Ministry of Education, Singapore

Director-General of Education Ms Liew Wei Li launched the last two Special Education (SPED) Teaching and Learning Syllabuses last month, completing the seven syllabuses that form the SPED national curriculum.

The latest and final additions are for Numeracy and Physical Education. The syllabuses for the other SPED learning domains – Social and Emotional Learning, Communication and Language, Daily Living, Vocational Education, and Visual Arts – have been progressively rolled out from 2021.

Together, these syllabuses outline essential knowledge and skills that students need, and provide a blueprint for students with diverse disabilities to achieve independent living, continual learning and contribute meaningfully to society.

Wei Li Liew on LinkedIn: #specialeducation #curriculumdevelopment #curriculumleadership… | 15 comments This week, we mark a significant milestone in Special Education (SPED) in Singapore. We have completed the design of 7 syllabuses and now have a national SPED… | 15 comments on LinkedIn

Like father, like son. Working during the school holidays gave lecturer Ian Tan skills that he put to use when he started working as an adult. He gives this and other examples of why casual work stints can be enriching, including how his son’s holiday job inspired his choice of polytechnic course.

Why I encouraged my kids to take up part-time work There’s no better way to learn about the workings of the real world, says parent writer Ian Tan – this will also build their resilience and teach them about the value of work.

Parenting a teenager and looking for ways to better connect with them?

Tune in to our Facebook Live on 5 Nov, Tue, 8pm – 9pm and hear from panellists Dr Lambert Low, Dr Yvonne Lek and Ms Claudia Ruth Selvakumar, all of whom have a wealth of experience working with teens, to learn how to bridge the communication gap and understand why teenagers think and feel differently.

For more information, visit https://go.gov.sg/amaa-nov24-4.

We’re all about keeping things lit this Deepavali.

Don’t let pesky questions get you all twisted like a murukku. Pop a laddoo and keep your answers short and sweet, like your favourite gulab jamun… Read our guide, made just for you!

Deepavali is about celebrating togetherness, so keep it lighthearted and have fun!

Make shortlisting secondary or post-secondary options with your child a breeze with MOE’s SchoolFinder.

Here’s how to navigate this comprehensive online directory, which helps you find schools that offer programmes that cater to your child’s strengths, interests, and learning needs, beyond just cut-off points.

More detailed tips at https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/time-to-make-your-school-choices-moe-s-schoolfinder-directory-can-help/.

Do you know educators who have made outstanding contributions in moulding the future of our nation? Nominate them for the 2025 President’s Award for Teachers (PAT) and Outstanding Youth in Education Award (OYEA)!

Both awards recognise educators who are role models for the teaching profession. PAT recognises experienced educators who are also lifelong learners and mentors, while OYEA recognises young teachers, aged 35 and below, who embody youthful idealism, energy, and enthusiasm.

Nominations can be submitted online.

PAT: https://go.gov.sg/pat2025
OYEA: https://go.gov.sg/oyea2025

For more information, read our press release: https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/press-releases/20241021-open-for-nominations-president-award-for-teachers-and-outstanding-youth-in-education-award

Planning to visit secondary schools’ open house with your P6 kid? Here are tips from parents who have “been there, done that” to help you make the most out of your time. Exploring school grounds, checking out the facilities and chatting with teachers and students will also help you and your child make an informed decision on school choices.

Reminder: when ranking school choices, use all 6 options with a range of cut-off points and rank the preferred school higher in your submission. The order of school choices will affect your child’s school posting.

Read the full story at https://www.schoolbag.edu.sg/story/8-ways-to-get-more-out-of-your-school-open-house-visits/

Planning your visits to secondary school open houses with your child? Here’s what you need to know to help you find a suitable secondary school, along with different schools’ open house dates.

Open House for Secondary Schools 2024 What do you need to know before visiting open houses with your child? Read on for more details on how you can support your child in choosing a secondary school.

School choice matters when choosing a secondary school. Other than cut-off points, what else should you look out for?

Is social media the right place for socialising? Or is it making people feel more lonely? Lecturer Ian Tan offers reasons young people should try to establish a healthy relationship with their apps, starting with the effect on their mental health.

Hooked on social media: Parents, let’s show them a better way Not only is social media taking up a lot of time, it is also affecting how we communicate and think through issues, on top of disconnecting us from the real world, says parent and lecturer Ian Tan. While he does not tell his kids to stay off apps, he does caution them about their negative impact. So...