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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System
In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System
In Time For The Future - The Singapore Experience
Dr Law Song SengDirector & Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
22 Jun 2006
Dr Law Song SengDirector & Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
22 Jun 2006
Study Visit by the World Bank and African Education Policy MakersStudy Visit by the World Bank and African Education Policy Makers
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
Part I - Development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Singapore Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992)
Part II - ITE Today: Strategic Responses to Transform VTE in a Global Economy (1992 – 2006)
Part I - Development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Singapore Before Formation of ITE (1964 – 1992)
Part II - ITE Today: Strategic Responses to Transform VTE in a Global Economy (1992 – 2006)
PRESENTATION OUTLINEPRESENTATION OUTLINE
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
Part IPart I - -Development of VTE Development of VTE
Before Formation of ITEBefore Formation of ITE(1964 – 1992)(1964 – 1992)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
1960s-70s 1980s-90s 2000s
Factor-DrivenEconomy
Factor-DrivenEconomy
Labour Intensive
Investment-DrivenEconomy
Investment-DrivenEconomy
Innovation-DrivenEconomy
Innovation-DrivenEconomy
Capital Intensive Knowledge Intensive
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PHASES OF SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENTPHASES OF SINGAPORE’S DEVELOPMENT
Independence & Early Industrialisation
Economic Restructuring (1980s)Newly-Industrialised Economy (1990s)
Globalised and Diversified Economy
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s – 1970s)LABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s – 1970s)
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Singapore’s Economic and Manpower Strategies
• Create employment through industrialisation
• Attract foreign investment for export-oriented and labour-intensive manufacturing
• Ensure workforce has basic skills to support labour-intensive manufacturing activities (eg. ship repairing, turning and fitting, sheet metal work, radio & TV maintenance and repair)
Independence & Early Industrialisation (1960s – 1970s)
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> Basic Skills Training for Early Industrialisation
• 1964 : Setting up of First Vocational Institute within the School System (Balestier Trade School was reorganised into Singapore Vocational Institute)
• 1968 : Formation of Technical Education Department (TED) under Ministry of Education (MOE)
• 1969 : Transfer of Apprenticeship Schemes from Ministry of Labour to TED
VTE STRATEGIES FORLABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s)
VTE STRATEGIES FORLABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s)
Metal Fabrication and Metal Machining atSingapore Vocational Institute (SVI)
SingaporeVocational Institute
Visit to Industry byTED’s Director
BalestierTrade School
Precision Engineering courseopen to girls at Pasir Panjang VI
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
• 1973 : Formation of Industrial Training Board (ITB)
• 1973 : Implementation of National Trade Certificate (NTC) at 3 levels: semiskilled (NTC-3), skilled (NTC-2) and master craftsman (NTC-1)
• Wide range of courses to support emerging industries (eg. Electrical and Electronics, Metal and Mechanical Engineering, Heavy-duty Diesel and Motor Vehicle Mechanics)
• Setting up of Joint Government Training Centres (GTC) by Economic Development Board (EDB) (eg. Tata-GTC, Rollei-GTC and Philips-GTC)
> Structured Pre-Employment Skills Training for Rapid Industralisation
VTE STRATEGIES FORLABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s)
VTE STRATEGIES FORLABOUR-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1960s-1970s)
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Fashion Art & Tailoringat Baharuddin VI
Mechanical Servicingat Geylang Serai VI
Motor Vehicle Mechanicsat Singapore VI
Tata-Government Training CentreHeavy-duty Diesel Mechanics
at Bukit Merah VI
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Singapore’s Economic and Manpower Strategies (1980s)
• Restructure economy into higher value-added, high technology and more capital-intensive industries (eg. petrochemicals, biotechnology, aerospace, information technology, as well as manufacturing services like testing, financing, warehousing and purchasing)
• Ensure the workforce has the skills to support the move towards more capital-intensive industries
CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)
Economic Restructuring (1980s)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
> Mass Skills Training and Workforce Development
• 1979 : Amalgamation of ITB with Adult Education Board to form Vocational & Industrial Training Board (VITB)
• Expanded range and higher-level NTC-2 Courses
• 1981 : Introduction of Business courses [Certificate in Business Studies (CBS)]
• 1981 : Setting up of Centre of Vocational Training within VITB to build expertise in curriculum development, training of trainers and instructional media development
VTE STRATEGIES FORCAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)
VTE STRATEGIES FORCAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)
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Vocational & IndustrialTraining Board (VITB)
Mechanical Engineering (ITC)Electrical Engineering (ITC)
CBS (Secretarial Practice)
Mechanical Drafting (NTC)Electronics Instrumentation
