Notes on Education

Definition of Education
Education is form of learning in which the knowledge, skills, and habits of a group of people
are transferred from one generation to the next through teaching, training, or research. It is
usually done through educational institutions such as schools.

Essay Topics
Schools place too much emphasis on the development of the mind rather than on the whole
person. What is your view on this?
Yes No
Heavy focus on academic excellence (Paper
Chase)
Efforts to inculcate holistic education
Academic-based curriculum
Lecture style teaching more effective in
terms of a quick delivery of information


Technology has transformed the educational process. Discuss.
Yes No
Access to learning for the poor Gaming as a distraction (Tech used for
entertainment rather than education)
Increased interaction among learners
Heightened public education

Schools do not prepare our young for the 21
st
century. Discuss.
Yes No
Heavy focus on academics (Lack of holistic
education)
Efforts to inculcate soft skills
Lack of soft skills Emphasis on critical thinking



The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled -Plutarch. Is this the aim of
Singapore schools?
Yes No
Holistic Education Heavy focus on academics (Lack of holistic
education)
Little emphasis on critical thinking

Lecture based style suited for rapid
transmission of information