Real reason behind Singapore’s obsession with tuition

[janet88]

1) If your child’s teacher presumes the class has already learnt the topic and throws them worksheets, will you get a tutor ?


2) If your child’s teacher finishes a science topic in 1 lesson, will you be afraid ?

This is happening.

[daisyt]

janet_lee88:

1) If your child's teacher presumes the class has already learnt the topic and throws them worksheets, will you get a tutor ?


2) If your child's teacher finishes a science topic in 1 lesson, will you be afraid ?

This is happening.

Did you feedback to the teacher or HOD or Principal?

I remember when dd was in P4, in a meet parent session, the teacher told me, dd math was not good enough. She asked me was dd having tuition? When I said no, guess what was her suggestion? She suggested me to get dd a tutor. I was like .... Hur??? Anywy, I did not take her advice.

[janet88]

Hi daisyt,

I see no reason how I can possibly approach the P or HOD.
My son is still studying in the school. All I can say is it is really pointless. Sorry if this is selfish but my hands are tied.

[verykiasu2010]

janet_lee88:

Hi daisyt,

I see no reason how I can possibly approach the P or HOD.
My son is still studying in the school. All I can say is it is really pointless. Sorry if this is selfish but my hands are tied.

ya you tied your own hands

but since there is no reason then nothing to complain about

[Prataking]

I needed Maths tuition in Sec school, but maybe the maths std for Pri School have increased since my time…

[tutormum]

DS3 came back with the news that his class topped English in their level for mid year. The class was understandably happy over their achievements. However, they were amused by their English teacher's response to the news.


Teacher: your editing is not very good
One student: But teacher, our English is top in the level
Teacher: yes, but your ** is not very good
Same student: But teacher, our English is top in the level
Teacher: yes, but your ** is not very good

DS3 told me that the class was \"we are top but the teacher still think that we are not very good\" :roll: :roll: :roll:

[limlim]

daisyt:

janet_lee88:

1) If your child's teacher presumes the class has already learnt the topic and throws them worksheets, will you get a tutor ?


2) If your child's teacher finishes a science topic in 1 lesson, will you be afraid ?

This is happening.

Did you feedback to the teacher or HOD or Principal?

I remember when dd was in P4, in a meet parent session, the teacher told me, dd math was not good enough. She asked me was dd having tuition? When I said no, guess what was her suggestion? She suggested me to get dd a tutor. I was like .... Hur??? Anywy, I did not take her advice.

That's the problem.. (althou may not be representative of the overall, but seems to be spreading..).. I experienced it before also.. teachers suggesting that I get a tutor for my kids..

Teachers EXPECTING their students to seek tuition.. something is wrong..

In the past, teacher would feel shame if their students need tuition bcoz it indicates that he/she cannot teach well.. like a slap on the face.

Now, it is like taken for granted to expect someone else to teach their students so that maybe they(the ones paid to teach) could have an easier time?

I respect those teachers who takes full responsibility of their student's results, and not push it to someone else to teach core materials..

[limlim]

verykiasu2010:

janet_lee88:

Hi daisyt,

I see no reason how I can possibly approach the P or HOD.
My son is still studying in the school. All I can say is it is really pointless. Sorry if this is selfish but my hands are tied.

ya you tied your own hands

but since there is no reason then nothing to complain about

If the recruit wants to complain against the PC, he must feedback to/via the PC.. does it makes sense to you?

[limlim]

tutormum:

DS3 came back with the news that his class topped English in their level for mid year. The class was understandably happy over their achievements. However, they were amused by their English teacher's response to the news.


Teacher: your editing is not very good
One student: But teacher, our English is top in the level
Teacher: yes, but your ** is not very good
Same student: But teacher, our English is top in the level
Teacher: yes, but your ** is not very good

DS3 told me that the class was \"we are top but the teacher still think that we are not very good\" :roll: :roll: :roll:

Nothing wrong with the teachers comment.

Just an example.. The top in the school score 55 marks.. the rest all fail. can it be considered \"good\"?........ relatively, this student has obtain the best ROI of the resources available.. but the resources available may be substandard in the first place..

[corneyAmber]

limlim:

tutormum:

DS3 came back with the news that his class topped English in their level for mid year. The class was understandably happy over their achievements. However, they were amused by their English teacher's response to the news.


Teacher: your editing is not very good
One student: But teacher, our English is top in the level
Teacher: yes, but your ** is not very good
Same student: But teacher, our English is top in the level
Teacher: yes, but your ** is not very good

DS3 told me that the class was \"we are top but the teacher still think that we are not very good\" :roll: :roll: :roll:

Nothing wrong with the teachers comment.

Just an example.. The top in the school score 55 marks.. the rest all fail. can it be considered \"good\"?........ relatively, this student has obtain the best ROI of the resources available.. but the resources available may be substandard in the first place..

It is all about perspective:

Teacher who sets the target : Children, you can do better!
Children who perform : Teacher, can you give us some encouragement?
3rd party like us : Aiyo why so harsh or so high expectation?