GEP 2012 - Screening & Selection
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Whether GEP or not, I feel it shd be a joint decision by both parents n kids. Having sufficient n accurate information related to GEP is necessary, it helps u make a more informed decision.
During this decision making process, some parents may feel that their kids are still too young to make such a important decision, which is going to affect them for the next 3 years or even more if u wanna take secondary education into the picture.
I'm sure all parents want the best for their kids. What ever choice u make, GEP or not, what we want is for our kids to remain happy, motivated and positive individuals. Some kids tell u I wanna go GEP, some shows no enthusiasm. Hence, letting the kids know what to expect n what is expected of them is important. After all, they r the one who will be going thru the program, we as parents, will support them and guide them along the way, no matter what is their choice.
Learning from other parents' experience is beneficial, not juz from their good experiences but also those bad ones. Weighing the pros n cons, & guide the kids along making that decision. U make like to know, MOE actually requires the kids to sign and acknowledge that they know what is expected of them, & the fact that this decision they make is their very own, not their parents.
All the best to all kids taking the 2nd round test, & if u r selected, hope all parents & kids make the right choice, GEP or not, the one that they think is best for them.
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I have no idea what GEP lessons are like. How long will the child be given to decide which school to go to? How does the kid know what is expected from them? Through the briefing? How are the GEP teachers like? Are they expecting students to sit still just like the structured classes? Do they have to ensure the curriculum is on track? What happens when a child ask too many questions in depth till it is off topic?
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if i am not wrong, there will be a briefing to all parents of selected children after round 2.
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Estimate about 4000 students selected to take the round 2 GEP.Eventually only top 1% like 500 wouldbe offer GEP program.Maybe someone can post a short sticky on pros and cons of GEP for potential selected students. The MOE briefing more like a kind of hit and run briefing in which need more clarifations may not get valuable answers. If hv any parents hv experience with GEP from P4 to P6 maybe can share the dark and bright. Just I read or recall the past few days,GEP focus very little on psle syllabus.The students exposed tons of projects to do.May not be suitable for kids thatare not independent.
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Understand that there are many projects to do for the GEP pupils, does that means much parental involvement is needed? Though the pupils are ‘expected’ to do the projects themselves, but at this young age, i do believe that much time and effort are expected from parents to guide them along (or even teach and help him) to do the projects? or not? my concern is if my kid is not an independent learner, as in need nagging and pushing to do his work, although he is rather good academically, would he be suitable for GEP prog? i am a working mother and i am afraid that i do not have the time needed to help him go through it. Hence even though if he would be selected for GEP, i am really contemplating whether should he do for GEP or not. Hope more parents with GEP pupils can share their experience good and bad ones for my info. thanks
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snow123:
Understand that there are many projects to do for the GEP pupils, does that means much parental involvement is needed? Though the pupils are 'expected' to do the projects themselves, but at this young age, i do believe that much time and effort are expected from parents to guide them along (or even teach and help him) to do the projects? or not? my concern is if my kid is not an independent learner, as in need nagging and pushing to do his work, although he is rather good academically, would he is suitable for GEP prog? i am a working mother and i am afraid that i do not have the time needed to help him go through it. Hence even though if he would be selected for GEP, i am really contemplating whether should he do for GEP or not. Hope more parents with GEP pupils can share their experience good and bad ones for my info. thanks
Actually the delivery of the projects are already scheduled way in advanced so there will be several weekends or even term break to work on.
As for being independent, how many kids r really independent, esp at this early age. -
When will the results of round 2 be typically out?
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Dear Experience Parents,
During the 3 years in GEP , the kids still have chance to enjoy their childhood?? -
Puzz...zzle:
Of course they will still enjoy their childhood. They play soccers and computer games, just like any other p4 kids.Dear Experience Parents,
During the 3 years in GEP , the kids still have chance to enjoy their childhood?? -
Just curious why rulers are not allowed to bring into the test centre.
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