Monday, July 14, 2014

a Visit to Academy of Singapore Teachers



Infused scented air
gracefully welcomes you in
harmonic smile truth
The Academy of Singapore Teachers, Provide professional development and training for in-service teachers, middle-level school leaders, allied educators and executive and administration staff. Builds professional ethos and develops a culture of professional excellence in the teaching fraternity. Drives pedagogical leadership and acts as a focal point/platform for teacher lead sharing. Facilitates professional development through networked communities, attachments, fellowship programmes and other professional development opportunities to raise the level of professional practice in the classroom and expertise across the system. Provides counselling, staff well being programmes and services and educational resources through the Academy's library. Singapore 's budget for Education exceeds their budget on military spending.. What a country!


The presentations were very informative..Derek a great speaker and Humorist went through the history of the education system in Singapore. Ms.Chua Yen Ching was a delight and a gracious leader that embodied the importance and passion of education. 
There were two (British tea times with plenty of delicious Singaporean delights as well as lunch they appeased  our pallets and satisfied our souls.

quote by Fredrick Douglass
These are pictures from The  Academy of Singapore Centers. Their  logo is a leaf from a tree  symbolizing that they are many leaves from a strong tree all free falling becoming their own.

 
  

a lesson in heart 
running stream no stagnant pool
proud of your life's work
 confident person
a self-directed learner
active contributor
Dynamic person and speaker!
The real deal..


Singapore values
to lead, care, inspire, learn
pass love of learning

 we visited the edulab their technology center and learned about curriculum integration

me and Vice principal Mr. V Harindranath from Hillgrove Secondary School
Diana and Jennifer Peng High School Physics Teacher

 

key education
people natural resources
respect resilience
Harmony breathes
competent expectations
apply what you learn

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