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In addition to the core modules and the required number of prescribed electives, trainee teachers must offer at least 2 academic units of general electives which can be chosen from subjects offered by the Institute.
Trainee teachers are responsible for ensuring that the modules they select do not clash on the class timetable and the examination timetable.
GENERAL ELECTIVES
Art
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EAA180 Introduction to Asian Art
Some of the major developments in the history of the arts in Asia with particular reference to China, India and Japan. The range of art objects and the variety of contexts and circumstances under which those works of art were created. The relations and the differences between artistic periods and the transformation which the concept of 'art' ; has undergone in various cultures. A selective discussion of the most representative forms from each country. Major art forms to be studied will include architecture, sculpture, bronzes, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.
EAA181 Introduction to Western Art
A chronological survey of European art from pre-historic times to the twentieth century. The development of the arts in the Western world: prehistoric art; the art of Egypt; ancient Greek and Roman art; Medieval art; Renaissance and Mannerist art; Baroque and Rococo art; nineteenth and twentieth century art - Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism; Impressionism, Post-impressionism, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada and Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and more recent trends.
ECA180 Drawing
The nature of drawing, from traditional art practice to the range of meanings drawing has in contemporary art.
ECA181 Life Drawing
An introduction to drawing through an exploration of the figure in both traditional and contemporary frameworks.
ECA182 Introduction to Ceramics
The development of skills and production of clay works through inquiry and hand-building techniques.
ECA183 Introduction to Wheel Throwing
The development of basic wheel-throwing techniques and an appreciation of clay as a medium of expression.
ECA184 Introduction to Printmaking
An investigation of image-making through a range of printmaking techniques.
ECA185 Painting
A practical introduction to a range of materials and methods geared towards developing skills, understanding and knowledge of contemporary painting practice.
ECA186 Chinese Brush Painting
Studio practice of brush technique and the exploration of different subject matters, such as birds, flowers, fish, landscapes and others.
ECA187 Batik-making
An introduction to the understanding of
batik as a medium in traditional and contemporary contexts. Exploration
of various subject matters through studio practices.
Chinese Language
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EAC181 Chinese Calligraphy
Origin and development of Chinese calligraphy; various styles; lives and styles of prominent calligraphers; the use of the Chinese brush; techniques in writing the basic strokes; demonstrations and practices.
EAC182 Translation (Chinese-English)
An introduction to the theories and practices of translation for special purposes. Stylistic features of different kinds of writing in Chinese and English, including professional jargon. Practical exercises in translation.
EAC183 Chinese History
An overview of Chinese history from the Shang Dynasty to early years of the People's Republic. Major political, cultural and social events in different dynasties. Special emphases on the Qing dynasty and the modern era, focusing on the late-Qing reforms, the rise of Japan and its invasion of China, as well as the ascendance of the Chinese Communist Party.
EAC281 Topics in Chinese Culture
Topics on Chinese names; Chinese family and marriage system; Chinese food culture; Chinese festivals; Chinese customs and mores; Chinese literature and art; Chinese education system and the civil service examination; Chinese architecture and classical gardens; cultural themes in the Chinese language textbooks.
EAC282 Selected Readings in the Dream of the Red Chamber
Basic knowledge in "Redology" (i.e. hongxue, or Red-Chamber-Story Studies); themes and plots of the novel; narrative techniques of the novel; linguistic features of the novel; Chinese customs and mores as seen in the novel.
EAC283 Chinese Poetry and Painting
Chinese aesthetics and Chinese poetry and painting; readings and analyses of Chinese poems with aesthetic features similar to those found in Chinese paintings; linguistic and artistic features of selected Chinese poems.
Drama and Performance
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EAV180 Voice Studies and Production
A practical module which aims to strengthen and enhance the trainee teacher's natural voice and to increase awareness of the best use of the voice in various working contexts, particularly that of the school classroom. Using of established approaches (as constructed collaboratively between the theatre and medical professions) to develop physical and personal awareness, a feeling for the dynamics of language, and understanding of basic theory of physiology and voice production. Supplementing the workshop approach are lecture materials and the opportunity for individual voice tutorial.