(NTC)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
> Mass Skills Training and Workforce Development
• 1983 - 1991 : Introduction of new national training programmes aimed at mature workers with little education or technical training
• 1990 : Introduction of New Apprenticeship System to strengthen institutional training component
VTE STRATEGIES FORCAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)
VTE STRATEGIES FORCAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1980s)
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1983 Basic Education for Skills Training (BEST)
1986 Modular Skills Training Scheme (MOST)
1987 Worker Improvement through Secondary Education (WISE)
1991 Training Initiative for Mature Employees (TIME)
BEST Class in Mathematics
MOST Course inElectrical Engineering
Apprenticeshipoff-the-job training at
Precision Optics Centre
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Singapore’s Economic & Manpower Strategies (1990s)
• Emphasis on both the manufacturing and service sectors, encouragement of local enterprises to diversify, upgrade and develop into strong export-oriented companies and promotion of regional investments
• Develop manpower needed for the push to high technology and knowledge-intensive products and services
CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)CAPITAL-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)
Newly-Industrialised and Developed Economy (1990s)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
VTE STRATEGIES FORKNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)
VTE STRATEGIES FORKNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE ECONOMY (1990s)
> Upgrading Vocational Education and Training for Knowledge-Intensive Economy
• New education policy of minimum 10 years’ general education
• 1992 : Upgrading of VTE to post-secondary level through the formation of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) (A network of 10 ITE Training Institutes)
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– The Singapore Experience12
Inauguration Ceremonyof the ITE ( 31 Mar 1992) ITE MacPherson ITE Bedok ITE Clementi ITE Headquarters
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
Part II -Part II - ITE TodayITE Today
(1992 – 2006)(1992 – 2006)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
UNIQUENESS OF ITEUNIQUENESS OF ITE
Focusing on career-based vocational and technical education
Catering to lower 25% - 30% of secondary school cohort
Responding to dynamic changes and challenges impacting VTE
Focusing on career-based vocational and technical education
Catering to lower 25% - 30% of secondary school cohort
Responding to dynamic changes and challenges impacting VTE
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
THE ITE HEARTBEATTHE ITE HEARTBEAT
MissionTo create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning in a global economy
MissionTo create opportunities for school leavers and adult learners to acquire skills, knowledge and values for lifelong learning in a global economy
VisionA Global Leader in Technical Education
VisionA Global Leader in Technical Education
Values Integrity Teamwork Excellence Care
Values Integrity Teamwork Excellence Care
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
ITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONITE AS A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION
Junior Colleges
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Universities
Degree
National University of SingaporeNanyang Technological UniversitySingapore Management University
Polytechnics
Diploma
Nanyang Ngee Ann Republic Singapore Temasek
GeneralCertificate
of Education(Advanced
Level)
Higher Nitec
Master Nitec OtherTraining
Providers/Labour Market
Nitec
(25%) (40%) (25%) (10%)
Secondary Express( 4 Years )
Secondary Normal( 4 / 5 Years )
Secondary Special( 4 Years )
Primary ( 6 Years )
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
ITE’S STRATEGIC RESPONSES TOTRANSFORM VTE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
ITE’S STRATEGIC RESPONSES TOTRANSFORM VTE IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY
1) Developing a Relevant and Responsive VTE System Integrated and Holistic Strategic Planning Model Responsive “One ITE System, Three Colleges”
Governance Model
3) Enhancing the Attractiveness of ITE Innovative Experience ITE Programme Creative Rebranding of ITE
2) Creating a Unique “Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on” ITE College Education Practice-Oriented Curriculum Model (Hands-on) Process-Oriented Pedagogic Model (Minds-on) Holistic Student Development (Hearts-on)
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
DevelopingDevelopinga Relevanta Relevant
& Responsive& ResponsiveVTE SystemVTE System
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
INTEGRATED AND HOLISTICSTRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL
INTEGRATED AND HOLISTICSTRATEGIC PLANNING MODEL
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(B) Annual Corporate Work Plan
(A) Long-term Strategic Plan
• Annual Corporate Theme• Corporate Programmes & KPIs
• Mission, Vision, Values• Goals, Strategies & Programmes
Corporate Budget Plan
(C) Annual Functional Plans
Corporate Level
Mid-term & Year-end Performance Review
1) Relevance2) Responsiveness3) Resilience
(D) Establishment /Individual Work Plan
• Programmes & KPIs
Establishment Budget Plan
Establishment / Individual Level
Mid-term & Year-endPerformance Reviews
DEPLOYMENT
Leadership(with Consultation)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
Yishun
Tampines
Bedok
Bukit Batok
Clementi
DoverITE College Central
(MacPherson Main Campus)
