Singapore GE2020: Hwa Chong defends advice to students to not discuss election on social media
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For a Forum reply to this article in the Straits Times. click HERE [Forum: School shouldn't stop students discussing politics on social media ]
"Students' posts could be screen-captured, taken out of context and circulated further, even if the original posts were published in their private accounts. Such digital footprints could remain even if the posts were removed.
Robust discussions on national and civic matters also take place often during General Paper lessons
But because of their youth, we also do not want them to be inadvertently embroiled in agendas beyond their control.
any online controversy, even if caused by actors beyond the student's control, is a crucible which builds character, if not canniness.
Responsible and sensitive use of media is cultivated through engagement, not wilful avoidance
Relate also to 2018 AQ on Youth&Politics
Qn: To what extent do young people in your society take an interest in politics? (Cam. 2006)
For a Forum reply to this article in the Straits Times. click HERE [Forum: School shouldn't stop students discussing politics on social media ]
"Students' posts could be screen-captured, taken out of context and circulated further, even if the original posts were published in their private accounts. Such digital footprints could remain even if the posts were removed.
Robust discussions on national and civic matters also take place often during General Paper lessons
But because of their youth, we also do not want them to be inadvertently embroiled in agendas beyond their control.
any online controversy, even if caused by actors beyond the student's control, is a crucible which builds character, if not canniness.
Responsible and sensitive use of media is cultivated through engagement, not wilful avoidance
Relate also to 2018 AQ on Youth&Politics
Qn: To what extent do young people in your society take an interest in politics? (Cam. 2006)
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