Education Studies
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Computer Applications for School-based Teaching |
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The Applications of Cognitive Psychology in Teaching and Learning |
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Meeting the Needs of Bright Pupils in the Regular Classroom |
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EED181 Becoming a More Effective Student
Techniques and skills for becoming a more effective student; hands-on activities in learning and academic skills; motivation; time management, stress management; memory and learning; transfer of learning; preparing for examinations; developing a mindset for life-long learning.
EED182 Memory: From the Laboratory to the Classroom
An introduction to learning and memory. How different kinds of knowledge are acquired, stored, and retrieved. Ways in which students' learning and recollection can be maximised. Using computerised experiment generators, debates, and learning activities, the laboratories will provide deeper insight into the phenomena examined in lectures. At the end of the course, participants are expected to be able to discuss, evaluate, and apply findings on learning and memory.
EED183 Arousing Pupils' Interest in Learning
All students have the power and potential to learn. The issue here lies with how educators can facilitate the process of instruction in such a manner that enhances pupils' interest in learning. What can educators do to make this interesting? How well are we able to equip children with the necessary frame of mind and 'tools' to be active learners? Motivation in its relationship to learning and classroom behaviours; factors influencing motivation; the role of the teacher as a motivator and effective strategies to arouse pupils' interest in learning.
EED185 Making Learning Visible - How Children Think and Learn
The issues of child development presented by key developmental theorists. New ideas, research and practical lessons for teachers. How to help children think and learn, highlighting individual differences in children's achievements and experiences at school, and focusing on the implications for educational practice in the Singapore context. Topics covered include: From Pavlov to Piaget - Changing perspectives on learning and development; Mental models of children's learning processes; Children's understanding of the mind; From mental to social - Observing children' s interactions; Observing Children: Field work; Collaborative Learning; Cyber classroom; Theory to practice link: How to make learning visible.
EED280 On Becoming a Creative Teacher
A general framework for fostering creativity in the classroom. Teacher-roles for fostering creativity are discussed. Techniques for uncovering and assessing students' creative ideas are proposed. The importance of role models, social community, and individual competencies and their interactions. The developmental and productivity curves of developing competence in fostering creativity. Local findings of trainee teachers' teaching competencies, perceptions of teacher roles important for fostering creativity of students of various levels, student perceptions of desirable and useful learning activities for fostering creativity.
EED281 Computer Applications for School-based Teaching
Essential IT techniques to create IT-enhanced learning environment and conduct IT-based classroom assessment. Techniques covered include classroom presentation, simple data analysis and psychological measurement.
EED282 The Applications of Cognitive Psychology in Teaching and Learning
Principles and theories of cognitive psychology. An understanding of relevant issues. History and development of cognitive psychology; perception and attention; encoding and representation; meaning-based knowledge; memory and transfer; promoting conceptual change; decision-making and problem solving.
EED283 Meeting the Needs of Bright Pupils in the Regular Classroom
Conceptions of giftedness; current issues in the field of gifted education; characteristics and needs of bright learners; differentiated and defensible educational practices; interdisciplinary approaches; role of the family; bright underachievers.
EED285 Accelerating the Learning of Underachievers
Strategies to accelerate the learning of underachieving pupils; two complementary research-based methods that have high success rates with such students: Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction: the fundamental procedures to design and deliver instruction using both of these methods.
EED286 Problem Solving Strategies of Primary School Pupils
Strategies of investigation; imitation; imagination; language and manipulation; material-rich environment; problem, knowledge and discovery activities; ways of consolidating and generalising competencies; further elaboration.
EED287 Understanding and Helping Underachievers
Problem of underachievement; identification and diagnosis of problems; home and family factors; personality factors; motivation; self-concept; categories and characteristics of underachievers; reasons for underachievement; strategies to ameliorate problems of underachievement; educational considerations; teaching methods and resources.
EED288 Problems and Issues in Singapore Education
A socio-historical study of problems and issues in Singapore education. School efficiency and school effectiveness; subject-centred and pupil-centred curriculum; educational theories of Rousseau, Pestalozzi, Bertrand Russell, A. S. Neill, John Holt; and Home Schooling.
