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Improving the Quality of Pre-school Education (PSE)
http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Taking Stock Diversity in pre-school sector, catering to different
needs, aspirations and preferences Focus on key leverage areas to improve quality:
– Raised minimum qualifications for pre-school teachers (2001)
– Introduced accreditation for teacher training courses (2001)
– Disseminated a curriculum framework (2003)– Promoting yearly self-appraisal (2003)– Raising English proficiency of pre-school teachers
(2007/08)
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Increasing participation in pre-school– Partnering with community agencies
to reach out to children not attending pre-school
The quality of pre-school education has improved over the years.
Taking Stock
http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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Moving Forward
Scope to further uplift quality– Teaching has become more complex
with teachers helping children to construct knowledge
– Educational profile and expectations of parents have changed over the years
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Raising the minimum qualifications of pre-school teachers
Introducing a voluntary quality assurance and accreditation framework for pre-schools
Key Initiatives
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From 1 Jan 2009, new teachers must have 5 ‘O’ level credits including EL and DPE-T Those with C5 or C6 in EL must obtain a minimum band 6.5 IELTS / B4 or better within 2 years DPE-T must be obtained within 4 years
Raising Minimum Qualifications of Teachers
Current: 3 ‘O’ level credits including EL + CPT
From 1 Jan 2013, existing teachers must have ‘O’ level EL credit / 5.5 IELTS and DPE-T to teach K1 & K2
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
CurrentQualifications
New Teachers (from January 2009)
[Pre-Nursery/Nursery and K1/K2]
Existing Teachers (from January 2013)
K1/K2 Pre-Nursery/Nursery
Min 3 ‘O’ level credits including EL
Min 5 ‘O’ level credits including ELThose with C5 or C6 in EL must obtain a min 6.5 IELTS or B4 or better within 2 years
Min 3 ‘O’ level credits including EL
(or min 5.5 IELTS)
Min 3 ‘O’ level credits including EL
(or min 5.5 IELTS)
Certificate in Pre-School Teaching
Diploma in Pre-School Teaching DPE-T must be obtained within 4 years
Diploma in Pre-School Teaching
Certificate in Pre-School Teaching
Raising Minimum Qualifications of Teachers
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Each centre to have 75% of all its pre-school teachers to meet the requirements to teach K1 & K2 by January 2013 Teachers who qualify to teach K1 & K2 comprise
– All new teachers with 5 ‘O’ level credits including EL and a DPE-T
– Existing teachers with an ‘O’ level EL credit / 5.5 IELTS and a DPE-T
Raising Minimum Qualifications of Teachers
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.
http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Definition of New vs Existing Teachers
EXISTING Teachers NEW Teachers
Registered as at
31 Dec 2008
Registered on or after
1 Jan 2009
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Requirements for Principals
Continue with current practice of principals having to first register as teachers
No change to existing requirements for principals:
- 2 years’ relevant experience- DPE-T & DPE-L
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Notification of Teachers
March 2008 Circular-
details on notification
April 2008 Letter to existing teachers- verification of qualifications
July 2008 Notification to existing teachers- levels they may teach as at Jan 2013, given current qualifications
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
DPE-T Entrance Requirements for Existing Teachers
Until 31 Dec 2012 From 1 Jan 2013
Current Training Pathway 3 ‘O’ Level credits including EL CPT
New Entry Requirements 5 ‘O’ Level credits including EL** EL grade must be B4 or better. Those with C5 or C6 must obtain min 6.5 in IELTS.
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Bursaries for teachers to undergo academic and professional upgrading
Raise teacher training standards Build up a pool of mentors to develop the
teaching expertise in the pre-school sector
Supporting Measures to Raise Teacher Qualifications
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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Parents can make use of the Baby Bonus Scheme and the monies in their Child
Development Account Enhancement of CFAC and KiFAS Additional funding for eligible kindergartens to ensure that fees remain
affordable
Fees and Funding
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Implement in pre-schools from 2011 Encourage pre-schools to benchmark
education outcomes through self-appraisal and external assessment
Those who meet specified standards can be accredited
Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Pre-Schools
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(Grade 1)
Accreditation
(Grades 2 – 4)Quality Rating
Self-appraisal
Registration(Regulation & Inspection)
apply for accreditation
apply for external assessment
submit report to MOE
Quality Assurance and Accreditation for Kindergartens
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/preschooleducation/
Curriculum resources Grants to non-profit pre-schools to
purchase teaching and learning resources e.g. books, software
Fund for pre-schools to innovate and experiment
Supporting Measures to Raise Quality of Pre-Schools
MOULDING THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION
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In Summary
New Initiatives Supporting MeasuresRaising the minimum qualifications of pre-school teachers
bursaries raised teacher training standards pool of teacher mentors additional funding support
Introducing a voluntary quality assurance and accreditation framework for pre-schools
curriculum resources teaching and learning grants innovation fund