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presented by

A/P Chow Jia Yi

Associate Dean Programme Planning

and Management

National Institute of Education

19 July 2017

The First Contact - Programme

Briefing, Online Course Registration

Briefing and Student/Practicum

Exchange

– For Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of

Science (Education)

(BA/BSc Ed) AY2017-2018

WELCOME TO NTU-NIE

TEACHING SCHOLARS

PROGRAMME!

Introduction

Assoc Prof Chow Jia Yi

Associate Dean, Programme

Planning & Management

Phone: 6790-3194

Room: NIE 2-03-73

Email: [email protected]

For BA/BSc (Ed) student teachers:

Only by appointment please, through [email protected],

6790-3230/ 6790-3304 due to teaching/ meeting schedules.

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Undergraduate Programmes comes under the Office of Teacher Education (OTE) headed by:

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Link to OTE information on the NIE Corporate Website:

http://www.nie.edu.sg/office-teacher-education

Dean:

A/P Liu Woon Chia

Associate Dean, Programme & Student Development:

A/P Huan Swee Leng Vivien

Undergraduate Programmes comes under the Office of Teacher Education (OTE) headed by:

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Link to OTE information on the NIE Corporate Website:

http://www.nie.edu.sg/office-teacher-education

Associate Dean, Practicum &

School Partnerships: A/P Tan Geok Chin Ivy

Associate Dean, Programmes Planning & Management:

A/P Chow Jia Yi

AIMS OF THE BA/BSc (Ed) PROGRAMME

Online Academic Subject Briefings

ORIENTATION 2017

Important activities/events

8 Refer to the NIE Portal for details.

Date & Time Activities Venue

20 July 2017 Various Briefings Please refer to the Orientation

Schedule on the NIE Portal

19 – 21 July 2017 Various Talks Please refer to the Orientation

Schedule on the NIE Portal

21 July 2017

2.00pm – 4.00pm

“Welcome to Teaching Scholars

Programme: ‘The First Lecture’” U-Connect

21 July 2017

4.00pm – 8.30pm TSP Team-bonding NIE Gymnasium

31 July 2017

2.30pm – 4.30pm Teachers’ Compass Ceremony NIE LT 1

8 Aug 2017

4.00pm – 5.00pm

NTU Freshmen Welcome

Ceremony NTU Nanyang Auditorium

10 Aug 2017

10.00am – 11.30am NIE Welcome Ceremony NIE LT 1

10 – 12 Aug 2017

(Reporting Time: 1.30pm)

NIE Freshmen Orientation

Programme 2017

NIE and NTU Campus

(Reporting Venue:

NIE Lecture Theatre 7)

PROGRAMME MATTERS

Teacher Education Model for the 21st Century (TE21)

• TE21 is the outcome of the Programme Review and Enhancement (PRE) initiative which was launched in 2008

• “21st Century learners call for 21st century teachers”

• Student-Teacher’s TE21 Learning Journey (STLJ)

– Provides an overview of TE21

– Explains the V3SK and GTC attributes to be developed in each ITP Programme Component (e.g. Education Studies, Practicum, Curriculum Studies)

– Enables student-teachers to relate their experiences from classroom lessons through to teaching practice to the objectives of each component

• Student Teacher’s Learning Journey Mindmap

– Enables student-teachers to gain a holistic view of what they have learned

– Allows student-teachers to map their own personal learning journey

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Student-Teacher’s TE21 Learning Journey

Available on NIE Website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/about-

nie/teacher-education-21

Values3, Skills and Knowledge (V3SK) Model

Values3, Skills and Knowledge (V3SK) Model

Graduand Teacher Competencies (GTC) Framework

21st Century Competencies Framework

Key Enhancements in the Enhanced BA/BSc (Ed)

Strengthen content coverage mastery of core teaching subjects (increase coverage of AS1 and introduce Academic Exercise for content research).

Introduce research skills (both in content and in education) to facilitate transition to Masters degree.

Introduce education research to help student teachers inquire into practice.

Provision of breadth and depth through offer of electives.

Growth in professional practice – integrated practicum model for better theory-practice link.

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Aims Of The Programme

Integrate content (academic) & pedagogy (educational foundation).

Produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in careers both in education and education-related fields and beyond.

Provide a broad-based and flexible curriculum benchmarked against international standards.

Prepare student teachers for Primary or Secondary teaching.

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Duration of Programme

• 4 years for Bachelor of Arts (Education) or Bachelor of Science (Education)

• Possibility of Honours awarded based on excellent overall performance

• Period of Candidature

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Programme Period of Candidature (Years)

Minimum Maximum

BA/BSc (Ed) 3.5 6

Academic Unit System

Academic Units are used to measure academic workload per semester and per academic year.

