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Singapore education

Forum: Introducing AI at Primary 4 carries a real developmental risk

A skills-first Singapore needs a rethink of assessments, not just more certificates

With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.
With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.

S’pore’s ex-air force chief to helm ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute

Mr Choi Shing Kwok (left) will step down from his position on March 31, with Mr Ng Chee Khern (right) stepping into his role a day later.
Mr Choi Shing Kwok (left) will step down from his position on March 31, with Mr Ng Chee Khern (right) stepping into his role a day later.

When tuition centres tell only half the story behind ‘90 per cent distinctions’

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Generic photo of a primary student in a zoom session at home on May 18, 2023.

Can use for stories on PSLE, zoom, online learning, tuition, HBL, home base learning, examinations, test, primary school student, stress, preparation,
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Generic photo of a primary student in a zoom session at home on May 18, 2023.

Can use for stories on PSLE, zoom, online learning, tuition, HBL, home base learning, examinations, test, primary school student, stress, preparation,

Forum: Explore alternatives in PSLE mother tongue policy that reflect true equity

Reducing teacher workload must not mean narrowing the role

The issue of teacher workload is invariably linked to teacher well-being and teacher attrition in different school systems.
The issue of teacher workload is invariably linked to teacher well-being and teacher attrition in different school systems.

Commentary

It’s time the polytechnic diploma got the recognition it deserves

Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.
Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.

For students to feel seen, class size matters

Recent research in neuroscience, led by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, finds that learning is a deeply emotional process, not just a cognitive one.
Recent research in neuroscience, led by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, finds that learning is a deeply emotional process, not just a cognitive one.

School for Humans

Is the focus on performance killing students’ curiosity?

The habits children form around learning, shape how they approach problems long after school ends. 
The habits children form around learning, shape how they approach problems long after school ends. 

School for Humans

Still don’t get it? Here’s why teaching doesn’t always lead to learning

The gap between instruction and understanding is where education either succeeds or fails.
The gap between instruction and understanding is where education either succeeds or fails.

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