Previous reviews affirmed both the structure and
substance of NIE’s teacher education programmes. In the
light of changing needs in Singapore’s education system
and developments in the global educational landscape,
this current review builds on existing strengths to bring
teacher education onto a higher plane of excellence,
drawing on the perspectives of stakeholders and putting
the 21st century learner at the very heart of our educational
goals. ‘21st century learners call for 21st century
teachers’ is the impetus for the Programme Review and
Enhancement (PRE) 2008-2009. Based on extensive
literature review, understanding of existing and emerging
trends, local profile, changing landscape in policies and
initiatives, and research data, we explored possible and
viable avenues for enhancements – the culmination of
these efforts is a new Model of Teacher Education for
the 21st century (TE21) at NIE .