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Education

Education. Terence Neo Khoo Yihan Chua Cong Yang Yu Haonan. Uses of ICT. s eamless and pervasive integration of info-com technology into education. Purpose. Funds (MOE). Implementations. Future School. serve as peaks of excellence in an ability-driven education paradigm

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Education

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  1. Education Terence Neo Khoo Yihan Chua Cong Yang Yu Haonan

  2. Uses of ICT seamless and pervasive integration of info-com technology into education

  3. Purpose

  4. Funds (MOE)

  5. Implementations

  6. Future School serve as peaks of excellence in an ability-driven education paradigm encourage innovation and enterprise in schools equip students with the essential skills to be effective workers and citizens in the globalised, digital workplace of the future

  7. Background

  8. 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

  9. Background (Hwa Chong) • Hwa Chong NEXUS

  10. Implementation (Hwa Chong) • Transcends boundaries between: • Subjects • IDS • Classrooms • HBL/ online lessons (e.g. Wikis, Lang gar, Chinese games) • iLearning Management System • Schools • Exchange programs • Countries and cultures • BSC • Xi Dan Winter Campus

  11. Cons Double-edged sword Pros • Undesirable online content • Distracted from lessons • Additional workload • Misinformation • Foundation building • Handwriting problems • Compromised guidance • High speed information = impatient people • Misplaced/ stolen laptops Self-paced learning Efficient learning Wider learning space Authentic environment Independent learning Self-control, discipline IT-savvy and resourceful new generation

  12. Rise of IP Schools in Singapore

  13. Benefits offered • The curriculum (better-planned) • More time to engage in other activities (CCA, CIP, Project, Leadership Program, etc.) • Less academic burden

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. List of IP schools • 6 Year IP leading to NUS High School Diploma • NUS High School

  17. 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.

  18. Exam Meritocracy VS Talent Meritocracy

  19. Exam Meritocracy Definition study of sociology appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon their merits intelligence, credentials, and education determined through evaluations or examinations.

  20. Exam Meritocracy – Case Studies

  21. St. Hilda’s Primary School

  22. Nanyang Girls’ High School

  23. Raffles Junior College The Raffles Programme

  24. Raffles Junior College • Enhance • Give scope and perspective to students' learning • Affording opportunities: • Cross-disciplinary exposure • Cross-cultural exchanges • Real world applications of knowledge

  25. Exam Meritocracy

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

  27. 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

  28. Talent Meritocracy- Examples • School of Science and Technology • School of the Arts • Sports School

  29. 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.

  30. 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

  31. Thank you Questions?

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