Academic Subject

The First Contact - Programme
Briefing, Online Course Registration
Briefing and Student/Practicum
Exchange
– For Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of
Science (Education)
(BA/BSc Ed) AY2016-2017
presented by
A/P Chow Jia Yi
Assistant Dean, Degree Programmes
National Institute of Education
21 July 2016
WELCOME TO NTU-NIE
TEACHING SCHOLARS
PROGRAMME!
Introduction
Assoc Prof Chow Jia Yi
Assistant Dean, Degree Programme
Phone: 6790-3194
Room: NIE 2-03-73
Email: [email protected]
For BA/BSc (Ed) student teachers:
Only by appointment please, through [email protected],
6790-3230/ 6790-3304 due to teaching/ meeting schedules.
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Undergraduate Programmes comes under the
Office of Teacher Education (OTE) headed by:
Dean:
A/P Liu Woon Chia
Associate Dean, Programme
Planning & Management:
A/P Lim Kam Ming
Associate Dean, Programme
& Student Development:
A/P Huan Swee Leng Vivien
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Undergraduate Programmes comes under the
Office of Teacher Education (OTE) headed by:
Associate Dean, Practicum &
School Partnerships:
A/P Tan Geok Chin Ivy
Assistant Dean, Degree Programmes:
A/P Chow Jia Yi
(Programme & Academic Counselling)
Link to OTE information on the NIE Corporate Website:
http://www.nie.edu.sg/office-teacher-education
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Online Academic Subject Briefings
AIMS OF THE BA/BSc (Ed)
PROGRAMME
ORIENTATION 2016
Student teachers are required to go through the Academic
Subject (AS) Briefing Slides that are available on the NIE Portal.
The slides are important as it will provide you more information on
the Academic Subjects (AS) done by the respective Academic
Groups (AGs) that you will be selecting for the next four year of
study in NIE.
More on AS Selection in the upcoming slides.
To view the AS Briefing slides, please click on the
‘E-Orientation for Initial Teacher Preparation Programmes’ icon on
the NIE Portal.
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Important activities/events
Date & Time
Activities
Venue
21 July 2016
Various Briefings
Please refer to the Orientation
Schedule on the NIE Portal
21 July 2016
3.30pm – 5.00pm
Qualifying Tests/Auditions/
Interviews
Please refer to the Orientation
Schedule on the NIE Portal
26 July 2016
10am - 10pm
AS Selection and Online Course
Registration Exercise
Online
25 – 29 July 2016
Various Talks
Please refer to the Orientation
Schedule on the NIE Portal
1 August 2016
2.00pm – 3.30pm
“Welcome to Teaching Scholars
Programme: ‘The First Lecture’”
NIE Gymnasium
1 August 2016
3.30pm – 8.30pm
TSP Team-bonding
NIE Gymnasium
27 July 2016
2.30pm – 5.00pm
Teachers’ Compass Ceremony
Anglo-Chinese School
(Independent)
5 Aug 2016
9.30am – 10.30am
NTU Freshmen Welcome
Ceremony
NTU Nanyang Auditorium
5 Aug 2016
4.00pm – 5.00pm
NIE Welcome Ceremony
NTU Nanyang Auditorium
Refer to the NIE Portal for details.
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Freshmen Orientation Camps (FOC)
Briefing on the Freshmen Orientation Camps will
be made straight after this.
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PROGRAMME MATTERS
Teacher Education Model for the 21st Century (TE21)
•
TE21 is the outcome of the Programme Review and Enhancement (PRE) initiative which was launched in
2008
•
“21st Century learners call for 21st century teachers”
•
Student-Teacher’s TE21 Learning Journey (STLJ)
•
–
Provides an overview of TE21
–
Explains the V3SK and GTC attributes to be developed in each ITP Programme Component (e.g.
Education Studies, Practicum, Curriculum Studies)
–
Enables student-teachers to relate their experiences from classroom lessons through to teaching
practice to the objectives of each component
Student Teacher’s Learning Journey Mindmap
–
Enables student-teachers to gain a holistic view of what they have learned
–
Allows student-teachers to map their own personal learning journey
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Student-Teacher’s TE21 Learning Journey
Available on NIE Website:
http://www.nie.edu.sg/aboutnie/teacher-education-21
Values3, Skills and Knowledge (V3SK) Model
Values3, Skills and Knowledge (V3SK) Model
Graduand Teacher Competencies (GTC)
Framework
21st Century Competencies Framework
Key Enhancements in the
Enhanced BA/BSc (Ed)
 Strengthen content coverage mastery of core teaching subjects (increase
coverage of AS1 and introduce Academic Exercise for content research).
 Introduce research skills (both in content and in education) to facilitate
transition to Masters degree.
 Introduce education research to help student teachers inquire into
practice.
 Provision of breadth and depth through offer of electives.
 Growth in professional practice – integrated practicum model for better
theory-practice link.
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Aims Of The Programme
 Integrate content (academic) & pedagogy (educational
foundation).
 Produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in
careers both in education and education-related fields and
beyond.
 Provide a broad-based and flexible curriculum benchmarked
against international standards.
 Prepare student teachers for Primary or Secondary teaching.
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Duration of Programme
• 4 years for Bachelor of Arts (Education) or Bachelor of
Science (Education)
• Possibility of Honours awarded based on excellent overall
performance
• Period of Candidature
Programme
BA/BSc (Ed)
Period of Candidature (Years)
Minimum
Maximum
3.5
6
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Academic Unit System
 Academic Units are used to measure academic workload per
semester and per academic year.
 Each course carries a certain number of AUs.
 Used to weight courses in a subject taught for the duration of
one semester of 13 teaching weeks, each AU represents an
average workload of one hour per week in the form of
lectures/tutorials, or three hours per week in the form of
laboratory/field work sessions.
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Academic Calendar AY2016-2017
Academic calendar is available via the NIE Portal:
http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMa
inTab=127&paramNodes=426
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ACADEMIC MATTERS
Programme Structure for
BA/BSc (Ed)
Areas of Study:
 Education Studies (ES)
 Academic Subjects (AS)
 Curriculum Studies (CS)
 Subject Knowledge (SK) [Applicable for Primary Track only]
 Essential Course
 Language Enhancement & Academic Discourse Skills (LEADs)
 General Electives
 Practicum
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Academic Subject (AS)
 Academic Subject (AS) covers the knowledge of the content and the
