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Transcript of Singapore ICP Conference 2009
International Confederation of Principals
9th World ConventionSuntec City, Singapore
6th ~ 10th July 2009A Brief Overview
Keynote SpeakersSchool Visits
SINGAPORE
The logo is both emblematic of the national flower of Singapore – Vanda Miss Joachim, as well as one of the icons of Singapore – The Esplanade. It depicts ICP 2009 as a person leaping on a curve of learning that stretches like a ribbon. Many ribbons meet at a point, that signifies a sharing of different ideas from around the world for a common purpose. The logo reminds us that whilst we have many minds, we share one heartbeat.
9th World Convention of the International Confederation of
Principals Singapore 2009
OPENING ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER
LEE HSIEN LOONG
OPENING ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER
LEE HSIEN LOONG
Education reform –Strong Ministry of education and establishing teachers’
careers as a meaningful one
“Outcomes expected from education reform are not ONE mountain peak but a
mountain RANGE”
“Political leadership role is to shield the education system from politics”
A. Blair President ICP
Encouraging change in education based on change in the world
(globalization, climate, recession, generation Y, communication)
“Philosophy of classroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the
next” A. Lincoln
“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you its going to be a butterfly”
Sir Dexter Hutt
CEO Ninestiles Plus
Under Dexter Hutt’s leadership Ninestiles School, a mixed
comprehensive of 1500 students in Birmingham, progressed from
being a failing school to being recognised as one of the UK’s most
successful and innovative schools.
From Sir Dexter lecture:
“Maintain your position with doubt”Bertrand Russell
On Leadership
• Lead with a shared vision, then give freedom• Establish a team with a culture of mutual support• Lead a flexible organisation that holds out the promise of new opportunities• Create a moral purpose in the learner’s interest• Acknowledge good performances in public and in private• Demonstrate genuine concern for the personal life of teachers
“To be a leader you need to lead”
Setting up 21st century default setting
The challenge for school leaders
Creating a culture in the organisation that accommodates change
Consider:
– Global Awareness, Digital Literacy, Self-confidence, Creativity
– Support teachers with a team of web designers
– Grow student presentation skills – Focus on reality based learning
“We can’t manage creativity but we can manage for it”
Start new strategy
“If it ain’t broken- don’t wait for it to be broken”
The default settings to support implementation of new strategies to be changed frequently
Professor Kishore Mahbubani
Kishore Mahbubani is Dean and Professor in the Practice of Public
Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKY SPP) of the
National University of Singapore. He was listed as one of the top
100 public intellectuals in the world by Foreign Policy and
Prospect magazine in September 2005.
“The 21st century marks the end of western dominance of world history but does not signify the end of the west. A model of multi-civilisation
and a return to Asia is evident.”
The First Paradox• Globalisation of western education led to end of western domination in the world• Created a modern world which encourages critical thinking and opens up possibilities
The Second Paradox• End of western domination of world history• Now changes must be made to curricula around the world to accept and understand other
societies and cultures
The Third Paradox• Most successful societies were successful open societies• As the rest of the world becomes more open the west is closing its mind• Intellectual arrogance has led to cultural arrogance• Now a revival of non-western cultures and civilisation• The western world could not cope with the changes
Suggestions:
Continue to globalise western education modernise eastern worldinclude more non-western elements in curricula, create awareness of other culturesensure transformationconsider global conditions see the common good
CREATIVE ARTS PRESENTATION
Singapore – The FINE city!NO SPITTING NO URINATING NO CHEWING GUMNO SMOKING NO LITTERING NO BIRD FEEDING…in public! FINE $ 500
SentosaWhat a fish treat
Durian
Before…. After….
The “Tribe”
SINGAPORE SCHOOLS’ VISITS
JACK GARB AND SA TEAM
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Group work calculating area and perimeter MathLearners are actively involved in activity
Use of IWB and magnetic mind map in science
Average class size – 40 learners
Teachers are facilitators of teaching and learningAnd LOVE their job
Magnificent Art display in Huamin Primary school
All cultures are catered for in the school canteen.
All cultures are catered for in the school canteen.
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The values and mission are clearly visible throughout
the school.
A Future SchoolCanberra Primary School
Singapore
Print rich environment
Engaging and enriching students through interactive walls.
Mathematics lessons using concrete, pictorial and abstract
methodology
MP3 and MP4 Players used during lessons and for homework.Movie clips, experiments and information is loaded and used by students for task completion.Lessons can be recorded and used for revision.
Creative learning in labs. Comic Life for Windows is used to create comic strips using student’s own photos to create stories
All teachers are trained in
Digital Art Technology
and applications
can be used in all lessons
Digital Music Room
Relaxation lesson after intense
learning session. Music is played
and visualisation techniques are
used to stimulate thoughts for next
lesson.
Retractable auditorium
Special Thank you
• Huamin Primary school• Anglo Chinese Primary School• Canberra Primary school• ORT SA• Jack Garb – KDLJ • JADE Education• Des Hugo- St Mary’s School (For many of
the slides and photos in this presentation)