Rivervale Primary
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Indeed. In my opinion, the school should
(1) Re-train their Maths teachers the new or updated methods of problem solving rather than using the ‘guess and check’ method’. They are more efficient and effective.
(2) For English, the teachers should brush up their composition skill as I feel that many of them are not trained to teach creative writing. Also, they should implement a systematic way of teaching grammar and vocabulary on top of the stellar method.
(3) For Science, the pupils should be taught how to answer the structured questions in the manner that is in line with PSLE requirement. Most of the time, the pupils know the answer but are unable to present it completely to obtain the full marks. -
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MdmGiveup:
Indeed. In my opinion, the school should
(1) Re-train their Maths teachers the new or updated methods of problem solving rather than using the 'guess and check' method'. They are more efficient and effective.
(2) For English, the teachers should brush up their composition skill as I feel that many of them are not trained to teach creative writing. Also, they should implement a systematic way of teaching grammar and vocabulary on top of the stellar method.
(3) For Science, the pupils should be taught how to answer the structured questions in the manner that is in line with PSLE requirement. Most of the time, the pupils know the answer but are unable to present it completely to obtain the full marks. -
MdmGiveup:
Very :goodpost:Indeed. In my opinion, the school should
(1) Re-train their Maths teachers the new or updated methods of problem solving rather than using the 'guess and check' method'. They are more efficient and effective.
(2) For English, the teachers should brush up their composition skill as I feel that many of them are not trained to teach creative writing. Also, they should implement a systematic way of teaching grammar and vocabulary on top of the stellar method.
(3) For Science, the pupils should be taught how to answer the structured questions in the manner that is in line with PSLE requirement. Most of the time, the pupils know the answer but are unable to present it completely to obtain the full marks. -
MdmGiveup, I am glad that the school finally take action against your child teacher. I guess it really needs a lot of writing to get the school listen to the real concern of the parents.
Like you, I also have a child in P6. I don’t have much complain about the school in general. Most of the school teachers are alright except for some black sheep.
I have always likes the MT teachers in the school. They are very responsible, diligent and competent in teaching the children. However, my view has totally changed after my child enters P6 this year.
My child MT teacher has been teaching in the school for many years but all these while he has not taken P6 class till last year. My child class is probably the 2nd batch of P6 he has taken charge in the school.
My child has had good MT teachers all these years. The teachers would always give sufficient homework and mark them promptly. They would also provide and explain the correct answers for all the practices. On top of that they always provide constructive comments or suggested correction for compo.
This year is the first time my child has not much MT homework and she is in P6. In term 1, I thought that the teacher did not want to stress the students too much that is why not much homework. However, in term 2, the amount of homework did not increase. I have not problem with little homework as I also believe that quality is more important than quantity. What I am more concerned with is that this teacher does not really explain to the students the correct answers for practices but merely get them to copy the correct answers.
The way he marked compo is even more unbelievable. I got a big shock when my child came home with the “marked” compo. He simply just correct a few wrong Chinese characters and underlined sentences that were not well constructed but with no suggested sentences or comments given. He told the class that those with 5 or less wrong Chinese characters will not have to do correction :skeptical:. I am not sure how the students can improve their compo writing if the teacher does not give suggested sentences or constructive comments for correction.
On top of his incompetent in teaching, he is also a violent teacher. Since the beginning of this year, my child had come home to tell me about his misdeeds (throwing of student files on the floor when students did not complete homework or banged student tables when they were too noisy). I understand that sometimes teachers do get upset when students misbehave. So I just brushed off my child's complaints all these while. However, near the end of term 2, my child came home and told me that the MT teacher forceful push one of the boy classmate against the cupboard just because the boy forgot to bring his file for submission. I cannot condone such behave for an educator no matter how upset he was with that student.