fundamental concepts and principles of either one or two subjects
depending on the programme.
 Primary track student teachers do one Academic Subject (AS) [except for
Chinese/Malay/Tamil Language (CL/ML/TL)]. Those taking AS CL/ML/TL
will take another AS: Chinese Literature/ Malay Literature/Tamil Literature.
 Secondary track student teachers do two Academic Subjects (AS).
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Academic Subject (AS)
 Academic Exercise
– Student teachers will do independent study and research in a topic of
their choice in their AS1 subject under the guidance of a faculty staff
member.
– The project spans two semesters.
 More details on AS allowable and non-allowable combinations in later
slides.
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Education Studies (ES)
 Learn key concepts and principles of education that
are necessary for effective teaching and reflective
practice in schools.
 Experience in-depth study of some significant aspects
of education.
 Educational Research
– Student teachers will work with a faculty mentor
to complete a research project to provide further
grounding on the links between educational
content and practice.
– The project spans two semesters.
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Education Studies (ES)
Professional Practice and Inquiry (PPI) I & II
(AED00A & AED00B/ AED02A & AED02B)
This course provides the foundation for student teachers to understand the
process of integrating and aggregating their learning, be reflective and
establish the theory-practice connection to their practice. In particular, this
course will provide avenues for student teachers to
(i)
explore and reflect on their beliefs as teachers;
(ii) understand the process of inquiring into their teaching;
(iii) articulate their growing understanding of what constitutes a 21st
century educator pivoted on NIE’s value-based V3SK framework; and
(iv) Use of the PPI portfolio to facilitate student teachers’ construction of
their conceptual framework of learning and teaching.
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Education Studies (ES)
Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL)
What is GESL?
•
GESL is a local service-learning community outreach programme for all
ITP student teachers where you will carry out group initiated servicelearning projects.
•
Mandatory component of the initial teacher preparation programme
since 2005.
•
To be done in Year 1 where student teachers organise, plan, and
execute a service-learning initiative for the local community.
•
Each GESL group comprises ±20 student teachers as allocated for
team-bonding activities during orientation.
•
GESL meetings take place once a week from 5.30p.m. – 7.30p.m.
Teambonding: BA/BSc (Ed) 1 August 2016 (Mon), 3.30pm to 8.30pm, NIE Gymnasium
GESL & Meranti Briefing: BA/BSc (Ed) 1 August 2016 (Mon), 8.30am to 10.00am NIE LT 9
Attendance is compulsory. Details on what to bring and where to go for teambonding will be
available on the NIE Portal (http://portal.nie.edu.sg).
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Curriculum Studies (CS)
 Methodology for teaching at primary/secondary school level according to
the track.
 CS subjects focus on pedagogical skills in teaching specific subjects in
Singapore schools.
 Primary track: 2 CS subjects.
 Secondary tracks: 2 CS subjects aligned with 2 AS subjects.
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Subject Knowledge (SK)
(Primary Track Only)
 To reinforce subject content mastery for primary school
teaching.
 Choice of Subject Knowledge (SK) courses aligned with
choice of CS subjects.
 Example:
CS English Language = SK English Language
CS Mathematics = SK Mathematics
CS Science = SK Science.
 With the exception of Music where Subject Knowledge is
integrated with Curriculum Studies.
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Essential Course (EC)
 1 essential course (3 AUs)
 Introduces student teachers to the implications of living in a
diverse society
 AMX30A: ‘Multicultural Studies: Appreciating & Valuing
Differences’.
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Language Enhancement and
Academic Discourse Skills (LEADS)
 Equips student teachers with basic language and
voice skills required for teaching successfully &
engaging in academic writing of assignments and
theses
 ALK10A: Communication Skills for Teachers (2 AUs)
 ALS10A: Academic Discourse Skills (3AUs)
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General Elective (GE)
 Meant for broadening curriculum for student teachers
 24 AUs (9 + 15) for Secondary Track inclusive of Educational
Research/URECA
 21 AUs (6 + 15) for Primary Track inclusive of Educational Research/URECA
 Note:
Secondary student teachers taking CS History and/or CS Geography
• Must register for GE ACL18A "Teaching Social Studies to Secondary
School Students"
• ACL18A to be taken in Year 3 Semester 1.
 AED28A Virtue and Leadership is a compulsory GE for student teachers in
the NTU-NIE TSP
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Practicum
 To provide student teachers with the opportunity to develop teaching
competencies in a variety of instructional contexts and at different levels
 Guided and supervised by cooperating teachers and NIE lecturers
 Student teachers will be able to use the knowledge and skills acquired in
the subjects they read, and have opportunities to integrate theory and
practice in schools
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Practicum
Practicum
Duration
Period
School Experience
(APR10A)
2 weeks
During the vacation before Year 2
Teaching Assistantship
(APR20A)
5 weeks
During the vacation before Year 3
Teaching Practice 1
(APR30A)
5 weeks
During the vacation before Year 4
Teaching Practice 2
(APR40A)
10 weeks
Year 4 Semester 2
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Additional Components and Courses
The Meranti Project
• The Meranti Project is a personal and professional development programme for all ITP
student teachers.
Programme Features
• Mandatory for all student teachers and funded by MOE.
• Two-day non-residential programme.
• Facilitated by experienced facilitators.
• Lunch and tea are provided.
• Carried out in Year 1 in the assigned GESL groups.
• A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to each participant upon completion of
the full programme.
The Meranti Project Briefing: 1 August 2016, 8.30am – 10.00am
Briefing on The Meranti Project will be done in conjunction with GESL. Attendance is
compulsory.
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Additional Components and Courses
Certificate in English Language Studies (CELS)
(For BA/BSc (Ed) (Primary) Only)

