A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System

In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System

In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience

Dr Law Song SengDirector & Chief Executive Officer

Institute of Technical Education, Singapore

22 Jun 2006

Dr Law Song SengDirector & Chief Executive Officer

Institute of Technical Education, Singapore

22 Jun 2006

Study Visit by the World Bank and African Education Policy MakersStudy Visit by the World Bank and African Education Policy Makers

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience

Part I - Development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Singapore Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992)

Part II - ITE Today: Strategic Responses to Transform VTE in a Global Economy (1992 – 2006)

Part I - Development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Singapore Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992)

Part II - ITE Today: Strategic Responses to Transform VTE in a Global Economy (1992 – 2006)

PRESENTATION OUTLINEPRESENTATION OUTLINE

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Part IPart I - -Development of VTE Development of VTE

Before Formation of ITEBefore Formation of ITE(1964 – 1992)(1964 – 1992)


1960s-70s 1980s-90s 2000s

Factor-DrivenEconomy

Factor-DrivenEconomy

Labour Intensive

Investment-DrivenEconomy

Investment-DrivenEconomy

Innovation-DrivenEconomy

Innovation-DrivenEconomy

Capital Intensive Knowledge Intensive

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PHASES OF SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENTPHASES OF SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENT

Independence & Early Industrialisation

Economic Restructuring (1980s)Newly-Industrialised Economy (1990s)

Globalised and Diversified Economy

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LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s – 1970s)LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s – 1970s)

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Singapore’s Economic and Manpower Strategies

• Create employment through industrialisation

• Attract foreign investment for export-oriented and labour-intensive manufacturing

• Ensure workforce has basic skills to support labour-intensive manufacturing activities (eg. ship repairing, turning and fitting, sheet metal work, radio & TV maintenance and repair)

Independence & Early Industrialisation (1960s – 1970s)


> Basic Skills Training for Early Industrialisation

• 1964 : Setting up of First Vocational Institute within the School System (Balestier Trade School was reorganised into Singapore Vocational Institute)

• 1968 : Formation of Technical Education Department (TED) under Ministry of Education (MOE)

• 1969 : Transfer of Apprenticeship Schemes from Ministry of Labour to TED

VTE STRATEGIES FORLABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s)


Metal Fabrication and Metal Machining atSingapore Vocational Institute (SVI)

SingaporeVocational Institute

Visit to Industry byTED’s Director

BalestierTrade School

Precision Engineering courseopen to girls at Pasir Panjang VI


• 1973 : Formation of Industrial Training Board (ITB)

• 1973 : Implementation of National Trade Certificate (NTC) at 3 levels: semiskilled (NTC-3), skilled (NTC-2) and master craftsman (NTC-1)

• Wide range of courses to support emerging industries (eg. Electrical and Electronics, Metal and Mechanical Engineering, Heavy-duty Diesel and Motor Vehicle Mechanics)

• Setting up of Joint Government Training Centres (GTC) by Economic Development Board (EDB) (eg. Tata-GTC, Rollei-GTC and Philips-GTC)

> Structured Pre-Employment Skills Training for Rapid Industralisation



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Fashion Art & Tailoringat Baharuddin VI

Mechanical Servicingat Geylang Serai VI

Motor Vehicle Mechanicsat Singapore VI

Tata-Government Training CentreHeavy-duty Diesel Mechanics

at Bukit Merah VI


Singapore’s Economic and Manpower Strategies (1980s)

• Restructure economy into higher value-added, high technology and more capital-intensive industries (eg. petrochemicals, biotechnology, aerospace, information technology, as well as manufacturing services like testing, financing, warehousing and purchasing)

• Ensure the workforce has the skills to support the move towards more capital-intensive industries

CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)

Economic Restructuring (1980s)


> Mass Skills Training and Workforce Development

• 1979 : Amalgamation of ITB with Adult Education Board to form Vocational & Industrial Training Board (VITB)

• Expanded range and higher-level NTC-2 Courses

• 1981 : Introduction of Business courses [Certificate in Business Studies (CBS)]

• 1981 : Setting up of Centre of Vocational Training within VITB to build expertise in curriculum development, training of trainers and instructional media development

VTE STRATEGIES FORCAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)


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Vocational & IndustrialTraining Board (VITB)

Mechanical Engineering (ITC)Electrical Engineering (ITC)

CBS (Secretarial Practice)

Mechanical Drafting (NTC)Electronics Instrumentation

(NTC)


> Mass Skills Training and Workforce Development

• 1983 - 1991 : Introduction of new national training programmes aimed at mature workers with little education or technical training