Each course carries a certain number of AUs.

Used to weight courses in a subject taught for the duration of one semester of 13 teaching weeks, each AU represents an average workload of one hour per week in the form of lectures/tutorials, or three hours per week in the form of laboratory/field work sessions.

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Academic Calendar AY2017-2018

Academic calendar is available via the NIE Portal:

http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=127&paramNodes=426

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ACADEMIC MATTERS

Programme Structure for BA/BSc (Ed)

Areas of Study:

Education Studies (ES)

Academic Subjects (AS)

Curriculum Studies (CS)

Subject Knowledge (SK) [Applicable for Primary Track only]

Essential Course

Language Enhancement & Academic Discourse Skills (LEADs)

General Electives

Practicum

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Academic Subject (AS)

Academic Subject (AS) covers the knowledge of the content and the fundamental concepts and principles of either one or two subjects depending on the programme.

Primary track student teachers do one Academic Subject (AS) [except for Chinese/Malay/Tamil Language (CL/ML/TL)]. Those taking AS CL/ML/TL will take another AS: Chinese Literature/ Malay Literature/Tamil Literature.

Secondary track student teachers do two Academic Subjects (AS).

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Academic Subject (AS)

Academic Exercise

– Student teachers will do independent study and research in a topic of their choice in their AS1 subject under the guidance of a faculty staff member.

– The project spans two semesters.

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Education Studies (ES)

Learn key concepts and principles of education that are necessary for effective teaching and reflective practice in schools.

Experience in-depth study of some significant aspects of education.

Educational Research

– Student teachers will work with a faculty mentor to complete a research project to provide further grounding on the links between educational content and practice.

– The project spans two semesters.

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Education Studies (ES) Professional Practice and Inquiry (PPI) I & II

(AED00A & AED00B/ AED02A & AED02B)

This course provides the foundation for student teachers to understand the process of integrating and aggregating their learning, be reflective and establish the theory-practice connection to their practice. In particular, this course will provide avenues for student teachers to

(i) explore and reflect on their beliefs as teachers;

(ii) understand the process of inquiring into their teaching;

(iii) articulate their growing understanding of what constitutes a 21st century educator pivoted on NIE’s value-based V3SK framework; and

(iv) Use of the PPI portfolio to facilitate student teachers’ construction of their conceptual framework of learning and teaching.

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Education Studies (ES) Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL)

What is GESL?

• GESL is a local service-learning community outreach programme for all

ITP student teachers where you will carry out group initiated service-

learning projects.

• Mandatory component of the initial teacher preparation programme

since 2005.

• To be done in Year 1 where student teachers organise, plan, and

execute a service-learning initiative for the local community.

• Each GESL group comprises ±20 student teachers

• GESL meetings take place once a week from 5.30p.m. – 7.30p.m.

GESL & Meranti Briefing: BA/BSc (Ed) 21 July 2017 (Friday), 8.30am to 10.00am U-Connect

Attendance is compulsory.

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Curriculum Studies (CS)

Methodology for teaching at primary/secondary school level according to the track.

CS subjects focus on pedagogical skills in teaching specific subjects in Singapore schools.

Primary track: 2 CS subjects.

Secondary tracks: 2 CS subjects aligned with 2 AS subjects.

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Subject Knowledge (SK) (Primary Track Only)

To reinforce subject content mastery for primary school teaching.

Choice of Subject Knowledge (SK) courses aligned with choice of CS subjects.

Example:

CS English Language = SK English Language

CS Mathematics = SK Mathematics

CS Science = SK Science.

With the exception of Music where Subject Knowledge is integrated with Curriculum Studies.

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Essential Course (EC)

1 essential course (3 AUs)

Introduces student teachers to the implications of living in a diverse society

AMX30A: ‘Multicultural Studies: Appreciating & Valuing Differences’.

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Language Enhancement and Academic Discourse Skills (LEADS)

Equips student teachers with basic language and voice skills required for teaching successfully & engaging in academic writing of assignments and theses

ALK10A: Communication Skills for Teachers (2 AUs)

ALS10A: Academic Discourse Skills (3AUs)

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General Elective (GE)

Meant for broadening curriculum for student teachers

24 AUs (9 + 15) for Primary and Secondary Track inclusive of Educational Research/URECA

Note: Secondary student teachers taking CS History and/or CS Geography

• Must register for GE ACL18A "Teaching Social Studies to Secondary School Students"

• ACL18A to be taken in Year 3 Semester 1.

