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Current Events Questions in Secondary

@dm1n — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 08:48:33 +0000

Discussion and written responses on current events and news are now a required question format for Secondary school students. It can be frustrating for both parents and students alike, if caught in the double-bind of lack of updated news knowledge and inability to express one’s opinion fluently in Chinese. Fret not, our teachers give individual attention to students as part of our curriculum, to guide them on the latest hot news topics and exam techniques on expressing their opinions. Want to know more? Contact your nearest Hua Cheng Education Centre today.

笔画 as Building Blocks of The Chinese Language

@dm1n — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 03:24:59 +0000

English words are formed by the alphabet. What about the Chinese Language? Schools may neglect to emphasize this, but 笔画 (types of Chinese brush strokes) are the building blocks of Chinese characters.

In our N1-N2 programmes, these essential brush strokes are gradually introduced during each lesson. Children are encouraged to apply this knowledge of 笔画 when learning how to write new Chinese characters.

Students who already have a strong foundation in 笔画 are able to quickly grasp the learning of new Chinese characters in K1, and develop a strong interest to learn a wide variety of vocabulary in K2.

Through fun and lively in-class exercise and practices, students are well-prepared and confident when learning more Chinese characters in Primary One.

Are you interested in discovering how our preschool curriculum can foster a self-motivated approach to Chinese language learning in your child?

Email us today at enquire@huachengeducation.com.sg

教育指南: 新加坡华文教育面临的“地震”

@dm1n — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 22:45:48 +0000

从 2021 年开始实行的新加坡教改,毫无疑问将会给华文教育带来巨大的挑战,对华文教育的冲击不亚于一场“地震”。

小学离校考试将采用“分八级”的积分等级来评估学生的学习成绩, 较以前采用的百分制计分,学生之间的分数差不会像以前那么细微。

新制度下,学生报读特选中学是先看积分等级总分,再看高级华文成绩。虽然优势将不如以往明显,但修读高级华文的学生报读特选中学时仍将继续获优先考量。小六学生报读同一所特选中学时,在积分等级总分相同的情况下,修读高级华文的学生依旧保有升学优势。如果争夺有限学额的学生都修读高级华文,则以高级华文成绩来衡量,考虑的先后顺序依次为特优、优异和及格。

另一方面,学生在中学修读高级华文的条件也将调整。小学离校考试积分等级总分不超过 8 分的学生自动获得修读高级华文的资格;总分介于 9 分至 14 分的学生,只要华文科目考取 1 分或 2 分,以及高级华文科目考获特优或优异,也可修读高级华文。

笔者与华程校方资深人士一致认为,新的教改目标显然是为了削弱考试的重要性,过分强调考试分数势必会阻碍孩子们的全人发展。政府期望在新的教育制度下培养出更多适应未来社会的人才,并提倡以人为本,而不是绞尽脑汁与别人竞争。那么高级华文在新制度下将扮演怎样的角色呢?

新的教育制度虽然可以有效地减少竞争,但同时也会使家长和学生产生放弃修读高级华文的想法。一些家长和学生在研究新的教育制度后,会觉得只要积分等级总分够高,读不读高级华文没那么重要。尤其是对学习华文没兴趣又比较吃力,而会考的其它科目成绩较好的学生及家长的这种想法尤为迫切。

但笔者认为,家长对华文、对高级华文重要性的认识,不应局限于在分数上的认识,更不要因为这次教育改革,而让这场“地震”真的给学生带来破坏力很大的“伤害”。因为华语不仅仅是单纯的语言,也是构成学生的价值观、根源和共识的重要部分,华语可以使学生直接接触到一种思想理念,一种文化传统。况且现在中国在世界上扮演着举足轻重的角色,华语作为一种重要的商业语言,价值也在上升。从这一点上看,从小学习华语的新加坡人肯定占有很大的优势, 这也是学习华语的潜在实际价值。期望我们的家长和学生在这场“地震”中保有清醒的头脑。

综上所述,这场教育改革带来的“地震”,大家既不要惶恐,也不要盲目乐观,更不要因为一时的错觉而做出令今后遗憾的决定。无论如何,家长应该有清醒的认识,掌握双语,接受两种价值观念,会给我们的孩子带来在世界立足的独特优势。因此华文的学习是绝对不能放松的。 “地震”之后我们生活依旧,学习依旧,华文教育依旧。

We Follow The Latest MOE Chinese Syllabus

@dm1n — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 04:09:03 +0000

At Hua Cheng Education Centre, our commitment to excellence shines through in our team of dedicated teachers who tirelessly curate our course materials. With an unwavering focus on staying up-to-date with the latest MOE Chinese Syllabus, we ensure that your child receives nothing but the most relevant and essential tested knowledge.

Hua Cheng Education Centre takes pride in its meticulously crafted, proprietary curriculum, carefully curated by experienced teachers who stay abreast of the latest MOE Chinese Syllabus in Singapore.

Our lessons are thoughtfully designed to ensure students are thoroughly prepared for commonly tested topics and adept at handling the latest question formats.

Gone are the days of aimlessly sifting through past year papers or mindlessly memorizing written passages. At Hua Cheng, we wholeheartedly advocate for a more proactive and effective approach to learning the Chinese language. We encourage students to focus on acquiring essential skills directly related to the MOE Chinese Syllabus, fostering a deep understanding and appreciation for the language.

Embracing an adaptive approach, our teaching methods are tailored to suit individual learning styles, cultivating a genuine love for Chinese language and culture. By nurturing these fundamental skills, our students gain the confidence to tackle challenges and thrive in their language journey.

Want to know more about our Chinese enrichment courses?

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