https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx Wati, Michelle, Piriya, Uncle Samuel, Benjamin, Stephanie, Jeng Wye, Irene, Lay Theng en-us 2022-09-19 06:47:16 UTC 2026-03-17 15:20:12 UTC hello@padlet.com chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2302490196 https://www.jokebuddha.com/joke/One_Of_A_Kind]]> 2022-09-19 06:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2302490196 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2302494506 If teachers are somewhat similar to parents, and also the people closest to parents, then our teachers could be the best influencers of parents. Which means it's best to start with teachers by finding out what do they know and what do they not know. Will suggest doing a one-question survey with teachers like "In your own understanding, what is ECG all about?"

With the understanding, discuss with the school how best to convey the desired consistent ECG messages to teachers]]> 2022-09-19 06:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2302494506 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2302500650 2022-09-19 07:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2302500650 stephanie_goh https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2303981427 There may be teachers who are not confident to have ECG conversations with parents with a traditional mindset. 

A suggestion is to consider incorporating parents' engagement surveys in existing school/ECGB workshop surveys.

With the data collected, we can be more targeted in our sharing with the teachers.


]]> 2022-09-20 01:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2303981427 stephanie_goh https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304024768 It was great that the facilitator gave us ample time to share but at the same time, provided directions and support. ]]> 2022-09-20 02:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304024768 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304212857 It was a good exercise in identifying what is the underlying "problem". The time taken to determine what the real issue was helps to provide clarity and direction for the next steps]]> 2022-09-20 04:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304212857 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304238765 To add on to what has been mentioned above:

- consider identifying targetted groups of educators to engage (e.g. student development team 1 group, graduating cohort FTs another gp) to share ECG resources / Q&A session

- just to make parents engagement more fun (esp if you get the airtime & opportunity), can get them to play like a kahoot quiz at the start (questions could be common myths or perceptions about the education/work landscape/education pathways etc, & then the rest of the session can be used to share what's the present and expected future reality

]]> 2022-09-20 04:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304238765 mgleels https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304535174 It would be great to know what are some of their fears. 

Is it a fear of their child not being able to find a (well-paying) job? Or child not getting into uni / poly / a piece of paper? Or what else? 

Sometimes it is their fears which are being projected onto their children and hence the parents "forcing" their child to make certain higher education decisions (e.g. "poly no good, must go JC coz JC can get into uni", "JC is faster route", "Arts cannot find jobs, do IT / STEM" etc.).]]> 2022-09-20 08:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304535174 tsbi https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304552027 Just like how we provide talks to students and parents, we can also have a set of communication slides to update teachers of the different pathways and any updates to education landscape. 

It can be shared at the start of each year as a refresher for teachers.]]> 2022-09-20 08:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304552027 tsbi https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304557767 I like that we took more time to really think through and identify what is the actual issue or "problem statement", rather than jump into solutions.]]> 2022-09-20 08:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304557767 tsbi https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304564571 hahaha...thanks for the bonus! Luckily I am a true blue Singaporean! ]]> 2022-09-20 09:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2304564571 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2306216707 Despite the short time we had, it was a good discussion because we took time to think through, to listen to one another's perspective, to respectfully agree and/or disagree....all these actions form the foundation to a healthy discussion. Taking time to think through and not rushed towards a deliverable made the discussion so much more enjoyable.]]> 2022-09-21 05:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2306216707 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309720674 2022-09-23 01:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309720674 samuel_liang https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309728080 Request to be part of the teachers' weekly PD in school. Actively volunteer your ECG experience in working with parents during the PD session. ]]> 2022-09-23 01:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309728080 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309759884 2022-09-23 02:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309759884 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309765202 2022-09-23 02:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309765202 samuel_liang https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309769446 Offer your ECG support to any PTM with the support from KP.]]> 2022-09-23 02:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309769446 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309772781 2022-09-23 02:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309772781 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309775978 2022-09-23 02:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309775978 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309812802 2022-09-23 02:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309812802 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309817396 2022-09-23 02:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309817396 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309899419 Equip ourselves to understand deep seated motivation that leads to changes. E.g. position of fear vs position of freedom, position of prestige vs position of sharing empowerment/privilege. Knowing and hearing from practitioners who have understood and initiated initiatives that moved the needle i.e. parents changing their internal dispositions to support their child, would help us then understand the underlying issues better before we brainstorm the solutions. This is on top of the usual provide parents information, PTM talk to educate pathways etc.]]> 2022-09-23 04:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2309899419 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2310294146 https://www.edutopia.org/article/teacher-parent-communication-strategies-start-year-right]]> 2022-09-23 10:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2310294146 low_jeng_wye1 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2311973279 2022-09-25 04:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2311973279 low_jeng_wye1 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2311979855 Some of the main concerns parents could face are: 1. Living out their own desires through their children/attempting to mold their children towards careers of their own choices. 2. Lack of awareness about the importance of children as individuals with their own personalities and character 3. Lack of awareness about the importance of ECG concerns in today's world 4. Providing too much influence, or too little influence/guidance with regard to pathway decisions. 5. Not understanding their children well in terms of their motivations or abilities, providing too much pressure/too little guidance

Some questions we could ask in the survey:]]> 2022-09-25 04:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2311979855 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2316962892 Suggested content to share with teachers
-'Common ECG conversation starters for educators'
-Sharing of available ECG resources for educators and parents 
i. For educators: ECG advising factsheet for educators, etc.
ii. For parents: Journeying with our children from education to aspirations booklet, etc.
-Q&A session 

Such sharing can be done over forums like their monthly staff briefing or ECG Team meetings.