AED28A Virtue and Leadership is a compulsory GE for student teachers in the NTU-NIE TSP

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Practicum

To provide student teachers with the opportunity to develop teaching competencies in a variety of instructional contexts and at different levels

Guided and supervised by cooperating teachers and NIE lecturers

Student teachers will be able to use the knowledge and skills acquired in the subjects they read, and have opportunities to integrate theory and practice in schools

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Practicum

Practicum Duration Period

School Experience

(APR10A) 2 weeks During the vacation before Year 2

Teaching Assistantship

(APR20A) 5 weeks During the vacation before Year 3

Teaching Practice 1

(APR30A) 5 weeks During the vacation before Year 4

Teaching Practice 2

(APR40A) 10 weeks Year 4 Semester 2

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Additional Components and Courses The Meranti Project • The Meranti Project is a personal and professional development programme for all ITP student

teachers.

• Makes use of open sharing sessions and activities to help student teachers experience the core competencies of social emotional learning

• Share personal aspirations with their peers

• Express opinions in an open and supportive environment

Programme Features Mandatory programme funded by MOE for all student-teachers Two-day non-residential programme Facilitated by experienced facilitators Lunch and tea will be provided Carried out in Year 1 in the assigned GESL groups A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to each participant upon

completion of the full programme

The Meranti Project Briefing: 21 July 2017, 8.30am – 10.00am

Briefing on The Meranti Project will be done in conjunction with GESL. Attendance is compulsory.

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Additional Components and Courses

Certificate in English Language Studies (CELS)

(For BA/BSc (Ed) (Primary) Only)

Must be doing CS English Language as a Curriculum Studies (CS) but not studying English as an Academic Studies (AS).

Requirement by MOE to do EL content and language enhancement courses leading to the Certificate in English Language Studies (CELS).

Spread over the first, second and third years of the degree programme.

Designed to benefit student teachers in two ways: to equip them with the content knowledge for teaching English confidently, and to enhance their language and communication skills so that they can serve as good models of spoken and written English.

For more information on CELS, please refer to the TLDC website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/our-people/academic-groups/ell/teachers'-language-development-centre .

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Grade Point Average (GPA) System

Your grading follows the NTU GPA system:

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/Examination/Pages/GradePointAverage.aspx

For all NIE Examination related matters:

Go to NIE Portal Log in Academic Initial Teacher Preparation Programmes Examinations

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Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The Cumulative Grade Point

Average (CGPA) represents

the grade average of all

courses (including failed

courses) attempted

by a student.

The computation of CGPA is

as below:

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Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Example:

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Course AU Letter-Grade

Grade Point

Course 1 3 A+ 5.00

Course 2 3 A- 4.50

Course 3 3 B 3.50

Course 4 3 B+ 4.00

Course 5 2 A+ 5.00

Course 6 1 A+ 5.00

[5.00x3AU] + [4.50x3AU] +

[3.50x3AU] + [4.00x3AU] +

[5.00x2AU] + [5.00x1AU]

_____________________________

15 AU

CGPA = 4.40

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The CGPA will be reflected on student teachers’ transcripts.

An ‘F’ grade obtained in a course, and a new grade attained for the subsequent repeat, will be both reflected in the transcript.

Both grades will also be counted in the computation of CGPA. No AU is earned for courses with ‘F’ grade.

Student teachers are not allowed to repeat any courses taken except those with ‘F’ grade.

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Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal

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The requirements for graduation are as follows:

Successful completion of the prescribed academic unit

requirement as set out by the programme curriculum.

A minimum CGPA of 2.00 is required at the end of the final

semester of study.

The criteria for satisfactory academic standing in any

given semester are:

Maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.00

Completing at least 75% of the normal AU workload

Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal

Student teachers with poor standing will be subjected to the following performance review:

For more details, please refer to the NIE BA/BSc (Ed) Programme Handbook

via the NIE Portal.

Type of Warning Criteria

Unsatisfactory Performance

Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and

completing less than 75% of the normal

Academic Unit Workload

Academic Warning CGPA falls below 2.00 for the semester

Academic Probation CGPA falls below 2.00 for the following

semester

Academic Termination

CGPA falls below 2.00 for the 3rd

consecutive semester, or at the end of the

final semester of study. A letter of

termination will be issued.

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Option

Allows a student teacher to take a course on an “ungraded” basis i.e. no letter grade such as A, B, etc will be awarded.

A course will be indicated as ‘S’ (Satisfactory) if the final letter grade obtained is a ‘D’ or better. Conversely, it will be indicated as ‘U’ (Unsatisfactory) if the grade obtained is ‘F’.

The descriptor ‘Satisfactory’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’ will appear in the result slip and the transcript issued by the University.

For more information on S/U Option: http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=127&paramNodes=450

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General Information, BA/BSc (Ed) Handbook & Programme Structures

1. For more information, student teachers should refer to the General Information Handbook and BA/BSc (Ed) Programme Handbook (AY2017-2018). This is important especially for full details of your programme and courses, academic integrity, dress code, etc.

