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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
BBC: Singapore tops in Science (10-14 yr olds)
Today during dinner with Josh and Matt, both of them brought up the similar topic :
From this I really couldn't help but wonder why Singapore places so much emphasis on Sciences and has inevitably (from channelling all resources to cultivating "scientists") closed both eyes on the Humanities. Studying Architecture, which is one of the most ambiguous in terms of classification, makes me more inclined to push for the understanding and appreciation of both Sciences and Humanities.
Focusing and emphasising one over the other cannot be good for any society. Although the sciences allows us the empirical understanding of the universe, the humanities forms the backbone and assures a cultured and more importantly, matured society.
We may be proud that our country is listed on top... but we will do horribly if there was a "Humanities School Table" or "How-Many-Children-Enjoy-School Ranking".
I am guessing that the reason why only a science-biased study was done is because "they" are the only ones interested in collecting empirical data and forming tables and graphs anyway!
Apparently, Singapore heads the school test table for Science. Go figure!
From this I really couldn't help but wonder why Singapore places so much emphasis on Sciences and has inevitably (from channelling all resources to cultivating "scientists") closed both eyes on the Humanities. Studying Architecture, which is one of the most ambiguous in terms of classification, makes me more inclined to push for the understanding and appreciation of both Sciences and Humanities.
Focusing and emphasising one over the other cannot be good for any society. Although the sciences allows us the empirical understanding of the universe, the humanities forms the backbone and assures a cultured and more importantly, matured society.
We may be proud that our country is listed on top... but we will do horribly if there was a "Humanities School Table" or "How-Many-Children-Enjoy-School Ranking".
I am guessing that the reason why only a science-biased study was done is because "they" are the only ones interested in collecting empirical data and forming tables and graphs anyway!