Globalization and its Discontents: Economic Impact
Evaluating the benefits and risks of being a highly connected global hub.
Key Questions
- How does global economic competition affect the local social fabric?
- What are the government's obligations to workers displaced by global shifts?
- How can a nation maintain its unique culture in a globalized world?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
About This Topic
Folklore and Legends explores the stories and myths that have been passed down through generations. In the S1 curriculum, this topic covers local and regional folk tales, analyzing the characters, plots, and moral lessons they contain. Students learn to use their Mother Tongue to retell these stories and to discuss the values and virtues they represent.
This unit also encourages students to think about the role of storytelling in shaping cultural identity and the way these stories evolve over time. This topic comes alive when students can participate in creative storytelling and role play, bringing the characters and legends to life in the classroom.
Active Learning Ideas
Role Play: Modernizing a Legend
Groups choose a traditional folk tale and rewrite it in a modern Singaporean setting. They act out their new version, focusing on maintaining the original moral lesson.
Think-Pair-Share: The Moral of the Story
Students listen to or read a folk tale and identify its key moral lesson. They discuss with a partner how this lesson is still relevant
Inquiry Circle: Legend Detective
Groups research the origins and different versions of a specific legend. They present their findings in Mother Tongue, highlighting the common themes and unique variations.
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
Common MisconceptionFolklore is just for children.
What to Teach Instead
Students often dismiss folk tales as simple stories. Through structured discussion, help them explore the complex themes and cultural values embedded in these legends.
Common MisconceptionThere is only one 'correct' version of a legend.
What to Teach Instead
Students may not realize that stories change over time and across different cultures. Collaborative projects help them see the diversity of storytelling traditions.
Suggested Methodologies
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