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.

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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

Pathways available to Sec 4N(T) Students

Legend:

0 or 1 GCE N-Level subject pass

2 or more GCE N-Level subject passes

3-year Enhanced Nitec

Foundation Programme

Eligibility Criteria:

2-year Niteccourses

Eligibility Criteria:

Both 2-year Nitec courses and 3-year Enhanced Nitec Foundation Programme allow progression to Higher Nitec courses and Polytechnics.

For students planning

to pursue

Nitec and Higher Nitec courses

Nitec & Higher Nitec courses at theInstitutes of Technical Education (ITE)

For students with an aptitude for

hands-on learning

National

ITE Certificate

(Nitec)

Higher National

ITE Certificate

(Higher Nitec)

Courses available at ITEs

Overview

ITE Technical Diploma

Nitec

Higher Nitec

Polytechnic Diploma

GCE N(T)-Level GCE N(A)-Level

Upon course completion, students

will receive work ready qualifications.

via DPP

Some of our 4NT Students Progressed on to Poly after Nitec

Name Scheme Poly Course

Bhavesh Haresh Tarani EAE NYP – Business Management

Jeyavishnu EAE NP – Information Technology

Kenneth Kang Guang Zheng EAE SP - Computer Engineering

Ho Zhen Dong EAE SP – Electrical Electronic Engineering

Muhamad Hafiz Bin Hadir JPAE Applying to SP/NP Biomedical Science

Overview of ITE

ITE Traineeship Programme

ITE Work Learn Technical Diplomas

Do note that…• Some courses have course-specific requirements and may require

students to attend additional interviews or take tests.

• More information is available in the ITE Admission Booklet.

• Each Nitec course allows progression to specific Higher Niteccourses.

• More information is available on the ITE website.

• Students intending to pursue polytechnic education after ITE are to note that ITE courses are mapped to specific polytechnic courses.

• More information is available at http://jpae.polytechnic.edu.sg

Additional Resources

This e-book illustrates how 54 individuals who embarked on diverse education and career pathways.

There are many options that cater to the students’ needs to help them succeed in theirselected paths.

Source: www.moe.gov.sg/the-next-step-forward

Additional Resources

A Guide for Parents in ECG is a publication intended to support parents withtips and advice on ECG, and considerations at keyeducation stages to guide their children.

Source: www.moe.gov.sg/ecg-parent-guide

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 dawn_foo_siu_pin@moe.edu.sg

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

SELECTING SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

What should you and your child consider?

Subject Competence

i.e. Academic performance & strengths

Subject interest

(Passion & career)

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SEC 3 SUBJECT COMBINATIONS ~

KEY SCHOOL CONSIDERATIONS

Interests and abilities of the students

Post-secondary options available at ITE,

Poly

Manpower resources of the school

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An Overview2019 Subject Combinations

Tentative

Correct as of 15 March 2019

3T1 – A 3T1 – B

1 EL EL

2 Basic MTL Basic MTL

3 Math Math

4 Science Science

5 CPA CPA

6 D&T Food Studies

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

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

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