Singapore's 21st-Century Teaching Strategies (Education Everywhere Series)

By cultivating strong school leadership, committing to ongoing professional development, and exploring innovative models like its technology-infused Future Schools, Singapore has become one of the top-scoring countries on the PISA tests. Find more videos from Edutopia's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/edutopia

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[Brad Wilson]

Looks wonderful. What is the child poverty rate of children in this school? In Singapore as a whole? In British Columbia, Canada where I teach it is 12%. The children in this video look healthy, rested and ready to learn. No doubt the people of Singapore take care of all their children -not just the ones in their own homes. In BC we have too few computers in the schools to use them on a regular basis. So the gov is now following a byod policy. Does not work.

[edutopia]

Thanks for your interest and for sharing some information on your school. We have more information on the school and Singapore's education system on our website: edutopia.org/education-everywh­­ere-international-singapore-v­i­deo.

You can visit the school's website for more information as well: ngeeannsec.edu.sg

[Rachel Loh]

This is not a typical school. Most schools in Singapore do not use laptops during lessons. Also, when students in my school are made to use social networking sites during lessons, we find it to be a chore and sometimes the websites do not work or cause more problems then benefits. Its nice to see that the students in this school are enjoying themselves, however I strongly feel this is not representative of most of Singaporean schools.

[The Animaster]

I have to disagree when they say "If you're not saavy with tech, you lose the kids". You can have fun lessons completely without technology. Technology is there to supplement our lessons, not replace everything with lights and special effects.

Where I teach, tech can be best implemented in the grading and assessment area -- something Thai schools refuse to implement because they're still under the archaic system of the Ministry of Education. Who says our schooling was decentralised?

[Vi Fi]

talk about inspirational thinking and innovative ideas of nurturing the minds of our future again i am amazed! i hope in the future this type of teaching catches on and schools here implement the same ideas. sadly the education system here isn't the top priority anymore seeing as they have Furlough Fridays where students take the day off lol due to insufficient funds. If we had this program here we would probably see a higher percentage of students wanting to learn rather then being discourage

[Perry Rose]

I'm nearing my career as a teacher in my 60's. If I had to do it all over again, I'd teach in a country like this.

They care more. The schools are better run.

A rotten thing to say, but there it is. Sorry. . . .

[SLuber12]

I wish American schools were like this

[Dan C]

Personally I feel Singapore's educational system is extremely competitive. We were put through "streaming" since the age of 12 to determine whether we are better learners with more potential or just your average joe. This can be quite stressful for little kids. Fortunately my parents did not put that kind of pressure on me.

But still I have to comment our system for giving us a solid foundation in education. This was evident when I went to UK for my university studies. We were better prepared.

[sylviagash123]

hello brad ~ i have attended school in both Sg and Vancouver .. also uni at uvic victoria , i believe strongly that the canadian gov does nothing to support youth in poverty... it is better to be a youth in poverty in india or philippines , i have lived in both cultures .. and i know it sounds foolish , but i believe an indian or filipina from the slums has a far more happy rich life , and much greater chance at healthy relationship, self worth and laughter.. CAD gov is revolting to me.

[ChristLoverCeleste]

Ngee Ann Secondary doesn't only produce nerd guys. This school has sucha fun culture. Infact, students produced from Ngee Ann are so charming, and hot. LOL

[Minuvash]

I suggest this school offers an anatomy course for the Head of their Literature and not mislead young people and poison their mind with fake faith.

[KyowaOneulJinriA]

I really like what Singapore is doing for their students. I wish this was the case for Canada--our schools aren't very engaging or polished. Especially with Bill 115, it has become harder on the students.

[LeDaruma]

Singapore have one of the few best education system out there.

[weiwei54321]

Singapore education sux