Nurturing our pupils – Holistic Development by Teo Chiang Yen
Under the recommendation of Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) Committee in 2009, Ministry of Education and primary schools had since started their journey on Holistic Development for pupils. Different programs were launched and gradually introduced into the schools. Our class has discussed our views on the programs introduced and how different schools run the programs to nurture our pupils.
Holistic Development programs have different focus. On top of mastery on core subjects like Science, Mathematics and English, we are now moving towards nurturing well- rounded learners. MOE has launched several programs to support the idea. For example Holistic Assessment not only informs the pupils on how well he/she understands the concepts but pupils also receive feedback on their strength and areas of improvement. PAM (PE, Art and Music) not only build the pupils physically but teach them how to express using art, hence “shaping their personal, cultural and social identity” as stated in MOE’s website. PAL (The Programme of Active Learning) enables pupils to discover more about themselves and build their social skills. FTGP (Form Teacher Guidance Period) gives the form teachers more time to build rapport and build the pupils according to individual strength and interest. The new CCE (Character and Citizenship Education) syllabus which was launched to all P1 and P2s encourages our pupils “to reflect on their actions and internalise these values (thought) through specific acts" said Education Minister Heng Swee Keat (Jan 2014). All these programs not just cover the knowledge and skills to be learned in the curriculum, but also look into their chara...
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Constraints faced by the programs. We shared that some teachers felt handicapped with the new change of education system. But situation had improved with trainings and workshops. Another problem faces was the lack of space to run the programs which some schools are still handling creatively. Planning of an idea timetable with perfect venue for all is also very challenging. Teachers are also complaining about unable to finish the curriculum and some of the assessments and feedback process can be time consuming.
Despite the constraints faced, generally, we welcome the Holistic Development Programs as we witness the positive change in our pupils. Pupils are not just trained to take exams but learned soft skills that will help them to be an important asset for the society in their adulthood. We really look forward to the change of the education system.
In designing a structured education program it-self has give a new knowledge in practice setting. I have learned that implementing change is not an easy job but it is fundamental for improving pati...
Holistic education – education of head (cognitive knowledge), heart (emotional and spiritual learning), and hands (practical and physical skills);
We believe that every student in our school is capable of learning and thinking at high levels. We will meet the academic and social/emotional needs of all of our students including students with disabilities, English language learners, high achievers, and struggling learners. We will challenge each student by providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages self- expression and creativity, and by setting high expectation, utilizing rigorous, research-base...
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Within the setting holistic development can be achieved through forest school in order for practitioners to achieve a holistic development it is vital they provide the children with the opportunity to experience and environment that is open and free where the children’s natural intelligence gets developed. Practitioners should provide an encourage the children’s natural curiosity in how the environment works and provide them the opportunity to ask questions about the environment.
A progressive approach to education in which students are valued is the most important foundation upon which a new system of public education must be built. Children should be encouraged to become self-motivated and flexible, while instilling a love of learning. Real world life and career skills must be taught at an early age and nurtured throughout development. Children should be given the freedom and resources to develop their skills and interests on their own. The goal of education must always be the well-being of the whole child, and the effects that those children will have on the future of society. With cooperation and an open-mind to new, progressive approaches, the world of tomorrow can be improved beyond anyone's greatest dreams.
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Since today, the KPLI programme already has reached eight years of operation. But there are still parties like parents, teachers, senior teachers, and society who not satisfied with the quality of the KPLI teachers. From the surveys had been done by Teacher Training Institutes towards the quality of KPLI teachers stated that KPLI teachers had poor quality in their teaching because of the KPLI programme was too short. Within one year of their study there was not enough for them to achieve the appropriate level as skills, knowledge and school based experience in curricula, co-curricular, self and national development aspect. Besides the quality issue, there are various issues that arise from KPLI teachers/students such as allowance, salary, lecturer, budget from government, curriculum aspect, and etc.
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