Policies that aim to forge national identity_3E2 by Ai Wee Goh https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2 Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC 2022-05-18 13:13:47 UTC hello@padlet.com [Grp 8] National anthem & pledge-taking goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644583 (a) What is the policy about?


(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644583 [Grp 9] Co-curricular activities (CCA) goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644585 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644585 [Grp 10] Values in Action (VIA) programme goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644586 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644586 [Grp 1] Sedition Act , 1948 {Hui Xin , Cheryl , Guan Xin} goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644587 (a) What is the policy about?


(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?

]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644587 [Grp 2] Presidential Council of Minority Rights goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644588 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644588 [Grp 3] Group Representation Constituency (GRC) goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644589 (a) What is the policy about?


(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?

]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644589 [Grp 4] IRCC (Inter-Racial Confidence Circle) goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644590 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?
]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644590 [Grp 11] National Day celebrations goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644591 (a) What is the policy about?
(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644591 [Grp 12] Chingay Processions goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644592 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644592 [Grp 13] Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644593 (a) What is the policy about?


(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?

]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644593 goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644596 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644596 Readings goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644600 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644600 Read the following article to understand the context of our research and discussion. goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644601 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/policies-shaped-multiracial-nation]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644601 Group research : goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644602 1) Look for your name for the topic assigned.
2) Type in your answer to address the following questions:
(a) What is the policy about?
(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644602 goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644603 (a) What is the policy about?

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644603 [Grp 7] Education system with common curriculum, common national examinations such as PSLE , O levels etc goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644606 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644606 goh_ai_wee https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644607 (a) What is the policy about?
(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?]]> 2022-05-11 02:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178644607 clarissa, jewel, clare https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178710223 (a) National service is a system of either compulsory or voluntary government service, usually military service. Conscription is mandatory national service. The term national service comes from the United Kingdom's National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939.

]]> 2022-05-11 03:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178710223 https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178710969 b) Nothing creates loyalty and national consciousness more speedily and more thoroughly than participation in defence and membership of the armed forces … the nation building aspect of defence will be more significant if its participation is spread out over all strata of society. This is possible only with some kind of national service.-Dr Goh

- Whilst individual values can be inculcated through daily living, and an image built through living out those values, national identity is forged through common experience. Accordingly, the SAF has played an important role in all of Singapore’s key national events in the past fifty years. Whilst the SAF actively participates in celebratory events such as the organization of Singapore’s Golden Jubilee in 2015, it has more importantly come forward during national crises. For example, the SAF conducted the emergency distribution of face masks during the trans-regional haze in 2014 and when Singapore was affected by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003. And, in the face of terrorist threats, the SAF has been mounting operations to protect key installations such as the Jurong Island refinery, which supplies a significant percentage of the world’s refined petroleum products.20

On all these occasions, the SAF has provided generations of conscripts an opportunity to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow Singaporeans during crises, thereby strengthening their identification with Singapore and also helping a heterogeneous population act and feel as one.

]]> 2022-05-11 03:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178710969 group 4 raean kayli jolie https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178712310 (a) the IRCCs are local-level inter-faith platforms in every constituency, formed to promote racial and religious harmony. The Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle aims to be networks of trust that unite people regardless of race or religion.

(b) The Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC) is a platform to promote racial and religious harmony in Singapore, with a presence in every constituency. This allows Singaporeans of different races to come together to build stronger bonds and to prevent any conflicts, and also allowing them to feel more accepted in today’s society, strengthening their sense of belonging.]]> 2022-05-11 03:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178712310 [Group 5] Jodie, Ashlyn and Monique https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178713121 (a) Introduced in 1989. The Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP) or HDB ethnic quota aims to maintain balanced proportions of ethnic groups in HDB estates and to stop racial enclaves from forming. Under the EIP, each HDB block and neighbourhood has a specific quota for each racial group.]]> 2022-05-11 03:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178713121 [Grp 2] (Caelyn, Rui Yi, Aashna) https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178715787 1) Role of the presidential Council of Minority rights :
- examines all legislation to ensure that they are not disadvantageous to any racial or religious community and
- consider matters affecting any racial or religious community referred by Parliament or the Government.
2) The presidential Council of Minority Rights help to adopt multi racialism as a part of our national identity. It also helps the minority feel protected.]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178715787 Grp 7 Faith, Jieying, Shanelle https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716026 a) Meritocracy aims to reward people in Singapore based on talents and effort, rather than economic status, race, social class, etc. It aims to make the education system fairer as students from any sort of background can excel. ]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716026 Group 9 (Josianne, Ally, Clarissa Lim) https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716068 The policy is about secondary school students having to choose a compulsory activity as their CCA. This promotes diversity as it does not limit or restrict students on their race but rather their enthusiasm and/or skill. This allows many students of different races to interact with each other all throughout the levels.]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716068 Group 12: Chingay procession (Wen Yi and Meagan) https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716176 (a) what is it about?
The word Chingay is equivalent to the chinese term 'zhuang yi' (妆艺), which means 'the art of costume and masquerade' in the Hokkien dialect. The Chingay procession started in 1973 as a street parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Since then, it has evolved into an annual iconic event that showcases Singapore’s rich and unique multi-ethnic and cosmopolitan cultures. Chingay is now a uniquely Singaporean tradition that is usually held during the second weekend of the Chinese New Year and celebrated by Singaporeans and Singapore residents from all ethnicities - Chinese, Malays, Indians, Eurasians and many others. This event offers a glimpse into the dynamism of Singapore’s vibrant multi-culturalism and global cultures.