• 1990 : Introduction of New Apprenticeship System to strengthen institutional training component



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1983 Basic Education for Skills Training (BEST)

1986 Modular Skills Training Scheme (MOST)

1987 Worker Improvement through Secondary Education (WISE)

1991 Training Initiative for Mature Employees (TIME)

BEST Class in Mathematics

MOST Course inElectrical Engineering

Apprenticeshipoff-the-job training at

Precision Optics Centre


Singapore’s Economic & Manpower Strategies (1990s)

• Emphasis on both the manufacturing and service sectors, encouragement of local enterprises to diversify, upgrade and develop into strong export-oriented companies and promotion of regional investments

• Develop manpower needed for the push to high technology and knowledge-intensive products and services

CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)

Newly-Industrialised and Developed Economy (1990s)


VTE STRATEGIES FORKNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)

VTE STRATEGIES FORKNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)

> Upgrading Vocational Education and Training for Knowledge-Intensive Economy

• New education policy of minimum 10 years’ general education

• 1992 : Upgrading of VTE to post-secondary level through the formation of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) (A network of 10 ITE Training Institutes)

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Inauguration Ceremonyof the ITE ( 31 Mar 1992) ITE MacPherson ITE Bedok ITE Clementi ITE Headquarters


Part II -Part II - ITE TodayITE Today

(1992 – 2006)(1992 – 2006)


UNIQUENESS OF ITEUNIQUENESS OF ITE

Focusing on career-based vocational and technical education

Catering to lower 25% - 30% of secondary school cohort

Responding to dynamic changes and challenges impacting VTE

Focusing on career-based vocational and technical education

Catering to lower 25% - 30% of secondary school cohort

Responding to dynamic changes and challenges impacting VTE

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THE ITE HEARTBEATTHE ITE HEARTBEAT

MissionTo create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning in a global economy

MissionTo create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning in a global economy

VisionA Global Leader in Technical Education

VisionA Global Leader in Technical Education

Values Integrity Teamwork Excellence Care

Values Integrity Teamwork Excellence Care

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ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION

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National University of SingaporeNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore Management University

Polytechnics

Diploma

Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek

GeneralCertificate

of Education(Advanced

Level)

Higher Nitec

Master Nitec OtherTraining

Providers/Labour Market

Nitec

(25%) (40%) (25%) (10%)

Secondary Express( 4 Years )

Secondary Normal( 4 / 5 Years )

Secondary Special( 4 Years )

Primary ( 6 Years )

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ITE’S STRATEGIC RESPONSES TOTRANSFORM VTE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

ITE’S STRATEGIC RESPONSES TOTRANSFORM VTE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

1) Developing a Relevant and Responsive VTE System Integrated and Holistic Strategic Planning Model Responsive “One ITE System, Three Colleges”

Governance Model

3) Enhancing the Attractiveness of ITE Innovative Experience ITE Programme Creative Rebranding of ITE

2) Creating a Unique “Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on” ITE College Education Practice-Oriented Curriculum Model (Hands-on) Process-Oriented Pedagogic Model (Minds-on) Holistic Student Development (Hearts-on)

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DevelopingDevelopinga Relevanta Relevant

& Responsive& ResponsiveVTE SystemVTE System


INTEGRATED AND HOLISTICSTRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL

INTEGRATED AND HOLISTICSTRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL

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(B) Annual Corporate Work Plan

(A) Long-term Strategic Plan

• Annual Corporate Theme• Corporate Programmes & KPIs

• Mission, Vision, Values• Goals, Strategies & Programmes

Corporate Budget Plan

(C) Annual Functional Plans

Corporate Level

Mid-term & Year-end Performance Review

1) Relevance2) Responsiveness3) Resilience

(D) Establishment /Individual Work Plan

• Programmes & KPIs

Establishment Budget Plan

Establishment / Individual Level

Mid-term & Year-endPerformance Reviews

DEPLOYMENT

Leadership(with Consultation)


Yishun

Tampines

Bedok

Bukit Batok

Clementi

DoverITE College Central

(MacPherson Main Campus)

Bishan

ITE College West(Balestier Main Campus)

Ang Mo Kio

ITE College East

New ITE College Central (2011)New ITE College Central (2011)New ITE College Central (2011)New ITE College Central (2011)

New ITE College West (2009)New ITE College West (2009)New ITE College West (2009)New ITE College West (2009)

