# data[].attributes.body
For the morning session, I learnt plenty of new information which can sometimes set me being afraid of what the future holds for us.

There is also a sense of hope anchored on good governance. There is a change I see in the way that governance is done over the course of time. From more iron-fist control previously to currently more consultative with more involvement of the people.

# data[].attributes.body
The venue had a lot of interesting facts about the design journey of Singapore . And also many artefacts that were representative of the evolution of design in Singapore . But the most memorable part was the hands on session when we were told to design and create plastic artefacts and objects from scrap electronics . Really brought the lessons to life

# data[].attributes.body
Having difficult conversations regarding race and religion amongst staff and students

# data[].attributes.body
Application in sch is more of informing students of some examples of planning processes n what they see may not be exactly what it is for..

# data[].attributes.body
We had a chance to eat some edible plants n larvae.  It is possible to be living off the land to a certain extent. The speaker was passionate

# data[].attributes.headline
Value-add to the community as part of start-up company vision.

# data[].attributes.subject
Value-add to the community as part of start-up company vision.

# data[].attributes.body
Good that there is a system to look into start ups ... nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of the youths

# data[].attributes.body
Increasing number of people with no religion. Will that lead to more problems or less?
Stereotypes need to be addressed and discussed

# data[].attributes.body
A Christian King gave a place to the group of Muslims sent there by Prophet Muhammad to take refuge from the persecutors in the early history.

# data[].attributes.body
I also realise that we need more intimate conversations with people of other races and religions  or to have platforms which can bring different races and religions together in schools.

# data[].attributes.body
Heartening to see how entrepreneurs use design thinking to invent disruptive technologies to improve people's lives, however for masses to adopt new technologies, the entrepreneurs need to build a trustworthy reputation

# data[].attributes.body
Financial stability is very important in Singapore. The financial sector moving towards technology is advancing very quickly. These will create jobs for our future generation. With Singapore being the financial hub it helps Singapore to learn from the skills that was brought in by people from different countries when they are here.

# data[].attributes.body
We have   to be thankful for all the things we can enjoy

# data[].attributes.body
Gardening can be therapeutic for students and teaches patience. We can consider using gardening during our intervention programmes for students with adhd or anger management issues.

# data[].attributes.body
The idea of making enhancement to life, constantly seeking for growth n improvements.

# data[].attributes.body
Everything is ‘useful’ when you put in your heart and effort to change/improve it!

# data[].attributes.body
Share with our students the need to work towards zero waste and how much thought goes into design.

# data[].attributes.body
Importance and relevance of design thinking. To be able to identify a need and work towards addressing it.  It's not just about specific skills set but also about attitude and mindset.

# data[].attributes.body
Found out that Singapore has a design history.

# data[].attributes.body
2019

The morning session was very enriching and has given me an insight from the different perspectives and the impact of the decision and policy made by the different ministries. These policies and decision were made is impactful to the country and the nation. It also have provide me the helicopter view of how a small country survive, manage and go through the challenges from the past to our current status, from 3rd world country to 1st world country. Lastly, our role as a teacher and the position of the school have also evolved and critical to our nation and country.

# data[].attributes.body
Think of creative ideas to make trash useful and to be of value once again.

# data[].attributes.body
Teaching students the values of patience, consistency, and growth through gardening

# data[].attributes.body
Better understanding of inovation
Meaning of incubation pricess
Facilities available

# data[].attributes.body
It is important that when we plan, we are aware of not only the current challenges but also future ones.  That whatever we do now have repercussions in the future, it is not just about the now.

# data[].attributes.body
Share with our students they too must understand this future planning and be responsible citizens for themselves and for others

# data[].attributes.body
I was most impressed by how the speaker had a clear dream and vision for environmental sustainability and dared to do things that would be considered foolish by today's standards - he took a pay cut and worked against land constraints to set up an EGC. He dares to dream big in his plans for expansion by 2021, and I think that that applies to us in the teaching sector because at some level gardening is much like teaching. If you don't put in the effort to slowly nurture your students they will not blossom; if you don't dare to dream and envision what they can be in the future, their growth will be limited by your vision/lack of faith in them. Their growth is quite literally in our hands.

