All Schools are GOOD Schools

[Nebbermind]

Well, I presume that in order to assess if there’s any value added, they need to see the performance of her students in the o level. If this stats is not made public, which I assumed it’ll be the case coz some smart Alec will compile the unofficial banding if it’s available, then how to see if got value add?

Perhaps u can let me know what I’m missing here?

[phtthp]

Melodies:

I bought your book and I just realized that my dd was reading the book without my knowledge (the one - how to motivate your child to want to study) and she was reading chapter 6 and told me it is a good book and she enjoyed it!(she is in P3 now)

may we know Title and author of this book ?
Thanks.

[fightingmom]

phtthp:

Melodies:

I bought your book and I just realized that my dd was reading the book without my knowledge (the one - how to motivate your child to want to study) and she was reading chapter 6 and told me it is a good book and she enjoyed it!(she is in P3 now)

may we know Title and author of this book ?
Thanks.

Hi phtthp,

The book is written by Dr Petunia Lee titled \"Internal Drive Theory - Motivate your child to want to study\"

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36240&start=40

[phtthp]

fightingmom:

The book is written by Dr Petunia Lee titled \"Internal Drive Theory - Motivate your child to want to study\"

How to buy this book ? Thanks.

[fightingmom]

phtthp:

fightingmom:

The book is written by Dr Petunia Lee titled \"Internal Drive Theory - Motivate your child to want to study\"

How to buy this book ? Thanks.

You can check this link :

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36240&start=80

Or you can pm Chenonceau.

Btw, I am not related to Chenonceau or engaged by her to do any marketing for her book. Happened to read this thread and I kay poh only.

[phtthp]

fightingmom:

The book is written by Dr Petunia Lee titled \"Internal Drive Theory - Motivate your child to want to study\"


You can check this link :
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36240&start=80

Thank you very much, fightingmom. :thankyou:
Appreciate your kind info & kind help.

is \"Chenonceau\" Dr. Petunia Lee - author of this book ?

[Alarmchain]

Chenonceau:

HSK took on a hefty portfolio. I think he and his team are only now beginning to find their feet and able to craft a vision to fix the ills of the system that was. The system needs some time to adjust. Maybe we can withhold judgment TEMPORARILY and see how MOE's further actions pan out in support of HSK's vision.

Can’t remember the exact details, but many years back, when teachers were encouraged to treat their students like customers, it created a tremendous uproar. What? Teaching is supposed to be a noble profession and you have now morphed it into a commercial transaction? ...... that seemed to be the gist of the sentiment then .....
But the bigger message in that communication was for teachers to fully comprehend the needs of the students. Just like in any commercial transaction, where a need is being fulfilled when money is used in exchange for the fulfilment of that need.
No use in just teaching the same old way when the teaching methods are just not getting through to your students. And when the student’s learning needs are not met, they will go to another who can meet those needs ....... yes ...... tuition!!!!!
I thought that was a great example of how, when messages are not communicated across properly, it can do more harm than good.
Guess what, history may be repeating itself! Another possible slogan headed to the dumps because of poor communication?
I do believe Minister Heng’s intention is to say that MOE will be working towards making all schools to be good schools BUT good does not just mean “good academically”. You will have schools good in academics in general, good in science, good in literature, good in various CCAs, etc ...... And I gather this to be the message when I read his speech in totality and what they intend to do ..... remove banding to remove focus on just the academics, whilst giving more funds for schools to develop more areas of niches.
As we educated our masses to support a developing nation, our labour force moved from one that had more doers than thinkers, to one that is possibly having more thinkers than doers now! So many Indian chiefs now, no one wants to be the Indians! So, in this next phase, we have to have THINKING DOERS to survive the competitive landscape and I do believe this is what they intend to do. Having schools produce the next generation of workers who are not just overly academically inclined, but with sufficient skill sets in a broad enough area to meet the various industries needs.
Personally, am not a big fan of MOE either because of all the various implementation issues in school that has ultimately affected our kids. On the other hand, am also worried that when they appear to be making changes for the better, they are also not getting the support they need ....... possibly because they have lost so much goodwill with parents for so many “missteps” and more importantly, their many arrogant denials all these years!!!

However, if the above is truly the intent of the latest move, then I agree with Chenonceau to hold judgement temporarily.

[AceTutors123]

fightingmom:

phtthp:

[quote=\"fightingmom\"] The book is written by Dr Petunia Lee titled \"Internal Drive Theory - Motivate your child to want to study\"

How to buy this book ? Thanks.

You can check this link :

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=36240&start=80

Or you can pm Chenonceau.

Btw, I am not related to Chenonceau or engaged by her to do any marketing for her book. Happened to read this thread and I kay poh only.[/quote]Oh that was quick. Followed the links and bought mine in 15 seconds =D
http://petunialee.blogspot.sg/p/book.html

[matrix0405]

janet_lee88:

Every school is a good school. That line is a joke now.

This is a one liner joke used to happy p6 students.

[janet88]

matrix0405:

janet_lee88:

Every school is a good school. That line is a joke now.

This is a one liner joke used to happy p6 students.

Parents are the ones who map their children's future.