TSLN Discussion by MOE SDCD

Drawing Insights from the TSLN prologue and chapter 1, taking a HQ perspective:

moe_execoffice — 2025-03-15 04:43:27 UTC

1) What are your key takeaways from the pre-reading on TSLN Monograph?

2) What leadership qualities are essential in curriculum innovation and how might these inform our approach to change management as we advance the TSLN journey?

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moe_execoffice — 2025-03-15 04:44:02 UTC

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Group 2 (Q1)

2025-03-25 02:22:23 UTC

How challenging it must have been to structure the massive work needed to get TSLN going (e.g. putting the overwhelming work into concrete work areas), and Mr Lim Siong Guan must have been really inspiring to rally collective effort.
Very bold to start the practice of co-constructing, moving from the then-existing top-down approach. Involving those who are involved in implementation wuld certainly be important. How much of it are we still doing it, including with students?
Is there a next wave we need to start being aware of (e.g. futuring)? What is it we need to hold core that should be enduring?

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2025-03-25 02:27:01 UTC

Patience - Change takes time. For example, it took many years to land on full SBB.

We should remind our people what TSLN means.

We face historical amnesia. We move very fast. There is a need to always record and revisit the changes we have made so that we can learn from our journey. A lot of effort has been put into the TSLN Monograph and it will be very useful for the fraternity.

Group 5

pdunit2_1 — 2025-03-25 02:27:49 UTC

Demonstrates that our education system evolves according to our needs. How we need to keep changing to better serve our students and the nation.

Clifford: TSLN helped to promote the arts - there was a focus group formed to look into the arts. There were no holds barred during those discussions. The key question they discussed was "Why is Arts Education so important?" There was a drive to justify Arts Education in the curriculum.

TSLN provided the opportunity for everyone to look hard at what was important for education and the curriculum.

What can we do to get our teachers to experience why the national imperatives are imperatives?

Table 4: Key Takeaways

2025-03-25 02:36:15 UTC

- There is a strong sense of clarity and connection with the vision behind the educational policies we have experienced to meet evolving demands.

- The Singapore education system is performing well, yet we are constantly striving for improvement. We have felt this journey as we observe how the directions and policies have been mapped out from the very beginning.

- We have witnessed the evolution and enhancement of the three key thrusts over the years, which have been implemented to address changing needs. This evolution has led us to reflect on the change management required to adapt to these ongoing developments.

- Over the years, our focus has shifted toward preparing students for the future and ensuring their continued relevance to society. Despite the numerous challenges we face, we must consider how to navigate these obstacles effectively and implement solutions that our teachers can manage and carry out successfully.

Table 3 Key Takeaways

moeguidancebranch — 2025-03-25 03:33:47 UTC

Paradigm shift from outcomes to process of T&L; Achievement to Learning
Coherence of MOE initiatives over the years, ability to adapt accordingly
Continued relevance of TSLN in the present (e.g. SkillsFuture upgrading), the focus on the learning journey and not only the outcomes
Importance of future/ forward-looking thinking leaders who have the
Tension between individual beliefs & values and societal demands & expectations

Table 3: Essential Leadership Qualities

moeguidancebranch — 2025-03-25 03:56:00 UTC

Visionary
Bold
Convicted