# data[].attributes.body
Main takeaway will be the thoughts that put through in our every day things around us. We can challenge the students on how the thought the process is important and how they can make objects better or make better use of recycled materials

# data[].attributes.body
Good eye-opener to what starups entail, with example of 1start-up sharing

# data[].attributes.body
Though teachers are not possible to equip students with the upcoming technologies or knowledge, at least teachers need to prepare students with the growth mindset, skills set that would allow them to stand up in the midst of future challenges.

# data[].attributes.body
Planning is important and the very much on how far ahead can be anticipated.. as some processes of planning is not a matter of days or weeks..

# data[].attributes.body
Understanding the importance of racial and religious harmony in Singapore. Brainstorming ways to enhance existing structures in society to better promote racial and religious harmony --> discussing social issues in class.

# data[].attributes.body
While going through the activities, especially the part on soldering, quite a few of us decided to give up since we know we won't be soldering again.. it was then brought to our attention thAt in class, we always tell our boys to persevere, to not give up, even if they know they may not use the skill taught eventually, yet we chose to give up so easily ourselves.. my take-away from that is to be more mindful about my actions, that I shld walk the talk so that it will be more impactful when I try to motivate students

# data[].attributes.body
How we can allow nature to nurture us and developing sustainability in our garden systems.

# data[].attributes.body
key takeaway: importance of us as teachers and our responsibility in inculcating character education.

# data[].attributes.body
While it can be distressing to see Singapore losing so much of its biodiversity over the decades, we can still play our part in doing something for the environment and for ourselves. Edible Garden City taught me that we can grow our own vegetables and herbs organically to reduce carbon footprint as well as without pesticides.

# data[].attributes.body
Key takeaway - when you design something, it looks simple but a lot of thought has gone into it before the final product is produced.
Translate this to T&L - same as teaching & learning, the same amount of consideration should go into our planning of lessons to take into account of the LOs for the students.

# data[].attributes.body
Challenges in a fast moving world
Risk taking and passionate attributes

# data[].attributes.body
With all the threats, need to ground students to values- resilience, responsibility etc. Remain competative globally by preserving Spore's reputation. Working towards excellence (quality) and be innovative. To challenge and stretch students.

# data[].attributes.body
Important to constantly encourage students to stay true to their goals & never give up.

# data[].attributes.body
The role of design in the different stages of nation development.

# data[].attributes.body
We were enlightened on islam and what has been done in order to dispel miscommunication and misunderstanding

# data[].attributes.body
Reflection on morning talk. It would be important to share with the students on the harsh realities on what's happening with singapore, especially on a worldwide scale. This is not to scare them but more of having them being aware of how Singapore is affected by things that happen around the world. We also need to manage expectations on what the students would like to work as or what skills they would want to get to be employable.

# data[].attributes.body
The morning talk was sobering with regards to what is really happen in SG, and the continuously changing expectations and needs of our nation, at individual level and national level. It makes me realise how, as a teacher, I can influence the minds of our students to acquire a broader view, not just critical, when making judgement whenever they read something on the media. So in decision making and taking actions, I hope they can be more informed and objective.

At URA, I saw how SG Gov plan in many layers in terms of time line and in terms of the different areas in the society.

# data[].attributes.body
1) key take away
Great designs come from everyday life, and make everyday life great
2) how to translate it to my teaching next year
Class discussions can come from anything in our daily lives, and the discussion outcome can be used to better our daily lives, i.e all kinds of decisions made.

# data[].attributes.body
Using gardening as a tool to teach students patience and literally reaping the fruits of their own efforts.