You will also need to refer to the BA/BSc (Ed) Programme Handbook when you are doing course registration every semester. The information can be found here:

http://www.nie.edu.sg/studynie/initial-teacher-preparation-programme/degree-programmes.

2. To check on the courses offered for each semester please look at the respective Programme Structures or your respective Academic Plan via the NIE Portal:

http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=127&paramNodes=653.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Primary / Secondary Tracks & AS assignment

VERY IMPORTANT

All of you have been assigned by MOE:

Programme (BA/BSc Ed)

Track of Study (Pri/Sec)

Academic Subject(s) and Curriculum Studies subjects.

Requests for any changes is subjected to MOE’s approval.

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Course Registration Academic Subject(s) and Curriculum Studies subjects are assigned by MOE

Courses for Year 1 Semester 1 will be registered for you. However, there is

a need to perform Course Verification Exercise on 4 - 8 Sep 2017

From Year 1 Semester 2 onwards, please register for courses in accordance to your programme structure. Look out for course registration schedule available in the NIE Portal in Dec 2017

Access the on-line course registration system via: http://portal.nie.edu.sg/.

After entering your NIE Portal ID and password ‘Online Services’ ‘Student Course Registration’

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Course Verification Exercise

This exercise is to confirm the courses which have been registered for you/you have registered for in the semester. This exercise takes place every semester.

The verification is to be done online between 4 – 8 Sep 2017

Log in NIE Portal and access via Workspace Online Services Student Course Registration Student Services Course Verification Form. Print out a copy of the form for reference purposes

If there are any discrepancies, please print out the Course Verification Form and approach Exams Unit at Office of Academic Administration and Services at Blk 1 Level 1.

This is an important exercise as you will only receive GRADES for courses that you are registered for in the course verification form.

If you forget to drop a course, you will be given an F grade.

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In Summary: Administrative Matters

Activity Date Time

Generate Student Personalised Timetable 10 Aug 2017 or earlier Refer to NIE Portal

Online Course Verification Exercise 4 - 8 Sep 2017 Refer to NIE Portal

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Print Personalised Student Timetable

When will the personalised student timetable be available?

You can generate your personalised student timetable from the NIE Portal on 10 Aug 2017 or earlier (look out for announcement on the NIE Portal).

Login with User ID and Password.

On “Workspace Dashboard” Click on “Online Services” Click on “Student Time Table”.

The student timetable will indicate the courses, the allocated group, timeslots and venues.

Acrobat Reader is needed before you can generate the timetable.

Print your timetable before the start of classes.

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Where to find the following Timetables:

BA/BSc (Ed) Master Time-table

Examination Time-table

Student Timetable

Programme Structure

Go to NIE Portal at http://portal.nie.edu.sg/

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Medical Leave

Student teachers must show the original medical certificates to lecturers / tutors before dropping off the MCs into the Drop Box 1 located at NIE Student Services Centre (SSC). Deadline for submission of MC to NIE Student Services Centre (SSC) is 2 weeks from the date of issue of the MC.

Beyond the two weeks deadline, if the original medical certificate has not been shown to the lecturer, a notice of absence letter will be issued. A copy of this letter will be extended to the Ministry of Education. The penalty for unauthorised absence would range from withholdment of increment, suspension or discontinuation of payment of benefits, or termination of service.

For MOE employees, please refer to the MOE Trainee Teacher Handbook for more details.

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Maternity Leave During Semester Time

Female student teachers who are likely to be on maternity leave during semester time are advised to consult Manager/Admissions and Student Records at the Office of Academic Administration and Services at least one month prior to the expected commencement of leave.

Student teachers may be allowed a maximum of 28 days maternity leave during semester time if there are at least 13 teaching weeks in that semester.

If maternity leave takes place during a semester that has fewer teaching weeks, student teachers may face a higher risk of not being able to fulfil their programme commitments and as a result, may have to extend their programme of study beyond the normal duration at their own cost.

Student teachers who are on maternity leave during Practicum will have to extend their period of Practicum accordingly at their own cost.

Student teachers who are likely to be on maternity leave during semester time are required to check with course lecturers on the implications of their absence before they go on maternity leave.

For more details, please refer to the General Information Handbook, available on the NIE Portal

Leave of Absence / Withdrawal

Student teachers who are likely to be on long absence (i.e. semester leave of absence) during semester/curriculum time are required to check with the National Institute of Education and the Ministry of Education on the implications of their absence before it commences. Implications include but are not limited to the following:

– All registered courses will be dropped once the leave is approved for that semester

– Additional semester(s) would be required to complete the programme of study which may result in additional cost to the student teacher

Student teachers leaving the programme prematurely will be required to immediately inform the National Institute of Education and the Ministry of Education of their withdrawal in writing at least 1 month before their last day of service.

