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Thinking School Learning Nation
Learning Communities
In A
Singapore Primary School
Presenters:
T.S. Charleston
HOD IT
Mohd Paruk
Level Head Mathematics
Thinking School Learning Nation
Education In Singapore: Overview
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/corporate/pdf/MOE-brochure-7dft.pdf2
Thinking School Learning Nation
Education In Singapore: Overview
‘Thinking Schools, Learning Nation – a vision which will
ensure that Singapore will be a nation of thinking and commited
citizens who are capable of contributing towards Singapore’s
continued growth and prosperity…
Computer-based programmes are also introduced in school to promote
independent learning and enhance higher order thinking skills.’
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/corporate/pdf/MOE-brochure-7dft.pdf3
THE KEY ROLE OF EDUCATION
OPENING ADDRESS BY
( former)PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG
AT THE APEC EDUCATION MINISTERS' MEETING
6 APRIL 2000
‘Today, our young must reach out to the world, understand the
complexities and the potential of globalisation, and
live and compete in the global village.’
OPENING ADDRESS BY( former)PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG AT THE APEC EDUCATION MINISTERS' MEETING
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THE KEY ROLE OF EDUCATION
‘Education can no longer be built upon purely domestic foundations.
The method of learning today is not the same as in the past.
By using computers, we can make learning fun…
Thanks to the Internet, pupils will have easy access to a vast pool of
valuable learning resources the world over.
Instead of knowledge dispensing, our teachers will have to give greater
emphasis to the teaching of skills to extract, filter and analyse
information.’
OPENING ADDRESS BY( former)PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG AT THE APEC EDUCATION MINISTERS' MEETING
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THE KEY ROLE OF EDUCATION
‘Education must arm them with the tools to succeed in this new world.
This new world will comprise the New Economy and the Old Economy.
Computers and IT literacy are therefore as important as the
traditional alphabets, books and logic learning.’
OPENING ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER GOH CHOK TONG AT THE APEC EDUCATION MINISTERS' MEETING
ON THURSDAY, 6 APRIL 2000 AT 9.00 AM AT THE STAMFORD BALLROOM, WESTIN STAMFORD
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Introduction:
context
‘Small’
but
dynamic island
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Introduction;
conTExT
Area
254 square miles
Population
4.24 million
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Introduction;
conTExT
Approximately:
77% of the population are ethnic Chinese
14% are ethnic Malay
8% are ethnic Indian
http://schools.moe.edu.sg/chijpritp/harmony.htm
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http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2003/24320.htm 9
Introduction;
conTExT
51% practice Buddhism, Taoism, ancestor worship associated with the
ethnic Chinese population
15% of the population are Muslim
15% are Christian
4% are Hindu.
Rest: Sikh, Jewish, Zoroastrian,
and Jain communities.
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Introduction:
Context
Singapore is a nation built by people from many races and cultures.
Living in harmony is therefore important and relevant to all
Singaporeans, as it will ensure the continued peace and prosperity
that we have enjoyed for many years.
Unity in Diversity
http://www.moe.gov.sg/ne/coreevents/rhd.htm
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http://www.mindef.gov.sg/armynews/print0.asp?article_id=52
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A focus of the Education System
Tharman SHANMUGARANAM
Minister of Education
Republic of Singapore
“We have built an education system…
(that) has equipped Singaporeans
with the capacity to excel and
to build a strong community.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/speeches/2005/sp20050207.htm
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION INVESTITURE CEREMONY FOR THE 2004 NATIONAL DAY AWARDS
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ON MONDAY, 7 FEB 2005 AT 3.30 PM AT THE SUNTEC SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
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A focus of the Education System
Tharman SHANMUGARANAM
Minister of Education
Republic of Singapore
“Our schools have the
responsibility of preparing
the next generation of
Singaporeans
to secure a rewarding future,
and to preserve
a dynamic, closely-knit society.”
http://www.moe.gov.sg/speeches/2005/sp20050207.htm
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION INVESTITURE CEREMONY FOR THE 2004 NATIONAL DAY AWARDS
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ON MONDAY, 7 FEB 2005 AT 3.30 PM AT THE SUNTEC SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE
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CONTEXT:
National education
The Rationale for National Education
Learning Points for Primary pupils:
‘We want our pupils to learn to be friends with people of other
races and religions and not make fun of people who are
different. Our pupils should also learn that, in Singapore,
people are treated equally regardless of their race and religion
and they should also do the same. We can also help them to
appreciate the different cultures that make up Singapore.’
