1. Education
System

3. Singapore’s Education System
Ministry of Education, Singapore

4. The Education System
Aims to help Singapore’s students to discover their own talents, to make the best of these talents and realise their full potential, and to develop a passion for learning that lasts through life.
Also, it expects that when students graduate, they should be morally upright, be culturally rooted yet understanding and respecting differences, be responsible to family, community and country.

5. The Education System Compulsory education of 10 years
Child of above 6 years old has to attend school.
Parent/guardian of the child will be charged if the child is consistently absent from school.

6. The Singapore
Education Landscape

7. The Singapore Education Landscape

8. System of Teaching
Singapore believes that both academic and sports must be balanced.
Schools have broadened the time for students to have more time for their Co-Curricular Activities.
Most of the primary schools in Singapore have morning sessions.
All secondary schools start lessons in the morning.

9. Use of Technology in Schools
MOE encourages schools to use technologies
Using of technologies allow students to understand the topics of the subject more clearly and easier
Teachers can use technologies to teach more efficiently and effectively.
- Eg. Teachers can prepare in advance on what they have to teach.

10. Use of Technology in Schools
Some of the examples are:
Shuqun Primary School- Pupils (starting with all P4 in 2006) use appropriate technologies (such as dataloggers, PDAs, tablet PCs, mindmaps, podcasting, wireless portal) in experiential learning trails to complement the various modes of learning (such as data collection, information gathering, knowledge creation and representation) and help pupils learn more effectively.

11. Use of Technology in Schools
Dunman High- Pupils use Tablet PCs linking applications for Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities and Design and Technology for all Secondary 1 pupils.
Victoria Junior College- Pupils use online gaming to facilitate teaching of General Paper, H3 chemistry and integrated programme electives with 20% of all pupils in the first year.

12. Examinations Singapore takes its examinations very strictly.
Students have to take the Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) before getting into secondary school.
In secondary schools, students may take ‘N’ Level and ‘O’ Level Examinations.
In Junior Colleges, students will take the ‘A’ Level Examinations before getting into Universities.
However, students must pass each examination before getting into next institution.

13. Outcomes of Education: Singapore’s Belief
“An educated person is one responsible to himself, his family, and his friends.”
“An educated person is also someone who is responsible to his community and country.”

14. Outcomes of Education:
Primary
At the end of primary school, pupils should:
Secondary
At the end of secondary school, students should:
Junior College
At the end of junior college, students should:
be able to distinguish right from wrong
have moral integrity
be resilient and resolute
have learnt to share and put others first
have care and concern for others
have a sound sense of social responsibility
be able to build friendships with others
be able to work in teams and value every contribution
understand what it takes to inspire and motivate others
have a lively curiosity about things
be enterprising and innovative
have an entrepreneurial and creative spirit
be able to think for and express themselves
possess a broad-based foundation for further education
be able to think independently and creatively
take pride in their work
believe in their ability
strive for excellence
have cultivated healthy habits
have an appreciation for aesthetics
have a zest for life
love Singapore
know and believe in Singapore
understand what it takes to lead Singapore

15. Education system in Norway

16. Introduction
The school year in Norway starts from August to June the next year.
The Christmas holiday from December to January divides the Norwegian school year into two terms.

17. Technology Applications to Teaching
In 1984, Norway had already integrated computers into teaching.
This is to open up new ways of teaching,
as well as improving the efficiency of learning.

18. Grading

19. Studying Environment
Norway has a good study environment which can be attributed to its high level of development.
Universities has modern laboratories, well equipped computer lab and skilled staff.

20. System of teaching
During elementary schools, students are not so stressed up with homework or tests. They have work to do but they are not graded.
However in secondary schools, they will be graded
Schools not only convey knowledge, they also convey their rich culture.
Minorities will not be neglected. Teachers will also tend to the language of the minorities.

