Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QCZ505

Core

3

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QCZ506

Core

3

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The historical background to Moral Education in Singapore Schools, the aims of Moral Education and the aims of Civics and Moral Education and the policy of the Ministry of Education on moral education. The various approaches to the teaching of moral education, viz cultural transmission, cognitive development, consideration and values clarification approaches. Practical classroom skills to conduct moral education lessons effectively through the use of the expository, tutorial and inquiry methods. Special use of role play, puppets and field trips and using electronic media such as IT and video . Classroom management, lesson preparation and grouping pupils for monitoring progress. Familiarisation of student teachers with the CME curriculum to prepare them to teach moral education at the primary level through different approaches.

Classroom management and strategies in the teaching of moral education. The text books used and the core values such as Love and Humility, Filial Piety, Harmonious Family, Courtesy, Responsibility, Compassion and Loyalty and 28 moral values. Hands-on experience and presentation of specific lessons to enable student teachers to teach the programme effectively. Understanding of cultural practices as important festivals and their values, places of worship and customs and traditions of different people in Singapore. Questions about NE messages, understanding and acceptance among different races in Singapore. The Singapore heritage, the constitution and cultural patterns, insight and understanding of the different races, cultures and religions.