Lead, Minister Heng, lead.

[Confuseous]

It sounds like the Mr Heng is more willing to let society shape his ministry than he is to use his ministry to shape our society. If he truly believes that education affects outcomes, then he has to lead our society by imparting those values to our students.

Perhaps, if I were to be generous, I could think that he is hoping to squeeze more buy-in from those entrenched in the “old ways”, but he need not try to be that popular. We know the system has flaws. Education is one of the most griped-about issues in our country. Education is often the reason why our citizens migrate. Whichever way he moves, there will be dissent and displeasure. If he would try to fix it, now is not the time for wavering – courage, vision and leadership are what he really needs.

Yes – Heng has pointed us in a better direction, but a minister’s value is in his leadership. Now lead, Minister Heng, lead.

- http://doulosyap.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/lead-minister-heng-lead/

 

[zhihau]

lead? more like following orders. whole notion of values education was first introduced to the teaching fraternity by LSG & HP before HSK took office

national conversation? collected all ideas and feedback but chose only those values that corresponded with theirs. facilitation of those sessions were crafted where only good vibes are surfaced

values are caught, not taught. please look at Finland:
small class size, every child matters. 25 students to a teacher plus one assistant, no one truly left behind.
care and concern, every child matters. the teachers follow up their classes in the children's first 6 years, proper nurturing is ensured.
have fair play, every child matters. no major exams in the children's first 9 years in learning, late bloomers are not disadvantaged.

good luck to these ten-year-series ministars :o:o:o