Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Home study pays off for self-described Maverick
Straittimes/home/6april
To be or not to be in the classroom? Do students even have an option these days? For most of us, school is considered our second “home”. This is not surprising as all students spend an average of eight hours in school. In other words, school is our life.
It is no wonder that everyone believe in the effectiveness of attending school and getting an education. However, home study may or is as equally effective. At the very least, effective for Jeremy Chua, who spent his final year in junior college studying at home, yet, being able to achieve very good grades during the A levels.
However, we have to be wise enough to acknowledge the fact that the same rule need not necessarily apply to all. I agree this could be a liable option for students who are mentally prepared for exams and needs the extra time out to complete their revision. However, for students who are lagging far behind and those who need coaching in their school work, an idea like this may not be realistic. Hence, schools should not generalize its effectiveness by minimizing curriculum time for all students.

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