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National Instituteof Educationwww.nie.edu.sgThe National Institute of Education, Singapore, has been pivotal in providing both initial teacher preparation and continual teacherprofessional development for the past 60 years. Its emphasis on educational research has provided an evolving educationallandscape that has allowed both teachers and students to adapt to the rapid changes of the education sector.NIE’s programmes comprise of a sterling education of foundation, pedagogies for effective teaching and specialised subjectknowledge in at least one academic discipline. The programme offers two teaching tracks, either primary or secondaryschool teaching. To cater to the diversity of applicants’ educational backgrounds, there are multiple pathways of professionaladvancement. Apart from the Bachelor of Arts/Science (Education) programmes, NIE also offers the Postgraduate Diploma inEducation for university graduates and the Diploma in Education for those with pre-university and diploma qualifications.Programmes OfferedBachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor ofScience (Education)The four-year Bachelor of Arts (Education) and Bachelor ofScience (Education) programmes are designed to providestudents with a disciplinary knowledge base and key skillsets indispensable to their future roles as educators. Thecurriculum comprises an integration of school-relevantacademic content and effective pedagogical skills, as wellas a good understanding of the professional values ofa teacher.Diploma in EducationThe Diploma in Education (Dip Ed) offered by NIE is anotherpathway to a meaningful career in teaching. Completion ofthis two-year programme also allows the pursuit of furtheracademic or professional qualifications in the course of one’steaching career.Teaching practiceThis mandatory teaching practice is a rite of passage for allaspiring teachers. It connects theory to practice and providesstudent teachers a realistic school setting to hone theirteaching skills.Career OpportunitiesGraduates of NIE’s degree programmes are fully qualifiededucation professionals. Teachers play a key role in theeducation system to mould future generations. On anindividual level, MOE provides many opportunities forpersonal and professional growth. Graduates are expectedto be in high demand within the Singapore education systemand elsewhere.Unique FeaturesMore than just an educatorNIE’s programmes focus on nurturing values and growth ofcharacter with the aim to develop leadership, communicationand soft skills of its teachers. One such programme componentis the Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL) projectthat provides the teachers with the opportunity to reach out toa charitable cause.20