Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Hong Kong | 23 March 2016

Singapore Curriculum Document 
https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/mathematics-syllabus-sec-1-to-4-express-n(a)-course.pdf

Teach Less, Learn More TLLM
Original Speech by Minister Tharman
https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/speeches/2004/sp20040929.htm

TLLM After a Decade
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/mobile/singapore/school-content-being-cut/2067514.html

I am teaching a session of the course MSc 6162 Curriculum and Assessment Under Curriculum Reform at Chinese University of Hong Kong.

I am planning to outline the Singapore mathematics curriculum - the development, focus, theoretical underpinnings and implementation. I am using the overarching question - What are the challenges facing high-achieving systems like Singapore and Hong King in terms of curriculum and student assessment? to frame the discussion | Chinese University of Hong Kong
Additional Perspective from another Singapore-based educator.







Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Hong Kong | 22 March 2016

Seminar on Teacher Education in Singapore