celeron_266

i did my high school here since grade 9 and my bro start kindergarten here...he is in grade 6 now

what i find is that in here public high schools is ok...after all its more up to yourself after grade 10 to get into an university...however....public elementary schools here is just PLAIN LOUSY....including the teachers...the curriculum...and the school materials....i am sure that if my bro study in a hk public primary school...he will learn MUCH MORE in terms of "real knowledge" (such as basic math and science...and language)...i have no idea about private elementary schools here so i cant comment on them...i expect that it will be better

so....if i have a kid...i will try my best to bring him/her to a private school for elementary years...make sure that he/she have knowledge that is comparable in amount to a hk student who graduate primary school (and of course with much better english than hk students)...then...it will be up to him/her to decide whether he/she want to go public or private....(of course a public high school will be better cuz i dont have to pay for it)....

celeron_266

原帖由 shutterbug 於 2008-2-28 16:20 發表

In generally, I think it's more self-direct here so your own motivation is the most important.  Teachers won't push you if you don't want to learn; afterall it's just a "job

thats the problem!....this wont work for elementary schools cuz at that age...kids dont know how to self-initiate....someone has to tell them to do their studying!

celeron_266

原帖由 shutterbug 於 2008-2-29 08:38 發表

I guess you must not have seen self motivated kids.  Kids are old enough to motivate themselves, but in which area that's the question...LOL  e.g. kids are so motivated when they're playing video gam ...

true..they have to learn self motivation...but i dont expect elementary school students to have such motivation to study on their own...i am sure some kids have it...and its nice...but i think that only a small portion of elementary students to have such qualities (like you said...i expect them to be more motivated to play video games than studying)...so...if the kid have to motivation....any school is fine...if not...it will be better to leave this to the professionals (ie private school teachers) to put the knowledge into their brain...so that the kids will still know the stuff even though they are more motivated to other activities...of course parents have to play a part in the process as well

for high school...since i expect students to have such motivation to study...thats why either private/public high school is fine....if the student is good....different schools wont make a difference