MP echoes calls for PSLE to be scrapped

[verykiasumummy]

but then again… with parents setting their own standards and this and that… the pressure will still be increased, cos only the very ks ones will join and being very ks, they will strive to be even better than the current model and dead, there goes to mainstream…

[Lilac66]

concern2:

ksi:

The core problem is in the mindset here....it sounds like unless we reach communism, we will never end this perceived inequality talk of schools.
And I don't think that MOE is trying to fool people with slogans, it is however trying to educate that they can only do things within their control, i.e. STOP the schools from competing with one another. I seriously think MOE has done the best thing ever as a first step to show that they are seriously trying to alleviate the pressure that children are facing as they are the ones getting majorly hit, not so much pandering to the parents whom they have no control and some are still lost. And they will continue to pressure the kids academically even if the school does not.... The Paper Chase Dream will always be the motivation.

This I agree. Even if PSLE is really scrapped, the popular schools will remain popular, I am sure. The history, the alumnus, the track records. And birds of the same feathers will tend to flock together

Unless someone can come up with a feasible way for secondary school placement, PSLE will still remain.
Without it, will the parents send them to any school? I suppose most will still flock to the same top few schools..we won't see any equal distribution kids in the sec schools during our times.. generations after perhaps.

[corneyAmber]

verykiasumummy:

but then again... with parents setting their own standards and this and that... the pressure will still be increased, cos only the very ks ones will join and being very ks, they will strive to be even better than the current model and dead, there goes to mainstream..

But that proves one point right? With or without MOE, the mainstream will still \"die\" if there are such parents right?

When you say better than current model, are you referring to less pressure or better results?

1. The pre-requisite to such an alternative would mean a lot more money for education.

2. The pressure may not decrease but increase if parents' expectations are high

3. The result is also not guaranteed for the new path but MOE model has proven to at least produce very exam-smart kids.

[vlim]

verykiasumummy:

but then again... with parents setting their own standards and this and that... the pressure will still be increased, cos only the very ks ones will join and being very ks, they will strive to be even better than the current model and dead, there goes to mainstream..

Oh I agree .. other countries like Australia .. Good schools are private schools and their fees are high too if I am not wrong ... I definitely don't agree following their footstep else all good schools eventually will be private school and gov schools are the lousy one .... Object !!!!! :mad:

[corneyAmber]

Lilac66:

concern2:

[quote=\"ksi\"]
The core problem is in the mindset here....it sounds like unless we reach communism, we will never end this perceived inequality talk of schools.
And I don't think that MOE is trying to fool people with slogans, it is however trying to educate that they can only do things within their control, i.e. STOP the schools from competing with one another. I seriously think MOE has done the best thing ever as a first step to show that they are seriously trying to alleviate the pressure that children are facing as they are the ones getting majorly hit, not so much pandering to the parents whom they have no control and some are still lost. And they will continue to pressure the kids academically even if the school does not.... The Paper Chase Dream will always be the motivation.

This I agree. Even if PSLE is really scrapped, the popular schools will remain popular, I am sure. The history, the alumnus, the track records. And birds of the same feathers will tend to flock together

Unless someone can come up with a feasible way for secondary school placement, PSLE will still remain.
Without it, will the parents send them to any school? I suppose most will still flock to the same top few schools..we won't see any equal distribution kids in the sec schools during our times.. generations after perhaps.[/quote]Those who want to get out of the system will go international school, it is an option for secondary school. Only primary has no option so now I am beginning to understand that the govt might be considering to allow able and sophisticated parents to send their kids to private schools from primary level.

[Lilac66]

ksi:

Those who want to get out of the system will go international school, it is an option for secondary school. Only primary has no option so now I am beginning to understand that the govt might be considering to allow able and sophisticated parents to send their kids to private schools from primary level.

Really?How ,when? You mean all the changes are in the guise of wanting to let parents have the option of international schools in pri level?

[vlim]

Lilac66:

ksi:

Those who want to get out of the system will go international school, it is an option for secondary school. Only primary has no option so now I am beginning to understand that the govt might be considering to allow able and sophisticated parents to send their kids to private schools from primary level.

Really?How ,when? You mean all the changes are in the guise of wanting to let parents have the option of international schools in pri level?

Lidat .. Parents who cannot afford to let their kids go private pri and sec schools will be bery bery stressss .... I definitely no agree ..

[Lilac66]

vlim:

Lilac66:

[quote=\"ksi\"]

Those who want to get out of the system will go international school, it is an option for secondary school. Only primary has no option so now I am beginning to understand that the govt might be considering to allow able and sophisticated parents to send their kids to private schools from primary level.

Really?How ,when? You mean all the changes are in the guise of wanting to let parents have the option of international schools in pri level?

Lidat .. Parents who cannot afford to let their kids go private pri and sec schools will be bery bery stressss .... I definitely no agree ..[/quote]
Definitely no way!

[verykiasumummy]

vlim:

Lilac66:

[quote=\"ksi\"]

Those who want to get out of the system will go international school, it is an option for secondary school. Only primary has no option so now I am beginning to understand that the govt might be considering to allow able and sophisticated parents to send their kids to private schools from primary level.

Really?How ,when? You mean all the changes are in the guise of wanting to let parents have the option of international schools in pri level?

Lidat .. Parents who cannot afford to let their kids go private pri and sec schools will be bery bery stressss .... I definitely no agree ..[/quote]nobody agrees at all... see la... all parents kee qiu all dun want...

[corneyAmber]

Lilac66:

ksi:

Those who want to get out of the system will go international school, it is an option for secondary school. Only primary has no option so now I am beginning to understand that the govt might be considering to allow able and sophisticated parents to send their kids to private schools from primary level.

Really?How ,when? You mean all the changes are in the guise of wanting to let parents have the option of international schools in pri level?

I do not think they will call them international schools, likely new local private schools that locals can attend but pay expensive fees. Personally I am ok, private schools not necessarily mean better but there will still be fear of unequal playing field....
Education business people must be laughing in their sleep now if this comes true......
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I like to borrow 3Boys' common saying that has such a meaning.... \"You don't know what you are asking for.....\" hmmm...