seamless and pervasive integration of info-com technology into education
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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
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
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 MeritocracyDefinition
appointments are made and responsibilities assigned to individuals based upon their merits
intelligence, credentials, and
educationdetermined through evaluations or examinations.
study of sociology
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
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
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