Singapore's education and learning system is always reported to be of world-class standards, bringing in the likes of kids everywhere in the globe to carry out their learning here, including individuals in the planet's most powerful economic systems.
Everyone knows the pros relating to the education system. In this blog post, I endeavor to explore the limitations of our education system, or simply formal education generally.
GOING BY THE BOOKS?
Our education system fits everyone into a mold, forming individuals to be homogenous in our thinking patterns. Its simply because each student must take the examinations, supposedly to distill what we've mastered throughout the length of the term.
The actual issue with exams is that it can make all of us think in a certain uniform fashion.
Not long ago, I was taking part in this particular tutorial session. Prior to it, I've come out with my very own set of solutions for that tutorial we have been informed to carry out.
As the instructor was presenting the "correct" tutorial solutions to all of us, I found that one of his answers contradicts mine.
I lifted my hand and challenged the validity of his answers. He took the time to explain to me the rationale behind his solutions and I definitely value his dedication.
Nonetheless, even though I absolutely grasp where he's coming from, I'm nevertheless convinced that mine is the correct solution based on my understanding of the question.
He then told me that my solution will never be recognized in the exams as being correct.
Unwilling to sacrifice my scores, I gave in. Slowly, I realized that I have to "adapt" so as to accomplish extremely well in the examinations.
The adaptation entails following what the instructors tell you as the right response and continue to keep providing the "correct" solutions in exams, even when it signifies curbing my personal thoughts.
Therefore, we can somehow infer that someone who frequently scores excellently in examinations as having the ability to adapt very well and quickly.
I used to commit to memory "right solutions" from textbooks and deliver them verbatim in examinations. That technique has made me a high scorer but concurrently brought about me to be unconfident in voicing my personal opinion as I considered it inferior to the standard solutions provided in the textbook by professionals.
Later on, I recognized that what I'm doing is actually adverse to my psychological well-being. I usually do not dare to bring up my creative ideas in group meetings, seminars or networking events as i was so terrified of being wrong.
Because of that, i saw a great number of opportunities passed me through and getting in the hands of individuals that are far more vocal. I came to uncover this destructive conduct of mine and I quickly curtailed it.
Gradually but surely, I am learning to build up my very own strong voice by challenging conventional wisdom on a regular basis. I felt like our curriculum should really genuinely teach learners to be people who are at ease with their very own ideas, instead of going by the books.
Everyone knows the pros relating to the education system. In this blog post, I endeavor to explore the limitations of our education system, or simply formal education generally.
GOING BY THE BOOKS?
Our education system fits everyone into a mold, forming individuals to be homogenous in our thinking patterns. Its simply because each student must take the examinations, supposedly to distill what we've mastered throughout the length of the term.
The actual issue with exams is that it can make all of us think in a certain uniform fashion.
Not long ago, I was taking part in this particular tutorial session. Prior to it, I've come out with my very own set of solutions for that tutorial we have been informed to carry out.
As the instructor was presenting the "correct" tutorial solutions to all of us, I found that one of his answers contradicts mine.
I lifted my hand and challenged the validity of his answers. He took the time to explain to me the rationale behind his solutions and I definitely value his dedication.
Nonetheless, even though I absolutely grasp where he's coming from, I'm nevertheless convinced that mine is the correct solution based on my understanding of the question.
He then told me that my solution will never be recognized in the exams as being correct.
Unwilling to sacrifice my scores, I gave in. Slowly, I realized that I have to "adapt" so as to accomplish extremely well in the examinations.
The adaptation entails following what the instructors tell you as the right response and continue to keep providing the "correct" solutions in exams, even when it signifies curbing my personal thoughts.
Therefore, we can somehow infer that someone who frequently scores excellently in examinations as having the ability to adapt very well and quickly.
I used to commit to memory "right solutions" from textbooks and deliver them verbatim in examinations. That technique has made me a high scorer but concurrently brought about me to be unconfident in voicing my personal opinion as I considered it inferior to the standard solutions provided in the textbook by professionals.
Later on, I recognized that what I'm doing is actually adverse to my psychological well-being. I usually do not dare to bring up my creative ideas in group meetings, seminars or networking events as i was so terrified of being wrong.
Because of that, i saw a great number of opportunities passed me through and getting in the hands of individuals that are far more vocal. I came to uncover this destructive conduct of mine and I quickly curtailed it.
Gradually but surely, I am learning to build up my very own strong voice by challenging conventional wisdom on a regular basis. I felt like our curriculum should really genuinely teach learners to be people who are at ease with their very own ideas, instead of going by the books.
About the Author:
The author is a scholar from a university in Singapore and regularly jots down his insights about studying in Singapore in Education blogs. On a part time basis, he has been teaching private tuition to secondary school kids.
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