“More hands make for lighter work.” “Two heads are better than one.” “The more the merrier.” These adages speak to the potential that groups have to be more productive, creative, and motivated than individuals on… Read More »What are the benefits of group work?
It is crunch time for all students with the examination period just around the corner but this is especially so for those preparing for their O and A Levels. As tensions run high and stress… Read More »Tips To Prepare For The O Levels & A Levels
With limited natural resources, Singapore’s most valuable resource is its people. To cultivate its human capital, it relies on its education system. When most post-colonial states turned to primary resources exports for growth, the Republic… Read More »The Singaporean education system’s greatest asset is becoming its biggest weakness
Schoolchildren are paying a heavy price for Singapore’s success in global education rankings, with rising numbers seeking psychiatric help as they struggle to cope with the relentless pressure for academic excellence. Children are reporting symptoms… Read More »The Dark Side to the Education System in Singapore
“Hurry up.” “Do you know what time it is?” “Let’s go.” “What’s taking you so long?” Do you sometimes feel like you’re raising a bunch of dawdlers with no concept of time? The good news… Read More »Teaching Your Kids Time Management
Singapore’s education system is among the most highly regarded in the world, but it is also famously known as a pressure cooker. Cherlyn Lee is just 11 years old but she has already won many… Read More »Singapore schools: ‘The best education system in the world’ putting significant stress on young children
For many parents, finding the best international school for your children is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when moving to a new country. This list of international schools in Singapore features many… Read More »Selecting the Best International School in Singapore
In a multicultural, multilingual society such as Singapore, being able to speak both English and a Mother Tongue Language (MTL) delivers many practical benefits. Yet there are other additional advantages to bilingualism as well —… Read More »MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE AND YOUR CHILD
The first day of school in the fall is a big day for everybody. Kids are excited to start a new adventure, and parents are often eager to start or get back to a more… Read More »Learning Disabilities & Children Who Struggle In School
How would education in Singapore look if there were no need to educate? When students want to learn, there is little that can stand in their way. The converse, as many teachers will recognise, is… Read More »How would education in Singapore look if there were no need to educate?