Singapore,the world & I padlet by Kalin Low

What did you like/dislike about the conversation or the statement?

25009820_1 — 2025-05-06 13:02:16 UTC

I used to think...now I think...

25009820_1 — 2025-05-06 13:02:24 UTC

I used to think that there was not a lot benefits from parental leave, but now I think that there a lot more benefits from parental leave, such as 30 weeks of shared paid parental leave.

How did you apply the "Strategies for Respectful Dialogues"?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 10:25:57 UTC

After having heard everyone in your team, what insights did you gain on the issue/topic?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 10:27:29 UTC

I used to assume... but now I know

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:00:57 UTC

I used to assume that certain races, like Chinese did not get as stereotyped as much in Singapore, but now I know that Chinese people are also stereotyped a lot too

What is one thing you learnt in today's lesson?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:02:11 UTC

I learnt STOP, which is Source, Trigger, Outcome and Perspective, which helps with critical thinking to address bias, stereotype and discrimination in decision-making.

What is one thing you are still mulling over?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:02:40 UTC

How to reduce unconscious bias against different groups of people, and how to reduce prejudice against them

What is one thing you are struggling to understand?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:03:12 UTC

Examples of workplace ageism, and in what context is it considered that, and how to potentially solve it.

From the cross-pollination of diverse ideas, what key takeaways on our evolving national identity resonate or conflict with your personal values and beliefs?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:11:33 UTC

My key takeways that resonated with me is that we should accept our national identity and not try to change ourselves to fit others that have different national identity, and that we are unique

Which role(s) did you take on during the game?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:34:02 UTC

I took on the role of taking note what cards are there and what we needed

Key moments for you or your team

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:34:22 UTC

When we managed to trade successfully with other groups, and when we managed to get most of the cards that we needed.

What were some challenges you faced?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-06 11:34:36 UTC

The process of trying to trade cards with other groups, and trying to find groups that had cards we needed

Recall one planet you interacted with during the game play

25009820_1 — 2025-08-07 02:58:53 UTC

1a) What challenges do you think the planet faced?

The planet faced problems from not having enough resources from the start, and as a result having to find other groups to trade and get resources.

25009820_1 — 2025-08-07 03:06:37 UTC

1b) How did your team approach your dialogue or negotiation with the planet?

My team tried to negotiate in a friendly way, to try to get other groups to trade with us.

2. How can these lessons encounter during the game play apply to real-world situations?

25009820_1 — 2025-08-07 03:09:02 UTC

We need to have good persuasion skills, by giving them cards that benefit them to convince other groups to trade with us.

For example, in real-life situations, like class presentations, we need to convince teachers with our content, and to get a good score.

A key takeaway from the module

25009820_1 — 2025-08-07 03:29:22 UTC

A key takeaway i got from this module was learning about the difficulties that Singapore is facing, and that we cannot be fully reliant on other countries for help, and we need to be independent and self-sufficient as well.

A piece of advice on how to maintain resilience and thrive

25009820_1 — 2025-08-07 03:30:00 UTC

We should manage our resources like finances well, and also save money for in times of need. For example, every week I can save 5 dollars. Over time, a lot of money can be saved and would be more than expected.

A suggestion for fostering inclusivity and nation-building

25009820_1 — 2025-08-07 03:30:40 UTC

The government can increase community activities, so that residents can get to know each other better, and also have hobby activities, such as gardening and maybe also have group running or exercise activities.