22. Studio Nie Starsearch There is no perfect solution Explore challenges faced by teachers and brainstorm possible ways to overcome them 2nd learning outcome
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26. Nie Live - Video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mot9lS1MGPA
27. Challenges in the teaching profession School Culture- Culture shock? -> Handling mixed gender Classroom management & roles of teacher -> Form teacher > CCA > Relationship mentor??? Passion Waver ?
Teachers are entrusted with the responsibility of moulding the character of future Singapore generations, and of equipping them with the potential for critical thinking, creativity, and life-long learning. This requires teachers to be the role models, learning exemplars of certain desirable characters, beliefs, values, and dispositions of mind.
Singapore conducted a comprehensive review and enhancement of initial teacher preparation programmes and a framework articulating the desired attributes of a beginning teacher was developed. The EPMS framework was rolled out for Singapore school management in 2003. It is a competency-based performance management system that spells out the knowledge and skills requirements as well as the professional characteristics.