Analogy of gardening with studies: takes a lot of consistent effort (daily pruning, watering, trial and error) to get a bit of outcome (flowers or fruits)

Possible to do a mini class project to grow some small plants?

# data[].attributes.body
(1) I feel very proud  of our achievements - everything is visible and clear - very well- thought plan
(2) Learning point is we learn from others to improve.  We practise the sense of humility. Not only we plan, we really put in deep thoughts. Also, we are willing to share with others.

# data[].attributes.body
The importance of land use regulation, which is relatable to the geography syllabus when overcoming natural disasters.

# data[].attributes.body
We can grow our own vegetables.
There is a lot of food wastage.
Teach our students about food security and stop wastage

# data[].attributes.body
Learning new skills we had never exposed to.be positive and we try our best to learn and have fun as well.

# data[].attributes.body
Touched by the passion of the professionals at the edible garden who are willing to work with minimum salary to contribute towards achieving food safety for our nation.

To use more examples like these during the teaching of total defence to hopefully inspire more students to have the altruism to contribute back to our society without having the intention of gaining any monetary returns during the process.

# data[].attributes.body
Realized that there is a whole industry looking into sustainability and design.

# data[].attributes.body
Respect for Mother Mary in the Islam religion

# data[].attributes.body
Planning really ahead for the future, to ensure our sustainability

# data[].attributes.body
1. Passion and belief is very important. The person-in-charge shared his story and belief in sustainable urban farming.
2.To have the bigger picture in mind, and not just look at things from a narrow perspective.

# data[].attributes.headline
Future planning for land use is very important and this future planning cannot simply be done for the next 5 or 10 years.  We will have to look beyond that.  

# data[].attributes.subject
Future planning for land use is very important and this future planning cannot simply be done for the next 5 or 10 years.  We will have to look beyond that.  

# data[].attributes.body
The idea of planning ahead needs to be imbued in our students in all that they do. Will continue to seize teachable moments to help our students learn this important skill.

# data[].attributes.body
To be able to be self sufficient and help others through giving them second chances. Edible Garden City provided students and exconvicts an opportunity to be the best versions of themselves. I think that is something we can do as teachers with our hardest students

# data[].attributes.body
Key Take away:
- Lots of food wastage and people not getting sufficient food due to economic reasons.
- Importance of food security

How to implement into lessons:
- increase awareness of excessive consumption and how we can divert or donate to those who needs it.
- Increase awareness of the important of food security in SG and
- how we can even start growing small herbs and spice garden in sch to teach students self-reliance, discipline, patience and inculcate delay gratification.
- We can use the herbs and spice garden not just for sci lesson, F&N theory on fruits and vegetable topics, but also ASE programme.

# data[].attributes.headline
Importance of CCE lesson for the next generation to see the relevance and importance of values taught as we are a small nation, very highly dependent on our pple. The world is changing, processes that have been in place should be constantly reviewed to make improvements so that it bring benefits to the people and can be more relatable and effective to suit the current challenges faced. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Importance of CCE lesson for the next generation to see the relevance and importance of values taught as we are a small nation, very highly dependent on our pple. The world is changing, processes that have been in place should be constantly reviewed to make improvements so that it bring benefits to the people and can be more relatable and effective to suit the current challenges faced. 

# data[].attributes.body
The visit to the harmony centre is a very fruitful one. I learn more about racial harmony in Singapore and respect to each other culture and  religions. The knowledge learned is very useful in teaching our students during PC and CCE lessons.

# data[].attributes.body
We should put into consideration about what we can do to recycle and sustain resources..

# data[].attributes.body
We are humble to learn from other countries and other countries also learn from us

# data[].attributes.body
Key takeaway: it is a place that represents a peaceful place for inter-religious understanding and discussions. They facilitate religious and racial sensitive discussions very well.

Translate to classroom: Having sensitive discussions in class is important.

# data[].attributes.body
Recycle Reuse Upcycle.
There’s value in everything.
Maximize use of resources.