| PRO | CON |
SOCIAL | So that no one student will be left out or ignored | They won’t be given a chance to be individuals – which is one the aims of schools |
POLITICAL/ PSYCHOLOGICAL | Students will think that they’re all the same and that no one is better off | Conforming won’t be able to help them in maturing |
ECONOMIC/ ENVIRONMENTAL/ EDUCATION | It allows the practice of equality amongst students | No students would want to take the initiative to do something different (subjects) |
RACE/ RELIGION | Equality amongst different races | Some schools are dominated by single race and thus making it uncultured |
MEDIA | Students might gain ideas from the media | Students might get influenced negatively by what they see through the media (trends being followed by the other students which is inappropriate for school) |
Yes, conformity should be the main aims of schools. | |
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Labels: 'Yes-No' Table
At the end of Primary school, pupils should: | At the end of Secondary school, students should: | At the end of Post-Secondary education, students should: |
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be able to distinguish right from wrong | have moral integrity | have moral courage to stand up for what is right |
know their strengths and areas for growth | believe in their abilities and be able to adapt to change | be resilient in the face of adversity |
be able to cooperate, share and care for others | be able to work in teams and show empathy for others | be able to collaborate across cultures and be socially responsible |
have a lively curiosity about things | be creative and have an inquiring mind | be innovative and enterprising |
be able to think for and express themselves confidently | be able to appreciate diverse views and communicate effectively | be able to think critically and communicate persuasively |
take pride in their work | take responsibility for their own learning | be purposeful in pursuit of excellence |
have healthy habits and an awareness of the arts | enjoy physical activities and appreciate the arts | pursue a healthy lifestyle and have an appreciation for aesthetics |
know and love Singapore | believe in Singapore and understand what matters to Singapore | be proud to be Singaporeans and understand Singapore in relation to the world |