Public Art and Statues in Singapore
Evaluating the role of sculptures and murals in Singapore's urban landscape and their community impact.
Key Questions
- How does public art change the way we interact with and perceive a city space?
- Who is the intended audience for a public monument, and how does this influence its design?
- What stories are being told through the murals and sculptures in our neighborhoods, and whose perspectives are represented?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
About This Topic
Digital Life and Social Media examines the profound impact of technology on how we communicate and live. For S1 students, who are 'digital natives,' this topic is highly relevant. The curriculum focuses on digital etiquette (netiquette), the risks of online spaces, and the way the Mother Tongue is evolving in digital contexts, such as the use of slang and abbreviations.
Students learn to navigate the complexities of online interactions, from managing their digital footprint to identifying fake news. This unit emphasizes the importance of maintaining respect and empathy in a digital world. Students grasp these concepts faster through structured discussion and peer explanation, where they can share their own online experiences and solve digital dilemmas together.
Active Learning Ideas
Formal Debate: Social Media: Boon or Bane?
Students debate the impact of social media on their lives and their use of Mother Tongue. They must use specific digital literacy terms to support their points.
Simulation Game: The Digital Dilemma
Groups are given a scenario involving an online conflict or a privacy issue. They must role play the situation and then discuss the best way to resolve it using 'netiquette.'
Gallery Walk: Decoding Digital Slang
Students create posters explaining common digital terms or slang in their Mother Tongue. Peers walk around and add examples of how these terms are used in real conversations.
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
Common MisconceptionOnline communication is 'private' and doesn't have real-world consequences.
What to Teach Instead
Students often forget the permanence of their digital footprint. Use simulations to show how an online comment can affect their future and their relationships.
Common MisconceptionUsing slang in Mother Tongue is 'wrong' or 'lazy.'
What to Teach Instead
Students may feel that digital language is inferior. Through discussion, help them see it as a natural evolution of language while also learning when it is and isn't appropriate to use.
Suggested Methodologies
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