Year 2023
Day 1 Video shows national servicemen doing push-up and team bonding activities. A crowd of NSmen cheering as they did pushups and there was a crowd surrounding them taking video and smiling. There is audience watching the NSmen doing all these activities. (T.Faiz – could be NS Men cohesion day, personnel doing activities during their reservist cycle)
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
Who are the people watching the event, and what could they be thinking?
What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
1a
How could school and family contribute to a teenager’s character development?
1b
What do you think parents and schools can do to teach their child good morales?
1c
What can schools and parents do to cultivate a child’s character?
2a
Should students join uniform groups?
2b
Do you think everyone can join uniform groups?
2c
Do you think that all students should join uniform groups as their CCA?
Singapore (patriotism) – New topic Education
Day 2 Video showed a group of elderly women laughing and talking happily. Next scene, it zoomed into one elderly womn making wigs. Finally, it showed an elderly woman helping a young lady to try on a wig. (Could be cancer volunteers or salon)
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
The elderly woman are making good use of their time? Why, or why not?
What do you think the people watching the video are feeling?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
1
How can we encourage life long learning for elderly?
1
What are some things you can do to encourage the elderly to learn new things?
2
Do you think we can bridge the generation gap?
2
Do you think it is difficult to bridge the gap between the older generation and the young?
Elderly / Family
Day 3 Video was panning across the field and it shows the grass area at Marina Barrage. People flying kites and having picnics. There are families and joyful children.
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
Do you think there should be more open spaces like the one shown in the video? Why or why not?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
Spoken interaction:
1a
Should there be more greenery in Singapore why or why not?
1b
What could be done to improve your neighbourhood?
2a
Greenery is important in Singapore. What is your opinion?
2b
People say Singapore is a Garden City, do you think greenery makes our country a more positive place to live in?
Parks / Environment
Day 4 Video opens with a caption / heading: “This video shows Singapore experiencing high levels of Haze” Video shows Singapore skyline & landmarks with observable haze. The Merlion and Esplanade bride are visible. On the birdge there is a person, wearing a mask,riding an electric unicycle. A wide view of Clark Quay and other nearby landmarks are also shown.
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
How has the haze affected people living in the city?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
Spoken interaction:
1a
Are environmental issues important to you and others around you? Why or why not?
1b
Are environmental issues important to you and others in Singapore? Why or why not?
2a
Human activities are often carried out at the expense of the environment. What is your opinion?
2b
Do you agree that human activities are carried out at the expense of the environment? Why or why not?
Environment
Day 5 Video shows students doing chemical practical science experiements) in a lab
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
Would you and your friends prefer hands on learning?
Do you and your friends like hand-on learning? Why or why not?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
1a
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with friends?
1b
What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing group work?
1c
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in a group?
2a
Some people say that academic grades are not as important as what we learn in school. Do you agree?
2b
Academic grades are more important than soft skills that we learn in school. Do you agree?
Education / Youth Issues
Day 6 Video: Robots performing at a robot exhibition. There are 2 robots singing. Next, there are other robots interacting with people (the robots were clapping hands with a lady). Finally, there was another cute-looking robot holding out flowers.
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
Did the video change your opinion of robots?
Has the video changed your opinion of robots? Why or why not?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
1a
Can robots replace teachers?
1b
Do you think robots can take over the role of teachers?
1c
Robots will one day replace teachers. Do you agree? why or why not?
2a
Technology has brought positive changes to learning at school. Do you agree?
2b
“Technology has greatly improved teaching and learning.” Do you agree with the statement?
2c
How can technology improve education?
2d
What problems does technology bring to teaching?
Education / Technology
Day 7 Video shows one young boy (around Sec 1) playing table tennis. Next, it zooms out to show two boys playing table tennis with each other. The boys look like they are sparring in a sports hall. Next, there are sounds of other players playing table tennis in the background too but the video only showed the 2 young boys.
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
Do you think training has removed the fun element from playing table tennis for the two boys?
Do you think training makes table tennis unenjoyable for these boys?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
1a
Do you think competitive sports is beneficial?
1b
What can you learn from doing competitive sports?
1c
Is competitive sports beneficial?
2a
Do you think that we have placed less emphasis on academic results but more on sports?
2b
Do you think the society prioritizes academic achievements over sporting achievements?
Sports / Competition
Day 8 Video shows kids playing a game (One kid has to bend down with one arms up, then the other kid has to throw a ball between his body)
Topic
2023 O-LEVEL – PLANNED RESPONSE
Do you think the activity shown in the video has any value for the kids?
2023 O-LEVEL SPOKEN INTERACTION
1
What opportunities do you have to work together with others?
2
Should schools emphasize on team efforts or individual efforts?
Games / Education
