Educators crucial in building a culture beyond academic qualifications: Heng Swee Keat
SINGAPORE - Teachers and principals play a crucial role in helping Singaporeans look beyond academic qualifications and build skills, Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Friday.
To do this, educators need to place a stronger emphasis on skills and applied learning in schools, demonstrate a desire for lifelong learning, and help students understand the value of all types of jobs, he said.
Mr Heng was speaking at a graduation dinner at The Regent Singapore Hotel for the six-month-long National Institute of Education Leaders in Education Programme. The programme trains vice-principals before they take over as principals. A total of 35 school leaders, including five from Brunei, received their graduation certificates.
Mr Heng said educators can expect more support from the ministry.
...hmm i would say the policy makers and ppl at the HQ also very crucial.
People who have direct contact, tutors, parents all play a crucial role
ya, because children spend lots of time with them
according to research, teacher is the most school determinant of students outcomes
I am mother of a girl, I will choose teachers who are caring to teach my girl