RESPONSIVE “ONE ITE SYSTEM, THREE COLLEGES” GOVERNANCE MODEL

RESPONSIVE “ONE ITE SYSTEM, THREE COLLEGES” GOVERNANCE MODEL

ITE College East (2005)ITE College East (2005)ITE College East (2005)ITE College East (2005)

ITE HeadquartersITE Headquarters

ITE HeadquartersITE College EastITE College WestITE College CentralMRT Route

Legend College Development Plan

– Simei Ave (2005)– Choa Chu Kang (2009)– Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 (2011)

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ITE College West(Main Campus)

ITE Headquarters

ITE College Central(Main Campus)


FIRST REGIONAL COLLEGE- ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005)

FIRST REGIONAL COLLEGE- ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005)

Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training

(METI Laboratory)

Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training

(METI Laboratory)Official Opening by Prime Minister (Mar 06)Official Opening by Prime Minister (Mar 06)

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Business & Admin BlocksBusiness & Admin Blocks

Digital Media LifestyleDigital Media Lifestyle ITE-Microsoft Info-CommCentre of Technology

ITE-Microsoft Info-CommCentre of TechnologyOutdoor Sports FacilitiesOutdoor Sports Facilities

General ViewGeneral View Beauty Therapy Training CentreBeauty Therapy Training Centre

ITE 77th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre

ITE 77th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre

Multi-media CentreMulti-media Centre


Creating aCreating aUnique “Unique “Hands-onHands-on,,

Minds-onMinds-on, , Hearts-on”Hearts-on”ITE CollegeITE CollegeEducationEducation


1) Market-relevant, Enterprising and Adaptable Graduates for a Global Economy

2) Lifelong Learners for Lifelong Employability

ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” COLLEGE EDUCATION

ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” COLLEGE EDUCATION

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“HEARTS-ON”HOLISTIC LEARNINGENVIRONMENT

HOLISTIC LEARNINGENVIRONMENT

Community Service ITE SAFE Home Project

“MINDS-ON”

Robotics Digital Media Design

“HANDS-ON”

NursingBio-Chemical Technology

Education Outcomes

Successful Graduates


CoreCore

8 Modules8 Modules

ElectivesElectives2 Modules (Specialisation or 2 Modules (Specialisation or outside Specialisation)outside Specialisation)

Life Skills ModulesLife Skills Modules8 Modules8 Modules(Examples: Communication, (Examples: Communication, Thinking & Problem-Solving, Thinking & Problem-Solving, Sports and Wellness, Career Sports and Wellness, Career Development & Planning, Development & Planning, Customer Service)Customer Service)

The curriculum of a typical course comprises 70% practical training and 30% theoretical lessonsThe curriculum of a typical course comprises 70% practical training and 30% theoretical lessons

PRACTICE-ORIENTED CURRICULUM MODELPRACTICE-ORIENTED CURRICULUM MODEL

Core80%Core80%

Electives5%

Electives5%

Life Skills15%

Life Skills15%

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PROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODELPROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODELPROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODELPROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODEL

EXPLOREEXPLORE

PRACTISEPRACTISEPERFORMPERFORM

PLANPLAN

LEARNERLEARNER

Technical, Methodological

& SocialCompetencies

Technical, Methodological

& SocialCompetencies

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PEPP MODELPEPP MODEL


HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENTHOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

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< The New Paper (2 Feb 05)

ITE SAFE HomeProgramme

Real Work @ ITE(ITE 77th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre)

Co-curricular Activities to Develop Students’ Talents and Interests

Global Education

Programme

The Straits Times(17 Dec 04)

Community ServiceProject in Vietnam

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EnhancingEnhancingthe the

AttractivenessAttractivenessof ITEof ITE


INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE ITE PROGRAMME

INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE ITE PROGRAMME

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Two-Day Learning Adventure for Secondary 2 and 3 students (ITE potential customers)

Projects Automated Warehousing

Systems (Core)

“I Can Save Lives” (Elective)

“Street Smart” (Elective)

“Robot Racer” (Elective)

“Internet Relay Chat (IRC) On The Go” (Elective)

“I Can Save Lives”

Automated Warehousing Systems

“Street Smart”

“IRC On The Go”

“Robot Racer”

CCA Tours


CREATIVE REBRANDING OF ITECREATIVE REBRANDING OF ITE

“Thinking Hands Create Success”

Branding Campaign

“Thinking Hands Create Success”

Branding Campaign

MRT AdvertisementsMRT AdvertisementsBus AdvertisementsBus Advertisements

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Advertisements at MRT GantriesAdvertisements at MRT Gantries

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