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The Academic Classes of Dalat

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By Zhong Xi Tan

Schools typically offer a numerous range of different classes that cover different subjects, and Dalat International School is no exception. The school aims to give its students a high-quality education and the opportunity to take many of the classes offered. Middle and high school students there take classes that cover subjects such as Mathematics, Science, and English. A problem for some of the students, however, is that some of these classes are required. They might ask, “Why do I have to take these classes? I’m not even interested in physics or algebra.” During the lessons, they might find it difficult to concentrate and complete assignments, because they find the classes boring and don’t see the point in taking them or learning about the subjects discussed. It’s easy to understand why they feel this way and complain, since no student would enjoy a class they have no interest in. 

One of the reasons the school makes these classes required is to broaden the perspectives of its students and introduce them to different fields of study, and this reason applies to the optional classes as well, since many take several optional classes of their choosing, especially those in high school. For instance, a student might not be interested in Mathematics at first and have little knowledge of what it covers, but as they take the Mathematics classes, they might start to understand its concepts more and eventually start to enjoy the classes from there. The effort the teachers put in to make their classes engaging and inform students about how different professions apply the concepts learned positively impacts the way students view the classes and their interest in the classes, and builds the foundation for higher fields of study for the subjects. 

Also, the school has put in the effort to ensure that no student fails these classes or gets left behind in progress, since teacher guidance is always available and students have constant opportunities to improve their submissions and understanding. So these efforts by the teachers and school allows the students to attend their courses without having to stress or feel worried that class might be boring and that they might not succeed academically, and if students have any doubts or questions about the classes, they can always consult the teacher of a specific class or the school’s academic consultants. 

Dalat Senior Yong Xi Tan says, “Dalat can help students with the classes they take through the Guidance department and resources such as alumni and counselors. Students should also talk to the teachers who teach the classes if they have any concerns about subjects.” For advice he would give to students who don’t see the point in taking the classes they aren’t interested in and find them boring, he says, “I think it’s best to think about these classes as a career path foundation rather than necessary obstacles. They might not be to our liking at first, but they’re definitely a pathway to what you want to pursue in the future, and these classes that we think are boring will become important to us in many ways, sometimes even in ways we might not know.” 

Ultimately, Dalat doesn’t want its students to struggle with or feel uncertain about its courses, and instead, wants its students to use class periods as a learning opportunity and engage actively with the concepts taught. Moving forward, Dalat continues to give its students the encouragement they need to finish their courses and work well, and maintain their beneficial classroom environment. 

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