Professor K Ranga Krishnan, in his commentary “Learn for competence, not grades” (Jan 22), and Mr Sanjeev Gathani, in his letter “Govt must lead society away from obsession with top grades” (Jan 27), expressed useful perspectives.
We are making a significant effort to rebalance our educational system, so as to value not only grades, but also other equally important things such as values, character and the competencies our young need for a lifelong journey.
The recently launched SkillsFuture movement aims to provide opportunities for every citizen to develop themselves throughout life. It will promote skills mastery in every job and for all Singaporeans, regardless of their academic qualifications or grades. More information about SkillsFuture can be found at http://tdy.sg/skillsfuture.
SkillsFuture is a long-term, national effort. It will involve many stakeholders, including individuals, parents, teachers, employers and our whole society. Employers play a key role in enabling Singaporeans to progress based on skills and performance.
The Government will be an active enabler in all of these efforts, and provide resource support to individuals, employers and educational and training institutions.
With everyone on board, SkillsFuture should help build a better future for Singapore and Singaporeans.
We are making a significant effort to rebalance our educational system, so as to value not only grades, but also other equally important things such as values, character and the competencies our young need for a lifelong journey.
The recently launched SkillsFuture movement aims to provide opportunities for every citizen to develop themselves throughout life. It will promote skills mastery in every job and for all Singaporeans, regardless of their academic qualifications or grades. More information about SkillsFuture can be found at http://tdy.sg/skillsfuture.
SkillsFuture is a long-term, national effort. It will involve many stakeholders, including individuals, parents, teachers, employers and our whole society. Employers play a key role in enabling Singaporeans to progress based on skills and performance.
The Government will be an active enabler in all of these efforts, and provide resource support to individuals, employers and educational and training institutions.
With everyone on board, SkillsFuture should help build a better future for Singapore and Singaporeans.