Code of Conduct and Dress Code For Student Teachers on Campus

NIE aims to cultivate a positive teacher culture among its student teachers so that they may develop into cultured teachers.

A cultured teacher is one who is smart looking, confident, caring, creative, and a mentor, learner and leader.

As part of the desire to project a positive total image of teachers, a code of conduct and dress code for student teachers on campus has been established and student teachers are expected to observe the code.

Details on the NTU Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/SAO/Pages/Policies-concerning-students.aspx.

Details on the NIE Code of Conduct and Dress Code for student teachers can be found on the NIE Portal: http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=638&paramNodes=356.

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Compulsory: Beginning Teachers’ Orientation and CELS Programmes

The onus is on the student teachers to make sure that there are no programme commitments to fulfil before leaving for holidays overseas during public holidays, weekends and the NIE vacation during the period concerned.

However, please note there will be practicum and CELS courses during certain vacations from year 1-3 and, for final year student teachers compulsory ‘Beginning Teachers’ Orientation Programme’ immediately after the end of your NIE examinations.

After the compulsory ‘Beginning Teachers’ Orientation Programme’, you will assume teaching duties in your posted school immediately thereafter.

For more details, please refer to the General Information Handbook, available on the NIE Portal.

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TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME (TSP)

Overview of TSP Latest addition to the existing suite of scholar

programmes in NTU.

Aims to prepare tomorrow’s leaders of

education who possess the passion and

aspiration to inspire, nurture and lead our next

generation.

Offers a unique opportunity for both personal

development and international exposure in

interdisciplinary training.

To complete an additional 15 Academic Units

(AUs) of elective courses and Research

Project.

TSP students have the option to participate in

seminars, conference presentations,

mentorships, internships, and overseas

programmes. Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars

Elective Courses

Student teachers in TSP have to fulfill additional 15 AUs of elective courses that supplement the core curriculum and general education in BA/BSC (Ed).

The electives may be taken from NIE, NTU or overseas universities. These include electives offered by NTU University Scholars’ Programme (USP).

Student teachers in TSP are required to take a compulsory General Elective AED28A “Virtue and Leadership” (3AUs).

Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars

Elective Courses

Recommended plan: To fulfill one elective course in each semester from Year 1 Semester 2 onwards.

TSP students will also have the opportunity to undertake a minor programme of study if they choose to. The requirement for a Minor is 15 AUs.

Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicService

s/CourseRegistration/Pages/MinorProgrammes.aspx

Research Opportunities

Student teachers in TSP have to undertake a research project [i.e. AED430 Research Project (3 AU)] over an 11-month period in an academic year.

An unparalleled opportunity for TSP students and their mentors to explore a topic of mutual interest together.

Recommended semester for AED430: Year 3 Semester 2.

TSP students will be given the opportunity to present their research at professional conferences.

Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars

Academic Exercise

• Academic exercise also known as FYP will challenge your understanding of content specialisation and enrich your learning experience.

• This course carries a weightage of 6AUs.

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Research Opportunities

TSP students with YGPA of 4.4 and above will be invited to participate in the Undergraduate Research Experience on CAmpus (URECA) in place of AED430.

URECA is a university-wide programme to cultivate a research culture among the most able undergraduates in NTU. These undergraduates will be given the coveted title of NTU President Research Scholar (NTU PRS).

NTU PRSs are required to undertake a minimum of 160 hours of research over an 11-month period (August to June) in an academic year.

Image source: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ureca/Pages/default.aspx

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Internship Allows TSP students to seek attachment

opportunities with MOE, AST or other organizations.

BUILD Programme (Building University Interns for Leadership Development)

There must be an educational element.

Recommended period for Internship: Vacation of Year 1 Semester 2.

Service Learning A platform to nurture leaders, who are

socially responsible and active citizens, who can identify needs and contribute to the community both at home and overseas.

Recommended period for SL Project: Vacation of Year 1 Semester 1.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Residential Learning Experience Provides an additional platform

for TSP students to engage in learning beyond the classroom.

TSP students have the opportunity to undertake learning experiences situated within the residential houses.

GESL course and AED28A “Virtue and Leadership” possibly in the Hall of residence Image source: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Undergraduate/HallsofResidence/Pages/Hall17.aspx

Global Edge

Overseas Student Exchange Programme and International Practicum.

To explore global issues, develop insights, expand their horizons, and connect with people of diverse cultures.

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Global Edge

Overseas Student Exchange

TSP students are given priority in NIE’s exclusive Student Exchange Programme.

They can take courses in an overseas partner university, e.g., Boston College, University of Helsinki, Hong Kong Institute of Education, for one semester.

Recommended semester for Overseas Student Exchange: Year 3 Semester 1.

