Wednesday, February 28, 2007

MSH4.1.10."Merger" & Confrontation

Topic: Road to "Merger" & Confrontation, 1959-1963

Enquiry Question: Why did a "merger" take place between Singapore and Malaya?

PERIOD I

  • Review: What is/are the assumption(s) in the enquiry question?
  • Understanding goals:
    • Why did the PAP want merger with Malaya?
      • Political reasons
      • Security reasons
      • Economic reasons
    • Why did Malaya NOT want "merger" after 1961?
      • Security reasons
      • Demographic reasons
      • Economic reasons
    • Why did Malaya want "merger" after 1961?
      • Security reasons
      • Territorial reasons
      • Demographic reasons
    • Why were there oppositions to the formation of Malaysia?
      • Disputed territories
      • Neo-colonialism
      • Domestics politics
PERIOD II
  • Review: Why was Malaysia formed in 1963? Why were there oppositions to Malaysia?
  • Performances:
    • You will be divided into a proposition and 2 opposition parties.
    • Research your arguments to the following assertion:
      • Tunku Abdul Rahman accepted Singapore into Malaysia to stem the communist threat in Singapore. How far do you agree?
    • Present your arguments in a debate in Term 2 Week 3.
  • Assessment:
    • 3% Presentation points to be credited to CA1.3.
    • Arguments will be assessed for
      • Participation
      • Research
      • Persuasiveness