A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience Dr Law Song Seng Director & Chief Executive Officer Institute of Technical Education, Singapore 22 Jun 2006 Dr Law Song Seng Director & Chief Executive Officer Institute of Technical Education, Singapore 22 Jun 2006 Study Visit by the World Bank and African Education Policy Makers

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience l Part I - Development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Singapore Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992) l Part II - ITE Today: Strategic Responses to Transform VTE in a Global Economy (1992 – 2006) l Part I - Development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Singapore Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992) l Part II - ITE Today: Strategic Responses to Transform VTE in a Global Economy (1992 – 2006) PRESENTATION OUTLINE 2

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience Part I - Development of VTE Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 1960s-70s 1980s-90s2000s Factor-Driven Economy Labour Intensive Investment-Driven Economy Innovation-Driven Economy Capital Intensive Knowledge Intensive 4 PHASES OF SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENT Independence & Early Industrialisation Economic Restructuring (1980s) Newly-Industrialised Economy (1990s) Globalised and Diversified Economy A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 4

LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s – 1970s) 5 Singapore’s Economic and Manpower Strategies Create employment through industrialisation Attract foreign investment for export-oriented and labour- intensive manufacturing Ensure workforce has basic skills to support labour- intensive manufacturing activities (eg. ship repairing, turning and fitting, sheet metal work, radio & TV maintenance and repair) Independence & Early Industrialisation (1960s – 1970s)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 6 >Basic Skills Training for Early Industrialisation 1964 : Setting up of First Vocational Institute within the School System (Balestier Trade School was reorganised into Singapore Vocational Institute) 1968 : Formation of Technical Education Department (TED) under Ministry of Education (MOE) 1969 : Transfer of Apprenticeship Schemes from Ministry of Labour to TED VTE STRATEGIES FOR LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s) VTE STRATEGIES FOR LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s) Metal Fabrication and Metal Machining at Singapore Vocational Institute (SVI) Singapore Vocational Institute Visit to Industry by TED’s Director Balestier Trade School Precision Engineering course open to girls at Pasir Panjang VI

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 1973 : Formation of Industrial Training Board (ITB) 1973 : Implementation of National Trade Certificate (NTC) at 3 levels: semiskilled (NTC-3), skilled (NTC-2) and master craftsman (NTC-1) Wide range of courses to support emerging industries (eg. Electrical and Electronics, Metal and Mechanical Engineering, Heavy-duty Diesel and Motor Vehicle Mechanics) Setting up of Joint Government Training Centres (GTC) by Economic Development Board (EDB) (eg. Tata-GTC, Rollei-GTC and Philips-GTC) >Structured Pre-Employment Skills Training for Rapid Industralisation VTE STRATEGIES FOR LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s) VTE STRATEGIES FOR LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s) 7 Fashion Art & Tailoring at Baharuddin VI Mechanical Servicing at Geylang Serai VI Motor Vehicle Mechanics at Singapore VI Tata-Government Training Centre Heavy-duty Diesel Mechanics at Bukit Merah VI

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 8 Singapore’s Economic and Manpower Strategies (1980s) Restructure economy into higher value-added, high technology and more capital-intensive industries (eg. petrochemicals, biotechnology, aerospace, information technology, as well as manufacturing services like testing, financing, warehousing and purchasing) Ensure the workforce has the skills to support the move towards more capital-intensive industries CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s) Economic Restructuring (1980s)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience >Mass Skills Training and Workforce Development 1979 : Amalgamation of ITB with Adult Education Board to form Vocational & Industrial Training Board (VITB) Expanded range and higher-level NTC-2 Courses 1981 : Introduction of Business courses [Certificate in Business Studies (CBS)] 1981 : Setting up of Centre of Vocational Training within VITB to build expertise in curriculum development, training of trainers and instructional media development VTE STRATEGIES FOR CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s) VTE STRATEGIES FOR CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s) 9 Vocational & Industrial Training Board (VITB) Mechanical Engineering (ITC) Electrical Engineering (ITC) CBS (Secretarial Practice) Mechanical Drafting (NTC) Electronics Instrumentation (NTC)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience >Mass Skills Training and Workforce Development : Introduction of new national training programmes aimed at mature workers with little education or technical training 1990 : Introduction of New Apprenticeship System to strengthen institutional training component VTE STRATEGIES FOR CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s) VTE STRATEGIES FOR CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s) 10  1983 Basic Education for Skills Training (BEST)  1986 Modular Skills Training Scheme (MOST)  1987 Worker Improvement through Secondary Education (WISE)  1991 Training Initiative for Mature Employees (TIME) BEST Class in Mathematics MOST Course in Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship off-the-job training at Precision Optics Centre

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 11 Singapore’s Economic & Manpower Strategies (1990s) Emphasis on both the manufacturing and service sectors, encouragement of local enterprises to diversify, upgrade and develop into strong export-oriented companies and promotion of regional investments Develop manpower needed for the push to high technology and knowledge-intensive products and services CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s) Newly-Industrialised and Developed Economy (1990s)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience VTE STRATEGIES FOR KNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s) VTE STRATEGIES FOR KNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s) >Upgrading Vocational Education and Training for Knowledge- Intensive Economy New education policy of minimum 10 years’ general education 1992 : Upgrading of VTE to post-secondary level through the formation of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) (A network of 10 ITE Training Institutes) 12 A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 12 Inauguration Ceremony of the ITE ( 31 Mar 1992) ITE MacPherson ITE Bedok ITE Clementi ITE Headquarters

