https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv To continue building the capabilities of our fraternity, how can we keep developing ourselves to confidently prepare our children for the future? How can we re-envision the role of the educator today? What skillsets will we prioritise? How can we seize opportunities to learn within and beyond the education sector? en-us 2021-11-09 18:36:04 UTC 2021-11-10 02:17:18 UTC hello@padlet.com aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879173799 a. Role of educator today
- counselor
- character coach
- curriculum designer
- lesson designer
- role model of a life long learner
- team player and team builder

b. Skillsets to prioritise
1) communication skill
2) effective facilitation skill
3) critical and creative thinking
4) networking skill

c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector
- leverage on school's PD structure such as PLT, clinic, whitespaces, corridor conversation, readings.
- AST courses, NLC, Conferences, Social media e.g. SGDLC



]]> 2021-11-09 18:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879173799 aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879178537 a. Role of educator today
- effective facilitator of learning
- developer of future leaders ( to lead self, then others)
- need to constantly equip ourselves with new strategies to keep up with the VUCA world
- instill Growth Mindset 


b. Skillsets to prioritise
- effective facilitation skills
- effective communication (with students, among peers)
- effective use of technology in teaching and learning


c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector
- NLCs
- Open/Demo classrooms
- PLTs
- Clinic sessions
-Teacher Work Attachment in another sector





]]> 2021-11-09 18:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879178537 aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879179194 a. Role of educator today
Octopus
1. Teacher in a classroom, curriculum animator, application in real world context
2. Character coach, Values inculcation
3. SEL Learning-EQ, Communication skills
4. Problem Solver
5. Counsellor
6. Bridge between student and parent 
7. Professional (Must have pride in what we do, and not any Tom, Dick and Harry can do our job!)
8. Be sensitive to numbers(Analyse data)

b. Skillsets to prioritise
1. SEL Leader: Know how to self regulate first so we can , teach students how to self regulate, taking care of students wellbeing
2. Metacognition: So we can in turn teach our students to think about their thinking
3. Curriculum animator: Develop the curriculum and put the LE together and customise to the profile and needs of our students


c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector
1. Attachment to primary School, Polytechnic to know the struggles or how they learn so we can better align our practices. Know what and how does a mathematician work
2. Attachment to Museum, tourism sector: Historian
3. Attachment to Amazon, wildlife, be close to nature, learn about ecology





]]> 2021-11-09 18:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879179194 aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879179813 a. Role of educator today
- content creator + character coach/mentor 
- learning professionals 
- creative and critical design thinking  


b. Skillsets to prioritise
- thinking skills 
- collaborative learning 
- self management tools 


c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector
- connecting to relevant stakeholders 
- work attachment progs





]]> 2021-11-09 18:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879179813 aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879180165 a. Role of educator today

- to uphold professionalism 
- innovator
- character coach

b. Skillsets to prioritise

-communication and facilitation skills
-self-management skills 
-self-regulation skills
-critical thinking skills
-adopting an open mind 
-ability to make connections
-ICT skills


c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector

- an open mind to allow these opportunities to take place
- open classrooms/ attending demo classes
- AST courses (making provisions/ time for teachers to go for courses)



]]> 2021-11-09 18:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879180165 aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879180520 a. Role of educator today
-Facilitators ( No longer information-giver)
- Character coach
- Professional ( Upskill)


b. Skillsets to prioritise
- Constant upskill to keep relevant
-Keep ourselves abreast of the current events
- Current knowledge
- Faciliatation skills


c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector
- Conversation within and beyond fraternity
- Work attachments to different sectors locally and overseas
- International conferences



]]> 2021-11-09 18:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879180520 aini_maarof https://padlet.com/aini_maarof/2ehko8uvj87s0scv/wish/1879180751 a. Role of educator today

- character coach
- to make our students future-ready
- students' well being
- develop students to their greatest potential
- motivate students to learn
- to identify strengths and weakness of students 
- to be clear in our lesson design to bring out the disciplinary knowledge of subjects.


b. Skillsets to prioritise
- socio emotional needs of students/counselling of mental wellness
-competence of blended learning (lesson activities to enhance the learning)
- Integrating the 3Ts in our lesson design
- character building

c. Seize opportunities to learn within & beyond education sector
- Learning Journeys 
-Work attachment/ Professional leave to increase take up leave (conflicting needs)
- Overseas exchange for teachers
- Attend overseas conference


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