Beyond the writing in Singapore

Comment "good writing is more than getting the 'A' (9 June 2011) by Mr. Chew Hui Min made the sharp observation that the memorization and regurgitation of the heart - especially the language of instruction - you useful useful short-term trials but could have potential ramifications. lasting episodes of "cram" the interest of students studying in the tooth in the long run, irritate and creativity due to the repeated need to follow a fixed model of response and expression.
In the general context of language teaching in Singapore, it seems a disproportionate importance is placed on writing and thus reading, listening and speaking are overlooked.
Exposing students to the stock phrases for compositions, however, is not necessarily the use of non-constructive and active role of familiarity with the phrase can build vocabulary, increase the level of expression, and increase Understand literary terms by creating metaphors and word games . Line eyes turned when the student grows to be solely dependent on them, do not have the ability to use them with wisdom and skill, not knowledge in content or writing related measures in its examination. The expression language itself - even if superficially, built by the common phrase - has a bit, if the user is not the process of thinking about knowledge of crane.
In the general context of language teaching in Singapore, it seems a disproportionate importance is placed on writing and thus reading, listening and speaking are overlooked. Of course, students can easily feel disabled in presentations, or even pieces of research vis-à-vis the interaction of the conversation simply because they have the ability to apply what they learned.
Emphasis on writing looks very impressive based on the fact that the leading candidate for the standardized exams test your linguistic skills, especially through writing. Unfortunately, the ability of listening, reading skills and oratorios that are important to the general understanding and practical application of language. Through various channels, and only involving multiple forms of interaction and focus, the teaching-learning to be more attractive and productive for students and educators. So, instead of the convenience of the status quo, teaching in educational institutions should be adapted creatively to reflect the above aspects.
Perhaps, if the other students and parents become more aware of the real value of language learning is the way of learning and not the end result itself, they have fewer problems and often continue to produce notes based on examinations. More important, parents and teachers focus on the success of students who do most of their language