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience Part II - ITE Today (1992 – 2006)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience UNIQUENESS OF ITE l Focusing on career-based vocational and technical education l Catering to lower 25% - 30% of secondary school cohort l Responding to dynamic changes and challenges impacting VTE l Focusing on career-based vocational and technical education l Catering to lower 25% - 30% of secondary school cohort l Responding to dynamic changes and challenges impacting VTE 14

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience THE ITE HEARTBEAT Mission To create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning in a global economy Mission To create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning in a global economy Vision A Global Leader in Technical Education Vision A Global Leader in Technical Education Values l Integrity l Teamwork l Excellence l Care Values l Integrity l Teamwork l Excellence l Care 15

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION Junior Colleges University Post-Secondary Secondary Primary MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Institute of Technical Education Universities Degree National University of Singapore Nanyang Technological University Singapore Management University Polytechnics Diploma  Nanyang  Ngee Ann  Republic  Singapore  Temasek General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Higher Nitec Master Nitec Other Training Providers/ Labour Market Nitec (25%)(40%)(25%)(10%) Secondary Express ( 4 Years ) Secondary Normal ( 4 / 5 Years ) Secondary Special ( 4 Years ) Primary ( 6 Years ) 16

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience ITE’S STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO TRANSFORM VTE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY ITE’S STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO TRANSFORM VTE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY 1)Developing a Relevant and Responsive VTE System l Integrated and Holistic Strategic Planning Model l Responsive “One ITE System, Three Colleges” Governance Model 3)Enhancing the Attractiveness of ITE l Innovative Experience ITE Programme l Creative Rebranding of ITE 2)Creating a Unique “Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on” ITE College Education l Practice-Oriented Curriculum Model (Hands-on) l Process-Oriented Pedagogic Model (Minds-on) l Holistic Student Development (Hearts-on) 17

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience Developing a Relevant & Responsive VTE System

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience INTEGRATED AND HOLISTIC STRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL INTEGRATED AND HOLISTIC STRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL 19 (B) Annual Corporate Work Plan (A) Long-term Strategic Plan Annual Corporate Theme Corporate Programmes & KPIs Mission, Vision, Values Goals, Strategies & Programmes Corporate Budget Plan (C) Annual Functional Plans Corporate Level Mid-term & Year-end Performance Review 1)Relevance 2)Responsiveness 3)Resilience (D) Establishment / Individual Work Plan Programmes & KPIs Establishment Budget Plan Establishment / Individual Level Mid-term & Year-end Performance Reviews DEPLOYMENT Leadership (with Consultation)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience Yishun Tampines Bedok Bukit Batok Clementi Dover ITE College Central (MacPherson Main Campus) Bishan ITE College West (Balestier Main Campus) Ang Mo Kio ITE College East New ITE College Central (2011) New ITE College West (2009) RESPONSIVE “ONE ITE SYSTEM, THREE COLLEGES” GOVERNANCE MODEL ITE College East (2005) ITE Headquarters ITE College East ITE College West ITE College Central MRT Route Legend College Development Plan – Simei Ave (2005) – Choa Chu Kang (2009) – Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 (2011) 20 ITE College West (Main Campus) ITE Headquarters ITE College Central (Main Campus)

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience FIRST REGIONAL COLLEGE - ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005) FIRST REGIONAL COLLEGE - ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005) Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training (METI Laboratory) Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training (METI Laboratory) Official Opening by Prime Minister (Mar 06) 21 Business & Admin Blocks Digital Media Lifestyle ITE-Microsoft Info-Comm Centre of Technology Outdoor Sports Facilities General View Beauty Therapy Training Centre ITE 77 th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre Multi-media Centre

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience Creating a Unique “Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on” ITE College Education

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience 1) Market-relevant, Enterprising and Adaptable Graduates for a Global Economy 2) Lifelong Learners for Lifelong Employability ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” COLLEGE EDUCATION 23 “HEARTS-ON” HOLISTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HOLISTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Community ServiceITE SAFE Home Project “MINDS-ON” RoboticsDigital Media Design “HANDS-ON” NursingBio-Chemical Technology Education Outcomes Successful Graduates

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience Core 8 Modules Electives 2 Modules (Specialisation or outside Specialisation) Life Skills Modules 8 Modules (Examples: Communication, Thinking & Problem-Solving, Sports and Wellness, Career Development & Planning, Customer Service) The curriculum of a typical course comprises 70% practical training and 30% theoretical lessons PRACTICE-ORIENTED CURRICULUM MODEL Core 80% Core 80% Electives 5% Electives 5% Life Skills 15% Life Skills 15% 24

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience PROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODEL E XPLORE P RACTISE P ERFORM P LAN LEARNER Technical, Methodological & Social Competencies Technical, Methodological & Social Competencies 25 PEPP MODEL

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT 26 < The New Paper (2 Feb 05) ITE SAFE Home Programme Real ITE (ITE 77 th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre) Co-curricular Activities to Develop Students’ Talents and Interests Global Education Programme The Straits Times (17 Dec 04) Community Service Project in Vietnam <

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience EnhancingtheAttractiveness of ITE

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE ITE PROGRAMME INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE ITE PROGRAMME 28 l Two-Day Learning Adventure for Secondary 2 and 3 students (ITE potential customers) l Projects Ô Automated Warehousing Systems (Core) Ô “I Can Save Lives” (Elective) Ô “Street Smart” (Elective) Ô “Robot Racer” (Elective) Ô “Internet Relay Chat (IRC) On The Go” (Elective) “I Can Save Lives” Automated Warehousing Systems “Street Smart” “IRC On The Go” “Robot Racer” CCA Tours

A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience CREATIVE REBRANDING OF ITE “Thinking Hands Create Success” Branding Campaign MRT Advertisements Bus Advertisements 29 Advertisements at MRT Gantries

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