EED289 Values Education: Concepts, Principles and Strategies
The aims, content and methods of values teaching
with special reference to primary education; the nature of morality; right
moral motivation; the psychology of moral development; philosophical understanding
as the basis for validating content in values teaching.
English Language and Literature
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EAE180 An Introduction to Linguistics
The nature of language and its sub-systems, universal features of language, functions of language, language in society, language change, first language acquisition and second language acquisition.
EAE181 English Rhythm and Intonation
The rhythm and intonation of "School English Pronunciation" as described in well-known textbooks on English pronunciation; some aspects of Singapore English pronunciation and other established accents of world English. Descriptive/comparative/practical approach to English Phonetics and Practical General Phonetics, with ample exercises in tonetic transcription, ear-training and performance, and extra work in the Phonetics Laboratory.
EAE182 Contemporary Chinese American Literature
An insight into a major sector of the emergent Asian American literature in the United States. The unifying themes of identity, generational change and societal adjustments found in the works of Chinese American writers like Shawn Wong, Marilyn Chin, Amy Tan, Li-Young Lee, Frank Chin, John Yau and Gish Jen. Students will need to develop an understanding of the distinctive styles of each writer and an appreciation of their concerns as well as craftsmanship.
EAE183 New Literatures in English
Works in the genres of poetry and fiction in selected New Literatures in English. Post-colonial writers like Nissim Ezekiel, Wole Soyinka, Jayanta Mahapatra, Vincent Buckely, Wilson Harris, Patrick White, Michael Ondaatje, Nick Joaquin, Amy Tan and Chris Wallace-Crabbe. An introductory survey and a critical analysis of the contribution of these post-colonial writers to the corpus of contemporary classics.
EAE184 The Narrative in Book, Film and Advertisement
The different types of narratives that written texts, films and advertisements employ, respectively, in putting across their "messages". We will compare, for example, Charles Dickens' Great Expectations and the contemporary film based on his novel, or the two versions of The Joy Luck Club. We will examine print and film advertisements to see how and if story plays a role.
ECE280 Connecting Primary Children to Books: Teaching Towards Life-long Literacy
For trainee teachers who are interested in children's books.
Exposure to various commendable children's books in different genres. How, through
a variety of reader-response activities, children's literacy can promote and
enhance language learning and life-long literacy in the primary classroom.
Foundation Programmes
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EFP180 Service Learning & Volunteerism
The joy of sharing and volunteerism. Lectures to provide content and understanding of what service learning as a prelude to field experience. Trainees to be involved in volunteer work of their choice either individually or as a group for a person (s) in need, community, school, NGO, or other relevant non-profit agencies locally or abroad, that would result in a contribution towards that person or community and also provide an opportunity for critical thinking and self reflection. Service-learning fieldwork to be over a sustained period of time of not less than 20 hours either during a semester or the vacation. Assessment by written report reflecting the following: experiences, problems faced and how overcome, benefits accrued to the party helped as well as to the trainee, lessons learned, and advice to others in future. It is advised that this module be taken during the first year of the Diploma programmes.
Geography
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EAG180 Maps and Map Appreciation
How maps are drawn and types of maps. Types of projections. Skills in map reading and interpretation. Reducing and enlarging maps. Computer aided maps. Finding your way around (city and rural areas).
EAG181 World Water Problems
Importance of water and overall global perspective. The hydrological cycle and water balance. Water use and supply issues. Population growth, pollution and water scarcity. Urban and rural water supply. Sustainable water supply development.
EAG182 The Changing Ethnic Landscapes of Southeas Asia
Salient features and spatial patterns of the diverse ethnic groups in Southeast Asia in the context of recent and potential ethnic tensions within the region's multi-ethnic states. Processes of cultural diffusion, acculturation and assimilation of immigrant groups will be discussed together with more recent conditions that have led to global ethnic revival. Imprint of ethnicity on economic activity and the possible consequences of globalisation for ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples with reference to appropriate case studies.
EAG183 Urban Problems and Management in Southeast Asia
Five decades of rapid urban growth have substantially altered the form and functions of Southeast Asia's major cities. Reasons for this urbanisation process together with the problems that it has created in terms of urban planning and management.
