S'pore teachers highest paid in world

[countonme]

the basic intention is to move away assessment away from too academic focus. But every parent knows that super-result w land their kids in gov scholarships and a super-high salary, and guranteed a "easy life" in Sg. So they rather invest all out for exam results. If the kids cant make to the creme of the crop, then they w have to compete in private sector and fight w the FTs. This is wat current g policies have resulted.

I am actually quite happy with the new banding system for PSLE. At least when my elder is in P6, and I think he can make the band, I won't be so bother. Let him have some time to play and do something he like!

Relax for kids mean that parents can relax too!

ya... but if you want your son to go to good schools, then he will have to go for school assessments.
And then the good schools will look out for their CCAs, social services, special abilities, IQ, EQ.

Because of all these, the primary schools will start to load all the students with CCAs, competitions, volunteering, IQ tests, EQ training.

So.. back to square one...

Getting four A* is not enough. Volunteer work + 1 pt, math olympiad +1 pt, represent school +1pt...

So now is to train my elder in IQ, EQ, vocal skills, presentation skills, do social volunteering, & participate in as many CCA as possible and excel in them?

Singapore schools now are training 十项全能?

Ouch! That would be tougher than getting a high score in PSLE!

[FatBoi]

DPM Tharman Shanmugaratnam was quoted in a TodayOnline article dated 15 Aug.

“Our challenge in education is to find the right balance — don’t overstress the children too much, too early with examinations and at the same time, respect the aspirations of the children and the parents — which is a real strength in Singapore,” he said. “Finding that right balance is a constant question in education and we will not be able to meet every expressed need.”

I think the tussle between what are childrens' aspirations and parents' will be tough enough as a challenge to overcome.

When would parents think that children are mature enough to pursue their own dreams and aspirations? What would you do as a parent if your kid begs you to fulfill his dream of becoming a footballer or her dream to be an actress? At what point is it not the parents' dreams but that of the child? Would the answer be different if the aspiration chat happens when the kid is at 8 years old or 16 years old? (scratch head)

Source: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/fin...-education