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Teachers should guide students and ‘be there for them’ if they face problems, not just teach: Maliki
Dr Maliki Osman, Second Minister for Education, stressed the importance of teachers guiding students through their education journey holistically This includes providing support for personal problems, rather than focusing only on teaching He told Parliament that the...
Inclusiveness, equal access to resources: Education leaders reflect on Singapore’s education system
SINGAPORE - In other countries, where one is born – into poverty, or in a rich or poor neighbourhood – often determines one’s access to resources in schools, but it is different in Singapore, said a leader of a global federation of teachers’ unions. “There is that...
More opportunities to upgrade through shorter courses for adult learners
SINGAPORE - Working adults looking to upgrade their skills will find it easier to identify shorter courses offered by higher learning institutions that are relevant to their needs. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing said on July 9 that institutions will provide more...
QS World University Rankings 2024: NUS rises three places to rank 8th globally
In a historic first for the University, NUS has broken into the worldwide top 10, according to results from the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) released on 28 June 2023. Now ranking eighth in the world, NUS is also the top university...
Take metrics with ‘a pinch of salt’, S’pore’s education success goes beyond rankings: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - Defining the success of an education system goes beyond looking at rankings, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on June 25. Such success should instead be defined by individuals’ desire for continuous learning, and whether society can tap diverse...
London Met rises 19 places in 2024 Guardian University Rankings
London Met has risen to 85th place in The Guardian's 2024 University Rankings. Date: 11 September 2023 The Guardian's University Rankings are one of the most respected for UK higher education. London Met's rise of 19 places is driven by its strong performance in the...