MP echoes calls for PSLE to be scrapped

[Coolkidsrock2]

For some of us, we are already competing on a global platform and it can be cut-throat. This means that not only must we be technically strong, we also need to be culturally sensitive as well as being able to learn, unlearn and re-learn very quickly. I try to teach my DC such skills (eg personal effectiveness, effective communication, presentation, how to xxxxxx) because I believe they will be relevant in the corporate world. Technical knowledge is fixed and every organisation will likely be doing the same in more or less similar way. Am also trying to bring my DC up as global citizens apart from ensuring academic competence.

[kwcllf]

Just wondering. If MOE manages to incorporate other aspects to evaluate a student, such as character development, community services, sports, etc…other than academic results, will other countries recognise such evaluations if a child goes overseas to study?

[pinky]

kwcllf:

Just wondering. If MOE manages to incorporate other aspects to evaluate a student, such as character development, community services, sports, etc........other than academic results, will other countries recognise such evaluations if a child goes overseas to study?

I would like to think so.
I approached those edu consultants during overseas edu fair and quite a number of them did mention besides academic results, they would also look into the CCA, character, sports/arts achievements etc to have a fair evaluation.

[jedamum]

How they look into characterfor assessment?

[pinky]

jedamum:

How they look into characterfor assessment?

face to face interview, some written tests like those IQ ones that may offer a glimpse into their inner feelings or maybe an essay on yourself

[jedamum]

Interview is all about packaging and marketing.

My personal opinion.
Same with essay.

[pinky]

jedamum:

Interview is all about packaging and marketing.

My personal opinion.
Same with essay.

maybe, they did mention a few other criterion but I forgotten already :oops:

[concern2]

Coolkidsrock2:

For some of us, we are already competing on a global platform and it can be cut-throat. This means that not only must we be technically strong, we also need to be culturally sensitive as well as being able to learn, unlearn and re-learn very quickly. I try to teach my DC such skills (eg personal effectiveness, effective communication, presentation, how to xxxxxx) because I believe they will be relevant in the corporate world. Technical knowledge is fixed and every organisation will likely be doing the same in more or less similar way. Am also trying to bring my DC up as global citizens apart from ensuring academic competence.

:goodpost:

[concern2]

kwcllf:

Just wondering. If MOE manages to incorporate other aspects to evaluate a student, such as character development, community services, sports, etc........other than academic results, will other countries recognise such evaluations if a child goes overseas to study?

Depends on what you course you are applying for. Achievements in CCAs should be related to course of study - just like in CV, you need to state 'relevant experience'.

[isetan]

Straits Times today reported Minister of State LW stating that scrapping PSLE not the solution. Read on…