Development Modes and Options by Seok Buay Cheh

Functional competency - Data Analysis & Assessment Literacy

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-21 07:00:13 UTC

Assignment - Take on responsibility of tracking cohort performance for department

Relationship - Pair with data-savvy colleague for termly reviews

Courses - Attend MOE data analysis workshop

Core competency - Building Growth Mindset and Learning Orientation

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-21 07:02:56 UTC

Assignment - Volunteer for pilot programmes in school

Relationship - Join professional learning network

Courses - Participate in reflective practice seminars

Core competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-21 08:39:36 UTC

Manages emotions effectively during challenging conversations with parents

Functional competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:12:28 UTC

Designs lesson plans aligned to curriculum and learning objectives

Assignment - Do detailed lesson plan, pre and post conference with RO

Relationship - Pair with senior teacher (knowledge others)

Courses - Workshops

Functional competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:13:25 UTC

Integrates educational technology tools effectively in lessons

Assignment: Ed Tech Champions (Explore / Strengthen existing practices

Relationship: Pairing with Ed Tech (more knowledgeable others) / Mentor

Courses: Workshops organised by ETD / relevant courses

Functional competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:14:40 UTC

Analyses student performance data to inform teaching decisions

Assignment - Involve officer in result analysis

Relationship - Tap on KPs specific to the result analysis based on subject specialisation, involve them in level dialogues

Courses - Send officer for data analysis and interpretation workshops

Functional competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:20:50 UTC

Uses formative assessment strategies to monitor student understanding

Assignments: Champion FA strategies for the level/ subject area

Relationship: Buddy someone to give feedback on practices/ Obeserve colleagues' lessons/ being mentored by ST

Courses: Self-directed/ SEAB courses

Functional competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:21:12 UTC

Implements differentiated instruction techniques for diverse learners

Core competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:21:44 UTC

Demonstrates resilience under pressure

Core competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:22:21 UTC

Takes initiative to identify and solve problems proactively

Core competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:22:54 UTC

Demonstrates growth mindset when facing new challenges

Assignment: Stretch assignments that are out of officer's comfort zone

Relationship: Mentoring programme, buddy system

Courses: Growth mindset programmes on OPAL, read journal, articles

Core competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:23:18 UTC

Seeks feedback actively and responds constructively to feedback

Assignment: Open classroom where feedback can be sought

Relationship: identify colleagues whom we work closely with for 360 feedback

Courses: go back to NIE

Core competency -

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:23:52 UTC

Builds trust and rapport with colleagues across different departments

Assignment - In charge of Horizontal Coherence across subjects, in charge of Curriculum Infusion Subject Champion / Task Force

Relationship - Having informal discussions with teachers from another department

Courses - Join or lead Professional Learning Communities

Functional competency - Culture Building and People Development

cheh_seok_buay — 2025-09-23 05:25:16 UTC

Assignment - Leads level professional learning team

Relationship - pair with LT/ST to handhold, share ideas

FC - procurement management

2025-09-25 08:22:40 UTC

Secure choice vendors by advance planning

Cc - working effectively with citizens and stakeholders

2025-09-25 08:26:32 UTC

Plan and organise catering needs for school events