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Templates Introduction Topic: Use of Info-Communication Technology
in Education
About: As Globalization breaks the boundaries for knowledge and
learning, more and more schools in Singapore are finding it
increasingly attractive and beneficial to incorporate the use of
Info-Communication Technology in the education process.
Introduction About: However, many claim that the use of ICT in
Education is in fact, detrimental to the process of learning as it
may prove to be a major source of distraction and may lead to the
loss of a variety of essential skills. Claim: Our group believes
that even though negative effects of the use of ICT exists, the
pros greatly outweigh the cons. Hence, schools should increase the
use of ICT in the education process. What What is Education?
Education is the process where knowledge, values, skills and key
experiences are passed on from one individual to another, Resulting
in a formative effect on the mind, character and physical ability
of the person. What What is Info-Communication Technology?
Also know as ICT, it includes a range of technological devices used
for gathering, storing, retrieving, processing, analysing and
transmitting information. Educational purposes includes:
Long-distance learning, Video-conferencing, Instant and borderless
gathering of knowledge. Etc. What Examples of ICT Examples include:
Why Why is it implemented?
The use of ICT in schools was introduced because of the benefits
associated with ICT. 1. It allows students access to more knowledge
as they surf through the limitless sea ofknowledge and information
on the internet. Why 2. It allows in greater efficiency in the
process of educating and learning. ICT makes these processes easier
and faster for both teachers and students. For example:
Calculations, Search for information and Data Transmittions can be
done almost instantaneously. Why 3. It destroys the barriers and
boundaries to education.
ICT breaks the barriers of Time and Space in the process of
Education. Whether you are a long distance away, or you are unwell
during a schoolday, ICT allows education to be conducted
nonetheless. Why 3. It makes to process of learning more engaging
and interesting.
ICT allows education to be conducted through a variety of platforms
and often in the form of multimedia. This is especially appealing
to Gen X and Y students. Assumptions What are some of the
assumptions we are making?
We are assuming that students are disciplined enough to ignore the
distractions. We are assuming that ICT is beneficial and appeals to
all types of students with distinct ways of learning Assumptions
What are some of the assumptions we are making?
3. We are assuming that all students are able to afford these ICTs.
4. We are assuming that the all teachers are sufficiently
technologically equipped to educate using ICT. Implications
Although the use of ICT brings about many benefits and add many new
dimensions to the process of learning, it has its negative
implications: 1. It risks exposure of undesirable materials to
students. Implications 2. In the process of learning, students may
get distracted by the various modes of entertainment offered by
ICT. 3. Students may become over-reliant on ICT and lose essential
skills like: Writing, Reading books, Finding books in the library
and mental calculation. Implications 4. Students may become
unmotivated to learn as the learning process becomes too easy and
simply mechanical (e.g. Using Google or Yahoo Answers) Truthfulness
of Claim Examples: Hwa Chong Institution
One prime example would be the Future School Programme in Hwa Chong
Institution. Students who are identified to possess self-discipline
and good attitude are chosen to participate in the Future School
Programme. In this programme, a portion of lessons are conducted
online. Examples: NYGH Next, Nanyang Girls High School also uses
ITC in the form of iPads to conduct their online lesson. "Ipads
make learning a lot more convenient as it allows us to research on
anything the teacher just mentioned it class" -Quoted by Anonymous
NYGH Student Examples: NYGH Lastly, the fact that this presentation
is also done using ICT is an example of its importance and
effectiveness in the process of Education. Counter-Examples
However, there are also counter-examples to prove the disadvantages
of using ITC in education: Heres another statement by an anonymous
NYGH student: Students can be easily distracted to do things that
are not related to the subject as internet access is readily
available." The Rise of IP Schools in Singapore Good Or Bad?
WRAITEC What? Reasons? Assumptions? Impact? Truth? Examples?
Counter Examples? IP Schools IP stands for Integrated
Programme
Previously known as Through-Train Programme Provides a 4-year OR
6-year Program Bypass O levels and take A levels or International
Baccalaureate or an equivalent examination. What? What problems
will the IP schools present? To society?