EAG184 An Introduction to Modern Geography
Study of modern geography for trainee teachers who have no prior knowledge but an interest in geography as a field of study. Its fundamental concepts and techniques. The nature and methodology of the discipline and an understanding of the world in which humankind lives.
EAG280 Global Environmental Issues
The impact of economic development, both negative
and positive, on the environment. An understanding of the environmental
issues that are of global concern.
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The historic war sites of Singapore. Locating and assessing the heritage value of battlefield sites, such as Bukit Timah Hill, areas known to be the mass graves from the massacre of civilians, such as the Siglap and Changi Beach areas, and sites that mark the POW experience in Singapore, such as Changi Prison and Murals. The focus is on how the fall of Singapore and the experience of living under the Japanese Occupation have been remembered as a case study of what is "war heritage".
EAH181 Women in Singapore Society
To examine how women in Singapore have redefined the role of the woman in our society. Course would take snapshots of women achievers in education, business, technology, government, social services, civil service, medicine, writing, journalism, diplomacy and other fields. It would study their background and drive, look for commonalties, differences, outlook, their perspective of women's role in society and seek to understand how these women have redefined the role played by the woman in our society.
EAH182 Singapore: From Settlement to Republic
Significant developments in modern Singapore from 1819 to
the present. Two main areas of focus: (1) how colonizers acquired and sought to
maintain Singapore, (2) how the indigenous and immigrant population acted and
reacted during the period of study. Questions of motive, points of views,
interpretations of events and impact.
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Basic food groups (energy-giving foods,
body-building foods and protective foods) and their respective functions.
The origin of these foods and deficiency diseases. Factors affecting choice
of foods and how to read food composition tables. Meal planning using the
concept of energy balance, Recommended Daily Amounts (RDA), current guidelines
for healthy diets and Food Guide Pyramid.
Malay Language
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EAD181 Appreciation of Malay and Indonesian Poetry
An introduction to the various types, classification and
development of Malay and Indonesian poetry from traditional to modern genres
such as pantun, mantera, syair, gurindam, seloka, nazam and sajak; an
acquisition of the tools of critical analysis and response to concepts and
techniques commonly encountered in the study of poetry, such as form, imagery,
symbolism, tone, diction and rhythm in relation to traditional as well as
contemporary verses; and an examination of selected works of great poets such as
Hamzah Fansuri, Raja Ali Haji, Amir Hamzah, Chairil Anwar, Masuri S.N., Noor S.I.
and Latiff Mohidin.
EAD182 Error Analysis of Malay Language
The knowledge and the various skills needed to identify
errors in Malay language. These include receptive and expressive errors,
language use, individual and group errors, description and recognition of
language in identifying phonemic and phonetic errors, morphosyntacic errors and
lexicon and semantic errors.
EAD183 Introduction to Malay Language and Culture
A broad introduction to the study of Malay language and
culture. Relationship between Malay language and culture, its characteristics
and its major development during the animistic period and the Hindu, Islamic and
Western era. The various aspects of Malay customs and practices including the
Malay kinship system.
EAD184 Elementary Malay
Elementary Malay for beginners. Conversational and simple
Malay.
EAD185 Introduction to Islam in Malay Culture (English)
Historical Background (Islamization of Southeast Asia
in the Historical Past); Basic Teachings of Islam (Central Values in Islam);
The Role of Islam in Contemporary Malay Society and
the Modern World (Changes and Challenges affecting Singapore Malay Society);
Islam and The Formation of Worldviews of the Malays
(Defining the Constituents of Malay Culture); Islamic Influences in Malay Customs and Practices;
Islamic Influences in Malay Cultural & Artistic
Expressions (Language and Literature);
Institutions in Singapore Malay Society (A look into
the roles of MUIS, Syariah Court, Mendaki, Jamiyah, Majilis Pusat etc. in Malay society);
The Religious Education in Malay Society (The place
and role of madrasahs in Malay Society).
Mathematics
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Origins of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mensuration and computation in Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese and Arabic mathematics from the earliest times until the thirteenth century.
EAM181 Understanding Statistics
Descriptive statistics (exploratory data analysis). Measures of central tendency, location and spread. Use of software (e.g. MINITAB). Probability - basic concepts and rules. Elementary sampling techniques. Special distributions - uniform, binomial, Poisson, geometric, hypergeometric, exponential, normal. Applications.
