Examining the varying standards of education among pre-schools in Singapore: shortcomings of non-compulsory education
This research paper aims to examine the varying standards and quality of education that exists between Pre-schools in Singapore. A qualitative research study was adopted, involving 8 different Pre-schools from low, mid and high-tier categories based on cost of school fees. Findings point to striking...
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| 格式: | Final Year Project |
| 語言: | English |
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2017
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| 在線閱讀: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/70017 |
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| 機構: | Nanyang Technological University |
| 語言: | English |
| 總結: | This research paper aims to examine the varying standards and quality of education that exists between Pre-schools in Singapore. A qualitative research study was adopted, involving 8 different Pre-schools from low, mid and high-tier categories based on cost of school fees. Findings point to striking differences between low and mid/high-tier schools, with emphasis in these 5 areas: Level of academic difficulty, Preparation for Primary 1, Teacher-to-student ratio, Autonomy, and finally, Exposure to non-academic related activities, which are further discussed in the report. Children enter Primary school having different academic abilities and cultural knowledge, largely shaped by their socio-economic background and Pre-school they attend. As a result, the issue of inequality is reinforced and perpetuated at a young age. |
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