Two obvious groups of people in the society with a major difference
in aspects like intelligence To students? Tenser competition, more
stress, reduced healthy competition. To parents? Less time to
communicate with children in IP schools What? What is the structure
of the Integrated Programme?
4-year O level and 2-year A level education OR 2-year O level and
4-year A level education Takes GCE A levels at the end of 6 years,
at the local age of 18, OR Adopting the International
Baccalaureate, a holistic program with the two art subjects as core
subjects, together with sciences, philosophy and extensive research
papers Reasons? What are the aims of IP schools? Benefits?
Allow more time to be allocated to enrichment activities More
broadly-based education More flexibility in curriculum to meet the
needs of students Reasons? What is the rationale of IP
schools?
To experiment on top performers of the PSLE with a different
education system To provide more opportunities for students
Assumptions We are assuming that all students have the financial
capability to enroll in IP schools We are assuming that the
students in IP schools are self disciplined and manage their time
well Are we sure that IP students are able to put what is learnt
into good usage? Can we safely assume the teachers in IP schools
are able to teach a broader based curriculum? We are assuming that
the DSA tests are really capable of determining the students
prospects Impact What are the possible impacts of the rise of IP
schools?
Positive Impacts? Negative Impacts? If IP schools continue rising,
how will the education scheme of Singapore be affected? Will MOE
increase the difficulty of the mainstream curriculum to minimize
the gap? Impact Nothing to back you up if you fail the A
levels
No certificate No opportunities for getting a good job No say or
stand in society Truths IP schools have been producing academically
talented people
IP schools have a very low retain rate The DSA system allows
students who pass the DSA only requiring minimal amount of PSLE
score to enter Examples Number of Presidential Scholars(All IP
schools):
Raffles Instituition: 82 Hwa Chong Instituition: 50 National Junior
College: 45 Counter-Examples Some weaker IP students who are unable
to cope with the IP programme are neglected O level-classes
Supplementary lessons everyday Do not enjoy benefits like the rest
do. (Home learning) Exam meritocracy vs. Talent meritocracy What?
What is exam meritocracy?
It is a reward for work, work for reward system predicated on
academic achievement. What is talent meritocracy? It is a reward
for work, work for reward system predicated on talent achievement.
What are the government policies that encourage exam and talent
meritocracies? Streaming What is the public opinion towards exam
and talent meritocracy? Reasons? Why was exam meritocracy
introduced?
Create drive and motivation for academic pursuit Why was talent
meritocracy introduced? Identify talents that can serve the country
Why is exam meritocracy prevalent in Singapores education system?
Knowledge-based, manufacturing industries Why do these systems meet
public skepticism? Flaws Assumptions? Why does the government
assume such a system creates motivation? Why does the government
assume most students are academically-inclined? Are we assuming
that the prevalence of a form of meritocracy in the education
system results in people placing more emphasis correspondingly? Are
we assuming all students engaged in this race start from the same
starting line? Implications/Impacts
The creation of a over-competitive academia? Prejudices against
situated at both ends of the spectrum? Over-emphasis on exam
meritocracy leads to talents being undeveloped? The formation of a
hierarchical structure where the less intellectual individuals lie
at the substratum of the hierarchy where the elites constitute the
apex of the structure? Over-competitiveness leads to unhealthy
unbalance between work life and quality life? The Truth There is
more governmental emphasis on exam meritocracy than talent
meritocracy in Singapore People do not start from the same starting
line Exam meritocracy results in over-emphasis on academia
Meritocracy creates an environment of competition Talent
meritocracy creates an elitist structure Examples There are
exam-orientated schools than talent-orientated schools 63.4% of
Harvard students come from families with income US $8,000 and above
More time and energy is devoted to academic pursuit than
co-curricular activities / interests in personal life Streaming and
elite schools based on PSLE aggregate score CSE Counter-examples
Ones at the lower end of the spectrum
Normal / Technical Stream, Non-gifted stream, Talent Streams (SOTA,
NUS High, SSS) SSSs enrollment criteria (Express Stream) 63.4% of
Harvard students come from families with income US $8,000 and above
Existence of friendly competitions (win-win) THANK YOU!