Our pupils, EXEMPLARY CITIZENS of tomorrow Illustrations by Mr Lee Qinyi, MFPS

GOAL OF CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION To inculcate values and build competencies in our pupils To develop them to be good individuals and useful citizens

FRAMEWORK For 21 st Century Competencies (21 st CC) Student Outcomes

21 ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES AND STUDENT OUTCOMES 4 Core Values Foundation of Character Provide compass for behaviour Social and Emotional Competencies Skills, knowledge and dispositions that enable students to Manage self and relationships effectively Make responsible decisions Skills related to Citizenship that enable students to Function effectively as active citizens Stay rooted in Singapore

MFPS CCE FRAMEWORK education/our-co-curriculum/character-n- citizenship-education

GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Teaching & Learning CCE -  Every teacher a CCE teacher Teachers will: - role model and create learning opportunities to shape and instil in every pupil the core values. - develop in each of them a sense of self-worth and confidence, a spirit of resilience, care and compassion for others - take ownership of their professional development to equip themselves with expertise and competencies to nurture every pupil to become active citizens of good character

GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Teaching & Learning CCE -  Values are both taught and caught - when they are explicitly expressed through knowledge and skills - when pupils see values lived out in different learning experiences – role models  significant adults in their lives  own lives - Teacher-student relationship and caring environment essential to character development

GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Teaching & Learning CCE -  Engaging through varied modes of delivery Learn through: -Instruction -Skills practice -Role modelling by teachers or peers -Structured lesson time -Teachable moments -Learning experiences (e.g. NE events, Values in Action [VIA], CCA)

GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Teaching & Learning CCE -  Parents as key partners - Key navigators of children’s growth - Home and school environments are attuned to each other - Home-school collaboration  Better learning  Healthy self-esteem  More positive attitudes and behaviour - Engage and collaborate

COMPONENTS IN CCE Curriculum Time (Primary) Components in CCE CCE Lessons Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) School-based CCE CCE Guidance Modules

COMPONENTS IN CCE Curriculum Time (Primary) ComponentRefers to CCE Lessons (CCE MT/EL)  Teaching of values, knowledge and skills for CCE in Mother Tongue Languages Taught in English for those who are taking non-Tamil Indian Languages and for those exempted from Mother Tongue

COMPONENTS IN CCE Curriculum Time (Primary) ComponentRefers to CCE Lessons (CCE MT/EL) FAMILY TIME A segment in CCE lessons - provides suggestions for activities that allow parents to bond with their children and support CCE - Introduced in 2014 with the Primary 1 and 2 CCE curriculum to engage parents as partners to inculcate values in our pupils. - Implemented in all levels starting 2015

COMPONENTS IN CCE Curriculum Time (Primary) ComponentRefers to Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)  Teaching of social-emotional competencies  Building teacher-student relationship  interaction activities Includes lessons on Cyber Wellness, Education and Career Guidance

COMPONENTS IN CCE Curriculum Time (Primary) ComponentRefers to School-based CCE Assembly programmes linked to CCE Lessons on school values ( ExCitE! programme on selected Mondays)

COMPONENTS IN CCE Curriculum Time (Primary) ComponentRefers to CCE Guidance Modules Compulsory CCE Guidance Module, namely Sexuality Education Addresses issues associated with child and adolescent development Delivered in Primary 5 & 6

GUIDING PRINCIPLES - Teaching & Learning CCE -  Values are both taught and caught - when pupils see values lived out in different learning experiences – role models  significant adults in their lives  own lives - Teacher-student relationship and caring environment essential to character development

 Values are both taught and caught - Teacher-student relationship and caring environment essential to character development Primary 1 to 6 Level Managers (LMs) Form and Co-Form Teachers One-to-one interaction Have a Break with ME! Say It From Your Heart