EducationTerence NeoKhoo Yihan

Chua Cong YangYu Haonan

Uses of ICT

seamless and pervasive integration of info-com technology into education

Purpose

Support teaching and learning in schools

Add-on tool to enhance learning experience

Prepare students for the future work environment

Funds (MOE)

Appropriate ICT infrastructure

• local and wide area network equipment/ servers

• technical support

Standard ICT operating

environment (SOE)

• Begin in 2012• $850 million• 1Gbps campus

wide wireless broadband

Cyber-wellness programmes

Implementations

Home based learning

Group discussions

and information are shared

online

Undesirable contents are filtered from

school networks

Future school

programme

Future School

serve as peaks of excellence in an ability-driven education paradigmencourage innovation and enterprise in schoolsequip students with the essential skills to be effective workers and citizens in the globalised, digital workplace of the future

Background

Supported by • Info-com companies

Guided by • education technology

research community partners

Experimental test-beds for potential export and

commercialisation possibilities

Background- Future School

6 schools as pioneer batch› Beacon Primary school› Canberra Primary school› Cresent Girl’s school› Jurong Secondary school› School of Science & Technology› Hwa Chong Institution

Subsequent schools (March 2011)› Nan Chiau Primary school› Ngee Ann Secondary

Background (Hwa Chong)

Key focus:

enabling self-directed learning in a borderless

world

Aims:

Combine technology with new ways of learning to create educational value

Transcends boundaries between subjects,

classrooms, schools, countries and culturesHwa Chong

NEXUS

Implementation (Hwa Chong)

• Subjects IDS

Transcends boundaries between:

• ClassroomsHBL/ online lessons (e.g. Wikis,

Lang gar, Chinese games)iLearning Management System

• SchoolsExchange programs

• Countries and culturesBSCXi Dan Winter Campus

Double-edged sword

Pros

Self-paced learning Efficient learning Wider learning space Authentic

environment Independent learning

› Self-control, discipline IT-savvy and

resourceful new generation

Cons

Undesirable online content

Distracted from lessons Additional workload Misinformation

› Foundation building Handwriting problems Compromised guidance High speed information

= impatient people Misplaced/ stolen

laptops

Rise of IP Schools in Singapore

Benefits offered

The curriculum (better-planned) More time to engage in other activities

(CCA, CIP, Project, Leadership Program, etc.)

Less academic burden

Types of IP

6-year. E.g. HCI/RI/ACS (I) 4-year. (Sec 3 and Sec 4 in JC itself)

E.g. VJC/TJC IB Program. HCIS Specialized IP: NUS High

List of IP schools

4-Year IP leading to ‘A’ Levels Temasek JC Victoria KC

6 year IP leading to ‘A’ levels Dunamn High School Hwa Chong Institution National Junior College Raffles Girls Secondary Raffles Institution River Valley High School

List of IP schools

6 Year IP leading to NUS High School Diploma NUS High School

Feasibility

Based on assumption:› Students are extremely self-disciplined

Diligent in studies Engage activities in independent learning

Potential Problems› If IP students failed in their A-level…› Secondary School students are less

motivated.

Exam Meritocracy VS Talent Meritocracy

Exam MeritocracyDefinition

appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon their merits

intelligence, credentials, and

educationdetermined through evaluations or examinations.

study of sociology

Exam Meritocracy – Case Studies

Tert

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Seco

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Pri

marySt.

Hilda’s NYGH

RJC

St. Hilda’s Primary School

Christian Values

• Values based on Christian principles.

Character Formation

• Exemplary personality traits

• Grow in favour with God and man.

Academic Excellence

• Providing curriculum flexibility

• Proficiency in at least two languages.

Aesthetics

• Sportsmanship, team spirit

• Appreciation of the arts

Nanyang Girls’ High School

NYGH Curriculum Principles• To the central tenet of the Social Cognitivist

Theory:• People are self-examiners of their own

functioning• Metacognitive capacity to reflect.

• Reflective, Responsive, Responsible (3R) Learners:• Critical and creative thinkers• Empathy

Raffles Junior College

Differentiated Modules

Programmes

Computer Electives

Cross-Cultural Sciences

The Raffles Programme

Raffles Junior College

Enhance Give scope and perspective to

students' learning Affording opportunities:

› Cross-disciplinary exposure› Cross-cultural exchanges › Real world applications of knowledge

Exam Meritocracy

Varied/All-Rounded CurriculumActive, Holistic, Metacognitive Learning

It Cannot be Overdone.Stress Levels

PROS

CONS

Talent Meritocracy

Definition Meritocracy is a system in which responsibilities are given based on one’s talents and merits rather than by wealth or family status. 

Talent Meritocracy

Case Studies NUS School and Math

Da Vinci Programme  Extensive research module which

culminates in a NUS research congress.

Develop research talent for RnD industry of Singapore

Talent Meritocracy- Examples

School of Science and Technology School of the Arts Sports School

Talent Meritocracy

Benefits› Fairness, lead to harmony between races. › Meritocracy brings out the best in

everyone. › Ensure that everyone in the community

strives hard and contribute to the society.

Talent Meritocracy

Benefits› People would not be judged by their races,

instead they will be judged according to their merits and achievement.

› This would allow anyone, from any race, to have a chance to contribute to the society in a positive way. Hence, creating a more “well rounded” society.

› People have equal opportunities to learn, achieve and excel

Thank youQuestions?