BASIC DIGITAL SKILLS TO BE ADDED TO FOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS’ CURRICULUM As basic digital skills are merged into four special education schools’ academic curriculum next year, more than 700 students will be learning to engage in online chats, use […]
PRE-SCHOOL TAMIL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME TO BENEFIT PRE-SCHOOLERS The pre-school Tamil Enrichment Programme that has been launched to familiarise Tamil pre-schoolers with their mother tongue is progressing well. Initiated by the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) on July 1, the programme […]
EDUCATION REFORM TO BRING ABOUT NEW PSLE SCORING SYSTEM According to our education minister, Mr Ong, the Singapore education system is undergoing revamping, where a myriad of measures is being systematically administered over time. STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS TAKE PRIORITY The new […]
JOY OF READING PROGRAMME LAUNCHES WITH CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCE The Joy of Reading programme has been implemented to encourage reading habits and boost literacy levels in children. Put together by the PAP Community Foundation (PCF), this annual programme kicked off on […]
MOTHER TONGUE PROGRAMMES TO BE BUMPED UP IN SCHOOLS Singapore, a multicultural hotpot of an island-state, has crafted many of its national policies around catering to its diverse demographic. One of the crucial policies surrounding the safeguarding of Singaporeans’ interests […]
RELABELLING THE SINGAPORE EDUCATION SYSTEM TO AN INCLUSIVE ONE The notion of streaming is no stranger to every Singaporean. Since 1980s, streaming has been in play and has evolved over the years. As announced in March 2019 by the Education […]
TECHNOLOGY NOT A REPLACEMENT BUT A COMPLEMENT IN SCHOOLS In this modern society, technology has made its way into many industries, including education. While it has changed some industries drastically, technology can never be a substitute for teachers. Imparting values […]
DIGITAL CLASSROOM HOW MOE CAN USE APPS TO ENHANCE TEACHING We are living in the age of a technological revolution, disruption in technology is rampant. Apps are spawning everywhere. So, how can we enhance our education sector to be […]
A GOOD MIX SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS It is common knowledge that Singapore government schools comprise a healthy balance of different races. This is a good strategy in integrating different ethnicities from young, which fosters social cohesion and racial harmony. However, […]
OVERSEAS EDUCATION DOES STUDYING ABROAD DEVELOP A CHILD HOLISTICALLY? Many students now study abroad. They will be placed in new environments and this experience can be a positive factor in the development of a child. While all this is exciting […]