A PRESENTATION BY

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE

Education & Career Guidance (ECG)

B e d o k V i e w S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l

S h a r i n g w i t h Pa r e n t s

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Why ECG

Education & Career Guidance (ECG)

• Students need guidance and support as they transit from educationinstitutions into the new world of work so as to be future ready.

• They should be given opportunities to:o Explore and develop their interests and strengthso Engage in deep learningoApply their learning in real-world contexts to make a difference

in their areas of passion

better understand themselves

explore viable education and career options

make informed decisions

develop plans and goals to achieve their aspirations

ECG is a developmental process that facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes to enable students to answer 3 key questions….

Who am I? Where am I going? How do I get there?

Supporting students in making school-to-school and school-to-work transitions across key stage years

About ECG

What is Education and Career Guidance (ECG)?

Aims of ECG

Nurture student’s self-awareness, self-directedness

and life skills for continual learning and training;

(Skills)

Enable students to explore viable education and career options through

the provision of accurate and comprehensive information;

(Knowledge)

Inculcate an appreciation for the value

of all occupations and how they contribute to the well-

functioning of society; (Mindset)

Equip students with skills and means to positively

engage their parents and other career influencers

(Engaging the community)

Aims of ECG

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ECG Delivery in Bedok View Tiered Approach with Multiple Touchpoints

ECG Curriculum

GroupCounselling

Targeted Workshops/Coaching(e.g. Interview Skills, Portfolio Development)

Targeted groups which could include:• Students identified by teachers• Students at key stage years (E.g. Sec 2, Sec 4/5)• Students preparing for admissions (E.g. DSA, EAE)• Voluntary sign-ups• Students with motivation issues

Tier 2 & 3 ByECGCounsellors

ECG Lessons ECG Experiences

• Guidance Branch developed ECG Lessons, customised and delivered by Teachers

• Complementing lessons with MySkillsFuture Portal and Student Learning Space lesson packages

• ECG Talks/ Fairs• Taster Modules (EM/ AEM)• Visits to PSEIs• Through CCA, Enrichment, ALP/ LLP,

VIA, Student Leadership Programmes• Post Secondary Education & Career

Seminar (Level Camp)

Tier 1 By- School Key Personnel

(e.g. HOD CCE, SH CCE, Year Heads)

- ECG Coordinator - TeachersSupported by - ECG Counsellors

IndividualCounselling

• Identified from group coaching, by teachers and ECGCs

• Voluntary sign-ups• Students with higher ECG needs (e.g. limited

course choice)

ECG Delivery

Engaging Stakeholders

Strong Ecosystem Multiple Stakeholders

Educators Alumni

Students

Community Partners

ParentsIndustry Partners

Other Ministries (eg. Ministry of Healthcare Holdings)

Agencies (eg. Workforce

Singapore, Singapore Sports Institute)

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Parents play a vital role.

You can:

1) Show Love and Concern2) Observe your child’s strengths and interests3) Listen to your child4) Provide a window to the world of work5) Support your child’s career interests and aspirations6) Instil the importance of developing transferable skills7) Model lifelong learning

A Guide for Parents in ECG Journeying with our Children, Achieving Their Aspirationshttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/ecg-parent-guide/#p=1

ECG Resource for Parents

What’s NextTaking My Next Step Forward after My GCE ‘N’, ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levelhttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/whats-next/#p=1

The Next Step ForwardNavigating Your Education and Career Pathwayshttps://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/next-step-forward/#p=1

ECG Resources for Students

Search No MoreA list of resources to support your ECG Journey Pathways (Eg, Post-Secondary Education Options, Admissions Exercises, Financial Assistance)

ECG Resources for Students

MySkillsFuture Student Portal – Explore with your Child!

The features in MySkillsFuture seek to help students answer the 3 key ECG questions:

1. Who am I ?• tools to help them discover their career interests, skills, work

values and learning styles

2. Where do I want to go?• information on industries and occupations

• information on education institutions and courses

3. How do I get there?• tools to help them make Education and Career plans (e.g. goal

setting, transition skills)

4 Key ECG Messages

Discover who you are

Navigate pathways with confidence

Make informed decisions and own them

Keep Learning. Be Resilient

“Stronger ECG ensures that more students can navigate

the multiple education pathways available, and

choose the one most suitable for them.”

Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung, COS 2018

Referral for ECG Counselling

• Mdm Tay, ECG Counsellor

• Venue: ECG Space, Library

• Availability: Every Monday, 9.00 am to 4.30 pm