A Student-centric, Values-Driven Education

Learning Objectives
Identify the social functions of schools in Singapore, in particular the 21st Century Competencies Framework. Understand the reason for the framework and the link to CCE in Singapore. Discuss how the framework and CCE translates to teacher identity and our students experience of learning.

If our citizens are well educated, and grow Pre-school into sensible men, they will easily see their way through all these, as well as other matters. men and women are to have a common way of life such as we have Primary described --common education, common children --Plato, The Republic North Light Secondary
There is a shared belief across Singapore society that education is crucial in building up Junior individual and Polytechnic capacity, and in collective ITE College s strengthening the cohesiveness of our nation beyond knowledge and skills. --Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, University MOE Work Plan Seminar 2011

A Brief History of Singapores Education System

Secondary Education Review and Implementation (SERI) Report 2010

Preparing Students for Learning and Life Nurturing Character, Citizenship and Values Strengthening Ability-Driven Education Creating Multiple Pathways for Success Leveraging on ICT to Support Learning Providing More Resources to Support our Secondary Schools

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What was your experience of education?
As a student? As a student teacher?

MOE Work Plan Seminar 2012

Every Student, an Engaged Learner

3 key areas: Ignite the joy of learning Provide learning support where necessary Design multiple pathways to suit different learning styles.

Every Teacher, a Caring Teacher

A caring teacher is one who believes that every child can learn, and acts on that belief. He is able to connect with and motivate the child - know the child, shape the childs values and character, help the child grow as a person and bring out the best in the child. A caring teacher is also a skilful teacher - one who masters her content, and is able to engage students through thoughtful planning and skilful execution. --Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, MOE Work Plan Seminar 2012

Discussion How do you think the various components of the 21st Century Competencies Framework relate to your students learning?

Bibliography
Ministry of Education, (2010). Report of the Secondary Education Review and Implementation (SERI) Committee. Retrieved from Ministry of Education website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2010/12/strengthening-social-emotional-supportsecondary-school-students.php Ministry of Education. (2010, March 9). MOE to Enhance Learning of 21st Century Competencies and Strengthen Art, Music and Physical Education. Retrieved from http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2010/03/moe-to-enhance-learning-of-21s.php (2011). Opening Address by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education Ministry of Education (MOE) Work Plan Seminar 2011, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre. Retrieved from http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2011/09/22/work-plan-seminar2011.php (2012). Opening Address by Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education Ministry of Education (MOE) Work Plan Seminar 2012, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre. Retrieved from http://www.moe.gov.sg/work-plan-seminar/