Student activists play key roles in liberal movements and revolutions, e.g. California has stated that its “new” mathematics curriculum will be fashioned after the rigorous Singapore mathematics curriculum.All children can have the same educational opportunities. However indoctrination & propaganda by the state less likely since students are now able to source for their own alternate forms of media and come up with their own perceptions and opinions. Students are judged not by their character or morals but by their academic diplomas. I'll be speaking on education at the O and A levels (equivalent to our SPM and STPM) since that's the extent of my exposure to the Singapore education system. I guess that is the only pro I can think of. The pressure of examinations is especially evident at three points on the educational continuum, namely PSLE, O levels, and A levels. Specific schools aimed at developing artistic & sporting talents have been created, e.g. For those who can afford it, extra tuition by private tutors has become the norm. Promotes social mobility and creates a more egalitarian society where no child is disadvantaged because of his/her background.CRITICISM OF SINGAPORE EDUCATION SYSTEMThe education system in Singapore hinges on a very flawed assumption that failure to succeed in the system is due solely to laziness, or stupidity; although this is often not the case, they are often denied help on the grounds that they were too lazy to help themselves. Dull arts scene, few sportspeople.
The Ultimate Singapore Kids Guide | Schools | Fun Things to Do with Kids | Family Friendly Restaurants | Kids ActivitiesIf you’re an expat, expect to go through an intensive process to gain your child a spot in the classroom. Students are admitted to the course they want base on their results regardless of their race, language or religion. The highly competitive atmosphere and value placed on meritocracy make examinations the central concerns of both the pupils and the schools.Despite its numerous critics, there can be no doubt that our education system is among the best in the world. education facilitates the functioning of the democracy by legitimizing the government and empowering the people. Breeds generation of intelligent yet amoral people -> dangerous and detrimental to society’s progress, leads to moral relativism and degeneration of value systems. OVERVIEW OF EDUCATION. Schools teach their students that political participation is good, and teach them the obligations of civic-mindedness, including voting, being informed on civic issues, volunteering and performing public service, and serving in the military.Education in this case is not a means of broadening the worldview of individuals, but instead purely a means to be employed by the government to facilitate governance by instilling in the populace beliefs in line to their policies. education functioned as a catalyst for change.Education is seen as a passport to upward social mobility in Singapore and in many other countries. when the educated populace is disenfranchised due to the inability of the government to provide for the needs of the people, its people do not remain obedient and pliant. Furthermore, the top performers picked by the education system are placed in higher echelons of political leadership, where they are given the power to make decisions that impact society, while the rest are marginalized and silenced. As a result, students are crippled by their overwhelming fear of failure, and do not dare to take risks. The case concludes with an analysis of the “system” level factors that support the practices seen in the school. Academic grades are an objective measurement of a student’s effort & ability: used as a yardstick for meritocracy. -> North Korea, children brought up to worship and idolize political leaders. education broadened their horizons and led to greater pent up dissent that eventually fuelled them to demand change. Pros: System is based on meritocracy. Populace invests its trust in a capable governance that they have voted in to serve their best interests. Schools are also rewarded financially for such performance. Purpose of education. Education has only succeeded in creating a culture of preservation, selfishness and moral relativism. In view of the importance attached to examination results as ‘passports’ to employment or stepping stones to the high quality of life, the system of education in Singapore today is largely examination dominated.