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Nurturing ourYoung for the Future

Competencies for the 21stCentury

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We want to nurture each child to become a:

Confident Personwho has a strong sense of right and wrong, is adaptable

and resilient, knows himself, is discerning in judgment, thinks independently

and critically, and communicates effectively.

Self-directed Learnerwho questions, reflects, perseveres and takes

responsibility for his own learning.

Active Contributorwho is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative,

exercises initiative, takes calculated risks and strives for excellence.

Concerned Citizenwho is rooted to Singapore, has a strong sense of civic

responsibility, is informed about Singapore and the world, and takes an

active part in bettering the lives of others around him.

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wledge and skills must beerpinned by values. Values define aons character. They shape the beliefs,udes and actions of a person, andefore form the core of the framework1stcentury competencies.

middle ring signifies the SocialEmotional Competencies skills

essary for children to recognise andnage their emotions, develop careconcern for others, make responsiblesions, establish positive relationships,ell as to handle challenging

ations effectively.

outer ring of the frameworkesents the 21stcentury skills necessaryhe globalised world we live i n.se are:

vic literacy, global awareness andoss-cultural skills

ritical and inventive thinking

formation and communication skills

ether, these competencies willble our young to tap into the richortunities in the new digital age, whileping a strong Singapore heartbeat.

Social and EmotionalCompetencies

Self-AwarenessYour child has self-awarenessif he understands his ownemotions, strengths, inclinationsand weaknesses.

Self-ManagementYour child can manage himselfeffectively if he has the capacity tomanage his own emotions. He shouldbe self-motivated, exercise disciplineand display strong goal-setting andorganisational skills.

Social AwarenessYour child has social awareness if hehas the ability to accurately discerndifferent perspectives, recognise andappreciate diversity , empathise withand respect others.

Relationship ManagementYour child can manage relationshipseffectively if he has the ability toestablish and maintain healthy andrewarding relationships througheffective communication, and is ableto work with others to resolve issues

and provide assistance.

Responsible Decision-MakingYour child can make responsibledecisions if he has the capacity toidentify and analyse a situationcompetently. He should be able toreflect upon the implications ofdecisions made, based on personal,moral and ethical considerations.

Competencies forthe 21stCentury

Civic Literacy, Global Awareness andCross-cultural SkillsOur society is becoming increasinglycosmopolitan and more Singaporeanslive and work abroad. Our young willtherefore need a broader worldview,and the ability to work with peoplefrom diverse cultural backgrounds,with different ideas and perspectives.At the same time, they should beinformed about national issues,take pride in being Singaporean andcontribute actively to the community.

Critical and Inventive ThinkingTo be future-ready, our young needto be able to think critically, assessoptions and make sound decisions.They should have a desire to learn,explore and be prepared to think outof the box. They should not be afraidto make mistakes and face challengesthat may at first appear daunting.

Information andCommunication SkillsWith the Internet Revolution,information is often literally justa click away. It is important thatour young know what questions

to ask, how to sieve informationand extract that which is relevantand useful. At the same time, theyneed to be discerning so that theycan shield themselves from harm,while adopting ethical practices incyberspace. Importantly, they shouldbe able to communicate their ideasclearly and effectively.

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Values at theCore of 21stCenturyCompetencies

RespectYour child demonstrates respectwhen he believes in his own self-worth and the intrinsic worth ofall people.

ResponsibilityYour child is responsible if herecognises that he has a duty tohimself, his family, community,nation and the world, andfulfils his responsibilities withlove and commitment.

IntegrityYour child is a person of integrity ifhe upholds ethical principles and hasthe moral courage to stand up forwhat is right.

CareYour child is caring if he acts withkindness and compassion, andcontributes to the betterment of thecommunity and the world.

ResilienceYour child is resilient if he has

emotional strength and perseveres inthe face of challenges. He manifestscourage, optimism, adaptabilityresourcefulness.

HarmonyYour child values harmony if heseeks inner happiness and promotessocial cohesion. He appreciatesthe unity and diversity of amulticultural society.

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Developing 21stCenturyCompetencies in School

Schools will equip students with the necessaryknowledge, skills and values for living and

working as adults in the 21stcentury.

To incorporate 21stcentury competencies inthe academic curriculum, schools will refinetheir teaching approaches and assessmentmethods. To enable students to keep track oftheir own progress, MOE will support schoolsby developing tools for holistic feedbackand assessment.

MOE will strengthen the quality of PhysicalEducation, and Art and Music education. Thesesubjects are integral to a holistic educationexperience for our students. They enableour students to develop physical robustness,enhance their creative and expressivecapacities, and shape their personal, culturaland social identity. Values and competencieswill be explicitly taught during character and

citizenship education lessons.

Schools will also develop 21stcenturycompetencies in students through a vast rangeof co-curricular activities (CCAs).

Knowing the Child

It is important for teachers to know studentsindividually. In this regard, the form teacherplays a key role in caring for his or her students,paying attention to their development inevery domain. The guidance period is thusinvaluable for form teachers to get to knowtheir students better.

Within schools, opportunities will be offeredfor teachers to share and discuss their

students development profile and needswith them.

Working Hand-in-hand with Parents

Parents play a critical role as partners in ourmission to prepare our young for the future.From 2012, all students will be provided witha Holistic Development Profile which willkeep you updated on your childs progress

in his journey to develop these values andcompetencies. Do keep yourself updatedon your childs progress through informaldiscussions with his form teacher and duringParent-Teacher Meetings.

Together, we work hand-in-hand to nurtureour children for a brighter future for all.

The desired outcomes of education are available on theMOE website: www.moe.gov.sg

1North Buona Vista DriveSingapore 138675Tel: 6872 2220Email: contact@moe.edu.sgwww.moe.gov.sg

The information contained in this booklet iscorrect as of March 2010

Ministry of EducationSINGAPORE