Must be doing CS English Language as a Curriculum Studies (CS) but not studying English as
an Academic Studies (AS).

Requirement by MOE to do EL content and language enhancement courses leading to the
Certificate in English Language Studies (CELS).

Spread over the first, second and third years of the degree programme.

Designed to benefit student teachers in two ways: to equip them with the content knowledge
for teaching English confidently, and to enhance their language and communication skills so
that they can serve as good models of spoken and written English.

For more information on CELS, please refer to the TLDC website: http://www.nie.edu.sg/ourpeople/academic-groups/ell/teachers'-language-development-centre .
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Grade Point Average (GPA) System
Your grading follows the NTU GPA system:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/Examination/Pag
es/GradePointAverage.aspx
For all NIE Examination related matters:

Go to NIE Portal  Log in  Academic Initial Teacher Preparation Programmes
 Examinations
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Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA)
The Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) represents
the grade average of all
courses (including failed
courses) attempted
by a student.
The computation of CGPA is
as below:
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Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA)
Example:
Course
AU
LetterGrade
Grade
Point
Course 1
3
A+
5.00
Course 2
3
A-
4.50
Course 3
3
B
3.50
Course 4
3
B+
4.00
Course 5
2
A+
5.00
Course 6
1
A+
5.00
[5.00x3AU]
+ [4.50x3AU] +
[3.50x3AU] + [4.00x3AU] +
[5.00x2AU] + [5.00x1AU]
_____________________________
15 AU
CGPA = 4.40
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Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
 The CGPA will be reflected on student teachers’ transcripts.
 An ‘F’ grade obtained in a course, and a new grade attained for the
subsequent repeat, will be both reflected in the transcript.
 Both grades will also be counted in the computation of CGPA. No AU is
earned for courses with ‘F’ grade.
 Student teachers are not allowed to repeat any courses taken except those
with ‘F’ grade.
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Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal
The requirements for graduation are as follows:
Successful completion of the prescribed academic unit
requirement as set out by the programme curriculum.
A minimum CGPA of 2.00 is required at the end of the final
semester of study.
The criteria for satisfactory academic standing in any
given semester are:
Maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.00
Completing at least 75% of the normal AU workload
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Academic Warning, Probation and Dismissal
Student teachers with poor standing will be subjected to the following performance
review:
Type of Warning
Criteria
Unsatisfactory Performance
Maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and
completing less than 75% of the normal
Academic Unit Workload
Academic Warning
CGPA falls below 2.00 for the semester
Academic Probation
CGPA falls below 2.00 for the following
semester
Academic Termination
CGPA falls below 2.00 for the 3rd
consecutive semester, or at the end of the
final semester of study. A letter of
termination will be issued.
For more details, please refer to the NIE BA/BSc (Ed) Programme Handbook
via the NIE Portal.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) Option
 Allows a student teacher to take a course on an “ungraded”
basis i.e. no letter grade such as A, B, etc will be awarded.
 A course will be indicated as ‘S’ (Satisfactory) if the final letter
grade obtained is a ‘D’ or better. Conversely, it will be
indicated as ‘U’ (Unsatisfactory) if the grade obtained is ‘F’.
 The descriptor ‘Satisfactory’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’ will appear in
the result slip and the transcript issued by the University.
For more information on S/U Option:
http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?pa
ramMainTab=127&paramNodes=450
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General Information, BA/BSc (Ed) Handbook &
Programme Structures
1. For more information, student teachers should refer to the General Information Handbook
and BA/BSc (Ed) Programme Handbook (AY2016-2017). This is important especially for full
details of your programme and courses, academic integrity, dress code, etc.
You will also need to refer to the BA/BSc (Ed) Programme Handbook when you are doing
course registration every semester. The information can be found here:
http://www.nie.edu.sg/studynie/initial-teacher-preparation-programme/degreeprogrammes.