21. Education System in China

22. System of Teaching Full-day lesson before entering university
Blackboards and chalks are uesd in teaching
Having art, PE, music lesson to extend the learning areas
Social activities (CCA but not compulsory)
Large amount of homework
No uniform required for school days
10 minutes break after 45 minutes lesson
2 hours rest in between the morning and afternoon lessons
Graduating students will have extra lessons after school

23. Studying Environment
Air-conditioners and fans are available for level 2 and above schools
Tracks, fields, and basketball courts are built
Computer lab and science lab are also readily available
Black boards and chalks are used in classrooms
High pressure of competition from students from other provinces and cities

24. Using of Technology
Computer lab is available for primary, secondary and senior high school
Basic equipments and facilities are in place for science subjects in primary and secondary schools
Higher standard equipments and facilities are available in senior high school
Due to the uneven development of different areas, some of the countryside school may not have the basic facilities and equipments

25. Examination
Standard examination held by government for graduating students from primary school within a city
Zhongkao中考 (O’level) is held by city government once a year for graduating students from secondary school
Gaokao高考(A’level) is held nationally by the government once a year for graduating students from senior high school to pursue study in university
Student who has the Zhongkao result can choose to go technical secondary school or senior high school
It is compulsory for children to have 9 years education untill they take the Zhongkao
Students from the places which have poor education condition will be given a lower requirement of marks of Gaokao when they go university

26. Uneven Education Condition
Uneven development in China
Advance education condition in cities
Poor education condition in rural areas
People live in rural areas could not support their child to study in city due to the high standard of living
However, students live in rural areas are given lower requirement of marks to enter the university

27. America's Education
System

28. Level/Grade
Typical age
Various optional programs, such as Head Start
Under 6
Pre-Kindergarten
4-5
Kindergarten
5-6
1st Grade
6-7
2nd Grade
7-8
3rd Grade
8-9
4th Grade
9-10
5th Grade
10-11
6th Grade
11-12
7th Grade
12-13
8th Grade
13-14
9th Grade (Freshman)
14-15
10th Grade (Sophomore)
15-16
11th Grade (Junior)
16-17
12th Grade (Senior)
17-18
Tertiary Education
Ages vary (usually 4 years; copies aforementioned 4 levels)

29. Overview Attendance is compulsory
Age for compulsory education vary by states
Starts from 5 to 8, ends at 14 to 18
Increasing no. of states require attendance until 18

30. Curriculum
Usually start from kindergarten (5-6 years old); ends at 12th grade (18 years old)
Most parents send their children to public (approx. 85%) or private schools
Largely due to tax burdens
1.7% of students are home-schooled

31. Curricula – Senior High a.k.a. High School
Students are to choose offered classes, with no specific emphasis on any subjects
Offered classes include: Science, Mathematics , English, Social Science, Physical education
Other subjects include a health course
Foreign language and arts are compulsory in some schools

32. Curricula – Senior High a.k.a. High School
Electives’ availability depends on schools’ financial resources and desired curriculum emphases
Include: Visual Arts, Performing arts, Technology education, Computers, Athletics, Publishing, Foreign languages, Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps

33. Curricula – Senior High a.k.a. High School
Advanced Courses
Offered by many high schools as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses
Special form of honors classes
Curriculum is tougher and more fast-paced
Taken during 11th and 12th Grade
AP/IB results are taken into consideration by many post-secondary institutions

34. Curricula – Home Schooling
Parents select moral/religious reasons for home schooling
“Unschooling” follows a non-standard way of teaching

35. Extracurricular Activities
High priority given to sports and social activities with the community
Are educational activities that are not in the regular curriculum but supervised by school
Programs available to students are athletic/non-athletic
Football; Basketball
Debate; Marching bands

36. Sports and other related programs
Are major events of American schools
May be a source of funds for larger schools
High school sporting competitions generate immense interest
Scouts from colleges and professional coaches attend to seek out talents

37. Technology in schools At college level,
Have wireless networks
Students each own a laptop
Have high-speed computer labs
Although 98% of schools have access to the Internet in 2000, students are often not able to use them.
Main problem? Access.

38. Testing/examinations
Tests are compulsory for all students under the No Child Left Behind Act (2001)
Students take one or more standardized tests in their academic year
E.g. SAT/ACT

39. No Child Left Behind Act
Signed into law on January 8, 2002
Seeks to ensure progress in all students academically, especially for the disadvantaged
Progress is marked against Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) with standardized tests
E.g. A student must perform better in the next academic year. If not, tutoring or transfer to other schools is considered
Emphasizes on
Quality of education
Funding
Attention to minority population
Improvements in test scores

40. Acknowledgements: www.moe.gov.sg www.yahoo.com/images/
Education by Christina Wood
No Child Left Behind Act (U.S. Department of Education)

41. Thank You
For Your
Kind Attention!!!

42. Hold On!!
The question: (no word limit) Do you agree that Singapore provides the best education system for her students?