Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

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Office of Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Education

If you aspire to be a teacher, NIE's BA/BSc (Academic Discipline and Education) is a direct honours, double major programme which recognises the academic rigour and depth of knowledge that NIE undergraduates undertake in both their content area of expertise and in education. It will prepare you with deep content knowledge, strong inquiry skills and a globalised perspective to prepare you to become a leader in education.   

For those looking at sports-related careers, the BSc (Sport Science & Management) programme is a robust interdisciplinary degree programme focusing on the scientific principles behind exercise and the human body along with the management of sport organisations. SSM is the only undergraduate programme offered by a local tertiary institute that provides academic and professional pathways to sport-related careers.   

Learn more about our undergraduate programmes →


Teacher Education

In addition to the BA/BSc (Academic Discipline and Education) programme mentioned above, we also offer a variety of Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Teacher Leadership Programmes that are value-based, learner-centred, evidence-informed and future-focused. Our programmes combine a legacy of educational excellence with the innovation and creativity that will propel our graduates into an exciting future in the field of education. We develop academic skills alongside character-building and leadership skills, with a strong emphasis on values.

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Associate Professor Chow Jia Yi
Dean, Teacher Education & Undergraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

BA/BSc (Academic Discipline and Education)

(part of NIE's Teacher Education programmes)

BSc (Sports Science & Management)

   

Teacher Education Programmes

Diploma Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Teacher Leaders Programme

Our Underpinning Philosophy for Teacher Education

NIE's initial teacher preparation is based on a central pillar of a three-pronged set of values (V3) around which the skills (S) and knowledge (K) needed of a 21st Century teaching professional are woven. It guides the design and delivery of NIE's teacher education programmes and prepares future-ready education professionals to develop 21st Century competencies in their students. The current Enhanced V3SK Model builds on the original V3SK in the Teacher Education Model for the 21st Century (TE21) initiative first introduced in 2012.

The desire is for student teachers to be able to create new value in education that achieves sustainable development for society and for them to be cognisant of the ecosystem where their competencies impact the lives of the next generation. Importantly, student teachers are empowered to become self-directed and lifelong learners.

 

Find out more about Teacher Education for the 21st Century →

Educators Need To Be

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SHAPERS OF CHARACTERS

Not merely bystanders
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CREATORS OF KNOWLEDGE

Not merely consumers
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FACILITATORS OF LEARNING

Not merely transmitters
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ARCHITECTS OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Not merely builders
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LEADERS OF EDUCATIONAL CHANGE

Not merely followers
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Student Development

Initial teacher preparation programmes at NIE provide a holistic development for student teachers.
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GESL

Through GESL, NIE student teachers have reached out to the Singapore community through a wide range of service learning initiatives.
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Practicum

The NIE practicum enables student teachers to acquire beginning teaching competencies and is a core component of the Initial Teacher Preparation programme in NIE.
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Professional Practice & Inquiry

The PPI Digital Portfolio at the NIE is a digital space for student teachers to take ownership of their own learning and chart their developmental journey as a teacher.

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International Practicum

NIE International Practicum provides school attachment opportunities for student teachers to understand and appreciate Singapore’s education system.
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Semester Exchange

For Year 2 or 3 undergraduates to learn more about the education system and experience how we prepare teachers for different disciplines in Singapore.

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Teaching Scholars Programme

The NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme is the flagship programme of the office. The TSP augments the 4-year Bachelor of Arts/Science in Double Major Programme, providing student teachers a well-rounded education to prepare for the teaching profession.
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Our Team

The Office of Teacher Education (OTE) oversees the planning and delivery of all Initial Teacher Preparation (ITP) programmes and Sport Science and Management programme conducted by NIE.
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Contact Us

Contact us at for any questions you have.