Education • Relief teaching never felt like a chore to me
The Straits Times|September 27, 2024
Forum writer Chan Wai Han's letter "Relief teaching stint long ago convinced me not to enter the profession" (Sept 26) does not gel with my perspective of relief teaching.
Raymond Han

Coincidentally, during the time the writer did relief teaching, I was also a relief English language teacher, spending 10 years in secondary schools.

I was privileged to have been given teaching assignments spanning entire academic years in one school where I was tasked with a full-time teacher's roles, including co-form teacher and pastoral care after school hours. Making weekly lesson plans, marking students' work, setting examination papers, vetting and invigilating were part and parcel of my work.

Denne historien er fra September 27, 2024-utgaven av The Straits Times.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

Denne historien er fra September 27, 2024-utgaven av The Straits Times.

Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA THE STRAITS TIMESSe alt
Hugh Jackman's alleged affair with actress Sutton Foster behind his divorce
The Straits Times

Hugh Jackman's alleged affair with actress Sutton Foster behind his divorce

Australian actor Hugh Jackman's rumored affair with American actress Sutton Foster was said to be the reason his 27-year marriage ended in divorce.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
Actor John Krasinski is People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'
The Straits Times

Actor John Krasinski is People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'

LOS ANGELES - American actor and director John Krasinski was named People magazine's \"sexiest man alive\" for 2024 on Nov 13, taking over the mantle from Grey's Anatomy (2005 to present) actor Patrick Dempsey.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
Chef Kang returns for collab with Path restaurant
The Straits Times

Chef Kang returns for collab with Path restaurant

Shortly after closing his one-Michelin-starred restaurant Chef Kang's on Oct 10, chef Ang Song Kang - better known as Chef Kang - is back behind the stove.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 15, 2024
NewJeans threaten to terminate contracts if conditions not met
The Straits Times

NewJeans threaten to terminate contracts if conditions not met

K-pop girl group NewJeans sent a certification of contents on Nov 13 to their agency Ador, stating they would terminate their exclusive contracts if the agency did not address certain demands, including the return of former Ador chief executive Min Hee-jin.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024
Impressive soloists and enjoyable romp by re:Sound
The Straits Times

Impressive soloists and enjoyable romp by re:Sound

If one thinks that classical music is old-fashioned, staid and boring, one just needs to attend the latest concert by re:Sound, Singapore's first professional chamber orchestra, for a serious rethink.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 15, 2024
Gen Z It girl Emma Chamberlain is reconsidering her dream job
The Straits Times

Gen Z It girl Emma Chamberlain is reconsidering her dream job

The American YouTube star has a coffee company, podcast and new collaboration with Warby Parker

time-read
4 mins  |
November 15, 2024
SCENT of SUCCESS
The Straits Times

SCENT of SUCCESS

Luxury brands are sniffing out opportunities in the booming fragrance market, as they go to heady lengths – even debuting AI-generated scents – to earn customer loyalty

time-read
4 mins  |
November 15, 2024
Asian giants lose more ground with stalemate
The Straits Times

Asian giants lose more ground with stalemate

Saudi Arabia had a goal disallowed in stoppage time as they ground out a 0-0 draw against Australia on Nov 14, a result that did neither side any favours in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

time-read
2 mins  |
November 15, 2024
LIONS UNSATISFIED WITH WIN
The Straits Times

LIONS UNSATISFIED WITH WIN

They recognise flaws despite coming back to beat Myanmar 3-2 for Ogura's first win

time-read
3 mins  |
November 15, 2024
Coote's welfare the priority amid new allegations
The Straits Times

Coote's welfare the priority amid new allegations

English football's referees body the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) said on Nov 13 that it was taking new allegations against David Coote \"very seriously\", while European football body Uefa said it had suspended the Premier League referee.

time-read
1 min  |
November 15, 2024