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/ne/coreevents/rhd.htm
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Focus of the Education System
http://www.moe.gov.sg/speeches/2005/sp20050115.htm
Tharman SHANMUGARANAM
Minister of Education
Republic of Singapore
“How do we build bridges
across cultures, races, religions and nationalities,
and collaborate with others to create a better world?”
TEACHERS’ INVESTITURE CEREMONY ON SATURDAY, 15 JANUARY 2005, 10 AM AT THE NANYANG AUDITORIUM,
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, NTU
A Singapore School’s Answer:
‘Building A Bridge’
Through A
Problem – Based
On-Line Discussion Forum
The Singapore School:
Mr. Gary Tsu Chin Sun
Principal
The Singapore School:
Staff:
102 teachers
A Singapore School’s Answer:
Pupils:
2400
(Mega school)
Role of the Heads of Departments
Mohd Paruk
Heading Maths Department
(Level Head IT)
Plan, implement,
monitor Maths
instructional programme
 Enable teachers to become
competent in related
teaching and learning
processes
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Charleston
Heading IT DEPARTMENT
(HOD IT)
 Building of Infrastructure
 Facilitate integration of IT (ICT)
into the curriculum
 Enable pupils to become
more IT savvy
 Enable teachers to become
competent in using IT for their
teaching and learning processes
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MOE’s Desired Outcomes
Thinking School Learning Nation
Information Technology
Innovation & Enterprise
Teach Less Learn More
Primary School Leaving Exam (Results)
Completing Scheme of Work (SOW)
Effective Lessons : Pedagogy
Mastery of Topics by Pupils
Submission of Pupils’ Work for Checking
Teachers’ Desired Outcomes
MOE’s Desired Outcomes
Thinking School Learning Nation
Information Technology
Innovation & Enterprise
Teach Less Learn More
Instructional Programmes
(IP)
Heads of Departments
Merging
T&L
Processes
P.S.L.E. Results
Completing Scheme of Work (SOW)
Effective Lessons : Pedagogy
Mastery of Topics by Pupils
Submission of Pupils’ Work for Checking
Teachers’ Desired Outcomes
HOD ( IT )
Instructional
Technology
MOE’s Desired Outcomes
Thinking School Learning Nation
Information Technology
Innovation & Enterprise
Teach Less Learn More
Instructional Programmes
(IP)
Heads of Departments
Merging
T&L
Processes
P.S.L.E. Results
Completing Scheme of Work (SOW)
Effective Lessons : Pedagogy
Mastery of Topics by Pupils
Submission of Pupils’ Work for Checking
Teachers’ Desired Outcomes
HOD ( IT )
Instructional
Technology
MOE’s Desired Outcomes
Thinking School Learning Nation
Information Technology
Innovation & Enterprise
Teach Less Learn More
IP and IT Heads of Departments
P.S.L.E. Results
Completing Scheme of Work (SOW)
Effective Lessons : Pedagogy
Mastery of Topics by Pupils
Submission of Pupils’ Work for Checking
Teachers’ Desired Outcomes
Project Presentation
“Enhancing Thinking Skills
Through A
Problem-based
On-Line Discussion Forum
Using
Constructivist Approach”
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Preparation:
Target Group: Pr 5 class of 40 pupils (10 – 11 yrs olds)
Organisation: 10 groups of 4
Facilitator:
Form Teacher
Ms Fong Yoon Yee
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Preparation:
Time Frame:
Training:
4 months
2 periods
(1 hour)
Asynchronous
 Use of Free Access Area and Project Room
for pupils without home-access
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Main Pedagogical Theories Applied:
Constructivist Approach
Problem Based Learning
Cooperative Learning
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Constructivist Approach
‘Constructivists emphasize the primacy of the learner's
intentions, experience, and metacognitive strategies…
‘…learners attain a state of cognitive equilibrium through
reconstruction of concepts, schema, mental models,
and other cognitive structures in the face of new information
and experience that may conflict with earlier constructions.’
http://www.educationau.edu.au/archives/CP/reeves.html
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Problem Based Learning
(Cognitive psychologists) maintain that events and problems
presented… should be designed to be intrinsically interesting,
problem-oriented, and challenging.
