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Thailand Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (TAHPER) National Conference Khon Kaen, Thailand 26 - 28 February 2012. Presentation on the Professional Development of Physical Education Teachers in Singapore Schools by Mr Goh Ek Piang President
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Thailand Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (TAHPER) National Conference Khon Kaen, Thailand 26 - 28 February 2012
Presentation on the Professional Development of Physical Education Teachers in Singapore Schools by Mr Goh Ek Piang President Singapore Physical Education Association (SPEA)
Entry Requirements • Academic grades and criteria determined by Ministry of Education • Interviews conducted by Ministry of Education • 3. Physical proficiency test conducted by Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Department of the University
Pre-Service Courses • Diploma in Physical Education (DPE) • 2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Physical Education (PGDE) • 3. BSc in Education (PE) • 4. Sports Science and Management Degree
In-Service Courses • MSc Exercise and Sports Studies • MSc / MA by Research • 3. PhD by Research • 4. Diploma in Physical Education (DPE)
Career Tracks • Teaching Track • 2. Leadership Track • 3. Specialist Track
Teaching Track • Senior Teacher (ST) • Lead Teacher (LT) • Master Teacher (MT) • Principal Master Teacher (PMT)
Leadership Track • Level / Subject Head (LH / SH) • Head of Department (HOD) • Vice-Principal (VP) • Principal (P) • Superintendent / Asst Dir / Deputy Dir / Director (HQ)
Specialist Track Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 in PE or Sports (HQ)
Professional Development Courses • Subject-based Studies • Administration and Management • 3. General
Subject-based Studies • Content knowledge and skills • 2. Teaching pedagogy • 3. Research work
Administration and Management • Senior Teachers Programme (STP) • 2. Advanced Senior Teachers Programme (ASTP) • 3. Management and Leadership in Schools (MLS) • 4. Leadership in Education Programme (LEP) • 5. Leaders for Leaders Programme (LLP)
General • Strategic Planning • 2. Report Writing • 3. Handling the Media • 4. Curriculum Development, etc
Opportunities for • Professional Development • Bursary, Scholarship, Study Leave • Seminars / Conferences - local and overseas • Learning journeys - local and overseas • Teacher Work Attachment • Personal Development Fund - $400 - $700 per year • 100 hours per year
Key Agencies for • Professional Development • Physical Education and Sports Teacher Academy (PESTA) • 2. National Institute of Education / Physical Education and Sports Science (NIE/PESS)Department of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) • 3. Singapore Sports Council (SSC) • 4. National Sports Associations (NSAs)
The key to success is PASSION
Useful Websites www.AcademyofSingaporeTeachers.moe.gov.sg www.pesta.edu.sg www.spea.org.sg www.pess.nie.edu.sg