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What is Applied Learning Programme? | What Will Students Learn | How it will be Approached
What is Applied Learning Programme? | What Will Students Learn | How it will be Approached
What is the Applied Learning Programme (ALP)?
What is the Applied Learning Programme (ALP)?
Applied Learning refers to an approach that emphasises authentic and practice-oriented learning experiences, and is not necessarily restricted to vocational or technical education.
It gives learners additional opportunities to acquire skills and qualities based on the practical application of knowledge in real-world contexts, and strongly supports developing 21st century competencies and values.
What will our students learn?
What will our students learn?
Applied Learning is characterised by these features:
- Emphasises the relevance of what is being learnt to current needs and future trends of industries.
- Emphasises the application of thinking skills, integrating knowledge across subject disciplines, stretching the imagination and applying these in real-world settings in society and industries.
- Provides hands-on or experiential learning for students to enact authentic scenarios;
- Equips students with the skills to engage in the practical application of knowledge
- Offered in focus areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Languages, Humanities, Business & Entrepreneurship and Aesthetics.
- Could involve partnering the industry, community, institutions of higher learning, and/or professional training bodies.
How ALP will be approached in Schools?
How ALP will be approached in Schools?
1. Wider Availability and Relevance
1. Wider Availability and Relevance
Applied Subjects broaden students’ educational experience in secondary school and expand their range of post-secondary education and subsequent career options. They cater to students who have the interest in and aptitude for specific fields of applied study.
MOE Applied Subjects are O-level subjects and MOE-ITE Applied Subjects are N(T)-level subjects. Both are offered at the upper secondary level.
COMPUTING DRAMA RETAIL OPERATIONS MATHS
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE SMART TECH ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING MEDIA & DESIGN BUSINESS SUSTAINABLE LIVING
PROGRAMMING INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING HOSPITALITY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DIGITAL MEDIA LANGUAGES
2. From Classroom into Real World
2. From Classroom into Real World
ALPs provide opportunities for students to discover their strengths and interests, and to find greater relevance and motivation in their learning. They complement the schools’ core academic and student development programmes, and help students acquire a broad and deep foundation for life and lifelong learning. The linkages with the industries and various community sectors also allow students to experience and connect with the world beyond the school. With a more diverse school landscape, students will be able to choose from a range of schools with various distinctive strengths.
3. Putting Theory into Practice
3. Putting Theory into Practice
Examinations have been tweaked to require students to apply what they have learnt in the classroom to real-world scenarios, instead of just churning out facts. Questions are no longer predictable - they require students to think deeper and make connections. The education system is being updated, to prepare learners for the future.
References
References
- Applied Learning - https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/applied-learning
- Making Lessons More In Tune with Real Life https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/applied-learning-in-schools-making-lessons-more-in-tune-with-real-life
- All Primary Schools in SG to have Applied Learning by 2023- https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/all-primary-schools-to-set-up-applied-learning-programmes-by-10014282
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