Hayley's Writings: July 2018

Singapore, often times dubbed as the safest country in the world, has experienced its fair share of gruesome crimes over the years. With the increasing number of crime rate today, no place should be considered a hundred percent safe, even if you live in one of the safest places on earth.

One does not need to be a terrorist to wreak havoc everywhere they go. Someone with bad intentions might be lurking nearby. They can be someone you know, or someone you encounter every day. They might be living a couple of blocks from you, or worse yet, watching your very move, waiting to strike at the right moment. You can never be too safe nowadays.

Since majority of the people spend their time in the comfort of their homes, the best possible way to avoid being a victim of a crime is to equip your home with security. The most common security devices available at most appliance stores are HD CCTV Singapore brand cameras and home alarm systems. Their prices range from cheap to expensive depending on the brand and distributor of the products. Of course, it wouldn’t hurt to invest a little extra money because after all, it is for you and your family’s safety.

Most CCTV Singapore cameras on the market can already capture HD or high definition videos for easier identification of the culprits where the crimes have been committed. Although most home-owners prefer a home alarm system over a more traditional security camera, the best practice is to pair it with a CCTV camera for additional security. Although you can do well on your own the CCTV installation, Singapore has a pretty good number of professional in the field who offers it at a relatively fair price to ensure the CCTV camera and alarm system devices you bought are working as intended. Since Singapore is also advanced in terms of technology and customer service, you can also opt to avail of security services where you will be provided a variety of devices including CCTV, PABX or Phone System, PA System, time lapse cameras, video intercom, access control, alarm systems, turnstiles, and solar-powered cameras, so you wouldn’t have to worry in terms of installation and maintenance.

Again, before you think of how much money you will be spending or investing in these devices, you should also consider that your safety and your family’s safety is your number one priority. You will definitely be off the criminals’ radar, and they will think long and hard before they invade your home, or decide not to do it at all. You will be surprised on how much better you will feel knowing that you are protected in your own home.

While having these devices in your home is great, they still have their limitations. You should always stay cautious and alert. Prepare yourself for emergency situations and have a plan and a possible backup plan for every danger scenarios you can think of. It pays to be vigilant on those situations where the ultimate price that you could be paying is your life.

July 02, 2018 1 comments

In a nutshell, the multiple intelligence (MI) theory asserts that there is no such thing is a ‘stupid’ student. That may be a tremendous over-simplification of the very intricate and complex theory but is one of the most obvious, if not most important implications in education.

MI and Standardized Tests

MI claims that there are various areas of intelligence: rational, oral, spatial, visual, etc. and that every student may be weak in one area but in strong in another. What this implies is that using standardized tests tend to favour only those who are ‘intelligent’ in oral and written communication. As such, by their very nature, standard exams and other standardized modes of testing and evaluation focuses on only very specific types of intelligence. When a student fails in such exam it does not mean he or she is incompetent or poor but instead, he or she may be good in other forms of intelligence.

For instance, if one student finds math difficult while another does not, it is probably because they have different intelligence areas. It has nothing to do with math being difficult in and by itself. Similarly, those who are weak in reading comprehension may be completely good in mathematics. Of furthermore, they may be good at reading but they have find a hard time answering written reading comprehension tests but can do better in oral presentations Aside from arguing that there is no such thing as a stupid learner, it also indirectly and consequently argues that there is actually no such thing as difficult or easy subject only interesting ones, suitable teaching strategies and evaluation methods that matches students intelligence area and the type of test he or she is given.

Individualized Learning Styles and Criticisms of MI

The implications of the philosophy of course are controversial. Aside from arguing against standardization, MI also asserts the need for individualized approaches to teaching and learning. In other words, not only does multiple intelligence reject standard evaluation tools, it also rejects large-group instruction where a common teaching style is applied to heterogeneous learners with diverse backgrounds, preferences, experience and personality.

But one-on-one approaches are difficult to do in a classroom especially considering the sheer sizes of classes these days. Or even among small-groups, individualized teaching and measuring may not just be impractical but almost impossible.

Home Tuition as MI Bridge in Education

Home-based tutorials provide, if not an alternative, a supplementary means of education by providing individualized instruction to complement standardized formal education. In other words, it acknowledges the difficulty of applying MI in the classroom and therefore provides an avenue for its applications.

In terms of learning styles for instance, combined humanities tuition centre in Singapore uses language, literature and art topics as springboard or reference for developing more technical competencies in math and science. To roughly put it, Singapore combined humanities tuition helps improve computing and abstract skills through reading and art appreciation. This allows students to understand, even appreciate, abstract concepts through material that they can ‘relate’ to. This bridges expected learning competencies of formal school curriculum while at the same time recognizing the need to make lessons more cognizant with personal interests, learning styles and even preferences.

July 02, 2018 1 comments

In a country like Singapore with a humid temperature, having an aircon at home offers such great comfort. If your air conditioning unit suddenly breaks down, you need it working again immediately. But what if it gets damaged early in the morning or late at night? Is there a way you can have it checked and repaired by technicians?

There are aircon servicing companies in Singapore that respond to service requests, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They will get to your location as quickly as possible. This is important as it also helps you gauge which company is reliable and professional.

But, what else should you look for in an aircon services provider? Here are guidelines you need to consider.

1. Always look into their professional experience. Find out how long the company has been providing aircon services in Singapore. While this does not necessarily mean newer companies are less competent, this can be a good indication of the company's track record. For one, a company will only stay afloat if it has clients supporting its growth. Hence, if the company has been in the industry for several years, this means they've also managed to earn the trust of their loyal clients.

2. Check the types of services they provide. A good aircon service company in Singapore will be able to provide all types of services aircon-related. From repairs to maintenance, to parts replacement, they can handle all that for you. This means you will not have to hop from one service provider to another. You can be confident that the company is expert in servicing air-condition units, regardless of the brand and model.

3. Ask about insurance. Good companies will have their work and employees insured. So in case there are issues at the project site, you won't have to be responsible for any damages or cost. The company will shoulder everything, which also means you can keep peace mind throughout. They also provide great warranties on their work. Should you notice any issue with the job they delivered, all you need to do is get in touch with them and they will check on it.

4. Gather referrals. Start with people you know. Those whose words and opinions you trust. Ask them who they're hiring when it comes to their aircon servicing needs. Inquire as well about the type of services they're provided and whether they're happy with the results of the work delivered to them. Once you have gathered a list of companies, you can now look into reviews available online. Read both good and the bad so you can set your expectations.

Your aircon is an important appliance in your home. How good it performs depends on how well it is taken care of. If you're hiring a service provider, be sure they can deliver quality work. It's better to spend a lot of time choosing an aircon services company than settle for just anyone. This will help you prevent incurring unnecessary expenses. Take note of these tips listed above and don't be shy to inquire from multiple companies.

July 01, 2018 No comments

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