Singapore: Chinese language should be viewed as more than an exam subject

[Francis Hult]

Channel News Asia

 

Chinese language should be viewed as more than an exam subject

 

Parents and teachers in Singapore agree with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who said on Thursday that changes to the Chinese language curriculum must account for different abilities and needs. 

But they also feel that children should be inspired to take on a more positive attitude towards the learning of the Chinese language, rather than view it as just another examination subject.

 

Full story:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1022571/1/.html

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