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- - - - Teachers Making the space to allow for mistakes
  - - - The demands of society and the job market is ever changing - in the near future many jobs present will become obsolete due to the rise and prevalence of technology in the workforce
        
        This forces many people to switch careers and this requires people to learn new skills so we should always be constantly learning to be prepared
      - It makes life more exciting - the world extremely vast and there is so much that we do not know
        
        By being hungry for knowledge, we realise the beauty of exploration and new things
      - We become more self-sufficient and rely less on the people around us as we constantly learn and master new skills such as gardening and sewing
- - - - Teachers gain more flexibility through online platforms
        
        From the teacher’s perspective, e-learning tools give them precise, clear-cut feedback on how a student is engaging with material. They can see where students get lost in a lesson and grade assignments with the click of a button.
        
        Less hours spent grading workbooks means more time spent engaging each student on an individual level.
    - - Encourages collaborative learning
        
        A classroom is a perfect platform for collaborative learning with other students
        A classroom environment gives an opportunity for group learning.
        
        Transforms students into keen learners
        
        Students naturally learn from one another while solving problems and working collaboratively in a traditional classroom. They’re validated and encouraged by face-to-face time with a teacher that doesn’t come from a pre-recorded video.
      - A classroom improves interpersonal skills
        
        Classroom teaching cultivates the interpersonal skills among the students as it fosters interaction inside a classroom environment.
        
        Classrooms also make sure that you develop a good rapport with your teachers. This would be of great help for your future. You would even master the various social skills required for facing the society.
      - Develops career building skills
        
        Certain skills like problem-solving skills, presentation skills, leadership skills, and several others can be improved by being a part of the classroom coaching. Classroom coaching plays an essential role in promoting communication and listening skill which is required for the career of the students. Classroom environment helps in developing the team spirit of the students as they work on groups.
      - http://www.powerfulschools.org/why-is-more-importance-given-to-classroom-teaching-than-online-teaching/
      - https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/05/08/will-online-education-replace-classroom-education-anytime-soon/#71755818690c
      - Enhances critical thinking skills
        
        Teaching in a classroom gives students the opportunity to engage in live discussions in which they are forced to use their critical thinking skills to formulate opinions or arguments.
        
        Group discussions can be difficult to include in an online lesson because teachers can’t facilitate the groups easily compared to a classroom setting
      - https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/classroom-teaching-better-than-online-education-984387-2017-06-23
  - - - Virtual models and simulations help teachers explain difficult ideas. This especially works well if the students are those who learn best by tactile or visual methods.
    - - Overworked teachers often find communication with their students problematic.
        Technology can change classrooms into an information network. Teachers post assignments logically and progressively.
    - - Educational technology allows teachers to set practice exercises easier, as well as see their students’ progress.
    - - It is easier to access information using smart search engines and cloud storage than poring through reference books in a library.
        eBook formatted textbooks are usually cheaper than traditional paper ones so will be more affordable for the student.
    - - the ability for students to learn at their own pace. Some students will adjust to new concepts while others need more time to assimilate the information.
    - - Learning and assimilating new information is always easier if it is a pleasant experience.
        The student has many learning methods available; online videos, tutorials, and live streaming as well as gamification and virtual reality.
  - - - Benefits
      - Disadvantages
    - - Benefits
      - Disadvantages
- - - - At a young age, studies have shown that children learn faster than adults
      - Children tend to retain memory of the information and skills that they’ve learnt at a young age as they grow older
      - By exposing children to a lot of skills at a young age, they are more equipped to face the world as they grow up
      - Soft skills such as adaptability and teamwork allow children to be more socially and emotionally aware when they start to work this other people as they enter a school environment
      - Motor skills such as running and Swimming encourages young children to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle
      - Other skills such as learning a new instrument or taking part in the arts encourages children to explore their creativity and talent
    - - https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwielaaNmd3pAhXJfH0KHX3kBd8QFjAJegQIBBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.straitstimes.com%2Fsingapore%2Feducation%2Fstarting-from-pre-school-parents-sending-kids-for-classes-in-race-to-keep-up&usg=AOvVaw2hX2k48_97qtwbMYNJUZ-Z
      - By exposing children to too many skills, they may become overwhelmed because at this stage in life, children react better to play and discovery on their own
  - - - It is compulsory for secondary school students to take part in at least one CCA
        
        In CCAs and student Leadership programmes, students have the opportunity to take up a leadership role which gives them the responsibility and students learn through experience how to solve problems with the support of their peers an Teachers as they face challenges
    - - English lessons
        