They have evidence that in response to these types of events and
problems, students construct useful as opposed to inert knowledge .
http://www.educationau.edu.au/archives/CP/reeves.html
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Cooperative Learning
‘…refers to instructional methods in which learners work
together in pairs or small groups to accomplish shared goals.
Johnson and Johnson (1987) and Slavin (1990) present evidence
that when CBE (and other instructional delivery systems) are
structured to allow cooperative learning, learners benefit both
instructionally and socially.’
http://www.educationau.edu.au/archives/CP/reeves.html
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Objectives:
To Create a Learning Environment :
enhances critical thinking skills and cognitive development
To create a Challenging learning environment:
(re)construction of their own knowledge, attitudes and mental models.
Improve pupils’ communication skills
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Objectives:
Expose pupils to a ‘future’ mode of communication
Foster understanding and communication: racial harmony (NE)
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Pupils were given a problem-oriented scenario:
Your classmate, Susan Tan is celebrating her 11th birthday and she has decided to invite
the whole class for a dinner. She had printed and given the invitation cards to everyone
in the class. But she found that all the 17 of her Muslim classmates and 10 other Indian
and Chinese classmates have turned down the invitation. Their parents are not
allowing them to attend the dinner.
Susan Tan’s father has given her $400 dollars for organising the dinner. If the overall
expenditure is less than this amount, she gets to save the remaining amount. If the cost
of the dinner exceeds $400, she has to use her savings to make up the difference.
As you are her close friends, she has approached you all to help her resolve this
situation. Your task is to find out why these classmates are not attending and to come
out with a proposal that will make all the classmates attend the dinner. You should also
try to keep the expenditure within the $400.
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Pupils were given a problem-oriented scenario:
Invitation
You are cordially invited to attend the dinner to celebrate my 11th birthday.
Restaurant’s Menu:
Date: 25th December 2004
Time: 7pm to 12 pm
Venue: Fu Chow restaurant
No 6,
Upper Changi Road
Singapore 200654
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Drinks
Orange juice
Wine
Beer
Dishes
White Rice
Sweet Sour Pork
Chilli Prawns
Beef Curry
Shark Fin Soup
Mixed Vegetables
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Problem Design: Authentic– ‘Real World’ Situation
 Food :
‘pork’ and ‘beef’
 Drinks: ‘beer’ and ‘wine’
 Venue:
Changi (from Jurong)
 Date :
Christmas Day
 Time:
7 p.m.
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Structure:
Forum Titles
 Vertical segmentation : progressive
 Created at the end / saturation point of previous forum
 Time spent : average 3 weeks – each forum title
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Structure:
Threads
Notes
Branches
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Structure:
‘Forced’ to
self-reflect on
every thought
before posting
For each and
every note
posted
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Posting Notes: Thinking Types and Scaffoldings
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Analytical Thinking
Evaluation
Synthesis
H igher
O rder
T hinking
S kills
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
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Analytical Thinking
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Analytical Thinking
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Questioning:
A ‘constructivist pedagogy’ advocates,
indeed demands,
persistent questioning on the part of learners,
questions…
especially "why?" questions…’
Evaluating What Really Matters in Computer-Based Education
Dr Tom Reeves
http://www.educationau.edu.au/
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Questioning:
‘…persistent questioning on the part of learners,…’
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Peer Collaboration:
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Peer Collaboration:
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Peer Collaboration:
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Peer Correction: Re - Construction
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Facilitator’s Role:
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Facilitator’s Role:
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Solution:
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Data Analysis:
Pupils’
Profile
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Data Analysis:
Analysis of
Individual
Pupil’s Responses
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Reflections
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Sharing :
Shuqun Pri.Sch.
Reflections:
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Sharing :
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Shuqun Pri.Sch.
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Relevance to Singapore’s vision of
‘Thinking Schools Learning Nation.’
SM Goh Chok Tong:
“We cannot be content with focusing on narrow aspects,
like the number of “A” grades in certain examinations.
Education must be much more than just academic
achievement. Fundamentally, education is about
nurturing the whole person, his moral, cognitive,
physical, social and aesthetic development.”
http://www.moe.gov.sg/speeches/1998/171098.htm
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An Invitation
- Collaboration with US / UK / Australia schools
- Through KC, E-mail, Video-conferencing
- Project / Activity Design:
Determined through collaboration among teacher-facilitators
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Questions ?
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Thank You
For Your
Time!
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