I agree we must institute changes to our education system but it is not so much about rote learning that is holding us back.
Never mind politicians telling us that our education system is world class.
Only the blind and the gullible would agree with that.
As I have said, it is not so much rote learning that is holding us back but what we are teaching the students, what is being given undue emphasis?
Are we focusing on civics and religious lessons instead of STEM (science, technology and mathematics) subjects?
Do we even have competent and dedicated STEM teachers, let alone enough of them who are themselves conversant to teach the subjects?
To go even one step ahead, are we also missing out on the opportunity for students to master multiply languages, not just Malay or English, as we are already a multi-racial and multi-cultural nation.
We should take advantage of this.
Mastering multi-languages will give an added advantage as English is increasingly no longer the premier international language or at least looking like it will lose its glamour anyway.
As China rises and continues to, Mandarin has become important as even more and more westerners themselves are starting to learn and master the language, with some who can speak the language like a native!
Steven, I know you are not happy with the headmaster of the Chinese school your son studies in, forcing parents to buy more and more books for their children and I understand and sympathise.
But how is your son doing?
Is the education your son receives in the school a vigorous one, with the right emphasis on STEM subjects?
If it is, though tough going the amount of school and homework dished out that your son and his fellow classmates have to cope with, your son will be blessed if he also tries to master at least three languages.
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