chalk' can be equally effective too.

[limlim]

Ichigokun:

That's me!
I don't work hard on my own accord. Only attend enrichment lessons (forced by my mom)

may I ask.. would you be happy if enrichment centers are banned or made non-existent..?

Then you need not worry abt falling behind coz of not attending extra classes while all others are attending it (maybe apply to you parent too.. the \"need not worry\" part..)..

so.. less stressful and more fulfilling childhood..

Parents more time to play with kids..

[Zanonbu]

Parents have such high expectations from their children these days. Most of them mean well, but the methods are really questionable

[Chenonceau]

Zanonbu:

Parents have such high expectations from their children these days. Most of them mean well, but the methods are really questionable

Why blame parents only?

[huanghou]

Chenonceau:

Zanonbu:

Parents have such high expectations from their children these days. Most of them mean well, but the methods are really questionable

Why blame parents only?

Agree with chenonceau

[1amber]

Chenonceau:

Zanonbu:

Parents have such high expectations from their children these days. Most of them mean well, but the methods are really questionable

Why blame parents only?

Agree. Most times parents are just trying to help their kids navigate the system.

[concern2]

Has anyone read this article from Today?


Skills imbalance due to Education System
Letter from Gerrard Ball 04:46 AM Mar 03, 2012


THE commentary \"China should take a lesson in US creativity\" (Feb 15) applies to the Singapore education system, too.

First and foremost, international companies based in Singapore want managers who can communicate effectively in English, solve problems and initiate creative ideas.

These are prerequisites for every international business.

Regrettably, the education system here does not provide these three skills to the degree that international employers require.

That is why expatriates make up the lion's share of senior management positions at multi-national companies and will do so until the local education system is changed.

The influx of overseas talent to fill the skills gap left by an education system that is churning out the wrong type of employee has driven up the cost of living, and senior overseas managers earn three to five times more than locals in junior positions.

It does not appear that this skills imbalance is being addressed.

(source: http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC120303-0000029/Skills-imbalance-due-to-education-system)