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     New applied subjects at 'O' Level from 2008

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Table 1 lists the schools and the Applied Subjects that they will be offering. A synopsis of the three Applied Subjects is provided at Annex A. The schools will offer the applied subjects to their 2008 cohort of Sec 3 Express students, Sec 3 Normal (Academic) and Sec 4 Normal (Academic) students. The schools will have the flexibility to select the students to offer the Applied Subjects, based on students’ interest and aptitude.

Table 1: Schools Offering Applied Subjects from Jan 2008

Applied Subjects

Secondary Schools

Partner Polytechnics

Creative 3D Animation

Dunman Secondary

Pasir Ris Secondary

Temasek Secondary

 

Temasek Polytechnic

Fundamentals of Electronics

Hong Kah Secondary

St Andrew’s Secondary

Tanglin Secondary

 

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Introduction to Enterprise Development

Fairfield Methodist Secondary

Outram Secondary

 

Singapore Polytechnic

Over time, as schools and polytechnics gain more experience in offering Applied Subjects, we expect more secondary schools to work with the polytechnics to offer Applied Subjects to their students.  This will allow more students to benefit from being exposed to applied learning options in their secondary school years.

BACKGROUND

In March 2006, the Polytechnic School Review Committee chaired by Minister of State for Education and Manpower, Mr Gan Kim Yong, recommended the introduction of Advanced Elective Modules, Applied Subjects and the Direct Polytechnic Admission Exercise, to cater more fully to the interests and aspirations of students who are keen to progress along an applied and practice-oriented path of education. The report of the Committee can be found at http://www.moe.gov.sg/corporate/pdf/psrc-report.pdf.

Annex A

Applied Subjects to be Offered from 2008

 

Applied Subject

Partner Polytechnics

Synopsis

Creative 3D Animation

 

Temasek Engineering School

Creative 3D Animation provides students with the fundamental knowledge and technical capability to create a 3D animation production.  Students will undergo the whole production development cycle experience, from preproduction to production and postproduction.

 

Fundamentals of Electronics

 

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, School of Engineering

Fundamentals of Electronics seeks to unveil the mysteries of day-to-day electronics by introducing students to electronic circuit theories, device operating principles and applications of techniques of electronics in circuit design. Students will have ample hands-on opportunities to construct electronic circuits and build a variety of projects.

 

Introduction to Enterprise Development

 

Singapore Polytechnic, School of Business

Introduction to Enterprise Development (IED) aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of planning and organizing a business, by helping students apply concepts in marketing and finance to develop a sound business plan. Students will also learn to effectively conduct business both in and outside Singapore. 

 

 

[1] The core subjects are English Language, the Mother Tongue Language (MTL), Mathematics, Combined Humaniities and a Science subject, which will build a strong foundation of core knowledge and skills in our students.

[2] L1R5 refers to the aggregate score of a first language (English or Higher Mother Tongue Language) and five relevant subjects.  The five relevant subjects must include at least one humanities subject.

[3] ELR2B2 refers to the net aggregate O-level score (i.e. inclusive of bonus pts) based on English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, excluding CCA.

Source: www.moe.gov.sg Press Release 25 Oct 2007