guanyinmiao's musings
Singapore
On Streaming In Primary Schools
Most were not against the concept of streaming per se. Pragmatically in the classroom, it would be easier for an educator to handle – and design pedagogies for – a class of students with similar aptitudes or mastery of the subject. Continue reading
Polytechnic Graduates: To Work Or Study, That Is The Question
Could this suggest a disconnect between the intended policies of the Government, and the aspirations of the polytechnic graduate? Evidently so. And while stories in the media paint a rosy picture of attractive, alternative pathways, the lack of comprehension of a perceived-to-be uneven status quo is sadly unsettling. Continue reading
A Tale Of Two Singapore Conversations On Education
Unfortunately, I think the two biggest criticisms I have are: first, there was a consistent rehash of themes that have been highlighted before, and too little time to entertain multiple viewpoints (we had the people, but not the time); second, participants do not go away with a clear idea of how the OSC will pan out after the present phase. Continue reading
