Deep Dive If we don't want the 5Cs, what's the new Singapore dream?
Nov 2, 2023
June Yong, Dr Mathew Mathews, and Ho Ching Wee discuss the evolving idea of a good life in Singapore, exploring shifting priorities, character building vs. grades, challenges of pursuing the new Singapore dream, and the need for policy changes to address societal pressures.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Priorities and Aspirations
01:59 • 3min
The Dilemma of Prioritizing Grades Over Character Building and Lifelong Learning
05:25 • 1min
The Challenges of Pursuing the New Singapore Dream
06:42 • 9min
Influences from Community and the Need for Policy Changes
16:02 • 4min