Kelpie 2nd Gear July 21, 2011 Share July 21, 2011 Hi all, Have anyone here not sending children to attend school but choose to coach them personally at home? Also, to prepare them eventually for O level and A level. What are the pros and cons? Assuming at least one of the parent not working and is able to attend to the children education.. Thank you very much. Regards, ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yewheng Twincharged July 21, 2011 Share July 21, 2011 Hi all, Have anyone here not sending children to attend school but choose to coach them personally at home? Also, to prepare them eventually for O level and A level. What are the pros and cons? Assuming at least one of the parent not working and is able to attend to the children education.. Thank you very much. Regards, Eh.. the cons is.. children will not get to learn interaction.. and it is very important to let kids exposed to other people and interact with each other. Keep study and study and no interaction end up may do more harm than good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged July 21, 2011 Share July 21, 2011 Singapore got compulsory education til pri 6.. So home schooling is not an option, at least at the primary level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillietta Neutral Newbie July 21, 2011 Share July 21, 2011 When it comes to teaching/coaching, leave it to the professionals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Author Share July 25, 2011 Singapore got compulsory education til pri 6.. So home schooling is not an option, at least at the primary level Erm..I'm thinking of relocating the children to JB not within Singapore. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Singapore got compulsory education til pri 6.. So home schooling is not an option, at least at the primary level though the ex- TCS actress Evelyn Tan doing home schooling?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Erm..I'm thinking of relocating the children to JB not within Singapore. Regards, unless you have a brilliant system to train the children, if not don't risk it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 though the ex- TCS actress Evelyn Tan doing home schooling?? cos she is a full time mother who was also a bright student in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 cos she is a full time mother who was also a bright student in the past. no lah. i am in reference to poster who say cannot do home tutoring. due to complusory school. so i mention, Tan Evelyn teach at home. so what is the ruling for that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takumi21 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 not easy, e syllabus always change yearly.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Why not say, go to normal school. Then the parents help with the homework and additional tuition themselves. Best of both world! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Erm..I'm thinking of relocating the children to JB not within Singapore. Regards, huh???......m'sians are sending their kids to sgp becoz the education sux big time over there and u opposite? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Singapore got compulsory education til pri 6.. So home schooling is not an option, at least at the primary level home schooling is legit in singapore..its just that the numbers are extremely low..only the more well-heeled can afford the time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer 4th Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 When it comes to teaching/coaching, leave it to the professionals. Seriously, going to NIE for a year does not make one a professional. I have seen teachers continuing their lesson when students are running around in the classroom, sleeping, chatting with one another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer 4th Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 Hi all, Have anyone here not sending children to attend school but choose to coach them personally at home? Also, to prepare them eventually for O level and A level. What are the pros and cons? Assuming at least one of the parent not working and is able to attend to the children education.. Thank you very much. Regards, Pros: - One to one ratio, ie, more focus, more personalisation of content and method - No need to wake up early and get stuck in traffic jam - No need to attend silly functions like Speech Day, RHD, CNY, etc - No need to wear uniform - Flexible learning timing Cons: - Reduced interaction, might result in low EQ or low awareness, ie, naive and gullible - Unable to adapt to changes because only taught in one manner, pace of learning completely match individual, ie, cannot learn fast - Loss of experience in CCA, Oversea Learning Trips - Reduced role models - Taxing on Parents' time and energy These are just a short list Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie47 1st Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 If you need information. Here is it. http://singaporehg.byethost13.com/ As for interaction, they do have a lot. The homeschooling kids come together to play. I wouldn't worry about lower EQ myth. There are resources for homeschooling parents. http://www.homeschoolcentral.com/support/c...s/singapore.htm Curricular changes with MOE requirements. They are not an isolated group, contrary to the ill info that is perpetrated here. As for CCA, they got a variety of stuff that even schools don't have. I have learnt their kids learn sailing etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilernie 4th Gear July 25, 2011 Share July 25, 2011 I think there is certain criteria about home schooling. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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