Initial Teacher Preparation Programmes

- National Institute of Education

Foundation Programmes Office, NIE

About NIE

Vision: To be an Institute of Distinction

NIE has a critical role in meeting the changing needs of the education system.

NIE also provides educational research and consultancy services to MOE, schools and

the wider education community.

Staff Statistics

Teaching Staff: > 350• Doctoral (69%)• Masters (25%)• Degree / Professionals (6%)

Student Statistics (2005 - 2006)

Total Enrolment: > 8000• Pre-service

PGDE (Sec): 1100 PGDE (Pri): 290 Degree: 1090 Dip Ed: 580

• In-service and Postgraduate (the rest)

Foundation Programmes Office

Developing Education

Professionals: Leaders in the

Service of Learners

Mission

Foundation Programmes Office

Framework for Initial Teacher Education

Programmes

Innovation Independent learning

Critical thinking, Commitment and

Service.

Programme Level for Teaching

Duration

PGDE (Pri)PGDE (Sec)

PrimarySecondary

1 year (2 years for PE)

BA (Ed)BSc (Ed)

PrimarySecondary

4 years

Diploma in Education

Primary 2 years

Initial Teacher Education Programmes

Academic Subjects

Key Areas of Study

Practicum

Education Studies

Curriculum Studies

Subject Knowledge Language Enhancements & Academic Discourse Skills

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Develop key concepts and principles in education for effective instruction and

reflective practice

Education Studies

Include topics such as• Pupil development• Social context of education • Psychology for teaching & learning • Classroom management • Use of ICT in teaching

Education Studies

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Reinforce subject content mastery for primary school

teaching

Subject Knowledge

Subject contents offered

Subject Knowledge

Art English Language Mathematics Music Science

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Equip student teachers with methods and approaches to

teach different subjects.

Curriculum Studies

Programme No. of TeachingSubjects

PGDE (Primary)PGDE (Secondary)

32

Diploma in Education

3

B.A.(Ed) / B.Sc (Ed) (Pri)

3

B.A. (Ed) / B.Sc. (Ed) (Sec)

2

Curriculum Studies

Art English Language Mother Tongue Languages Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies

Curriculum Studies: Primary

English Language Mother Tongue

Languages

Biology Chemistry Design & Technology Mathematics Physics

Computer Applications Elements of Office

Administration Family & Consumer

Sciences Physical Education

Art Economics English Literature Geography History Music

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Curriculum Studies: PGDE (Sec)

Dependent on subjects studied at university

Language Enhancements & Academic Discourse Skills

•Basic language and voice skills

•Academic writing skills

LEADS modules• Communication Skills for

Teachers• Academic Discourse Skills• English for Academic &

Professional Purposes

Language Enhancements & Academic Discourse Skills

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• Develop understanding of fundamental concepts and principles in specific disciplines.

• Degree programmes.

Academic Studies

For BA (Ed)

Academic Subjects - Degree

English Language English Literature Geography History

Art Chinese Language Chinese Literature Drama Malay Language Malay Literature Music

Academic Subjects - Degree

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Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics

Family and Consumer Science

Physical Education and Sports Science

For BSc (Ed)

Practicum

• Teaching competencies are developed on site in schools/JCs

• Mentoring by Co-operating Teachers together with NIE staff

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Group Endeavours in Service Learning

• All student-teachers

• Community projects in arts, cultural, education, environment, health, sports, others

• Complete within 1st year of studies (except degree) • Facilitated by academic staff

• Project Work Assessment as reference framework

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