SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2020 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. It may come as a shock to most of the parents but the MPs have been discussing about this issue. Will it not hamper their potential to excel if they are taken out from specialised schools? The PSLEconstitutes the first major hurdle of the doe-eyed student. When Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the PSLE T-scores will be removed, he calls PSLE as one of the most important examinations and said that many believe it “determines a large part of a student’s future”. All rights reserved. Kiasu parents are always obsessed with placing their children in a top school. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. Three MPs spoke of kiasu parents who do not hesitate to send their children to private tuition these days. Parents have to understand that no matter how much they push their children, it is important to put them in schools that will support their studying styles and talents. In 2013, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said “The PSLE T-scores will eventually be removed and replaced with bands similar to those used for O’ and A’ levels” but it will take several years before this is implemented. (This was insanely difficult!) We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log-ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. Home › issue 41 mar / apr 2013 › Special Education in Singapore. On 27 Jan, Ms Denise Phua, representative of Jalan Besar GRC, raised a few issues regarding the education system in Parliament. Even in my batch for example, some didn’t do well in their studies but were extremely good rugby players.”. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. Under the DSA, schools reserve places for students who have achievements and talents in sports, arts, and other programs. Ideally, the TLLM program helps teachers and schools to focus on the fundamentals of effective teaching, so that our students are engaged, learn with understanding, and are developed holistically, beyond preparing for tests and examinations. But Singapore schools and teachers have made big strides in providing support for students with special needs in recent years. Ms Phua recognises the DSA is only an exercise that the affluent can afford. Mr Phua suggests that it is quite impossible for a child at 12 years of age to understand the consequences of major exams. Two special education schools to be redeveloped and located at new joint campus in 2025 Nov 5, 2020, 11:53 am What it takes to help students with behavioural issues Most students in Singapore enrol in government schools and government-aided schools in which they access the national curriculum, developed by the Ministry of Education (MOE), at a standardised fee. Even in my batch for example, some didn’t do well in their studies but were extremely good rugby players.”, “Don’t become a yardstick society in which we aimlessly, blindly chase goals regardless of what we’re good at. Featured Video. Special needs used to be something new and foreign to teachers. There are many different types. All rights reserved. No. How is it we are such a rich country and yet there are so many poor people? Talk to us! That’s the saddest thing we can do for ourselves.”. On 27 Jan, Ms Denise Phua, representative of Jalan Besar GRC, raised a few issues regarding the education system in Parliament. However, Mr Chan Chun Sing begs to differ. Ms Phua also addressed the problematic issue of streaming and separating children into schools based on their abilities — top schools, art schools, sports schools, Special Assistance Plan schools and schools who support the academically weaker students. © 2018 Must Share News. This results in the playing field being unbalanced. Several other MPs also spoke up accordingly, pointing out flaws with education, and how we should fix these problems before moving forward. The invisible struggle of girls with ADHD, More than 120 works of art go on sale in art fair promoting inclusivity, Artificial intelligence-based apps help special needs students learn about emotions, Set of 4 stamps, designed by teens with special needs, goes on sale for charity, Children with hearing loss to get dedicated support at MOE kindergarten, Digital Divide: Tech helps improve lives but also leaves some struggling, Forum: Insurance landscape a maze for those with special needs, Two special education schools to be redeveloped and located at new joint campus in 2025, More career opportunities for allied educators supporting students with learning needs, Allow special education teachers to tap SkillsFuture for dyslexia-related courses.