EAM183 Mathematical Kaleidoscope
A mathematics appreciation course which looks at mathematics from a recreational point of view. Includes some history, some topics in the traditional syllabuses but from a different point of view, and also some topics outside the standard curriculum, for example, magic squares.
EAM184 Computer Algebra Systems
Introduction to one or more computer algebra systems
(CAS), for example, MAPLE. What CAS is capable of. (Not a training course
for the use of CAS. The manipulative skills will be kept to calculus or
pre-calculus level depending on the class.)
Museum Studies
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Music
EAI180 Malay Music in Context
Learning and playing of the Malay framed drums,
kompang and gambus. Activities involve individual and ensemble performance
on the instruments.
EAI181 Indian Music in Context
A practical study of North and South Indian classical
music. Activities involve individual and ensemble performance on the sitar,
tablas and Indian vocal techniques.
EAI182 Chinese Music in Context
The practical study of the Chinese flute. Ensemble
activities with other Chinese musical instruments are also encouraged.
EAI183 Japanese Music in Context
The practical study of the koto and shakuhachi.
Activities involve individual and ensemble performance on the instruments.
EAI184 Movement in Music
An insight into some of the practical possibilities
of making the body respond to music.
EAI185 Studies in Western Art Music A survey of the history of Western Music from the
Baroque era to the 20th century. Emphasis on the stylistic,
aesthetic and social aspects of music.
Natural Sciences
Introduction to plants with emphasis on the influence of plants on human culture
and society. The economic importance of plants in feeding, healing, clothing
and sheltering humans. The impact of advances in plant biotechnology and genetic
engineering of crops. Potential applications and relevance of botanical research
in areas such as biodiversity conservation, sustainable development and
bioprospecting. EAN181 The Living World
Teaching life science by telling its story - from the origin
of life, single cell to multicellular organisms, from continuity of life to
the diversity of life. The life processes of every cell. Cell growth, movement
and transport of molecules across membranes. How green cells capture energy
from sunlight to make chemical energy, how living cells including body cells
use chemical energy to power their lives.
EAN182 Conservation and Management of Natural Habitats
An exploration of the means by which natural areas may be
best preserved and managed. The conflicting demands between development and
economic growth, and conservation, and the grey area in between. An emphasis
on field trips to learn first-hand the need for nature areas to cater for multiple
uses, and the implementation of management practices in conservation areas.
EAN183 Human Diversity and Migration
Human migration is often thought of as a contemporary phenomenon,
but human populations have been moving about for thousands of years. A celebration
of human diversity as well as an examination of ways by which this diversity
is measured. A study of ancient migrations using various lines of evidence.
The question of what constitutes "race" will also be dealt with.
Physical Education Health is first wealth. The message that good health means
more than the absence of serious illness is reinforced with discussions
on the many issues that are involved in healthy living, and in the development
of the holistic person. The relationships between physical activity, physical
fitness and good health. Major life-style diseases, their etiologies & preventative
measures. Nutritional, stress and weight management concerns. Practical applications
in the school setting. EPA181 Growth & Motor Development A study of the physical growth and motor development of the
growing child. Factors that impact physical growth and motor development, age-related
changes, individual and gender differences in motor development and performance. EPA182 Stress Management for Teachers Specifically designed for teachers. The basic literature pertinent to stress
management. Practical stress management techniques. The teaching (to fellow
teachers in the class) of one stress management technique one can utilize when
one experiences stress. EPA290 Coaching the Young Athlete The theoretical aspects of coaching the young and beginner athlete. Content
based on the National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) adopted by the
Singapore Sports Council, and complements the two-year diploma course work in
Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Psychology and Pedagogy and other
various practical modules. EPA291 Principles of Athletic Training The recognition and assessment of common athletic injuries. This module will
provide the teacher with an understanding of surface anatomy, landmarking, injury
mechanics and assessment techniques as well as the implications of injury to
body parts. (This module is open to PESS trainee teachers only). EPA292 Nutrition & Sports Performance The links between nutrition, exercise and health. The effects of diet and exercise
on body composition and weight control; the relationships between diet, health
and disease, particularly coronary heart disease and the role of nutrition in
optimising sports performance. (This module is open to PESS trainee teachers
only). EPA293 Physical Education for Students with Special Needs The role of Physical Education in the total development of students with disabilities.
