Difference in Educational Systems
Weather: Sunny
Mood: Wondering
Today, I was having lunch with my 2 lady friends (Tai-Tai like me), and we touched on the value of Asian and American educational systems. Personally, I think that the Asian educational system is very competitive and I would prefer to send my kids to such if they can cope with it.
Another Tai-Tai pointed out that being in the American/European educational system is not too bad too, as the children are taught to learn in a creative way, thus they are groomed to be very confident and out-spoken, unlike Singaporeans (we speak for ourselves since we are Singaporeans), who tend to become a follower and usually, a lousy public presenter.
We concluded that both systems have their pros and cons, and it is best to have our children adapt to one that is most appropriate to their personalities.
Currently, I'm waiting for a placement for my boy to enter one of the International Schools in Shanghai. This is my boy's choice since he preferred to be taught in English. Thus sending my boy to a local school is out of the option. *shrugs*
Anyway, with the layback attitude that my boy have, I hope that he will find it a more enjoyable learning environment in a International School.
Anyway, the kids nowadays are really blessed with a more rounded learning environment, like having art and music included in their school curriculum, as compared to my generation which focused on languages and Maths.
Mood: Wondering
Today, I was having lunch with my 2 lady friends (Tai-Tai like me), and we touched on the value of Asian and American educational systems. Personally, I think that the Asian educational system is very competitive and I would prefer to send my kids to such if they can cope with it.
Another Tai-Tai pointed out that being in the American/European educational system is not too bad too, as the children are taught to learn in a creative way, thus they are groomed to be very confident and out-spoken, unlike Singaporeans (we speak for ourselves since we are Singaporeans), who tend to become a follower and usually, a lousy public presenter.
We concluded that both systems have their pros and cons, and it is best to have our children adapt to one that is most appropriate to their personalities.
Currently, I'm waiting for a placement for my boy to enter one of the International Schools in Shanghai. This is my boy's choice since he preferred to be taught in English. Thus sending my boy to a local school is out of the option. *shrugs*
Anyway, with the layback attitude that my boy have, I hope that he will find it a more enjoyable learning environment in a International School.
Anyway, the kids nowadays are really blessed with a more rounded learning environment, like having art and music included in their school curriculum, as compared to my generation which focused on languages and Maths.
Above is the "Art Wall" created by my two adorable ones (aged 4 & 6) in their room. For me, I don't remember doing so many art and craft stuff in my days.
Quote by Boy, "Is Dry Ice Ice?"
....... asked about the dry ice that comes in the box with the Haagen Daaz icecream cake.
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