Singapore’s education system has changed so dramatically that it has become one of the most successful education system in the world, possibly next to Finland. With 5.399 million (2013) in population tally and only about 300 or so schools, how can parents be sure that their children […]
Some think that working as a tutor is a piece of cake. Because it is not a full-time 8 hour job, it must be easy peasy, as long as you study the syllabus, that’s enough. Wrong. Like most jobs, there are good days and bad days, ups […]
Elementary or Primary Education forms the foundation for gaining basic knowledge. This is the stage where the child learns to interact with people and to the society as a whole. Elementary education can be compared to the first stride that a person takes in life, it is […]
So, you passed all the requirements, test and interviews from the agency you are applying to be a tutor. What now? Where do you go after the recruitment? Do you just burst in your tutee’s house and teach? Maybe there’s a protocol for first day impression?…hmm Is […]
Every parent wants the best for their children. They want to let their child experience the things they never had before. That’s how the term “overcompensation” came into existence and sometimes choosing the best things for the children can be taxing, tiring and confusing. It happens when […]
What’s App kids? According to Emily Bryan in her recent article, mobile apps can actually have some educational benefits for children, but of course, like everything else, using apps requires proper guidance and moderation from parents. They should make an effort to talk to their child’s […]
The Article written by Daniel Tay about Singaporean youths who use social media like Facebook to recruit new members is not a shocker to the netizens all around the globe. We cannot deny that the social media has affected our lifestyles and the way we socialize and […]
Do you have a sincere desire to help others? Do you have a passion for teaching? Do you want to positively impact the future of our world? If you answered ‘yes’ to all of these questions, then you are ready to become a tutor. There are a […]
Campaigns to clean Singapore extends to students by calling them to give their ideas on how to keep Singapore clean, announced by education minister Heng Swee Keat during the 7th Teachers’ Conference. “Keep Singapore Clean Movement in Schools” was launched last June 3 as part of values […]
With each of the primary schools performing really well in the past years, ranking them can be an uphill task. Noting that MOE only provides rankings for secondary schools, arguments have made rounds that primary schools must also be ranked to allow parents to make sound choices […]
