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BRIEFING ON SEC 2 STREAMING 2019
15 MAR 2019
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
OBJECTIVES
To reconnect with Sec 2 parents
To share about changes in
educational landscape and career
landscape
To inform about the Sec 2 streaming
process and criteria
HOW YOU AS PARENTS CAN HELP
Talk to your child often to find out subjects he/she is
interested and does well in
Respect that your child may not be inclined towards
certain subjects and allow him/her to pursue what
he/she is interested or strong in
Give encouragement
Explore options with your child
Introduce a variety of industries and related careers to
your child
Keep an open mind. Stay updated with the current
changes in the landscape. Many pathways are worth
taking.
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
What’s in store for Sec 2 NA students after Sec 2 streaming?
Education and the
Changing World of Work
Jobs disappeared:
▪ Typist, stenographer
▪ Bus conductor
▪ Telegraph operator
▪ Switchboard operator
Jobs created:
▪ Mobile apps designer
▪ Wedding planner
▪ Big data analyst
▪ Computer games
designer
The Changing World of Work The Past 20 Years…
The Changing World of Work Looking Ahead 10 Years…
Impact of the Changes – Now till 2020
Big data
From Future Work Skills 2020 Institute for the Future for the University of Phoenix Research Institute
Smart Nation & advanced mobile technologies
Advanced manufacturing & 3D printing
AI & machine learning
Clean / New energy supplies & technologies
Increasing aging workforce (60 is the new 40)
Multi-discipline expertise
The internet of Things
New consumer concerns –ethics & privacy
Advanced materials, biotechnologies & genomics
New Jobs & new job scopes
Autonomous transport
Robots as colleagues
Skills Employers Look for in New HiresTop Ten Skills
1. Ability to work in teams
2. Ability to accept & improve from constructive criticism
3. Verbal communication skills
4. Skills in planning, organising & prioritising work
5. Ability to relate well with others
6. Problem-solving skills
7. Ability to obtain, process & work with information
8. Written communication skills (for work)
9. Ability to work in cross-cultural teams
10.Technical knowledge & skills related to the jobSource: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Employers Survey 2016 with 1046 Employers across 1023 organisations in both private & public sectors
Preparing Our Students for the Changing World of Work
We want AI students to:
Commit to continuing
education & training
Be globalised & be open to
differences
Be adaptable to changes &
be receptive to new
things/ideas/knowledge
Be resilient – able to manage
stress & multiple demands,
be flexible
Define success in their own
terms
How are we helping students prepare for these changes:
Changes in education landscape & longer work life
change our mindset about learning (no clear
demarcation on school & work life) & conventional
pathway (ITE to Poly to Uni: more years but why the
hurry?)
Employers looking at attributes other than grades
focus more on soft skills & exploration instead of grades
Work will disappear/change when they graduate
Change our mindset about what are good
careers/industries; be open to new job scopes;
Need for strong values & self-management
emphasize and teach these intentionally
DPP
PFP
1
3
2
4
Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)
[ELMAB3 = English, Mathematics and best three other subjects]
• Minimum required grades:EL 3/2
Maths 3
Other subjects 3• ‘O’ level grades can also be used.
Apply in 2020 after ‘O’ Level Results is out
RAW SCORE
NEW: 10% to15%12
www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp
Example of courses under PFPhttps://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html
More than 80% of the poly coursesare available for PFP
• Students are allowed to combine their ‘N’ Level & ‘O’ Level results to compute their eligibility
• ‘O’ level grades will not be reflected in the N’ level results slip
Subject Based Banding - PFP
‘O’-Level Grade Aggregate Point for PFP
A1-B3 1
B4-C6 2
D7 3
Success of PFP
• “
Mr Ong Ye KungMinister for Education
“Typically, 25 per cent of each cohort score a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above. But for the PFP students, 35 per cent achieved it,” he explained. “The norm is that 55 per cent of each cohort score GPA 3.0 and above, but 70 per cent of PFP students achieved it.“
Polytechnic principals think that being offered PFP greatly motivated the students from the N(A) stream. I also believe that it has something to do with the students’ strong interest in the polytechnic path that they chose.”
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/specialreports/budget2018/polytechnics-cut-courses-by-20-percent-10014240
Direct Entry Scheme to Polytechnic (DPP)
DPP: Requirements
DPP: From ITE to Poly
HELPING YOUR CHILD CONNECT THEIR LEARNING TO THE WORLD OF WORK
Making Connection Between What They Learn Today & What They Need in Future
Science & Math provide foundational knowledge for technical application later on in Higher Learnings – necessary for MER, subject prerequisites
Humanities train students in soft skills:
• History & Geography – understand the consequences of human actions and impact on the world, countries, environment, nature, etc.
