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A PRESENTATION BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

Education & Career Guidance (ECG)

Bedok View Secondary School Sharing with Parents 15 February 2019

2 Why ECG

Education & Career Guidance (ECG)

• Students need guidance and support as they transit from education

institutions into the new world of work so as to be future ready.

• They should be given opportunities to:
• Explore and develop their interests and strengths
• Engage in deep learning
• Apply their learning in real-world contexts to make a difference

in their areas of passion

better understand themselves explore viable education and career

• ptions

make informed decisions

develop plans and goals to achieve their aspirations

ECG is a developmental process that facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes to enable students to answer 3 key questions….

Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there?

Supporting students in making school-to-school and school-to-work transitions across key stage years

About ECG

What is Education and Career Guidance (ECG)?

Aims of ECG

Nurture student’s self- awareness, self-directedness and life skills for continual learning and training; (Skills) Enable students to explore viable education and career options through the provision of accurate and comprehensive information; (Knowledge) Inculcate an appreciation for the value

• f all occupations and how

they contribute to the well- functioning of society; (Mindset) Equip students with skills and means to positively engage their parents and

• ther career influencers

(Engaging the community)

Aims of ECG

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ECG Delivery in Bedok View

Tiered Approach with Multiple Touchpoints

ECG Curriculum

Group Counselling

Targeted Workshops/Coaching

(e.g. Interview Skills, Portfolio Development)

Targeted groups which could include:

• Students identified by teachers
• Students at key stage years (E.g. Sec 2, Sec 4/5)
• Students preparing for admissions (E.g. DSA, EAE)
• Voluntary sign-ups
• Students with motivation issues

Tier 2 & 3 By ECG Counsellors ECG Lessons ECG Experiences

• Guidance Branch developed ECG

Lessons, customised and delivered by Teachers

• Complementing lessons with

MySkillsFuture Portal and Student Learning Space lesson packages

• ECG Talks/ Fairs
• Taster Modules (EM/ AEM)
• Visits to PSEIs
• Through CCA, Enrichment, ALP/ LLP,

VIA, Student Leadership Programmes

• Post Secondary Education & Career

Seminar (Level Camp) Tier 1 By

• School Key Personnel

(e.g. HOD CCE, SH CCE, Year Heads)

• ECG Coordinator
• Teachers

Supported by

• ECG Counsellors

Individual Counselling

• Identified from group coaching, by teachers and

ECGCs

• Voluntary sign-ups
• Students with higher ECG needs (e.g. limited

course choice)

ECG Delivery

Engaging Stakeholders

Strong Ecosystem Multiple Stakeholders

Educators Alumni Students Community Partners Parents Industry Partners Other Ministries

(eg. Ministry of Healthcare Holdings)

Agencies

(eg. Workforce Singapore, Singapore Sports Institute)

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Parents play a vital role. You can:

1) Show Love and Concern 2) Observe your child’s strengths and interests 3) Listen to your child 4) Provide a window to the world of work 5) Support your child’s career interests and aspirations 6) Instil the importance of developing transferable skills 7) Model lifelong learning

A Guide for Parents in ECG Journeying with our Children, Achieving Their Aspirations https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg- parent-guide/#p=1

ECG Resource for Parents

What’s Next Taking My Next Step Forward after My GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/whats- next/#p=1 The Next Step Forward Navigating Your Education and Career Pathways https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/next-step- forward/#p=1

ECG Resources for Students

Search No More A list of resources to support your ECG Journey Pathways (Eg, Post-Secondary Education Options, Admissions Exercises, Financial Assistance)

ECG Resources for Students

MySkillsFuture Student Portal – Explore with your Child!

The features in MySkillsFuture seek to help students answer the 3 key ECG questions: 1. Who am I ?

• tools to help them discover their career interests, skills, work

values and learning styles

2. Where do I want to go?

• information on industries and occupations
• information on education institutions and courses

3. How do I get there?

• tools to help them make Education and Career plans (e.g. goal

setting, transition skills)

4 Key ECG Messages

Discover who you are Navigate pathways with confidence Make informed decisions and own them Keep Learning. Be Resilient

“Stronger ECG ensures that more students can navigate the multiple education pathways available, and choose the one most suitable for them.”

Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung, COS 2018

Referral for ECG Counselling

• Mdm Tay, ECG Counsellor
• Venue: ECG Space, Library
• Availability: Every Monday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm