Comments on: A failure of the Singapore education system

By: Fausto Neumeyer

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By: Valerie Lyles

Valerie Lyles — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:02:26 +0000

I am doing research to compare the US and Singapore:

I would like to be able to email someone who can provide information on
Singapore. I need answers to the following questions. I would also be willing
to share information also.

1) What opportunities are available for students after t complete compulsory
school?

2) What methods do teachers use in their teaching?

3) How many computers are in a classroom?

4) How many students does each class have?

5) How are students disciplined at school?

6) How are parents involved with the education of their children?

7) What recreation activities are available in Singapore?
What are the housing conditions in Singapore?

9) What type of music do people in Singapore listen to?

10) What types of movies do people in Singapore listen to?

11) What problems do people living in Singapore face?

12) How is voting done in Singapore?

Any additional information about life in Singapore would be appreciated.

From: Mrs Valerie Lyles
Occupation: Student
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By: PG

PG — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:41:39 +0000

Singapore is not alone , a large number of so called developed countries have an edcuation system that appears to work , but when examined in detail does not produce the type of people of ideas required . Education should primarily teach people the basics an instill the wish to learn more , during their whole life , to be inquisitive .
Also the education base is too narrow today , a study done quite a few years ago in Europe indicated that some people could have to do up to 7 different types of job in their life , this requires a wide base.
The problem in Singapore ( and other SE Asian countries) is not just classic education , it is also political , don’t let people think too much , or have too much general education , control them with fear , keep them at work , so they don’t have time to reflect on society and development .
Why do you think so many Singaporeans who study and work abraod don’t come back , the governmant hides this .

By: winson

winson — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:48:45 +0000

Hi Aaron,

I read your post with great interest. I am from the other side of the Straits and I must say in Malaysia it’s quite the same thing.

By: cytoh

cytoh — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:45:17 +0000

hi aaron,
I am just a typical secondary school student who well complains about everything. Haha. Tomorrow is my GP test on education and i really appreciate the insights that you have sighted in your blog posts. It really gave me an impartial thinking of our own education system. Thank you very much

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By: wadanub

wadanub — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:11:54 +0000

Singapore’s Education System Is a Failure

I think that the main purpose of education is to impart knowledge and comprehension ability so that human beings will be able to understand what goes on around them and subsequently, be able to make informed decisions by themselves.
Being a product of the Singapore education system, I would say that the system is truly one of the best in terms of producing people who can ace examinations. Unfortunately, the system fails spectacularly in preparing one to make informed decisions about one critical aspect of life, and that is finances.
Of course, some people would point out that we are promoting entrepreneurship in schools. That teaches you, or rather encourages you to make money. However, it does not teach you how to spend money wisely. With the entrepreneurship drive, it seems to me that we are teaching that the solution to money problems is even more money.
However, this is a huge fallacy. How many people can actually be so successful at entrepreneurship that money is never a problem ever again? Most people either end up being a salaried worker, or perhaps owning a small-medium enterprise. For many of us, money will always be a constant headache.

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By: gamonie

gamonie — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:13:47 +0000

I haven’t gotten much done these days. So it goes. What can I say? I’ve just been letting everything pass me by. Basically not much going on lately, but it’s not important. I’ve basically been doing nothing worth mentioning.