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We've had a terrific e-learning discussion, THANKS to each one of you! See you in two weeks' time. Happy holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:47:00 +0000

DBIT1A03 Young Singaporeans are obsessed with acquiring material wealth.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:15:00 +0000

Danial, Jesslin, Zi Qi, Sharon

1. What do you most want to have/own?
2. What do you want most out of life?
3. Is there anything lacking in your life? Have you neglected developing any aspect of yourself? If so, what are they?
4. Is a materialistic life meaningful to you? Why/why not?

DBIT1A03 Foreign talents are a threat to Singaporeans.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:04:00 +0000

Daryl, Wee Khai, Jonathan, Eng Tai

1. Who are we referring to when we use the term "foreign talent" (Are they different from foreign workers? If so, how?)
2. In what ways are foreign talents a "threat" to Singaporeans?
3. Does the presence of foreign talents in Singapore benefit us in any way? If so how?

DBIT1A03 Tattoos and Piercing: Body Art or Self Mutilation?

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 13:01:00 +0000

Yueming, Zhang Min, Yanisa, Zhi Wei

1. Are tattoos and body piercing becoming more popular with Singaporean youth? If so, why?
2. What do you think of youths who tattoo or pierce their bodies?
3. Do you think young Singaporeans tend to be easily influenced by the media?

DBIT1A03 The "O" level exam is just a test of students' memory skills.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:59:00 +0000

3 Joshuas, Jessie & Michelle

1. Are you happy to be a product of Singapore education? Why / why not?
2. What skills and abilities do you wish you had acquired in the last ten years of your education?
3. How do you think the 'O' level exam could be improved?

DBIT1A03 Smoking should be banned in Singapore.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:45:00 +0000

Wei Hao, Jinbo, Colin, Ameen

1. Will banning smoking encourage smokers to give up the habit?
2. Is such a ban too extreme a measure?
3. What are the alternatives to banning smoking? How effective are they likely to be?

DCSE1A04 Smoking should be banned in Singapore.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:35:00 +0000

Miao San, Li Man, Zhangyan, Fu Lin

Will banning smoking encourage smokers to give up the habit?
Is such a ban too extreme a measure?
What are the alternatives to banning smoking? How effective are they likely to be?

DCSE1A04 Singaporeans’ treatment of maids is abusive and unacceptable.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:33:00 +0000

Benson, Victor, Fuad, Mahir

Do you think Singaporeans abuse their foreign maids?
What would you count as "acceptable" and "unacceptable" ways of treating maids in one's household?
What do you think our treatment of maids says about the attitudes, values, priorities and perceptions of Singaporeans?

DCSE1A04 Young Singaporeans are obsessed with acquiring material wealth

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:31:00 +0000

Ivan, Justin, Joanna, Jun Ning

What do you most want to have/own?
What do you want most out of life?
Is there anything lacking in your life? If so, what is it? Is life meaningful to you? Why/why not?

DCSE1A04 Homosexuality should be discouraged in our society.

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:28:00 +0000

Aaron, Yih Ming, Long Seng, Marcus

What are your views about homosexuality?
To what extent do you think the homosexual lifestyle should be accepted in our society?
What do you think are the possible consequences of promoting homosexual activities and lifestyle in Singapore?

DCSE1A04 Euthanasia is the right choice

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:23:00 +0000

Shakinah, Faridah, Adelina, Kai Lin

1. Do you think it is right for any one of us to decide whether or not to end another person’s life?
2. In your opinion, under what circumstances would euthanasia be right or wrong?
3. How do you think euthanasia can be abused? How can such abuse be prevented?

Critical Reasoning Skills Module E-learning Discussion

noreply@blogger.com (elizabeth tang) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:14:00 +0000

Hello students from DBIT/FT/1A/03 and DCSE/FT/1A/04,

Use this web blog for our e-learning discussion.

Share your views about your discussion cafe topics with your groups, using the discussion questions that I've created.

You'll find the discussion helpful in getting you to think more deeply about your topic.

The questions are designed to help guide your discussion, and prevent it from getting scattered and unfocussed.

They are not meant to define (restrict or set the boundaries of) your discussion cafe presentation or your research. Your research questions and discussion cafe presentation outline have already been discussed in class.

Here's to an enriching e-learning discussion!

Cheers,
Mrs Tang