Two years ago, the Ministry Of Education (MOE), introduced the concept of Home Based Learning (HBL) – a blended learning approach of home-based and in-school activities. The main objective of this initiative is to make students become more versatile, agile and self-directed learners.
Category: Learning
The Importance of Establishing a Daily Routine
Some people associate the word “routine” as an activity that is forceful and repetitive. Some define it as “an unchanging set of actions that need to be done at any cost.” Parents who see routines from such a perspective will surely be hesitant to create one for their children. But, in reality, developing routines can be really important for your children to not only succeed in school but also in their everyday lives.
How to make the most out of tuition sessions?
The tuition industry is a billion dollar industry in Singapore and students attend tuition sessions for two main reasons – 1. To bridge the knowledge gap they had during classroom sessions and 2. To widen their understanding of subject topics that were taught at school.
Incidental Learning – what is that?
Schooling and education of children is of prime importance for any parent. Especially in a country like Singapore, where the education standards are set so high, it is obvious that parents want their children to come out with flying colours in their academic journey.
Developing a positive learning attitude in children
In the current digital era that we live in, it is hard to get children interested in learning. Why did we make such a statement? Look around. Wherever you go, we see most children invested in their smartphones and tablets, and not in the reality that is present in front of them. In a world that is filled with easy distractions, it is difficult for children to develop a positive attitude towards learning.
How to help my child improve his literacy skills?
Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world. To be educated, one starts by learning how to read and write, and typically, these skills are known as literacy skills.
Re-reading books? How does that benefit my child?
Reading is a skill that should be encouraged and developed in every child. There are a lot of benefits that reading can bring to your children.
How to make Mother Tongue lessons interesting for my child?
Singapore is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities, and this has led to her people benefitting from a rich linguistic culture. It is common for people to be bilingual here, and you might even find people who can speak more languages without much effort. But the most common mix you can see would be people who speak two languages; one is their mother tongue, and the other is English.
How can I get my children to be more indepdent?
For any country, the day of its independence is a day of utmost happiness, joy, and pride. For US citizens, the Fourth of July can be one of the most important events in the year.
How to encourage my kids to share?
We can reach great heights in life only by lifting each other up. Inspire your children to share their love and strength with others. Such humane and responsible nature should be taught by parents to their children.
