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What is National Education? | What Will Students Learn | How it will be Approached
What is National Education? | What Will Students Learn | How it will be Approached
What is National Education?
What is National Education?
National Education (NE) is part of a holistic education. It aims to develop national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation and boost students' confidence in our nation's future. It also emphasises on cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore.
What will our students learn?
What will our students learn?
- A deep understanding of the unique challenges facing Singapore
- Pride in our collective achievements
- A deep sense of belonging, desire to contribute and confidence in Singapore's future
How will NE be approached in Schools?
How will NE be approached in Schools?
1. A Shared Belief and Identity
1. A Shared Belief and Identity
Questions are crafted to unpack each big idea and to stimulate discussions in the classroom. They serve to guide schools to think about nurturing a sense of belonging to the community and country, Singapore's challenges and shared hopes and aspirations as a nation.
2. 'Fleshing' of Ideas in 'Real World' Learning Contexts
2. 'Fleshing' of Ideas in 'Real World' Learning Contexts
Students' daily experiences are used as context to make NE lessons meaningful and relevant. Students will be given opportunities to debate and discover what it means to be a citizen.
3. Use of Teaching Strategies
3. Use of Teaching Strategies
Teachers will use teaching strategies such as storytelling, role play, experiential learning, classroom discussions and reflection to instil values, and equip students with social and emotional competencies and skills related to citizenship. In role play, students learn to take others’ perspectives and develop empathy for others.
References
References
- NE Syllabus to be Refreshed - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/national-education-in-schools-to-be-refreshed-janil-puthucheary-10014546
- National Education to Adapt to Global Changes - https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/national-education-will-adapt-to-global-changes
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