I met some of my girl classmates’ mums during the recently, they were very concerned that the MT teacher is not doing a good job and behave so violently in class. They hope that the school can change the MT teacher but yet do not know how to go about complaining to the school. They are also afraid that if they complain to the school and if the MT teacher is not replaced, their kids will be “marked” by him. :nailbite:
I am doubtful about the competency of this MT teacher in teaching P6 classes which is the most crucial year for the students. I hope that the school can seriously look into replacing him as PSLE is drawing. -
Hi Supportive mum,
I suggest you look for an experienced Chinese tutor for your P6 child to tie over the PSLE instead of wishing the school to take action. As time is pressing, don’t waste your & your child’s time to complain to the school. The school is not progressing since the change of the leadership… -
Supportive Mum:
My heart goes out to you, Supportive Mum! I appreciate your sharing! I would dread my kid having such a teacher because he is highly sensitive. I also cannot accept teachers throwing students' things or being violent. I cannot imagine that come P6, having to deal with coming critical exam, students have to bear with the teacher's tantrums. I understand it could be just as pressurising for the P6 teachers. Which teacher doesn't want their students to do well? We live in a highly stressed environment, and the more we value good grades, the more stress we will incur on ourselves. We could all be talking about holistic education in the lower, or middle primary, but when it comes to the upper primary, the reality of PSLE sets in and everyone start loosing their perspectives. What happened to character building? What happened to learning to be resilient and able to take pressure? If the teachers themselves 'loose it', how to be role models for students? All these are tested at the upper primary, and it seems P6 teachers also need to learn to take pressure if they hadn't..MdmGiveup, I am glad that the school finally take action against your child teacher. I guess it really needs a lot of writing to get the school listen to the real concern of the parents.
Like you, I also have a child in P6. I don’t have much complain about the school in general. Most of the school teachers are alright except for some black sheep.
I have always likes the MT teachers in the school. They are very responsible, diligent and competent in teaching the children. However, my view has totally changed after my child enters P6 this year.
My child MT teacher has been teaching in the school for many years but all these while he has not taken P6 class till last year. My child class is probably the 2nd batch of P6 he has taken charge in the school.
My child has had good MT teachers all these years. The teachers would always give sufficient homework and mark them promptly. They would also provide and explain the correct answers for all the practices. On top of that they always provide constructive comments or suggested correction for compo.
This year is the first time my child has not much MT homework and she is in P6. In term 1, I thought that the teacher did not want to stress the students too much that is why not much homework. However, in term 2, the amount of homework did not increase. I have not problem with little homework as I also believe that quality is more important than quantity. What I am more concerned with is that this teacher does not really explain to the students the correct answers for practices but merely get them to copy the correct answers.
The way he marked compo is even more unbelievable. I got a big shock when my child came home with the “marked” compo. He simply just correct a few wrong Chinese characters and underlined sentences that were not well constructed but with no suggested sentences or comments given. He told the class that those with 5 or less wrong Chinese characters will not have to do correction :skeptical:. I am not sure how the students can improve their compo writing if the teacher does not give suggested sentences or constructive comments for correction.
On top of his incompetent in teaching, he is also a violent teacher. Since the beginning of this year, my child had come home to tell me about his misdeeds (throwing of student files on the floor when students did not complete homework or banged student tables when they were too noisy). I understand that sometimes teachers do get upset when students misbehave. So I just brushed off my child's complaints all these while. However, near the end of term 2, my child came home and told me that the MT teacher forceful push one of the boy classmate against the cupboard just because the boy forgot to bring his file for submission. I cannot condone such behave for an educator no matter how upset he was with that student.
I met some of my girl classmates’ mums during the recently, they were very concerned that the MT teacher is not doing a good job and behave so violently in class. They hope that the school can change the MT teacher but yet do not know how to go about complaining to the school. They are also afraid that if they complain to the school and if the MT teacher is not replaced, their kids will be “marked” by him. :nailbite:
I am doubtful about the competency of this MT teacher in teaching P6 classes which is the most crucial year for the students. I hope that the school can seriously look into replacing him as PSLE is drawing.
