How W@W Helps with DSA via Leadership
The Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise is a national school programme which allows students admission to their desired secondary school or Junior College (JC) based on their various talents and interests. If offered a place of admission, students will be able to develop these talents and skills in their respective secondary schools and Junior Colleges. The following talents are eligible for DSA: (1) sports and games, (2) visual, literary, and performing arts, (3) debate and public speaking, (4) STEM, (5) languages and humanities, (6) uniformed groups, and (7) leadership (like if the student is a prefect in primary school).
Leadership requires several qualities: students need to be responsible not only for their conduct, but also for others’. They need to have integrity, honesty, and the ability to influence others. Students could become the monitor of their class or a prefect at school – these opportunities will give the student a chance to represent their school well and interact with their peers and teachers in a meaningful way. The leadership path is one of the ways students can gain Direct School Admission into their chosen institution for secondary school/ JC.
Confidence, much like Rome, is not built in a day. It takes time for a student to get to know himself/herself and interact with others to build their self-worth. Many students feel anxious in social situations as they may be more introverted than others. However, openness and extraversion are some of the qualities a good leader must possess – a good leader will be able to relate easily to people and influence them to do the right thing. To gain confidence, a leader must first be empowered themselves before they are able to empower others.
Children need experiences to teach them how to behave. A parent who wants a confident child needs to put them in situations where they can learn how to develop this confidence. Interacting meaningfully with their peers is a good way to help them learn how to navigate social situations. Children need space to grow, just like everyone else looking to develop a new skill. However, confidence cannot be developed the way content knowledge is taught in a classroom – a child needs opportunities and situations in which to grow as a person.
At W@W, we empower our students through language acquisition, giving them the ability to express themselves well. Learning a language is a form of freedom in itself, as the ability to express oneself with words is an extremely powerful tool not only to communicate with others, but to reaffirm and critically think about important decisions in life. Through language acquisition, students can feel more confident in expressing themselves, not only in their schoolwork, but in meaningful interactions with their teachers and peers. Learning how to critically read and write well helps students feel confident about their studies, which gives them the freedom and peace of mind to pursue their other passions and hobbies.
During lesson, our students at W@W have the opportunity to interact with their peers through group discussions and working in pairs, where they will brainstorm content and present it to the class later. Taking classes with W@W will allow your child to meet students from vastly different backgrounds, as opposed to seeing the same people at school on a daily basis. Students will learn how to interact with others and communicate their ideas to a group, receive constructive criticism from their peers and teachers and learn how to build on that, and develop their creative thinking skills during the idea generation process in class.
Giving your child the skills needed to become a good leader does not happen in a day – it takes consistent exposure to various experiences to build up their confidence and ability to socialise with their peers. By empowering students via language acquisition, we hope all our students grow to become confident, empowered people who will one day do great things in the great big world ahead of them. Our dedicated teachers at W@W are trained to help your child be the best version of themselves they can be, giving constructive feedback to you so you can help your child grow his/her confidence not only during class, but also at home.
Improve Your DSA Prospects via Leadership With W@W!
English is a compulsory subject which all students must undertake. However, mastering the English language is not something which happens overnight – it takes consistent practice and effort to learn the nuances of the language. Students must read more and practice writing to gradually improve. Cramming for a language subject nearer to the exams is an impossible feat. After all, Rome was not built in a day! Attaining such a skill will have positive implications for not only your child’s education in school, but also employment prospects in future.
At WR!TERS@WORK, we are committed to providing the smoothest learning experience for your child sitting for their English exams. With our carefully curated methods of teaching your child how to write well, your child will learn how to present their thoughts and arguments in a coherent and concise manner. W@W reinforces your child’s language skills and provides a strong foundation for their academic success, keeping up with all aspects of their progress both inside and outside of the classroom to nurture them holistically. For more information about how W@W makes a difference, feel free to explore our website and watch our YouTube videos!
If you are interested in our primary English tuition and secondary English tuition in Singapore, WR!TERS@WORK has expanded to 8 convenient locations. To find the nearest location that suits your needs, please explore our options. If you have any inquiries regarding our range of programs or class schedules, please feel free to contact WR!TERS@WORK!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. How Can I Improve My English Creative Writing Skills?
The secret to writing better is to practice more while emulating good examples of writing. Having constructive feedback is extremely important in honing your creative writing skills, as often, students are not aware of what they are doing right or wrong. Trying to copy good examples of writing will help the student intuitively pick up essential skills like grammar rules and vocabulary. Reading good examples of writing will also give the student more ideas.
2. What is the Main Purpose of Creative Writing?
Creative writing helps students express their thoughts more clearly and develop a sense of logic. In crafting a believable plot which flows properly given the premise and characters the story features, a student will be able to hone their critical thinking and their ability to put things in a systematic manner. Creative writing is further important for communicating ideas concisely.
3. What is the Benefit of Creative Writing Classes?
Having good feedback will help a student tremendously, as parents often leave creative writing to the student to “do their best and see how it goes”. However, this is the wrong approach to creative writing – like all skills, creative writing can be taught. It will require a significant amount of work and trial and error to get right, but it is certainly a skill worth learning.
4. How Do You Make a Creative Writing Class Interesting?
Making a creative writing class interesting is something that W@W specialises in! Teachers are engaging, fun, and witty, allowing students to explore many possibilities of plots and characters. Our composition topics are funny and memorable, allowing students to draw on them when they face their actual exam questions. Students participate in discussions with their classmates, giving them the chance to speak up and voice out their own thoughts and ideas during the lesson.
5. Who Benefits From Creative Writing?
The benefits from creative writing are lifelong – all throughout our lives, we will need to communicate with people important to us, not only at work but also in our personal lives. Being able to express our thoughts and ideas clearly is highly important to ensure other people understand what we are saying. By having a logical flow to our thoughts, other subjects in school will become much easier to learn. After all, the English language is the foundation to everything.
