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S1E11: Why parents should not see teachers as service providers: Chan Chun Sing
Can there be respect?
Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day.
Education Minister Chan Chun Seng recently announced at the Ministry of Education Schools Work Plan Seminar, how parents should communicate with teachers from now on. He said teachers are not required to share their personal phone numbers, and do not need to respond to work-related messages after school hours.
Instead, they should use official channels like their e-mail and office number when contacting parents, and respond to work-related messages after school hours…
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