My own kid has also mentioned to me about the 'harshness' of how a teacher deals with students who forget to do homework or bring something. (To be frank, I would also be keen to hear the teachers' side of the story). I wonder if the student goes back home to tell his/her parents about the incident and how his/her parent respond. \"Why need to do that leh? Just tell him cannot meh? Why must throw his book? People forget mah, just remind him cannot meh?\" Clearly, DS had been affected by what happened in class and had developed a bad impression of the teacher too.
I told DS that teachers are humans too, and she could have been highly stressed. However, that does not give her a reason to throw things, so we know we also should refrain from doing that. I do feel for the kids though, since they have to bear with the teacher for the rest of the year, and possibly the next year if they get back the same one. I wouldn't want to be in their shoes. :faint:
For me, I would write in to the feedback found on the website, whether I find it necessary to identify myself I will determine on a case-by-case basis. Like if I want an answer from them, I would leave my name. Most parents fear their children will be 'marked' and face worse situations if their identity is disclosed, hence prefer to remain quiet. This will only allow 'misbehaviour' of the teachers to carry on.
When we put our kids in school, we expect they are in good hands. This is a matter of trust between the school and the parents, and also the trust in the students towards the school, believing that school is there to help them, not make life worse for them. -
I have submitted my pv to Rivervale Primary. After seeing so many -ve comments mk me have doubt.
Parents… are u regretted to join RV? If you are me… will you enrol RV? Any other recommended sch??? -
Alicia611:
For one, you need to ask yourself why you want to send your kid here. If as PV you get to experience and see things differently, won't that be a good thing? If you live nearby, then it is a way to get more assured of a place.I have submitted my pv to Rivervale Primary. After seeing so many -ve comments mk me have doubt.
Parents.. are u regretted to join RV? If you are me.. will you enrol RV? Any other recommended sch???
Fact is that Principals and teachers come and go, and so do students and parents. In a system, it is the part played by everyone that makes the difference. It is also a sad fact that bad news travel faster than good news. I have faith though, and will continue to 'contribute' in whatever ways I can to help raise standards for the school and for the benefit of my own kids. -
concern2:
May be that explains why so many kids go for tuitions as parents contribute in the most direct way to help raise the standards of their kids..... :evil:
For one, you need to ask yourself why you want to send your kid here. If as PV you get to experience and see things differently, won't that be a good thing? If you live nearby, then it is a way to get more assured of a place.Alicia611:
I have submitted my pv to Rivervale Primary. After seeing so many -ve comments mk me have doubt.
Parents.. are u regretted to join RV? If you are me.. will you enrol RV? Any other recommended sch???
Fact is that Principals and teachers come and go, and so do students and parents. In a system, it is the part played by everyone that makes the difference. It is also a sad fact that bad news travel faster than good news. I have faith though, and will continue to 'contribute' in whatever ways I can to help raise standards for the school and for the benefit of my own kids. -
From the posted comments, some of the issues are also faced in mid-primary. Parents are frustrated. Like with worksheets not marked for a term, maths and science lessons mainly copying of model answers from the white board, wrong concept for maths and science can be taught in class etc.
What does the children learn by copying model answers? If at mid primary, the foundation of maths and science were not properly taught, the impact will have when they are in upper primary. I wonder whether such teachers are equipped with the knowledge to teach? If the teacher has been teaching maths and science all these years, isn’t she knows the syllabus by finger tips? Feedback has been make known to the school, meeting with parents has also been done. Assistant leader is aware of issues lying around and ask parents to give them time to change. A year from now, the teacher is still her same "old self". Parents give up. Worried parents have to power their own knowledge to teach their own kids if not, then send them to tuition centre.
There are bound to be "teachers" issues in many schools. But there are school leaders who will seriously look into such issues and actions are dealt with the "problematic" teachers. In this school, what kind of actions have so far been dealt with the "problematic" teachers? If actions are taken, then the "black-sheep" will not have repeat his or her actions years after years!
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