1. To what extent do you agree with the issues that the student has raised here? Point out some issues of agreement and possible contention
I agree wholeheartedly with the definition of learning as described by Dictionary.com, as well as the fact that the essence of learning is curiosity, as opposed to memorisation and regurgitation. The purpose of education is to ‘prepare oneself or others intellectually for mature life’, and our talent is being suppressed to meet the demands of the education system. For example, my talent lies in story- writing, which was only touched on for a mere term in Secondary One, with the rest of the year (as well as the next) being dedicated to expository writing. Furthermore, students are pressurized to memorise and regurgitate without comprehension, which obviously defeats the purpose of learning- obtaining knowledge via clarification. The students of today are not taught to ask or wonder, to ponder and search for answers. Their talent is suppressed and their potential rots away. Moral education is TESTED, and moral educations lessons are, as I am sure is the case with many primary schools, replaced with academic subject periods as teachers compromise morality by placing the importance of PSLE before moral education. Education, for education's sake, often falls short of its goals.
I agree wholeheartedly with the definition of learning as described by Dictionary.com, as well as the fact that the essence of learning is curiosity, as opposed to memorisation and regurgitation. The purpose of education is to ‘prepare oneself or others intellectually for mature life’, and our talent is being suppressed to meet the demands of the education system. For example, my talent lies in story- writing, which was only touched on for a mere term in Secondary One, with the rest of the year (as well as the next) being dedicated to expository writing. Furthermore, students are pressurized to memorise and regurgitate without comprehension, which obviously defeats the purpose of learning- obtaining knowledge via clarification. The students of today are not taught to ask or wonder, to ponder and search for answers. Their talent is suppressed and their potential rots away. Moral education is TESTED, and moral educations lessons are, as I am sure is the case with many primary schools, replaced with academic subject periods as teachers compromise morality by placing the importance of PSLE before moral education. Education, for education's sake, often falls short of its goals.
2. Examine her tone and attitude in this letter. Do you think it’s a well-crafted letter with the appropriate tone?
Janelle has taken a stern and firm tone with the minister, yet remains polite throughout the letter. I find the tone acceptable, however the aggressive reinforcement of her stand results in the letter sounding mildly challenging and defiant, however she remains polite and is not overly offensive.
3. If you should write a letter to Minister of Education, what are some issues you would raise? Remember- your intention is to make the system better for society’s betterment via CONSTRUCTIVE ideas.
3. If you should write a letter to Minister of Education, what are some issues you would raise? Remember- your intention is to make the system better for society’s betterment via CONSTRUCTIVE ideas.
I feel that Janelle should have stated how Moral Education should be taught, and how the education system might classify and nurture the students' talents and interests accordingly. SHe could also have raised examples of successful or in her opinion, ideal education systems of other first-world countries.
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