Integration (SS)

Integration (SS)

by Goh Lynn

Open Ended

Imagine you are the government of country X. Do you think integration policy plays a more effective role than assimilation policy in managing socio-cultural diversity in your country? Explain your reasons.

Open Ended

Let's recap - Describe in your own words what integration as an approach to managing socio-cultural diversity is?

​Activity 7: How Does Singapore Implement This Policy Of Integration?

​Read textbook pg. 210-215. Summarise the following 3 integration initiatives that have been taken by the government using the table provided below.

1. Naturalisation programmes

2. Forging of common experiences

3. Provision of community support

Open Ended

Describe an example of the Naturalisation Programmes used in Singapore to integrate foreigners to our society?

Open Ended

Describe an example of how Forging of Common Experiences is used in Singapore to integrate foreigners to our society?

Open Ended

Describe an example of how the Provision of Community Support is used in Singapore to integrate foreigners to our society?

Poll

Which of these three initiatives do you think is the most effective? Why?

• Naturalisation programmes

• Forging of common experiences

• Provision of community support

Open Ended

What other initiatives are you aware of? If none, suggest some initiatives that you think will be effective.

​Activity 8: How can Singaporeans welcome migrant workers?

​Watch the video about the Welcome in My Backyard (WIMBY) initiative here:

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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73YKseGjMVk

Open Ended

What are some of the things done in this Welcome in My Backyard initiative? How do you think they can help to achieve integration?

​Activity 9: How Far Have The Migrants Integrated Into Singapore’s Diverse Society?

Let's upload our answers to the following question, based on the source we have been assigned, onto Padlet.

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(e)        ‘Migrants are successfully integrated in Singapore’s society.’ Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10]​

​Summary: Comparing Assimilation & Integration

​Now, let's consolidate what we have learnt about these 2 approaches to managing socio-cultural diversity.

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​On the whiteboard, there are 2 tables, on the 2 approaches. Every person must write down either a benefit or challenge, of either of the approaches.

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Last person to do so will have a forfeit!

Poll

Imagine you are the government of country X. Do you think integration policy plays a more effective role than assimilation policy in managing socio-cultural diversity to ensure harmony in your country?

• Integration more effective than assimilation

• Assimilation more effective than integration

Open Ended

Is integration or assimilation more effective in managing socio-cultural diversity to ensure harmony? Explain your reasons.

​Reflection: Singapore & Integration

​Extract 1 shows a foreigner who is currently residing and working in Singapore.

In your opinion, how can we help foreigners working in Singapore integrate into our diverse society? Explain your answer using one strategies.

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Use the table in your notes to plan your strategies. You may work in pairs to do so. Afterwards, you will submit your individual answer on this question to be marked.

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​Success criteria:

​1. Relevant strategy/ suggestion to solve the issue.

​2. Details of examples elaborated on and described.

​3. Impact/ Outcome of this strategy is explained.