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GEM Explorer

GEM Explorer is administered by NTU

Allows student teachers to spend one semester in an overseas university to read subjects which may be counted towards their programme requirements in NIE/NTU.

Minimum CGPA to qualify for application is 3.60.

More information can be found at: http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemexplorer/Pages/index.aspx

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GEM Explorer

Important Dates:

6 – 18 August Students to complete research and consult with

coordinators about courses.

6 and 18 August Gem Explorer information sessions

12 – 18 August Consultation sessions @ Global Lounge, 10.00am –

4.45pm on weekdays

Application period

Students are strongly encouraged to attend a GEM

Explorer information session before they apply.

Students may visit GEM Explorer’s website for the updated dates.

Full-time student teachers admitted to Year 1 in AY2017 – 2018 must fulfill min.

69 AUs of graded courses in NIE/NTU (i.e. residential AUs).

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Global Edge

Terms and Conditions for Overseas Student Exchange

Do refer to the web link http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemexplorer/BeforeApplying/Pages/CNYangUSPScholarsGuarantee.aspx for the terms and conditions for the guarantee.

Guarantee is applicable only once over the course of study at NTU/NIE.

Must list 5 choices when applying.

Guarantee is forfeited if you do not accept choice of placement offered.

Guarantee is not transferable.

Please read the T&C in the link attached for details.

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GEM Discoverer Summer Studies

GEM Discoverer is also administered by NTU

GEM Discoverer Summer Studies is a collection of summer programs offered by reputable partner universities around the world. It aims to provide NTU undergraduates with short-term, 3 to 8 weeks exposure into the academic culture and heritage of the host university and country in which it is located.

More information can be found at: http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemdiscoverer/Pages/index.aspx

There is only one GEM Discoverer Summer Studies intake each year.

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Global Edge

International Practicum TSP scholars have the opportunity to

do their Teaching Assistantship overseas.

Encourage the TSP scholars to understand and appreciate both Singapore’s and the host’s educational systems.

Cultivate an international outlook on teaching and learning, and network with other educators from partner universities in countries such as Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, New Zealand, Taiwan, Sweden, China and the US.

Recommended period for International Practicum: Vacation of Year 2 Semester 2.

Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/practicum/international-practicum

NIE Semester and Practicum Exchange Programmes

Administered by NIE

Allows student teachers to spend one semester in a partner institution of NIE, to read subjects which may be counted towards their programme requirements in NIE/NTU.

Information on these student exchange programmes will be posted on the NIE Portal when the application window opens.

Minimum CGPA to qualify for application is 3.60.

More information can be found at: http://www.nie.edu.sg/teacher-education/practicum/nie-global-exchange-programme

Full-time student teachers admitted to Year 1 in AY2017-2018 must fulfill min. 69 AUs of graded courses in NIE/NTU (i.e. residential AUs).

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NIE Semester and Practicum Exchange Programmes

Partner Country Type of Echange

Semester Practicum

The Education University of Hong Kong Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong Hong Kong

National Taiwan Normal University Taiwan

University of Taipei Taiwan

Osaka Kyoiku University Japan

Nagoya University Japan

Cambridge University United Kingdom

VIA University College Denmark

University College Capital Denmark

Linkoping University Sweden

Stockholm University Sweden

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NIE Semester and Practicum Exchange Programmes

Partner Country Type of Echange

Semester Practicum

Queen’s University Canada

University of Helsinki Finland

Zurich University of Teacher Education Switzerland

University of California, Santa Barbara USA

University of Illinois, Urban Champaign USA

University of Waikato New Zealand

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Head Start

Masters Level Courses

TSP students have the option to read advanced level courses that can be credited to a Master's degree.

Must have at least CGPA of 4.0 at the end of Year 2 Semester 2 and meet additional subject-specific criteria to read up to 3 Masters level courses in Year 3-4.

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Build Connections

TSP students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation.

The residential experience will provide opportunities for scholars across all the NTU Premier Scholars programme to socialize, interact and build meaningful friendships that extends beyond your time in NTU.

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Academic Advisors

Each TSP student will be allocated an Academic Advisor.

Your academic advisor will guide you throughout your four years of studies in BA/BSc (Ed).

TSP students should meet their academic advisor at least once every semester throughout the four years of studies.

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Academic Expectation of TSP Students

You are encouraged to maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 and above throughout your course of studies.

If your CGPA falls below 3.5 for 3 semesters (not necessarily consecutive), you will not be allowed to remain in the TSP and will no longer be eligible for TSP benefits (e.g. guaranteed on-campus accommodation), but you can remain on MOE’s TA/TSL terms, subject to the TA/TSL retention criteria (please approach your MOE scholarship officer if you require clarification).