        English week where we have colloquium which allowed all the students to share their favourite book series to a small audience to strengthen their oral and presentation skills by boosting their confidence
      - Public speaking - selling an idea, getting people to believe in you and rally people to work towards a common goal
      - Being tactful - the ability to speak to different from different levels or with different personalities
    - - Students are given opportunities and platforms to engage in group work with their peers.
        
        e.g PHL Da Vinci + and Einstein + programmes allow students from various classes to work together on a project that they are interested in so that they can learn to collaborate ideas and learn how to work efficiently I with others
    - - Some schools provide programmes such as computing or invite external vendors to share and educate students to be technologically savvy to thrive in the present society
        
        E.g Assembly programme on how to be safe online and to protect our personal data safely
    - - Work with others from different socio-cultural groups in Singapore
        
        E.g OBS - allows for schools from different backgrounds to collaborate and expose their students to the outside world and allow students to stp out of their comfort zones by mingling with students who are not from their school
        
        CCE lessons to expose students to real-world issues occurring and allow students to empathise and think deeply on the respective issues
    - - EG Resilience, hard-work are values
    - - Learn to survive in different scenarios
      - The world is VUCA (Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity)
    - - Ability to collaborate with people
    - - A lot of the 21st century skills are under leadership
    - - Resilience
        
        Through CCAs
      - Hard work
        
        Meritocracy is the base of their education so students put in effort to do well
      - Humility
      - Altruism
        
        VIA
- - - - Leadership camps
  - - - Forge camaraderie with their peers as overcoming memorable and tough challenges will bring them closer together
- - - - Singapore has one of the longest working hours in the world, clocking in 88 hours every two work weeks. At the same time, its people are unhappy, citing a lack of work-life balance and stress.
      - Singapore also boasts the reputation of being the second most competitive country in the world and the best investment destination in Asia. Thus, the need to constantly maintain these achievements results in the work culture we see today in Singapore, were it is not an uncommon sight that office lights are still on at 10pm in the evening.
      - Singapore was among the bottom 10 for work-life balance and ranked the second most overworked city in a study of 40 cities
    - - many Singaporeans feel obliged to stay in office for longer time due to the increase in “presenteeism”. Employees feel the need to “show their face” to their boss in order to present a diligent and passionate image of themselves, since most of the time they devote in the office is spent unproductively. Long coffee and lunch breaks, and the increasing addiction to smartphones have also added on to the long work hours.
  - - - Advantages
        
        Taking one long trip may feel great when you do it, but the happiness boost is short-lived, so taking multiple shorter trips throughout the year allows for a handful of opportunities to get into that vacation mindset.
        
        it seems that taking short vacations throughout the year may be more beneficial to your mental well-being than taking one long vacation.
        
        Teachers find shorter holidays to be easier for lesson planning. Even a short break from the routine can renew and energize students for when they come back without losing momentum in the classroom
      - https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/why-three-day-weekend-may-be-better-your-mental-health-ncna908221
      - Disadvantages
        
        If the holiday is short, then the child (and the parents) spends most of the vacation either transitioning out of the school routine or transitioning back into it.
        
        There is also limited opportunity to explore other life experiences like travel, community service projects, and other investments.
        
        The whole vacation gets taken up with festivities, homework, and family obligations.
        
        Long distance relatives may choose to remain apart because it takes too long to travel.
    - - Disadvantages
        
        Planning a long vacation is bound to be stressful.
        
        There’s the “forgetfulness factor”
        
        Certain subjects and skills require repeated practice. With a Long vacation, Teachers and students find themselves repeating a curriculum that they’ve completed way before the holidays started
        
        Most work places do not have the same vacation time so lower income families must struggle to find babysitting if there is an extended holiday.
      - Advantages
        
        Families who live a long distance from relatives are able to travel, sometimes across the ocean, in order to connect with their loved ones.
        
        Even if you don’t have family far away, an extended holiday is a great opportunity to travel. From an educational standpoint, a child that is able to experience another culture can gain valuable language, history, and social skills.
        
