These enhancements reflect a holistic approach to
strengthening teacher education at NIE across the
continuum, from ITP to TPD in a manner that is current,
relevant and responsive in meeting the needs of our
schools.
R1: New Values3
(V) Skills (S) and
Knowledge (K) Model
The V3
SK represents the underpinning philosophy
of teacher education at NIE. It guides for the design,
delivery, and enhancement of NIE’s programmes and
courses, to develop teachers who possess the positive
attitudes, necessary skills, depth and breadth of content
knowledge. ( Figure 2 )
These are the essential prerequisites in meeting the
challenges of the 21st century classroom. The V3
SK
model focuses on three value paradigms: Learnercentred,
Teacher Identity and Service to the Profession
and Community. Learner-centred values puts the learner
at the centre of teachers’ work by being aware of learner
development and diversity, believing that all youths can
learn, caring for the learner, striving for scholarship in
content teaching, knowing how people learn best, and
learning to design the best learning environment possible.
Teacher identity values refer to having high standards
and strong drive to learn in view of the rapid changes in
the education milieu, to be responsive to student needs.
The values of service to the profession and community
focuses on teachers’ commitment to their profession
through active collaborations and striving to become
better practitioners to benefit the teaching community.
The V3
SK model also underscores the requisite knowledge
and skills that teachers must possess in light of the latest
global trends, and to improve student outcomes.
KNOWLEDGE
Developing
Education Professionals
SKILLSVALUES
Empathy
Belief that all children
can learn
Commitment to
nurturing the potential
in each child
Valuing of diversity
V1 - Learner-Centered
Values
Aims for high standards
Enquiring nature
Quest for learning
Strive to improve
Passion
Adaptive and resilient
Ethical
Professionalism
V2 - Teacher Identity
Collaborative learning and
practice
Building apprenticeship
and mentorship
Social responsbility and
engagement
Stewardship
V3 - Service to the
Profession and Community
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Reective skills & thinking dispositions
Pedagogical skills
People management skills
Self-management skills
Administrative & managment skills
Communication skills
Facilitative skills
Technological skills
Innovation and entrepreneurship skills
Social and emotional intelligence
SKILLS
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Self
Pupil
Community
Subject content
Pedagogy
Educational foundation and policies
Curriculum
Multicultural literacy
Global awareness
Environment awareness
KNOWLEDGE
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Attributes of the 21 Century Teaching Professional st
Figure 2 : New Values, Skills and Knowledge (V SK) Model