You are also expected to participate in NTU-NIE activities and contribute to the NTU-NIE community.

You have to fulfill your BA/BSc (Ed) graduation requirements and 15 AUs of TSP requirements (i.e. 12 AUs of electives and AED430/URECA) to graduate as a TSP scholar.

Academic Expectation of TSP Students

You are required to meet your academic advisor at least once every semester throughout your course of studies.

You are required to submit your completed TSP Progression form to your academic advisor and Assistant Dean, Degree Programme (OTE) at the end of each semester and no later than 2 weeks after the release of results.

TSP Progression form is available on the NIE Portal. (NIE Portal ‘Academics’ ‘Initial Teacher Preparation programmes’ ‘NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme’)

Recommended Plan for TSP Students For completion of TSP requirements

Subject to change

Information on TSP

“Teaching Scholars Programme 2017” course in NIE GeNIEus (Blackboard)

TSP information such as this set of slides will be made available to you through this course.

GUIDES AND POLICIES

Assignments

Courses such as CS, SK and ES courses may have more assignments as compared to courses that have a Final Examination.

Efforts have been made by the Programme Office and Academic Groups to reduce bunching of assignment deadlines.

Importance of Time Management and Planning for your assignments.

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The Institute advises all student teachers to respect all copyrighted works and

encourages the purchase of original textbooks and/or other copyrighted

materials that are required for their programme of study.

Student teachers should not plagiarise or pass off as their own, the

writing or ideas of another, without crediting or acknowledging the

source from which the ideas are taken.

The Institute takes a serious view of any form of plagiarism and infringement

of copyright by student teachers. A contravention of the provisions of the

Copyright Act is deemed to be a breach of the Institute’s rules and

regulations, which could result in disciplinary action. Cheating, plagiarism and

other forms of academic dishonesty are considered serious offences for which

disciplinary penalties will be imposed.

Please refer to the NIE Academic Integrity Framework available on the NIE

Portal for more details.

Academic Integrity

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Academic Integrity

Examples of plagiarism / copyright infringement:

Copying text/tables/figures from other sources (verbatim or with minor changes) without quotation marks nor in ‘block quotation’, even if you cite the sources.

Paraphrasing text from other sources without citing the sources.

Using ideas from other sources without citing the sources.

Copying or using another student’s assignment or paper.

Submitting the same/similar assignment for two or more different courses (unless permission is granted).

Using text or pictures from the internet without getting permission from the owners of the websites.

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Ethics and Moral Reasoning Course

Undergraduates admitted from Academic Year 2015-2016 are required to complete a 1 AU online HY0001 “Ethics and Moral Reasoning” course.

The course will be conducted in January Semester.

More details will be provided at a later date.

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Professional Conduct

Be punctual for all your lessons

Treat one another, the Administration and your lecturers/ tutors with respect in all dealings and over e-mails

Learn to use the NIE Portal for information

Be independent: take charge of your own learning: signing up & dropping courses, time-table checking, course verification, etc.

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NIE Code of Conduct and Dress Code For Student Teachers on Campus

NIE aims to cultivate a positive teacher culture among its student teachers so that they may develop into cultured teachers.

A cultured teacher is one who is smart looking, confident, caring, creative, and a mentor, learner and leader.

As part of the desire to project a positive total image of teachers, a code of conduct and dress code for student teachers on campus has been established and student teachers are expected to observe the code.

Details on the Code of Conduct and Dress Code can be found on the NIE Portal: http://teachers.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=638&paramNodes=356.

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Disciplinary Breaches

Never forge an MC

Never cheat in a TEST or EXAMINATION

Never plagiarise Student teachers should not plagiarise, that is, pass off as one’s own,

the writing or ideas of another, without acknowledging or crediting the source from which the ideas are taken.

All these breaches can lead to expulsion from NIE and dismissal from MOE

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Disciplinary Breaches

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RESOURCES AND FACILITIES

NIE Portal

URL: http://portal.nie.edu.sg/

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NIE Portal

PASSPORT & VOICES

PASSPORT: Booklet for new student teachers with useful information.

You can access a soft-copy of the PASSPORT at the following URL: http://teachers.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=6&paramNodes=529.

VOICES: A newsletter by the Trainee Teachers’ Club (TTC).

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CCA System

Student teachers can use the CCA System to keep a record of their participation of CCAs during their programme of study at NIE. You can access the system via the NIE Portal.

The CCA record only captures 5 groups of CCA:

1.Activities within NTU

2.Activities within NIE

3.Activities representing NTU

4.Activities representing NIE

5.NIE-Driven Projects/Programmes.

You can key-in information about your CCA activities outside NTU/NIE. At any point of your study in NIE or before they graduate, you can request for an official copy of their CCA Records at Student Liaison Unit, OTE at Block 2, Level 3, Room 02A.

