Singapore Teaching Practice

Singapore Teaching Practice



Reflective Practice Model

- subject matter knowledge

- Teachers will not apply folk pedagogy - This view holds that the way teachers instruct their students is determined to a great extent by the lay theories or implicit assumptions they have about how children learn.

- Tabula Rasa - a mind not yet affected by experiences,impressions, etc.

- How our beliefs affect the way we teach - "How can I get students to be more interested in the subject I teach?"

- guided by strong beliefs

- Systemness of the ecosystem and support structures

Teachers to lead from within

1. We know T&L more than before, the STP is a consolidation of the innovations. All teachers can benefit.
2. STP is not a standard/step-by-step manual as teaching is complex. Teacher has to innovate/customize  and the STP is the foundation. It is a ceiling to meausre the teacher.
3. STP is a journey - not an end point, continually reflect and apply our teaching practice.

Ownership of STP, making it a personal practice.