Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education for students who have performed well in their mother tongue languages and wanting to take higher mother tongue languages in secondary schools, what is the justification for requiring the student to attain an overall PSLE score of 14 or below. Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Higher MotherContinue reading “JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUIRING STUDENTS TAKING HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES TO ATTAIN PSLE SCORE OF 14 OR BELOW”
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ITE STUDENTS WHO WILL QUALIFY FOR ENTRY INTO POLYTECHNICS WITH NEW GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim (Sengkang): I thank the Minister for the comprehensive response. It is heartening to know that at the higher levels, this is something that is being actively considered. I wonder if this will also be considered at the somewhat lower levels as well. Understandably, students at the lower levels feel moreContinue reading “ITE STUDENTS WHO WILL QUALIFY FOR ENTRY INTO POLYTECHNICS WITH NEW GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS”
PUBLICATION OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR IHL-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID SCHEMES
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will consider requiring all Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to publish the eligibility criteria for all IHL-specific financial aid schemes. Mr Chan Chun Sing: Most Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) already publish the general eligibility criteria for IHL-specific financial aid schemes. The Ministry of EducationContinue reading “PUBLICATION OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR IHL-SPECIFIC FINANCIAL AID SCHEMES”
NON-SINGAPOREANS FROM HIGH-INCOME COUNTRIES STUDYING AND RECEIVING TUITION GRANTS IN LOCAL UNIVERSITIES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education what proportion of undergraduate students currently studying at (i) the National University of Singapore, (ii) Nanyang Technological University and (iii) all other autonomous universities are non-Singaporeans from high-income countries and receiving tuition grants or fee offsets for their studies. Mr Chan Chun Sing: The Ministry of Education’sContinue reading “NON-SINGAPOREANS FROM HIGH-INCOME COUNTRIES STUDYING AND RECEIVING TUITION GRANTS IN LOCAL UNIVERSITIES”
EFFECT OF LONGER TRAINING PERIODS ON INTAKE OF TRAINEE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the longer training period of 24 months for Physical Education (PE) teachers at the National Institute of Education as compared to 16 months for teachers of other subjects has any effect on the intake of trainee PE teachers each year; and (b) whether thereContinue reading “EFFECT OF LONGER TRAINING PERIODS ON INTAKE OF TRAINEE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS”
CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR SCHOOLS IN HOT WEATHER SCENARIOS
Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Education (a) whether there is a standard school continuity or contingency plan that is applied across all schools to ensure the well-being of students and staff during hot weather situations; and (b) whether parents and students are made aware of the details of these plans. The Second Minister forContinue reading “CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR SCHOOLS IN HOT WEATHER SCENARIOS”
INCLUSION OF ANIMAL WELFARE CONTENT IN CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION SYLLABUS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education (a) whether he can provide an update on the inclusion of content relating to animal welfare in the Character and Citizenship education syllabus; (b) what have been the findings from the introduction of this teaching element in terms of student engagement and impact; and (c) whether this teaching elementContinue reading “INCLUSION OF ANIMAL WELFARE CONTENT IN CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION SYLLABUS”
PLANS TO SHARE RESOURCES FROM GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAMME (GEP) WITH NON-GEP CLASSES AND TEACHERS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Education (a) whether there are plans to make resources from the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) available to non-GEP classes where appropriate and when requested by non-GEP teachers; and (b) whether non-GEP teachers across all schools may incorporate elements of the GEP resources and methodology for their non-GEP classes whereContinue reading “PLANS TO SHARE RESOURCES FROM GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAMME (GEP) WITH NON-GEP CLASSES AND TEACHERS”
RACIAL MIX CONSIDERATION AT ANNUAL PRIMARY 1 REGISTRATION
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Education (a) to what extent do primary schools at the annual Primary 1 registration ensure the racial make-up of their students is reflective of Singapore’s society; and (b) what measures do schools take to ensure that their students may effectively learn through peer interactions about the lived experiencesContinue reading “RACIAL MIX CONSIDERATION AT ANNUAL PRIMARY 1 REGISTRATION”
ALIGNING CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION CURRICULUM WITH MODEL IN UN CONVENTION ON RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Education (a) whether the Ministry has considered amending the Character and Citizenship Education curriculum to be aligned with the social model of disability as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and (b) if not, why not. Mr Chan Chun Sing: Singapore’sContinue reading “ALIGNING CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION CURRICULUM WITH MODEL IN UN CONVENTION ON RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES”
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