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?
- Different groups of people come together to prepare for the performance => learn to work together for the similar project => get to know each other => strengthening the relationship and fostering national identity through the same cause.]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716176 [Grp 8] National anthem & pledge-taking {Qian Hui, Aurelia, Yu An} https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716319 1. The purpose of singing the national anthem and reciting the pledge during morning assembly is to reinforce a sense of belonging to the country and forge patriotism amongst citizens

2. National anthems possibly provide the strongest, clearest statement of national identity. In essence they serve as modern totems that bear a special relationship to the nations they represent, distinguishing them from one another and reaffirming their identity boundaries.]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716319 Group 11a) https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716405 National Day is the celebration of our nation’s independence, and is celebrated every year on the 9th of August. On this day, there are nationwide festivities such as the National Day Parade, in-school events like an assembly dedicated to the day itself, and address by the Prime Minister of Singapore and fireworks celebrations.]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716405 [Grp 3] Chloe Lee, Ee Oon and Berenice- Group Representation Constituency https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716456 a)A group representation constituency (GRC) is a type of electoral division or constituency in Singapore that is represented by a team of multiracial candidates.
- Purpose is to ensure that Singapore’s parliament would always be multiracial in composition and representation.
- A GRC must include at least one member from a minority community.
b)This means that political parties will not be able to take anti-multiracial stances and stand by these values even in the political process, retrenching the expectation of ethnic voting, thus forging a strong national identity.]]> 2022-05-11 03:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178716456 b) how does it help forge national identity? (Ashlyn, Jodie, Monique) https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178717474 Since 1989, the racial quota in each Housing and Development Board (HDB) block and estate has been controlled to broadly reflect Singapore’s racial proportion under the Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP).

The objective is two-fold: 
1. To prevent any particular race from congregating in a location giving rise to enclaves
2. to give residents more opportunities to interact with those from other races as they go about their daily lives

The policy has largely met its aim, with every neighbourhood here a microcosm of society at large. This not only encouraged residents of all races formed strong neighbourly ties, they have also largely accommodated each other’s practices and customs, such as the burning of incense or the holding of wedding celebrations.

This gives most Singaporeans similar experiences with living with other races while growing up, thus encouraging the forging of national identities and stronger bonds between different races. 

]]> 2022-05-11 03:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178717474 Faith, Jieying, Shanelle https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178720641 b) As it is stated that meritocracy is a social system in which success and status depend on individual hardwork, talents, ability and effort, it encourages people to take more initiative in working harder towards their goals. This as whole, benefits the country by equalising opportunities rather than the outcome as well as rewarding individuals based on each of their merit or abilities. An example is the edusave scholarship, awarding the top 10% of students in terms of academic performance and have demonstrated good conduct.]]> 2022-05-11 03:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178720641 Group 11b) Zelda and Xin Yu https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178721226 National Day Celebrations forge a sense of nationalism through the lively music, celebrations and events which thousands of Singaporeans take part in each year. Singaporeans are encouraged to tune in to local news channels broadcasting the festivities, which improves the sense of belonging in Singaporeans. This usually seems to make Singaporeans feel included in their communities and feel like they have a community of like-minded people who have experienced similar events.

Hence this will build a sense of attachment between Singaporeans and Singapore as Singaporeans feel happy that they have a group of people which they belong to.

For example, P5 students in Singapore usually perform as a part of the National Day festivities. Not only does this foster closer bonds between children in Singapore, but it ingrains a sense of belonging in the children. Furthermore, this sense will likely be strengthened by the course of even more National Day celebrations, forging a stronger national identity for the people of Singapore. ]]> 2022-05-11 03:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2178721226 [Grp 13] SYF {Member - } https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2185286958 a) SYF 
- supports nation-building and develop cultural awareness and appreciation through aesthetics education; 
- serves as a platform for the development of character, 21st century competencies and social emotional learning through the arts;
- encourages mass participation in arts co-curricular activities (CCAs) in schools where students enjoy the arts as CCA members or as audience members at performances and exhibitions;
- celebrates youth vitality through the showcasing of diverse artistic talents and creativity. 
- SYF has seen the involvement of more than 30,000 students in the activities and performances each year. The SYF has been a fiesta for honing of skills, building friendship, strengthening bonds and a creating a common, shared experience for youths.

(b) How does it help forge national identity (i.e how does it make people feel )?

  • Helps to forge and reinforce a common identity and awareness of a common future for youth in Singapore by acting as a national platform for the Singapore youth, thus helping to forge national identity. 
  • Promotes sportsmanship between different teams in different school => leading them to be more bonded having a similar experience => a strong sense of belonging in Singapore.
]]> 2022-05-16 07:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2185286958 Group 10 (Alicia, Sharlene, Kar Teng) https://padlet.com/goh_ai_wee/Chapter4_3E2/wish/2186354365 VIA is a learning experience that enhances students’ development as socially responsible citizens through ownership of their contribution to community. It instills in the students a sense of empathy, rootedness and responsibility for Singaporeans and global community.

VIA brings youth of different backgrounds together in order to serve their community and develop empathy for others. This allows students of different identities interact and unite for a common cause.
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