By Election for Hougang

[hokkiengirl]

verykiasu2010:

Sometime politicians need to have paradigm shift too and think out of the box, including ballot boxes, and do some unconventional things.

I agree. I also agree that the recent political changes have actually been good for the government. More on its toes and more ready to engage. I just wish we could all be gracious about it and not resort to nasty name-calling, rumour-mongering and general unpleasantness. That applies to both sides ah.

I wish I could write in Hokkien! I shall be content with singing Hokkien songs...

[Chenonceau]

verykiasu2010:

alamak, please note, I have NO political affiliation or leaning.

I also dun have, though I used to defend PAP. But your post makes sense.

[verykiasu2010]

hokkiengirl:

verykiasu2010:

Sometime politicians need to have paradigm shift too and think out of the box, including ballot boxes, and do some unconventional things.

I agree. I also agree that the recent political changes have actually been good for the government. More on its toes and more ready to engage. I just wish we could all be gracious about it and not resort to nasty name-calling, rumour-mongering and general unpleasantness. That applies to both sides ah.

I wish I could write in Hokkien! I shall be content with singing Hokkien songs...

'tee oh oh' ........

[Pris.011283tang]

concern2:

Pris.tang:

The one who helped me alot at a period of time when there was no election going on he step in to really help, i even contacted him via email. once things were on track for me he emailed me again 2weeks later to see how i was holding up this is truly 1 person who cares

Yes, I'd agree that when help comes in this form, it is indeed special. Um...how long ago was that har?

around 2008.

[hokkiengirl]

Chenonceau:

Intermezzo:

Of course, there's nothing wrong with wanting better textbooks and better resources.

This is all I need to know... that even detractors acknowledge this is good.

Actually, it's kinda off topic, but since we are all here...

I think what I would want would be a really comprehensive textbook with practically EVERYTHING that can be tested found inside. Then, even if the teachers are awful (not so uncommon nows-adays) and there isn't enough time to cover the syallbus, the kids who are willing to put in the effort to master the textbook would be rewarded for their diligence during the exams. And if the kid is bo-chap, then so be it. It's a personal choice.

Actually, if you think about it, that's how we were tested in Uni? The lecturer gives a tons of notes and those who bother doing the work end up answering the question better. Even if the lecturer was totally inept, it was ok cos we knew we would be all right once we did the work!!!!

Ok, ok, :offtopic: I slap myself on the wrist first. Bad, bad Hokkien Girl!

[Chenonceau]

hokkiengirl:

Chenonceau:

[quote=\"Intermezzo\"]
Of course, there's nothing wrong with wanting better textbooks and better resources.

This is all I need to know... that even detractors acknowledge this is good.

Actually, it's kinda off topic, but since we are all here...

I think what I would want would be a really comprehensive textbook with practically EVERYTHING that can be tested found inside. Then, even if the teachers are awful (not so uncommon nows-adays) and there isn't enough time to cover the syallbus, the kids who are willing to put in the effort to master the textbook would be rewarded for their diligence during the exams. And if the kid is bo-chap, then so be it. It's a personal choice.

Actually, if you think about it, that's how we were tested in Uni? The lecturer gives a tons of notes and those who bother doing the work end up answering the question better. Even if the lecturer was totally inept, it was ok cos we knew we would be all right once we did the work!!!!

Ok, ok, :offtopic: I slap myself on the wrist first. Bad, bad Hokkien Girl![/quote]Yeah... this is what I mean lor... it helps those who wanna help themselves. Little children of 7, 8 and 9 cannot be expected to traipse off to the library on their own to keep up with their own exams. If you don't have a SAHM then how?

I think kids would benefit from youtube links sent via email... a bibliography... than simply either...
(1) no notes
(2) poor quality notes
(3) high quality notes
... depending on which school you go to.

[concern2]

Chenonceau:

Yeah... this is what I mean lor... it helps those who wanna help themselves. Little children of 7, 8 and 9 cannot be expected to traipse off to the library on their own to keep up with their own exams. If you don't have a SAHM then how?

Chen, not just a SAHM, but one who can teach and one who can teach their own children... :off topic:

What Hokkiengirl says about textbook is cool. Yes, if the child is willing to work hard, he /she could make it. But it is not the situation now. Children are expected to run and compete in a race when they might still toddling.

[Chenonceau]

concern2:

Chenonceau:

Yeah... this is what I mean lor... it helps those who wanna help themselves. Little children of 7, 8 and 9 cannot be expected to traipse off to the library on their own to keep up with their own exams. If you don't have a SAHM then how?

Chen, not just a SAHM, but one who can teach and one who can teach their own children... :off topic:

What Hokkiengirl says about textbook is cool. Yes, if the child is willing to work hard, he /she could make it. But it is not the situation now.

Yup! Hokkiengirl... real cool.

[verykiasu2010]

Chenonceau:

concern2:

[quote=\"Chenonceau\"]
Yeah... this is what I mean lor... it helps those who wanna help themselves. Little children of 7, 8 and 9 cannot be expected to traipse off to the library on their own to keep up with their own exams. If you don't have a SAHM then how?

Chen, not just a SAHM, but one who can teach and one who can teach their own children... :off topic:

What Hokkiengirl says about textbook is cool. Yes, if the child is willing to work hard, he /she could make it. But it is not the situation now.

Yup! Hokkiengirl... real cool.[/quote]you mean it is cool to be hokkien ?

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verykiasu2010:

alamak, please note, I have NO political affiliation or leaning.

is ok...u belong to the middle 30%....just make sure you swing to the right side....but..but.....unfortunately u doesn't belong to HG....