2. To check on the courses offered for each semester please look at the respective Programme
Structures or your respective Academic Plan via the NIE Portal:
http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?paramMainTab=1
27&paramNodes=653.
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Allowable & Non-Allowable
AS Combinations
(refer to green handouts provided)
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Allowable and Non-Allowable
AS Combinations
Academic Subjects for BA/BSc (Ed) Primary
Academic Subjects For BA (Ed)
(Primary)
Academic Subjects For BSc (Ed)
(Primary)
Art
Biology
Drama
Chemistry
English Language
Mathematics
English Literature
Physical Education and Sports Science
Geography
Physics
History
Music
Chinese Language & Chinese Literature
Malay Language & Malay Literature
Tamil Language & Tamil Literature
Allowable Arts Subject Combination
BA (Ed) (Secondary)
AS1 (Arts Subject)
AS2 (Arts Subject)
Art
Art
Drama
Drama
English Language
English Language
English Literature
English Literature
Geography
Geography
History
History
Music
Music
*Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Social Studies
Except the following combinations:
Drama & Geography and vice versa
Art & Music and vice versa
History/Geography & Social Studies
Chinese Language must be offered with Chinese Literature
Allowable Arts And Science Subject Combinations
BA (Ed) (Secondary)
AS1 (Arts Subject)
AS2 (Science Subject)
Art
English Literature
Mathematics
History
Biology
English Language
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Geography
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Music
Physics
Mathematics
Allowable Science Subject Combinations
BSc (Ed) (Secondary)
AS1 (Science Subject)
AS2 (Science Subject)
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics
Physics
Food & Consumer Sciences (AS 1 only)
Physical Education & Sports Science (AS 1 only)
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Allowable Science And Arts Subject Combinations
BSc (Ed) (Secondary)
AS1 (Science Subject)
AS2 (Arts Subject)
English Language
Biology
Geography
Social Studies
Chemistry
English Language
Art
Music
English Language
Mathematics
English Literature
Geography
History
Social Studies
Allowable Science And Arts Subject Combinations
BSc (Ed) (Secondary)
AS1 (Science Subject)
Physics
AS2 (Arts Subject)
Music
English Language
English Language
Food & Consumer Sciences (AS 1 only)
Geography
History
Social Studies
English Language
Physical Education & Sports Science (AS 1 only)
Geography
Social Studies
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Primary / Secondary Tracks &
AS assignment
VERY IMPORTANT
All of you have been assigned by MOE:
 Programme (BA/BSc Ed)
 Track of Study (Pri/Sec)
 and compulsory AS1/AS2 (for selected student teachers).
Requests for any changes will NOT be
allowed/considered by MOE
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Online AS Selection Exercise
VERY IMPORTANT
 All BA/BSc (Ed) year 1 student teachers need to do AS Selection on 26 July
2016 through the Online Course Registration via the NIE Portal.
 Each AS selection is dependent on the following criteria:
1. Meeting the minimum pre-requisites
2. Availability of vacancies (quota)
3. Ranking of qualification results.
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Online AS Selection Exercise
VERY IMPORTANT
 You will be given choices in the system to select AS1/AS2.
 Please read the following documents carefully before you make your AS
selection:
1. AS Special Subject Requirements (pink)
2. AS Allowable and Non-allowable combinations (green).
 All the above documents will also be made available on the ‘E-orientation
for Initial Teacher Preparation Programmes’ platform via the NIE Portal.
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Online AS Selection Exercise
VERY IMPORTANT
 If you missed the online AS Selection on 26 July 2016, NIE
reserves the right to assign a final AS1/AS2 to you based on
the criteria mentioned earlier.
 Priority is given to those that have actually done the online
selection exercise.
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Online AS Selection Exercise
Steps On How to Select
AS Online via the Online Course
Registration System
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Academic Subject (AS)
Briefing Slides
VERY IMPORTANT
 As mentioned in earlier slide, all the other important Academic Subject
(AS) briefings by the AGs, important documents, teambonding dates and
activities, etc. have been uploaded onto the NIE Portal under ‘Eorientation for Initial Teacher Preparation Programmes’.
 Please read the attachments/documents carefully before making an AS
selection on the 26 July 2016.
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Online AS Selection Exercise

