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Over the years, the emphasis of the Singapore School Science Curriculum has evolved from attainment of subject-specific knowledge to knowledge integration and the development of future-ready learning habits and skills. To help teachers deliver a science curriculum that inspires students to be responsibly curious, creative and innovative, and that develops critical thinkers through problem-solving and inquiry-based learning, a range of courses and programmes are offered to Pre- and In-service science teachers at all levels by the Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Education. This chapter shares the Singapore experience in delivering the Initial Teacher Preparation and In-service Teacher Continual Professional Development programmes, which are central to the effectiveness of the teaching profession in preparing school graduates to serve the needs of the industry, market and community in Singapore.
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Yan, Y.K., Tan, K.S. (2021). Content and Pedagogical Learning in the Preparation and Continuing Professional Development of Science Teachers in Singapore. In: Tan, O.S., Low, E.L., Tay, E.G., Yan, Y.K. (eds) Singapore Math and Science Education Innovation. Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives, vol 1. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1357-9_14
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