Comments on: Timetable of a Chinese School Primary One Student http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/ My very own mini, personalised, parenting resource. A cyber filing cabinet of parenting articles and links. I love sharing my children's favourite sites, online games, crafts and exchanging childcare stories and parenting issues faced with other parents. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:32:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mom2ashleyaidan http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/#comment-428752 mom2ashleyaidan Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:30:37 +0000 http://mumsgather.com/?p=863#comment-428752 studying a subject in two languanges only goes to show that the education ministry is really screwed up. what benefit other than torture and additional stress would they ever see out of this? <strong>Its ridiculous to teach two subjects in two languages. Furthermore, I believe that the Chinese schools do it merely because they HAVE to and they do not place much emphasis on the English part, making it a waste of time for the kids to learn. Anything done half baked and without conviction is a waste of time. I'd prefer that they learn it in English but if it can't be done right then just do it in one language, whatever language, I don't really care as long as it reduces the burden for our kids.</strong> studying a subject in two languanges only goes to show that the education ministry is really screwed up. what benefit other than torture and additional stress would they ever see out of this?

Its ridiculous to teach two subjects in two languages. Furthermore, I believe that the Chinese schools do it merely because they HAVE to and they do not place much emphasis on the English part, making it a waste of time for the kids to learn. Anything done half baked and without conviction is a waste of time. I’d prefer that they learn it in English but if it can’t be done right then just do it in one language, whatever language, I don’t really care as long as it reduces the burden for our kids.

]]> By: narrowband http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/#comment-406500 narrowband Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:37:20 +0000 http://mumsgather.com/?p=863#comment-406500 Your girl is going to grow up to be an all-rounder! :) That's a good thing, considering the world today. I think the 'playing' part is quickly making its way out of urban children's life these days. The Maths and Science in two languages is a killer. I'd rather they stuck with English! <strong>Me too. I prefer in English but in Chinese is fine with me too as long as its just in one language. Studying the same subjects in two different languages is ridiculous IMHO.</strong> Your girl is going to grow up to be an all-rounder! :) That’s a good thing, considering the world today. I think the ‘playing’ part is quickly making its way out of urban children’s life these days.

The Maths and Science in two languages is a killer. I’d rather they stuck with English!

Me too. I prefer in English but in Chinese is fine with me too as long as its just in one language. Studying the same subjects in two different languages is ridiculous IMHO.

]]> By: Jesslyn http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/#comment-398914 Jesslyn Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:43:07 +0000 http://mumsgather.com/?p=863#comment-398914 The time table similar to my girl's too. Her school principal told us that Eng version of Math and science will be out from time table next year. Really hope it is a true news. Else pity the students only. The time table similar to my girl’s too.

Her school principal told us that Eng version of Math and science will be out from time table next year. Really hope it is a true news. Else pity the students only.

]]> By: Ann http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/#comment-398210 Ann Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:32:39 +0000 http://mumsgather.com/?p=863#comment-398210 My first thought was also - only ONE hour of English? Really very academic based. And with all the work, I hope they really DO get to do gym coz sure looks like they dont have time for other play! But keep at it I guess, don't be discouraged - play come easy to kids, but getting them into a discipline of some sort is harder. <strong>Have to play at home loh but sometimes at home oso no time to play because have to do homework. So kesian..</strong> My first thought was also – only ONE hour of English? Really very academic based. And with all the work, I hope they really DO get to do gym coz sure looks like they dont have time for other play!

But keep at it I guess, don’t be discouraged – play come easy to kids, but getting them into a discipline of some sort is harder.

Have to play at home loh but sometimes at home oso no time to play because have to do homework. So kesian..

]]> By: shoppingmum http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/#comment-397926 shoppingmum Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:29:58 +0000 http://mumsgather.com/?p=863#comment-397926 Actually, that's how kids at Chinese schools study. They have more work and it's always all about exam results. :P That's why no gym loh... BTW, some schools want the children to attend school tuition, which means longer study hours. <strong>Oh yes, I forgot about that. My girl's school requires all students to attend compulsory extra hours till 3.40pm from Std 3 onwards, I am not sure how many times a week.</strong> Actually, that’s how kids at Chinese schools study. They have more work and it’s always all about exam results. :P That’s why no gym loh…
BTW, some schools want the children to attend school tuition, which means longer study hours.

Oh yes, I forgot about that. My girl’s school requires all students to attend compulsory extra hours till 3.40pm from Std 3 onwards, I am not sure how many times a week.

]]> By: shaneberger http://mumsgather.com/2009/01/21/timetable-of-a-chinese-school-primary-one-student/#comment-397821 shaneberger Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:22:11 +0000 http://mumsgather.com/?p=863#comment-397821 hahaha - same as my kids - load of work and no fun, by Std 3 the kids will be so bored of school! <strong>Poor kids!</strong> hahaha – same as my kids – load of work and no fun, by Std 3 the kids will be so bored of school!

Poor kids!

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