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:
Login with your NIE Portal ID and Password to the NIE Portal:
http://portal.nie.edu.sg/ .
At the home page, under ‘My Workspace Dashboard’  click
‘Online Student Services’  ‘Student Course Registration’.
Click on the ‘Register Academic Subjects’ link from ‘Student
Services’ menu to display the page with ‘Important Note’.
Read carefully and click on ‘Next’ button.
SAMPLE
Online AS Selection Exercise (Secondary Level)
 You would have been pre-assigned 1 or 2 Academic Subject(s) by MOE, you
will see that the respective Academic Subject(s) has/ have been preassigned in the system.
 Step 4(a):
AS1 and AS2 Pre-assigned by MOE
E.g. You have been pre-assigned AS1 Chinese Language and AS2 Chinese
Literature. You will see that the AS1 and AS2 have been pre-assigned in the
system. Once confirmed, please click ‘Register’ button and proceed to Step 6
where you will register for the non-AS courses.
SAMPLE
Chinese Language
Chinese Literature
Online AS Selection Exercise (Secondary Level)

Step 4(b):
AS1 Pre-assigned by MOE
E.g. You have been assigned AS1 English Language, the system will have
pre-assigned AS1 and you just need to select four choices from the list of
valid AS combinations. Once confirmed, please click ‘Register’ button.
Please proceed to Step 6 where you will register for the non-AS courses.
SAMPLE
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Online AS Selection Exercise (Primary Level)
 You would have been pre-assigned 2 Curriculum Subjects by MOE, you may
need to choose your AS based on the allowable AS (depending on assigned
Programme and CS) as shown in the green sheet.

