Teacher preparation in Singapore : a concise critical history / Yeow-Tong Chia, Alistair Chew, and Jason Tan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chia, Yeow-Tong, 1974- author.

Tan, Jason, 1962- author.

Series:

Emerald studies in teacher preparation in national and global contexts.

Emerald Studies in Teacher Preparation in National and Global Contexts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teachers--Training of.

Teachers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (121 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

This book explores the history and philosophy of teacher preparation, training, induction and development in Singapore. It goes beyond the official state celebratory narrative, critically examining social and political influences on Singapore's teacher education.

Contents:

Cover

Teacher Preparation in Singapore

Emerald Studies in Teacher Preparation in National and Global Contexts

Teacher Preparation in Singapore: A Concise Critical History

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Developmental State and Education

The Asian Values Debate

Subsequent Chapters

Chapter 1 - An Overview: Education and Teacher Preparation in Singapore during the Long Nineteenth Century

Chapter 2 - Singapore through the Wars: Education and Teacher Preparation up to 1950

Chapter 3 - Singapore's 'Struggle' for Independence and Educational Policy Implications

Chapter 4 - Singapore's First Decade of Independence and Expansion of Teacher Education: From TTC to Institute of Education ...

Chapter 5 - Universitisation of Teacher Education: From the Institute of Education and College of Physical Education to the ...

Chapter 6 - The National Institute of Education in the Twenty-first Century

Conclusion - Present and Future Challenges

1. An Overview: Education and Teacher Preparation in Singapore during the Long 19th Century

Singapore's Unique Geographical and Historical Context

Singapore's Educational History

Early Educational Institutions (1819-1919)

The Mission Schools

The Secular Schools

Educational Policy Shifts and the Impact of Chinese Nationalism

Summary

2. Singapore through the Wars: Education and Teacher Preparation up to 1950

Different Populations, Different Histories

Malay Education

Chinese Education

Tamil Education

Formal Teacher Education up to 1950

3. Singapore's 'Struggle' for Independence and Educational Policy Implications

Post-war State Formation and Education

All Party Commission and Report on Chinese Education

White Paper and Education Ordinance.

Education Policy under the New PAP Administration

From Self-governance to Independence

4. Singapore's First Decade of Independence and Expansion of Teacher Education: From TTC to Institute of Education

Unexpected Independence of Singapore

Multiracialism: Founding Tenet

Survivalist Discourse and Education

Implications on Teacher Training

Conclusion

5. Universitisation of Teacher Education: From the Institute of Education and College of Physical Education to the National ...

Differentiation of Students and Curricula: The Advent of Streaming and Special Programmes

Differentiation of Students and Curricula: Independent Schools and Autonomous Schools

The Marketisation of Education

Social Equity

Reforms in Teacher Education in the 1980s and 1990s

6. The National Institute of Education in the 21st Century

Further Differentiation of the School System

Meeting the Challenges of Globalisation

Further Policies to Deal with Social Equity Issues

Teacher Education at the National Institute of Education: 2001-2020

Reflections on the Future of Teacher Education in Singapore

Notes

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Chia, Yeow-Tong Teacher Preparation in Singapore

ISBN:

9781787694019

1787694011

OCLC:

1285782863