Bishan
ITE College West(Balestier Main Campus)
Ang Mo Kio
ITE College East
New ITE College Central (2011)New ITE College Central (2011)New ITE College Central (2011)New ITE College Central (2011)
New ITE College West (2009)New ITE College West (2009)New ITE College West (2009)New ITE College West (2009)
RESPONSIVE “ONE ITE SYSTEM, THREE COLLEGES” GOVERNANCE MODEL
RESPONSIVE “ONE ITE SYSTEM, THREE COLLEGES” GOVERNANCE MODEL
ITE College East (2005)ITE College East (2005)ITE College East (2005)ITE College East (2005)
ITE HeadquartersITE Headquarters
ITE HeadquartersITE College EastITE College WestITE College CentralMRT Route
Legend College Development Plan
– Simei Ave (2005)– Choa Chu Kang (2009)– Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 (2011)
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ITE College West(Main Campus)
ITE Headquarters
ITE College Central(Main Campus)
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
FIRST REGIONAL COLLEGE- ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005)
FIRST REGIONAL COLLEGE- ITE COLLEGE EAST (JAN 2005)
Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training
(METI Laboratory)
Centre for Healthcare Simulation Training
(METI Laboratory)Official Opening by Prime Minister (Mar 06)Official Opening by Prime Minister (Mar 06)
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Business & Admin BlocksBusiness & Admin Blocks
Digital Media LifestyleDigital Media Lifestyle ITE-Microsoft Info-CommCentre of Technology
ITE-Microsoft Info-CommCentre of TechnologyOutdoor Sports FacilitiesOutdoor Sports Facilities
General ViewGeneral View Beauty Therapy Training CentreBeauty Therapy Training Centre
ITE 77th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre
ITE 77th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre
Multi-media CentreMulti-media Centre
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
Creating aCreating aUnique “Unique “Hands-onHands-on,,
Minds-onMinds-on, , Hearts-on”Hearts-on”ITE CollegeITE CollegeEducationEducation
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
1) Market-relevant, Enterprising and Adaptable Graduates for a Global Economy
2) Lifelong Learners for Lifelong Employability
ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” COLLEGE EDUCATION
ITE’S “HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON, HEARTS-ON” COLLEGE EDUCATION
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“HEARTS-ON”HOLISTIC LEARNINGENVIRONMENT
HOLISTIC LEARNINGENVIRONMENT
Community Service ITE SAFE Home Project
“MINDS-ON”
Robotics Digital Media Design
“HANDS-ON”
NursingBio-Chemical Technology
Education Outcomes
Successful Graduates
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
CoreCore
8 Modules8 Modules
ElectivesElectives2 Modules (Specialisation or 2 Modules (Specialisation or outside Specialisation)outside Specialisation)
Life Skills ModulesLife Skills Modules8 Modules8 Modules(Examples: Communication, (Examples: Communication, Thinking & Problem-Solving, Thinking & Problem-Solving, Sports and Wellness, Career Sports and Wellness, Career Development & Planning, Development & Planning, Customer Service)Customer Service)
The curriculum of a typical course comprises 70% practical training and 30% theoretical lessonsThe curriculum of a typical course comprises 70% practical training and 30% theoretical lessons
PRACTICE-ORIENTED CURRICULUM MODELPRACTICE-ORIENTED CURRICULUM MODEL
Core80%Core80%
Electives5%
Electives5%
Life Skills15%
Life Skills15%
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A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
PROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODELPROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODELPROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODELPROCESS-ORIENTED PEDAGOGIC MODEL
EXPLOREEXPLORE
PRACTISEPRACTISEPERFORMPERFORM
PLANPLAN
LEARNERLEARNER
Technical, Methodological
& SocialCompetencies
Technical, Methodological
& SocialCompetencies
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PEPP MODELPEPP MODEL
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
HOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENTHOLISTIC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
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< The New Paper (2 Feb 05)
ITE SAFE HomeProgramme
Real Work @ ITE(ITE 77th Street Inc. Retail Training Centre)
Co-curricular Activities to Develop Students’ Talents and Interests
Global Education
Programme
The Straits Times(17 Dec 04)
Community ServiceProject in Vietnam
<
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
EnhancingEnhancingthe the
AttractivenessAttractivenessof ITEof ITE
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE ITE PROGRAMME
INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCE ITE PROGRAMME
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Two-Day Learning Adventure for Secondary 2 and 3 students (ITE potential customers)
Projects Automated Warehousing
Systems (Core)
“I Can Save Lives” (Elective)
“Street Smart” (Elective)
“Robot Racer” (Elective)
“Internet Relay Chat (IRC) On The Go” (Elective)
“I Can Save Lives”
Automated Warehousing Systems
“Street Smart”
“IRC On The Go”
“Robot Racer”
CCA Tours
A World-Class Vocational Technical Education System In Time For The Future – The Singapore Experience
CREATIVE REBRANDING OF ITECREATIVE REBRANDING OF ITE
“Thinking Hands Create Success”
Branding Campaign
“Thinking Hands Create Success”
Branding Campaign
MRT AdvertisementsMRT AdvertisementsBus AdvertisementsBus Advertisements
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Advertisements at MRT GantriesAdvertisements at MRT Gantries
Thank YouThank You