MR DAVID Tan's disagreement with a proposal to spend $14 million
for a system to save teachers from having to take attendance
('Weigh the cost'; last Saturday) is flawed.
If we assume that the system can be used for only three years
and that there are only 200 teaching days a year, the $14 million
investment is a comparative bargain, bearing in mind that at least
20,000 teachers from among the 30,000 will save valuable time each
day which can be used for more teaching time.
Surely we value the time of those who educate our next
generation.
Furthermore, comparing a time-saving system with a noble cause,
like The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund, is not logical as
they are two separate initiatives.
We should try to help our teachers focus more on teaching by
relieving them of as much administrative work as possible.
Leong Kwong Sin
