term 1 week 6

How can one define the meaning of a good teacher.
or should the question be rephrase differently?

What is the meaning of good?

For the past few weeks, i wondered to myself whether am i too harsh or too strict with my students, especially my form class.
Do i have too high a expectation from them? Or am i trying to build in some form of structure, discipline and routine for them?

setting a routine for them is essential and important.

*to be continue...*

Attended a Focus Group Discussion on EBS this past Wednesday.
CPDD is trying to come up with ways to find out whether has the textbook been a success or is there any need to edit the textbook.

EBS, a subject for the Sec 3 & 4 Normal Technical students came about after it was revised from the old subject, which was EOA.

The 2 subjects are specially created for the NT students, in view of how Singapore's economy was progressing, which sector was needed to drive the economy, and where is Singapore's economy and workforce heading to.

the moment anything is printed, it can be considered as 'old press'. For the EBS' textbook, where the students are learning so much about retail, travel and tourism and hospitality, the textbook can be considered as 'passe'.

The table that i was assigned to came up with many ideas. It was really great meeting teachers from other schools and they were very forth-coming with their ideas and lessons.

back to the question: Should the textbook be edited? If yes, WHY. If no, WHY? What should be kept, bin out, should more examples be given for certain topics.... etc

One of the main suggestions given is that EBS teachers from schools should have a hand in creating and updating the textbook. Reason being that teachers know what works and what will not work from the ground level.

*to be continue later....*