With choices galore, how should students decide where to go after the O’s?A good way to start is to find out where their abilities, interests and value systems lie.
Question that i will ask the students will be:
“Is the academic path what they have an aptitude for or are interested in? Are they more suited for hands-on, practical courses? Will their personal interests – whether in sports, the arts or other areas – be catered to?”
JCs would suit academically-inclined students who want a more direct path to university. They can also provide a stronger sense of community, as students wear uniforms, are put in smaller classes and are subjected to the culture and ethos of their JC.
Polytechnic education, on the other hand, is valued for its practical nature and relevance to the industry requirements. It [Read more…] about Options Galore – Choosing the Right Path for O-Level holders