it is said that primary and secondary school education is free if not cheap for the citizens in singapore.
in reality, the truth is, far from that, if you consider education in totallity ie from the acedemic and non acedemic points of view.
30years ago, during my time, how many people did have tuition and enrichment lessons? It was the exception rather than the norm then
fast forward 30yrs later, now, ask again, how many people don't have tuition?
is it sufficient just to rely on the school's teachings and notes? i have been to a number of talks given by the teachers of the school of my children. they say its enough to study from the school books and notes.
my children attends enrichment lessons for various subjects, costing 30kpa for just their tuition fees.
looking at the notes from the premier tuition centres, i have to agree that the teachings complement and in addition broaden up a whole new perspective from the school's one.
my son is currently in NYPS gifted program and recently he was accepted into Raffles Institution.
personally, i haven't attended a day of tuition and don't believe in it. if u ask me, i still don't.
but sometimes, we just don't know the outcome if you don't invest in it or rather don't want to take the chance if you don't invest in it.
"they"say education is affordable and cheap in singapore. Yeah, if just attend the normal school and nothing else, its true. but i believe most parents know whats the real situation.
in reality, the truth is, far from that, if you consider education in totallity ie from the acedemic and non acedemic points of view.
30years ago, during my time, how many people did have tuition and enrichment lessons? It was the exception rather than the norm then
fast forward 30yrs later, now, ask again, how many people don't have tuition?
is it sufficient just to rely on the school's teachings and notes? i have been to a number of talks given by the teachers of the school of my children. they say its enough to study from the school books and notes.
my children attends enrichment lessons for various subjects, costing 30kpa for just their tuition fees.
looking at the notes from the premier tuition centres, i have to agree that the teachings complement and in addition broaden up a whole new perspective from the school's one.
my son is currently in NYPS gifted program and recently he was accepted into Raffles Institution.
personally, i haven't attended a day of tuition and don't believe in it. if u ask me, i still don't.
but sometimes, we just don't know the outcome if you don't invest in it or rather don't want to take the chance if you don't invest in it.
"they"say education is affordable and cheap in singapore. Yeah, if just attend the normal school and nothing else, its true. but i believe most parents know whats the real situation.
Our education system is good to a certain extent. Context is generally well delivered. Then, why some pupils do well and others dont really boil down to how they internalise what they have learnt. Many kids do not know how to revise/study. Sadly, many parents do not even teach/guide their children in such basics. If a child really pays attention in class, does his homework and revises, he/she does not require tuition and can still achieve excellent results. On the other hand, I have come across kids with tuition for every single subject yet they do not do well for examinations. Tuition should be given only to subjects kids are weak in and not over burden them. Kids are still kids and need time for rest and play. Let them have time to dream and be creative.
ReplyDeleteyes, you have a point there
ReplyDeleteits sad that a lot of developed countries are like that, with children getting tuition and enrichment lessons+++
child weak in subjects, i agree that they might need some help in coaching from their parents or tutors when their parents are not available. but child strong, tuition still will happen, for security reason so long as parents willing and can afford it.
personally, i don't like this, but sigh...