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CNA
15-07-2025
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - (Mis)using AI in the classroom?
From writing essays to fixing grammar, students are turning to AI tools more than ever. But where do we draw the line between using it to learn and using it to cheat? Cheryl Goh looks at how AI is changing schoolwork, the recent NTU case that sparked debate, and what it means for the future of learning with Associate Professor Jason Tan, National Institute of Education – Policy, Curriculum and Leadership
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Singapore to hire 1,000 new teachers annually in coming years
SINGAPORE: Singapore will recruit 1,000 new teachers annually over the next few years, Education Minister Desmond Lee announced today (July 9), reported Xinhua. This represents an increase from the previous intake of about 700 teachers each year. Speaking at the annual Teachers' Investiture Ceremony at the National Institute of Education in Nanyang Technological University, Lee said that while Singapore has built a committed and high-quality teaching force over the years, the education system must continue to adapt to changing times. He noted that fast-evolving trends such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and social media are significantly reshaping the way young people communicate. The education system, he said, must do more than keep pace with these shifts. According to data from the ministry, the number of teachers in Singapore has declined from 33,378 in 2016 to 30,396 in 2023, due to a slowdown in recruitment. — BERNAMA
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Singaporean driver arrested in Johor Bahru after road rage incident; NIE study first in Singapore to examine pressure on top secondary school girls: Singapore live news
A Singaporean man was arrested in Johor Bahru on Sunday (8 June) after a road rage incident went viral online. Facebook user Vicky Sing, who said she was involved in the incident with her boyfriend, uploaded short clips of the encounter to her account. A police report was made by the couple on Saturday afternoon, shortly after the incident occurred at around 2.39pm. A study by the National Institute of Education (NIE) aims to examine how the well-being of girls, who are at greater risk of stress and problematic behaviours, are affected by life in Singapore's top schools. This study is the first of its kind in Singapore and will be conducted over three years, from 2025 to 2028. The four schools were not been named, but The Straits Times understands that Methodist Girls' School is one of them. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. A study by the National Institute of Education (NIE) aims to examine how the well-being of girls, who are at greater risk of stress and problematic behaviours, are affected by life in Singapore's top schools. There will be 4,200 secondary school girls recruited from the study. Participants will be recruited from three girls' school and one co-ed school in Singapore. The inclusion of the co-ed school was to recruit a smaller group of boys for comparison, explained the study's lead investigator, Dr Jacqueline Lee Tilley. Researchers have defined a top school as as schools where students consistently perform well in national exams or co-curricular activities. This study is the first of its kind in Singapore and will be conducted over three years, from 2025 to 2028. The four schools were not been named, but The Straits Times understands that Methodist Girls' School is one of them. For more on the NIE study and how it'll be conducted, read here. A Singaporean man was arrested in Johor Bahru on Sunday (8 June) after a road rage incident went viral online. Johor Bahru Utara police chief Balveer Singh told Malaysian media on Monday that the man will remain in remand for four days till 12 June. In an official statement, Singh said, "The suspect does not have a criminal record and tested negative for drugs." Facebook user Vicky Sing, who said she was involved in the incident with her boyfriend, uploaded short clips of the encounter to her account. One of them showed the Singaporean driver shouting at what seems to be her boyfriend. There were also a clip of the driver kicking her car and another showing the damage to the car. A police report was made by the couple on Saturday afternoon, shortly after the incident occurred at around 2.39pm. The case will be investigated under Section 426 of the Penal Code, for mischief and damaging property and Section 509 of the Penal Code, for insult of modesty. For more on the Johor Bahru road rage incident involving a Singaporean driver, read here. A study by the National Institute of Education (NIE) aims to examine how the well-being of girls, who are at greater risk of stress and problematic behaviours, are affected by life in Singapore's top schools. There will be 4,200 secondary school girls recruited from the study. Participants will be recruited from three girls' school and one co-ed school in Singapore. The inclusion of the co-ed school was to recruit a smaller group of boys for comparison, explained the study's lead investigator, Dr Jacqueline Lee Tilley. Researchers have defined a top school as as schools where students consistently perform well in national exams or co-curricular activities. This study is the first of its kind in Singapore and will be conducted over three years, from 2025 to 2028. The four schools were not been named, but The Straits Times understands that Methodist Girls' School is one of them. For more on the NIE study and how it'll be conducted, read here. A Singaporean man was arrested in Johor Bahru on Sunday (8 June) after a road rage incident went viral online. Johor Bahru Utara police chief Balveer Singh told Malaysian media on Monday that the man will remain in remand for four days till 12 June. In an official statement, Singh said, "The suspect does not have a criminal record and tested negative for drugs." Facebook user Vicky Sing, who said she was involved in the incident with her boyfriend, uploaded short clips of the encounter to her account. One of them showed the Singaporean driver shouting at what seems to be her boyfriend. There were also a clip of the driver kicking her car and another showing the damage to the car. A police report was made by the couple on Saturday afternoon, shortly after the incident occurred at around 2.39pm. The case will be investigated under Section 426 of the Penal Code, for mischief and damaging property and Section 509 of the Penal Code, for insult of modesty. For more on the Johor Bahru road rage incident involving a Singaporean driver, read here.