• Literature – understand human relationship dynamics and human psyche behind behaviours & words; written communication skills; draw connections between different things.
• Art – learn to think out of the box & be creative within a given constraint; cultivate observation skills and ability to work with different things around them.
CCAs, CCE, VIA – help to cultivate & form values, ethics & conviction that will anchor students in the changing world; help them to discover more about themselves
Start and Sustain ECG Conversations
• Subjects
• Careers
• Learning Environment
• Possible Careers
• Possible Pathways
• Potential Choices
SELECTING SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
What should you and your child consider?
Subject Competence
i.e. Academic performance & strengths
Subject interest
(Passion & career)
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ~
KEY SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS
Interests and abilities of the students
Post-secondary options available at JC,
MI, polytechnics, ITE
Manpower resources of the school
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
An Overview2019 Subject Combinations
Tentative
Correct as of 15 March 2019
3NA – Option 1 3NA – Option 21
EL EL2
MTL MTL3
Math Math4
Combined Humanities (SS + Geog
/ Hist elect.)
Combined Humanities (SS + Geog
/ Hist elect.)5
1 Combined Sc (Chem + Phy /
Bio)
1 Combined Sc (Chem + Phy /
Bio)6
POA Art / F&N / Lit/ Music
Skills, thinking process, discipline learnt in Art, F&N andMusic coursework very useful for Project work in JC, MIand Final Year Projects in polytechnics anduniversities.
VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS
Skills from Applied Subjects
- Research and development
- Synthesis, analysis and interpretation of information
- Application in real life
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Principles of Accounts
Basic module in some Year 1 polytechnic
courses
Deepen thinking skills e.g. problem-solving
Application to real-life (financial literacy)
VALUE OF APPLIED SUBJECTS
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS AFTER 4NA? SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Sec 4 Normal (Academic)
Polytechnic(1st/2nd Yr) via
DPP
Higher Nitec
Sec 5N
O-Level Exam ELMAB3≤12
EL,MA,B3≤3
ELMAB3 ≤ 19
JC, MI, Poly
NitecELMAB3 ≤ 19
EL, MA ≤ 4
PolyPolytechnic
via PFP
GCE N(A)-Level Exam
What Some of Our PFP Students Are Studying Now
Name EMB3 PFP Course
Lee Ching Jet Terry 5 International Trade & Business [NP]
Tan Xing Ying Amily 8 Accountancy [SP]
Sim Min Hui 9 Pharmaceutical Science [TP]
Girish S/O Balakrishnan
10 Engineering with Business[NYP]
Quek Zi Rong 11 Infocomm Security Management [RP]
Llavore MarvicMielle Fronda
11 Temasek Poly
Dawn Chia Jia Yi 12 Common Engineering
What Our DPP Students Are StudyingName EMB3 DPP Course
Ernest Ching Antonio 13 Mechatronics (ITE Central)
Sherlesh Toh Qian Ling 13 Events Management
Terry Foo Sek Chee 14 Mechanical Engineering
Nurul Azizi Bte Zorklafie 14 Mechanical Engineering (ITE Central)
Mohamed Aneeskan 17 Electronics Engineering (ITE West)
Muhammad Rusyaidi Bin Suraimi
18 Electrical Engineering (ITE West)
Mar Streaming Talk for Parents
May Subject Talks for Students
Streaming Engagement for Students
Oct (Post-exam) Briefing on Option Form for students
Submit Option Form
Early Nov Posting of Results on School Websiteand Notice Board in School
Important Dates Updated as of Mar 2019
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
SEC 2 STREAMING PROCESS
Students’ OVERALL results will be used as a basis for
allocation (consistent work matters)
CA1=15%, SA1=25%, CA2=15%, SA2= 45%
Option exercise ~ after EOY Examination
Results will be made known online and posted
outside the school general office mid November
Appeals based on results
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
How Your Child Can Prepare Well
Regular Attendance
Good Attitude towards Class Work &
Homework
Consistent performance
Know interests and strengths well
SEC 2 PARENT TALK
Useful Links
www.polytechnic.edu.sg/pfp
https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg/PFP/pfp_courses.html
https://www.ite.edu.sg/wps/portal/definitely-dpp/
Education and Career Guidance Counselling
• Your child may consult the ECG Counsellor Ms. Dawn Foo on the possible pathways to make informed post-secondary options
Date : Every Wednesday
Time : 8.30am to 5.30pm (last appointment at 5pm)
Venue: ARC (formerly We Breathe Room)
• Appointment to see the ECG Counsellor can be made via email at [email protected]
SEC 2 PARENT TALK