English as an Option for Maths & Science

We have now know the decision of the government to revert back to BM and a step back in education for us. The funny part we still maintain English in Science and Maths for Form 6 and Matriculation, so how does student adapt the change here?

If this is the final decision by the government, then the government should also be fair in providing options to parentsin choosing schools that educate kids English for this 2 subjects or each school should have at least 1 or 2 classroom tocater for this purpose or have selected schools like all the LaSalle Schools and certain private schools to adapt to this method.

Another way if in a town where there is no private school or a LaSalle School then select one school to adoptthis or cater classrooms for this. As a start we may start with certain Schools in major cities. Many parents who are annoyedwould agree on this method.

Then we have a balance of both worlds for all kids and parents. We as the government and public should not be deprived ofall this in any way. Since independent days to late 70 ‘s all was in English and there was no option.

See at our past ministers and those educated in LaSalle School, compare their English, Science and also their communication skills. Then 80’s began the BM trend, where were left behind in our education standards from the rest of the region around us.

Was it our wrong policy or decision. We can’t undo what has been done.

But Dr. M tried to rectify it an many applauded especially those in cities and who know the important of English is this 2 fields or any other fields. Now, if we give options to parents they would also want the best for the kids, so does any one of us for seeing our kids being success full one day and giving him a head start plus an advantage in the world with this option.

If this is done then the rules to LaSalle school to make it a must to educate mother tongue to all students must also be implemented:-
A Chinese student must learn to read and speak mandarin,
a Punjabi kid should be able to learn to read and write Punjabi,
a Muslim student must learn to read Jawi and also understand the Quran.

All this can be implemented as a must if the parentschoose to send the kids to this kind of school so there would be a balance on both ends. Hiring language teachers plusimplementing this should be adopted or learned from our next door neighbours Singapore where every Saturday is Language dayfor students and they get together at designated schools to do so.

Then we are practicing what’s is in our constitutions freedom to preach and practice. Never to deprive any one in our country. Allow allequal access to information for the development of the nation.

The government would develop better citizens with this method plus strict implementation and monitoring on all grounds. No doubt the decision has been made on this matter, but fine tuning it would help us further. Nothing is written on concrete for usnot to change and amend accordingly for our future generation.

The advantage of this is lower on morale issues as activities is createdfor students and parents to participate. At the same time the Education Ministry may consider December Schooling to assist students who need help, students who need proper development or for those special care and morale development. It becomes like a summer school activity as in US or UK and Australia.

With Regards
from
Amarjeet Singh Sran