The need for, scope of, and structure of adapted physical education for selected
special groups of students with disabilities. Etiologies and distinguishing
characteristics of selected disabilities. Factors underlying programme/lesson
planning and implementation. Practical sessions as well as lectures. EPC180 Introduction to Volleyball Basic volleyball skills and elementary game strategies. Forearm pass, volley,
and service. Positioning of individual players on the court in offensive and
defensive situations. Basic rules of the game. EPC181 Tennis Skills and knowledge in playing the singles and doubles game of tennis. Particular
emphasis on basic strokes: forehand and backhand, volley, overhead shots and
service. Rules, scoring and elementary tactics. EPC182 Introduction to Weight Training Safe principles of progressive weight training, using resistance machines and
free weights. Development of own specific and individualised programmes that
include a variety of training systems. EPC183 Aerobics Both low and high impact activity and resistance exercises for the teaching
of aerobic classes. Fitness principles will be utilised and adapted to an aerobic
dance setting. Choreographing a routine to maintain class flow will be emphasised
and teachers are expected to choreograph an exercise routine. EPC190 Introduction to Sailing Introductory course in sailing. Terminology in sailing, knots, parts of a craft,
water and craft safety will be introduced. Practice on the launching and recovery
of the craft, the main points of sail and the application of basic right of
way rules. EPC191 Creative Dance for Primary Schools The teaching of creative dance techniques for children with a focus on the
knowledge and principles of understanding movement. Exploring methods of leading
creative dance activities and experiences to enable teachers to design lessons
appropriate for the different age groups in primary schools. Science and Technology Education Construction of an expended polystyrene cutter. Working with
foamed polystyrene to produce teaching models. Constructing teaching models
with acrylic materials for use on the OHP. The Pegboard and its accessories.
Assembling a simple science experiment for classroom demonstration using a Pegboard.
Use of constructed models for science teaching - student presentations.
Tamil Language EAT181 Elementary Tamil
Elementary Tamil for beginners. Conversational and simple
everyday Tamil.
EAT182 Introduction to Tamil Language and Culture
A broad introduction to the study of Tamil language and
culture. Linguistic and literary features of Tamil language, and its relationship
with culture. The development of Tamil language, literature and culture through
the ages (the medium of instruction is English).
EAT183 Tamil Language and Literature
The characteristic features of Tamil language among the
languages of the Dravidian family and the overview of the growth and development
of Tamil literature from the ancient to the modern period (the medium of instruction
is Tamil).
EGE181 Museum Studies - An Interdisciplinary Approach
This module will give students an overview of the historical
background and development of museums. It will look at how museums conceptualise
their exhibitions to make them interactive and engaging. Trainee teachers will
be taught how to conduct effective fieldtrips to museums and how to develop
interdisciplinary learning experiences drawing from the disciplines of History,
Social Studies and Art. Field trips will be conducted to the various museums in
the Museum Roundtable.
MUSIC
Malay Music in Context
Indian Music in Context
Chinese Music in Context
Japanese Music in Context
Movement in Music
Studies in Western Art Music
Plants and Man
The Living World
Conservation and Management
of Natural Habitats
Human Diversity and Migration
EAN180 Plants and Man
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Health & Wellness
Growth & Motor Development
Stress Management for Teachers
Coaching the Young Athlete
PE trainee teachers only
Principles of Athletic Training
PE trainee teachers only
Nutrition & sports Performance
PE trainee teachers only
Physical Education
for Students with Special Needs
PE trainee teachers
only
Introduction to Volleyball
Tennis
Introduction to Weight Training
Aerobics
Introduction to Sailing
Fee to be paid
Creative Dance for
Primary Schools
EPA180 Health & Wellness
The Making and Improvisation
of Science Teaching Aids
ECS180 The Making and Improvisation of Science Teaching
Aids
Module Code
Tamil Language
Elementary Tamil
Introduction to Tamil Language
and Culture
Tamil Language and Literature