        If communities and schools have enrichment programs during the holiday vacation, then students can participate in activities that would be difficult to do during a regular school term.
- - - - science helps our understanding of the world around us. Everything we know about the universe, from how trees reproduce to what an atom is made up of, is the result of scientific research and experiment.
    - - Many city children have never seen the Milky Way in its full glory and thus never fully appreciated the vastness of space.
  - - - Some students even though have been introduced to the study of science, still cannot appreciate it as a subject will deem it useless as they aren’t willing to learn
- - - - Physiological studies have found that speaking two or more languages is a great asset to the cognitive process. The brains of bilingual people operate differently than single language speakers, and these differences offer several mental benefits.
        
        https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2018/03/27/learn-foreign-language-benefits-bilingualism/
    - - Gain a sense of independence
      - Fun experience to create and innovate new dishes
      - Healthier option as we get to choose our sources of ingredients
    - - Allows one to tap into one’s inner creativity
      - Learn a new instrument to spend my past time
      - Learning a new instrument, can play to de stress and unwind as music can be therapeutic
  - - - School life for some may already be extremely hectic by taking extra courses may affect their performance in school due to the pressure and stress of balancing so many things
      - students should use the time to master the current subjects and mastering these subjects are rather challenging by itself
    - - Academic Benefits
        
        These classes give you a solid background in a range of areas, which makes for a well-rounded individual.
        
        This diversity of classes enhances critical thinking, as well as the development of other skills.
      - Social Benefits
        
        exposes you to new ideas and new ways of thinking, and it also introduces you to new people.
        
        Being part of a diverse group creates an opportunity to learn and interact with new ways of thinking.
        
        A diverse group offers a greater opportunity for innovation and creativity.
        
        By taking classes that you enjoy, you may meet groups of people with the same interest
        
        You might walk away with some interesting new friends.
      - https://www.futuroenlightened.com/blog/2016/3/23/the-importance-of-taking-classes-outside-your-majorb
      - Personal Benefits
        
        force you out of your comfort zone, and being pushed out of your comfort zone allows you to learn so much more about yourself.
        
        trying something new can help you better understand your own strengths and weakness or your likes and dislikes.
      - https://study.com/articles/Why_You_Should_Take_Classes_Outside_of_Your_Comfort_Zone.html
- - - - Pros
        
        Helps clarify any questions
        
        Having other students around to help review concepts can also offer a deeper understanding of the class material
        
        Motivates students to study
        
        Discussing concepts with others tests comprehension
        
        Makes it easier to memorise information
        
        A true test in knowing if a students understands a concept or not if he or she is able to explain it to someone else
      - Cons
        
        Study groups are getting too talkative
        
        Students get distracted
        
        Meetings keep getting rescheduled
        
        It is incredibly difficult to coordinate a time and place that works for everyone
        
        Students has a very different level of understanding than the group
        
        The students would not have a productive session because they would either be hindered or left behind if the others are not on the same page
    - - Fewer distractions
        
        Students can focus completely on the material and go at their own pace
      - Control over study environment
        
        All students have different study strategies for preparing for tests
        
        Some prefer sitting in their rooms while others need to be in a public space
      - Control over study schedule
        
        Some students work better at night tome, others work better the day
        
        Gives students toefreedom to choose when they want to study and for how long
- - - - Money?
      - Happiness?
      - 5Cs?
      - Career
    - - Paper chase syndrome in SIngapore
        
        The traditional definition for success - traditional expectations of parents
        
        Give examples of people who have succeeded because of their university degree
      - higher qualifications
      - specialise in a certain field
      - higher salary
      - greater advancement especially when applying for high positions
    - - There are other attributes that are ore important/crucial - Hard work, drive, determination, resilience, work attitude and ethics which employers are looking out for
        
        Give examples of people who have succeeded without a university degree
        
        E.g Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs
        
        waste of money
        
        other ways to learn
        
        not a mandatory to have a degree for jobs as there are other educational pathways eg poly
      - Studies have shown that a number of college graduates end up working in career sectors that are not related to their degree or majors
- - - - better to study
        
        learning a new instrument is not particularly helpful unless the student is interested in pursuing music
        
        learning a new instrument can decrease the time a student has to study
        
        Pursuing a career in the arts is not a very stable career because only very few people excel, as you need to be extraordinary at your medium to do very well and most of us are mediocre at best
        
        Many parents and students would like to fall on the safer side and pursue a career that is more stable e.g teaching and IT professions
      - should learn a musical instrument
        
        helps children to develop an appreciation for music
        
        cultivates creativity
        
        learn time-management skills
        
        Music is a great outlet to de stress and unwind, because Music can be therapeutic
        
        A great hobby to pick up on as you become a more well-rounded individual as you learn to appreciate the music scene more through learning an instrument
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        Intriguing
        
        Interesting
        
        Lively
        
        Stimulating