CNA
03-06-2025
- General
- CNA
NIE's postgraduate teacher training programme to be shortened by four months: Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE: The National Institute of Education's 16-month postgraduate programme for teachers-in-training will be shortened to a 12-month course, Minister for Education Desmond Lee announced on Tuesday (Jun 3). Speaking at a teachers' conference on his ninth day at the ministry, Mr Lee said the refreshed programme will have a stronger focus on integrating theory and practical application. After graduating from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme, the new teachers will also have more support for professional learning, which will be grounded in authentic classroom experiences, he said. Many teachers discover there is still much to learn when they start work, and each day presents new opportunities, said Mr Lee. "We learn by doing – and we will walk alongside our new teachers as you hone your craft to help our students learn and grow," he added. The programme will also provide greater flexibility in learning, with teachers being allowed to take elective courses based on their needs and interests along with core modules that are essential to teaching. "In this way, our new teachers will continue to be well-prepared for your roles, and we can better cater to your diverse backgrounds and learning needs," said Mr Lee, adding that more details will be shared when an ongoing review of the course is complete. The Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Institute of Education are reviewing the programme to meet the needs of an "increasingly diverse teaching force" as the ministry redoubles efforts to attract "individuals with sound values and the right motivations" to become teachers. From 2022 to 2024, around 390 student teachers enrolled in the postgraduate programme each year, an MOE spokesperson said. Each cohort comprises a mix of fresh graduates and those making a mid-career switch. The ministry is committed to growing and strengthening the teaching profession, and welcomes teachers who have different life experiences and skills, said Mr Lee. "With greater diversity, everyone grows. Newer teachers benefit from time-tested wisdom and practical strategies from experienced educators, and seasoned educators gain fresh insights to enrich their perspectives and competencies," he said. REDUCING TEACHERS' ADMINISTRATIVE WORKLOAD Mr Lee, who was sworn in as education minister on May 23, said he had a lot to learn about MOE. He previously led the Ministry of National Development, where he had held positions since 2013. "I want to make sure that my first priority is to listen to and learn from you, about our education system. Your experiences over the years in the classroom, your daily interactions with your students, and your insights into what works – and what doesn't – are invaluable," he said. Mr Lee said he appreciated the daily demands placed on teachers and that he cared for their well-being. "I am glad to know that we have moved to manage some of the administrative workload of our teachers," he said, pointing to a trial of procurement approaches that will make it easier for teachers to organise cohort camps and make small-value purchases. By the end of this year, teachers will also not need to manually track and collate absentee records, as parents will submit documents directly. "MOE and our school leaders will continue to find ways to help you manage your workload, so that you can focus on what matters most – helping our students to learn and grow well," Mr Lee said.
Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
NIE, Amazon Web Services set up AI innovation hub in NTU to boost trainee teachers' tech skills
AWS Singapore country manager Priscilla Chong showing summit attendees on May 25 local enterprises that are using its services. PHOTO: AWS SINGAPORE – Trainee teachers, students and staff at the National Institute of Education (NIE) can get direct access to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology from industry giant Amazon Web Services (AWS). The institute has joined forces with AWS to set up a Technology for Education Centre at its Nanyang Technological University campus. Their three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) was announced at the May 29 AWS Summit held at Marina Bay Sands, which drew more than 5,000 attendees. NIE hopes the collaboration – the first for the 75-year-old institute with an industry player – will be the start of more such links so that student teachers will be better equipped in AI and cloud skills. NIE director Liu Woon Chia told a briefing that students will be mentored by both faculty and AWS specialists to apply AI to the real world, such as designing tools for students with special needs. The tech centre, which will be housed temporarily in a converted classroom when the new term starts in August, will eventually have its own premises in a new annex building. AWS training programmes will be included in the curriculum, with students earning credits on completion. There are also plans to co-host hackathons, hands-on workshops and student-led forums to discuss ethical AI in education. NIE director Liu Woon Chia (left) and AWS Worldwide Public Sector Singapore country manager Elsie Tan signed the MOU on May 26. PHOTO: AWS Professor Liu said the centre is 'going to be a space where students, faculty or staff can come in and say, 'Hey, I've got this problem in education that I think we should have a better solution. Now, let's discuss and talk to AWS experts.'' More than 1,000 trainees graduate from NIE each year and go on to teach in Singapore schools. It also enrols master and doctoral degree students. AWS also announced at the conference about its AI Spring Singapore programme, which it launched in 2024 to support Singapore's AI blueprint. The US company, which has operated here for 15 years, has pledged investments and support for the public sector, local workforce, enterprises and start-ups, community and research. Its programme activities over the past year include hosting a sandbox environment for Synapxe, Singapore's national HealthTech agency; providing computing and AI resources to Temasek Polytechnic; and working with AI Singapore to create the Asean Large Language Model League competition. The tech firm, which recorded revenue of US$107 billion (S$138 billion) in 2024, is the world's largest hyperscaler, or large-scale cloud service provider, with an almost one-third share of the market. At the summit, Mr Adrien Desbaillets, chief executive of food chain SaladStop!, demonstrated its AWS-hosted AI assistant LuLu, which it plans to launch in September. The conversational voice bot combines data of popular ingredient pairings, menu availability, customer order history and real-time request to personalise a salad bowl recommendation. It also listed the meal's carbohydrate, healthy fat and protein amounts. When a customer says she does not like edamame, the bot will suggest replacing the green bean with tofu, adding that there is no drop in protein value. SaladStop! plans to go beyond its stores to sell its food direct to organisations such as hospitals and fitness centres. Mr Desbaillets said: 'For us, the chatbot experience is incredible. We believe it's could be so much bigger than our 80 outlets today. We can really take things to a whole new level.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