For verification purposes, you will have to bring along all documentary proof for the CCAs that you have keyed in.

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NIE Wellness Centre

The NIE Wellness Centre, located at the basement level of BLOCK 2 (2-B1-01), provides confidential psychological services and counselling for student teachers free of charge.

The NIE Wellness Centre also provides resources that help students to enhance their wellbeing and maximize their academic potential.

To make an enquiry and/or to see a counsellor, please email to [email protected] or call 6790 3318 between 9am to 5pm on week days.

More information is available at: http://www.ps.nie.edu.sg/WELLNESS.htm.

Like us on Facebook for more resources! https://www.facebook.com/niewellnesscentre.

NIE Student Services Centre

The NIE Student Services Centre (SSC) is a one-stop service centre that

caters to the administrative needs and general enquiries of students and

alumni. Students can approach SSC on the following matters:

• Issuance of transcripts

• Certification letter on study status

• Registration / Matriculation cards

• Financial Aid

• Accommodation

• Insurance Claims

• Lost and Found

• Medical Scheme

• Payment of fees

• Booking of Student Hub facilities, etc.

For more information, please refer to http://www.nie.edu.sg/office-academic-

administrative-services/student-services-centre.

Location of NIE SSC

Block 3B, Student Hub, Level 1

1 Nanyang Walk

Singapore 637616

Operating Hours of NIE SSC

Mon - Thu : 9 am to 5 pm

Fri : 9 am to 4.30 pm

Sat, Sun & Public Holidays : Closed

Self-Service Kiosks There are 4 self-service kiosks located outside SSC

to provide students with the ease to access a one-

stop information service such as checking of

portal information, updating of student profile,

accessing student online applications and printing of

online services forms.

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Drop-Boxes Drop-boxes are located outside SSC to enable

students to drop their documents/forms for update of

personal particulars, submission of MCs, leave

applications , cheque deposit and feedback.

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NIE & NTU Location Maps

NIE Location Maps:

http://www.nie.edu.sg/visit-nie

NTU Location Maps:

http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps

NIE Lecture Theatres, Tutorial Rooms & Labs

Examples of Lecture Theatres, Tutorial Rooms and Lab Room numbers:

7-01-LT02 = Block 7 Level 1 Lecture Theatre 2

2-01-TR205 = Block 2 Level 1 Tutorial Room 205

Note: TR205 – The first digit will denote the block where the TR is located.

Lab 7-02-32 = Block 7 Level 2 Lab 32

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OTHER IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION

Collection of Student Card

Monday, 14 August 2017

Time: 9 am to 5 pm

NIE Student Hub, Level 1

Please produce your NRIC/Passport Card for

collection of registration card.

The card will be issued to you only if you have

e-matriculated and paid your fees (if necessary).

Teachers’ Compass Ceremony (TCC)

All BA/BSc (Ed) student teachers are required to attend the TCC. Details are as follows:

Date - 31 July 2017 (Monday)

Time - 2.30pm - 4.30pm (Please be seated by 3.00pm. Registration begins from 2.30pm)

Venue - NIE LT 1

Attire - Formal Office Attire

Please refer to the NIE Portal http://portal.nie.edu.sg/ for more information.

NTU Freshmen Welcome Ceremony

Please note that the Freshmen Welcome Ceremony (FWC) is a compulsory event and is specially organised by the University to officially welcome all freshmen.

This is an important rite of passage for freshmen to be inducted into the University and it will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet your fellow freshmen, seniors and members of the University Management and Faculty.

We look forward to seeing you at the Freshmen Welcome Ceremony.

Date Time Venue

8 August 2017 (Tuesday) 4.00pm – 5.00pm NTU Nanyang Auditorium

Dean’s Address

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NIE Welcome Ceremony

Please note that the NIE Welcome Ceremony is a compulsory event.

The Guest-of-Honour for this event would like to take the opportunity to welcome you to NIE to begin your journey to becoming a beginning teacher.

We look forward to seeing you at the NIE Welcome Ceremony.

Date Time Venue

10 August 2017 (Thursday) 10.00am – 11.30am NIE LT 1

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“Welcome to Teaching Scholars Programme: ‘The First Lecture’”

Please note that the “Welcome to Teaching Scholars Programme: ‘The First Lecture’” is a compulsory for all TSP student teachers.

We look forward to seeing you at this session.

Date Time Venue

21 July 2017 (Friday) 2.00pm – 3.30pm NIE Gymnasium

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LASTLY,

START DATE OF CLASSES FOR THE SEMESTER:

Monday, 14 August 2017

A copy of these slides will be available from the NIE Portal

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Thank you & wishing you a great journey ahead with us!