CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

Table 6 : Curriculum Structure of the PGDE (Malay/Tamil, Secondary) Programme

Category/Subject

Module Code

Title

No. of AUs
EDUCATION STUDIES
 

QED520

 Education Psychology I: Theories and Applications for Learning and Teaching

2

QED521

 Educational Psychology II: Providing for Individual Differences in Learning and Teaching and Classroom Management

2

QED522

 ICT for Engaged Learning

2

QED523

 The Social Context of Teaching and Learning

2
EDUCATION STUDIES (Select 1)
 

QED560

 Computer Supported Collaborative Learning

2
 

QED561

 Technologies as Cognitive Tools

2
 

QED562

 Designing Effective Learning Environments

2
 

QED563

 Games and Simulations for Learning

2
 

QED564

 Designing for Communities of Practice

2
 

QED565

 Surviving and Thriving as a Beginning Teacher

2
 

QED566

 The Learning School: Innovation and Enterprise

2
 

QED567

 Creating Connections in the School Community

2
 

QED568

 Exploring Issues in Philosophy of Education

2
 

QED569

 Teachers as Leaders

2
 

QED570

 Multiculturalism in Singapore Schools

2
 

QED571

 Schooling in Meritocratic Societies

2
 

QED572

 Moral Education Across the Curriculum

2
 

QED573

 Psychology of Learning and Motivation

2
 

QED574

 Assessment and Alternative Assessment to Promote Thinking

2
 

QED575

 From Extrinsic Motivation to Passion: Diversified Approaches to Learning

2
 

QED576

 Developing Creativity in the Secondary Classroom

2
 

QED577

 Counselling and Guidance in Secondary Schools

2
 

QED578

 Youth At-Risk: From the Classroom to the Courtroom?

2
 

QED579

 Facilitating Sexuality Education in Secondary Schools

2
  QED580 Understanding Social Behaviour of Secondary School Students 2
  QED581 Differentiating Instruction for Able Learners 2
  QED582 Teaching Students with Behavioural and Learning Problems 2
CURRICULUM STUDIES (Select either Malay or Tamil Language)
Malay Language

QCD520

 The Teaching of Malay Language 1

6

QCD521

 The Teaching of Malay Language 2

3
Tamil Language

QCT520

 The Teaching of Tamil Language I

5

QCT521

 The Teaching of Tamil Language II

4
CURRICULUM STUDIES (Select the same language as in first Curriculum Studies)
Malay Literature

QCJ523

 The Teaching of Malay Literature 1

6

QCJ524

 The Teaching of Malay Literature 2

3
Tamil Literature 

QCJ525

 The Teaching of Tamil Literature I

5

QCJ526

 The Teaching of Tamil Literature II

4
PRACTICUM
 

QPR520

 Teaching Practice

10
LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT AND ACADEMIC DISCOURSE SKILLS
 

QLK520

 Communication Skills for Teachers

2
Use of Malay in Teaching

QLM520

 Use of Malay in Teaching 1

1
QLM521 Use of Malay in Teaching 2

1
Use of Tamil in Teaching QLT520 Use of Tamil in Teaching 1

1
QLT521 Use of Tamil in Teaching 2

1
   
Note: In addition to the core modules and required number of prescribed electives, student teachers are required to undertake a compulsory Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL) project  - QGS511.  Description on GESL projects is available in the General Information section on page 13 of the handbook.