By enhancing the capacity of teachers (who has a wider reach to parents), parents will be able to facilitate ECG conversations with students at home


]]> 2022-09-28 07:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2316962892 low_jeng_wye1 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2318548624 Follow up from above possible parental attitudes, SOME QUESTIONS WE COULD ASK IN THE SURVEY:

AGREE/DISAGREE
1. My child must read subjects/be in a course/school that ensures he enters into university courses offering courses that lead to lucrative careers.
2. My child should not dream of entering professions that cannot ensure a stable income
3. Professions other than those which are 'stable" are not desirable: Doctor, lawyer, engineer etc.
4. I know about lesser known fulfilling professions that may suit my child eg. allied health professionals, museum curator etc.
5. It is important to me that my child learns what his strengths are, educates herself in pathway concerns, and makes an informed decision herself about her future. 
6. I have taken time to really understand what my child wants out of life.
7. I have given my child free reign to discover herself in terms of her interests, passions and strengths.]]> 2022-09-29 02:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2318548624 low_jeng_wye1 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2320378583 AGREE/DISAGREE?
1. Students should not be praised too much or they will start to slack in their work
2. Students must realise the importance of doing well in their work and be told that if they do not do well, their future will be bleak.
3. We can leave students alone to figure out their subject, IHL and career choices
4. Working hard is the way to go for a student to succeed in life]]> 2022-09-30 02:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2320378583 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2330400001 2022-10-07 03:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2330400001 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346180270 Mich - 5
Chia Boon - 3-5
Benj - agrees with above
Steph - 3-5]]> 2022-10-19 01:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346180270 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346186956 User - ECGC
Objective(s):
1. Offering teachers/parents the "correct" info and messages
2. In turn helping students make more informed decisions

Analogy: adults offering directions to students to get from point A to point B.]]> 2022-10-19 01:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346186956 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346191008 a. what do they already know? as for "basic / foundational" knowledge (for example, what are the possible educational pathways after sec sch / jc), how much of it do they know? 
b. what do they not know (hence want to find out)
c. what are their concerns for their kids? 
d. What are the usual sources which parents access for information (e.g. university admission website, etc.)?
e. What is the extent in which they have such discussion (e.g. subject choices, career goals) with their kids?]]> 2022-10-19 01:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346191008 tsbi https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346487750 Teachers may be reluctant to give ECGCs access to parents and their students as they prefer to be the ones to provide information due to various reasons:

1. They do not want to be seen to be ignorant of education landscape. 
2. Some teachers have dual role as teacher counsellors and have KPIs to meet.

]]> 2022-10-19 06:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346487750 delinai77 https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346712873 Wati: I may have completely missed the point of what's been said in the chat group (I believe I used to be smarter, can catch ball faster, but unfortunately, brain processes have slowed down significantly in recent decade years). But anyway, here's my 2 cents' worth:

- If there is this reluctance from teachers about ECGCs engaging parents directly, then I am thinking of the following:

1. As (form) teachers, what are some of your concerns in engaging your students' parents (with regard to ECG matters)? (elicit areas where they encounter difficulty, could be helpful to inform what kind of teachers' training to conduct)

2. What would be helpful for you to engage more effectively with your students' parents with regard to ECG matters? (can inform the kind of resources that would be most helpful, the amount & even timeliness of resources)

3. When engaging your students' parents, what ECG-related information would you prefer to share with them? (actually this is kind of connected/similar to point 2?)

4. What are some important messages that you would want to bring across to your students' parents when you talk to them? (sorry, at this point I can't think of a better way to phrase it..it's basically to "check" on intent, like what is the key message they want to send across..this would inform the "readiness" of teachers to be aligned to the key messages of ECG...as in if they don't quite believe in the key messages of ECG, then doesn't matter what resources or training we provide, it won't stick..we'd need to address the mindset or school culture? first...

- to get concrete information on what they know or don't know, I think a bit harder, cos I was thinking of listing a few things & getting them to rate on their confidence to share about certain areas e.g. post-sec pathways, admission exercises, progression pathways from ITE or poly to higher education, info about industries..but this won't be a true indicator cos no way to know for sure if their knowledge is accurate in the first place]]> 2022-10-19 09:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2346712873 chiaboon32work https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2350295666 2022-10-21 07:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/chiaboon32work/64pfq6oghmbphdkx/wish/2350295666