Alternative use for tuition
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Mychildren:
Haha I had thought my DS would not need tuition as he's a very indep learner in all other subjects, approaching me only when he needs help sometimes. But I guess Chinese is one which he can't cope on his own, or even with my help.
lilac,
No need to :oops: . If u feel there's a need, then go for it.
I not against the idea of tuition but as for me & my kids, we try to opt out of it unless it is necessary.
:xedfingers: Maybe I should specify I'm against tuition for my DS, as he may rely too much on it and not pay much attention in class. -
ST also reported this tuition centre boss rejecting straight As students...
How timely...
Scores brownie points + free advertisement
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slmkhoo:
Good point!hquek:
Well I know some bright sec school kids who ask for tuition so they can have access to good notes.
If they are bright, they should be able to compile their own notes! I feel it's a failure of the Singapore education system that handouts are seen to be so significant in boosting performance. What are these kids going to do when tasked to do something in the workplace - ask for notes? If so, they can never do any new or creative because the 'notes' won't exist. -
slmkhoo:
I remember my time, some good teachers will compile notes for the students and that saved a lot of time as there are so many subjects and so many reference & sources.hquek:
Well I know some bright sec school kids who ask for tuition so they can have access to good notes.
If they are bright, they should be able to compile their own notes! I feel it's a failure of the Singapore education system that handouts are seen to be so significant in boosting performance. What are these kids going to do when tasked to do something in the workplace - ask for notes? If so, they can never do any new or creative because the 'notes' won't exist.
Some lazy teachers give none. So, i suppose these kids just want the notes to guide them in their sch work.
I prefer the notes from the school teachers as they usually highlight the important stuff you need to learn. Still i will compile the main points myself -
alng:
When the child learns how to learn independently, there is no need for tuition. But it is a chicken and egg issue here. Parents send their children to tuition because their children cannot learn independently. But if the option of tuition is not removed, the child is not motivated to learn independently. So at some point, I feel that parents have to let go and let the children learn on their own. Of course, I am not suggesting to let go at critical years like PSLE and O levels.janet_lee88:
A friend's son is in IP school (Sec 1). I thought once the child is done with PSLE and moves on to sec school, this thing called tuition is not necessary or very minimal. Unfortunately, my friend's son needs help with English and Science. Literature, comprehension and situational writing is tough.
When will parents not need to fork out money for tuition then?
In the past, students were more attentive in classes, took a more active role in learning and be responsible for their own learning. There was no need for tuition then. The only tuition I had was tuition at PSLE year undertaken by the Singapore Teachers' Union. My own teachers were tutoring me three times a week in the evenings in school. This is like the supplementary classes that schools are conducting now. We were more attentive in classes because we knew that if we were not attentive, we would have a hard time trying to get that knowledge. Internet was not available yet and our parents had no extra money for tuition.
Today, students could afford to be less attentive in classes. They could turn to their parents, internet and tutors for help. They rely too much on tutors and model answers. Sad to say that at workplace, there is no model solutions to work problems.
Hahaha.... this model ans is quite true at work place too.
I remember a colleague was asked to write a report. He came over to me ask if i've done this previously and if i have a template!!! NUS grad! -
no offence… there’s always a black sheep. I just expect more from an NUS grad as this is one of the top uni in the world!
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Lynn2010:
no offence... there's always a black sheep. I just expect more from an NUS grad as this is one of the top uni in the world!
My hubby's boss is one who is PRO-local U grads. He believes that if his prospective subordinate is a NUS or NTU grad, he/she has gone through the hard way to get that degree. -
Lynn2010:
When the child learns how to learn independently, there is no need for tuition. But it is a chicken and egg issue here. Parents send their children to tuition because their children cannot learn independently. But if the option of tuition is not removed, the child is not motivated to learn independently. So at some point, I feel that parents have to let go and let the children learn on their own. Of course, I am not suggesting to let go at critical years like PSLE and O levels.alng:
[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]
A friend's son is in IP school (Sec 1). I thought once the child is done with PSLE and moves on to sec school, this thing called tuition is not necessary or very minimal. Unfortunately, my friend's son needs help with English and Science. Literature, comprehension and situational writing is tough.
When will parents not need to fork out money for tuition then?
In the past, stthisudents were more attentive in classes, took a more active role in learning and be responsible for their own learning. There was no need for tuition then. The only tuition I had was tuition at PSLE year undertaken by the Singapore Teachers' Union. My own teachers were tutoring me three times a week in the evenings in school. This is like the supplementary classes that schools are conducting now. We were more attentive in classes because we knew that if we were not attentive, we would have a hard time trying to get that knowledge. Internet was not available yet and our parents had no extra money for tuition.
Today, students could afford to be less attentive in classes. They could turn to their parents, internet and tutors for help. They rely too much on tutors and model answers. Sad to say that at workplace, there is no model solutions to work problems.
Hahaha.... this model ans is quite true at work place too.
I remember a colleague was asked to write a report. He came over to me ask if i've done this previously and if i have a template!!! NUS grad![/quote]This does not apply in every field. I was told by my bosses not to reinvent the wheel. The company has resources, experienced staff, past records a plenty. Don't be a smart alec to try to draft your ownsreportreport. Even something new can derive from templates of similar reports.
So to say that kids relying on external notes will will turn out to be poor worker is not totally true. As to some, this is a smart way to learn faster. Mho. -
janet_lee88:
Lynn2010:
no offence... there's always a black sheep. I just expect more from an NUS grad as this is one of the top uni in the world!
My hubby's boss is one who is PRO-local U grads. He believes that if his prospective subordinate is a NUS or NTU grad, he/she has gone through the hard way to get that degree.[/ quote]
My ex bosses are pro poly grad - can do more work at lesser price. :roll: -
jedamum:
[/quote]janet_lee88:
[quote=\"Lynn2010\"]no offence... there's always a black sheep. I just expect more from an NUS grad as this is one of the top uni in the world!
My hubby's boss is one who is PRO-local U grads. He believes that if his prospective subordinate is a NUS or NTU grad, he/she has gone through the hard way to get that degree.[/ quote]
My ex bosses are pro poly grad - can do more work at lesser price. :roll:
These bosses sound like \"ai pi ai chi\" (cheaper and greener, won't climb over the head) :rotflmao: :siam:
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