Step 4 (c):
AS1 Pre-assigned by MOE
E.g. You have been assigned AS1 Mathematics, the system will have
pre-assigned AS1 and you just need to confirm the pre-assigned AS. Once
confirmed, please click ‘Register’ button and proceed to Step 6 where you
will register for the non-AS courses.
SAMPLE
ALVIN
Online AS Selection Exercise (Primary Level)
 Step 4(d):
AS not Pre-assigned by MOE
E.g. You have been assigned CS1 English Language and CS2
Science, you may choose Physics, Biology or Chemistry as your AS.
Once confirmed, please click ‘Register’ button. Please proceed to
Step 6 where you will register for the non-AS courses.
SAMPLE
Online AS Selection Exercise
 Step 5:
To make changes to your AS Selection, just modify your
AS1/AS2 choices and click the ‘Register’ button again under
‘Register AS’ page.
 Step 6 :
Non-AS course selection (e.g. Education Studies (ES),
Curriculum Studies (CS) Courses
Proceed to Register for Non-AS Courses. Click ‘Register Course’ button in
Register Academic Subjects screen.
SAMPLE
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Online AS Selection Exercise

Step 7:
Upon clicking the ‘Register Course’ button, you need to
register for all the Non-AS courses in the Register Course
screen. Click the ‘Register’ button for each course to
complete the registration.
SAMPLE
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Online AS Selection Exercise
 Step 8:
View/Print Courses Registered
Click on ‘View Course Registration Details’ button in Register Course page and check
on the courses registered and the Academic Subject(s) selected. You may make
changes at any time before the system closes on 26 July 2016, 10.00pm. Please print a
copy of the list of courses registered for future reference.
SAMPLE
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View of Online AS Selection Results
VERY IMPORTANT
 The preliminary results of the AS allocation will be released online
on 2 Aug 2016 under the same link.
 The AS courses tied to the allocated AS will be reflected, together
with the non-AS courses.
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Course Verification Exercise
 This exercise is to confirm the courses which you have registered for the
semester.
 The verification is to be done online between 29 Aug – 2 Sep 2016
 Log in NIE Portal and access via Workspace Online Services
Student
Course Registration  Student Services  Course Verification Form. Print
out a copy of the form for reference purposes
 If there are any discrepancies, please print out the Course Verification
Form and approach Exams Unit at Office of Academic Administration and
Services at Blk 1 Level 1.
This is an important exercise as you will only receive GRADES for courses
that you are registered for in the exam entry form.
If you forget to drop a course, you will be given an F grade.
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In Summary:
Administrative Matters
Activity
Date
Time
Tues, 26 July 2016
10am – 10pm
Generate Student Personalised Timetable
4 Aug 2016 or earlier
Refer to NIE Portal
Online Course Verification Exercise
29 Aug - 2 Sep 2016
Refer to NIE Portal
AS Selection through the Online Course Registration for
BA/BSc (Ed) Year 1
No Add/Drop period for Year 1 BA/BSc (Ed) Programmes
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Qualifying Tests, Auditions and Interviews
Events
Date
Mathematics Qualifying Test
(For Poly Diploma Holders only)
Time
Venue
1530-1700
NIE7-01-TR708
Music Interview & Audition
(For all student teachers who wish to take AS
Music)
Art Focused Interview
(For all student teachers who wish to take AS
Art)
Drama Group Workshop-Interview
(For all student teachers who wish to take AS
Drama)
NIE3-01-01
Recital Ensemble Room
21 Jul 2016
1530-1630
NIE3-B1-10
NIE3A-B2-03
The Nanyang Playhouse Performance Space
Print Personalised Student Timetable
When will the personalised student timetable be available?

You can generate your personalised student timetable from the NIE Portal on 6
Aug or earlier (look out for announcement on the NIE Portal).

Login with User ID and Password.

On “Workspace Dashboard”  Click on “Online Services”  Click on “Student
Time Table”.

The student timetable will indicate the courses, the allocated group, timeslots and
venues.

Acrobat Reader is needed before you can generate the timetable.
Print your timetable before the start of classes.
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Where to find the following Timetables:
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BA/BSc (Ed) Master Time-table
Examination Time-table
Student Timetable
Programme Structure
Go to NIE Portal at http://portal.nie.edu.sg/
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Medical Leave

Student teachers must show the original medical certificates to lecturers / tutors
before dropping off the MCs into the Drop Box 1 located at NIE Student Services
Centre (SSC). Deadline for submission of MC to NIE Student Services Centre (SSC) is
2 weeks from the date of issue of the MC.

Beyond the two weeks deadline, if the original medical certificate has not been
shown to the lecturer, a notice of absence letter will be issued. A copy of this letter
will be extended to the Ministry of Education. The penalty for unauthorised
absence would range from withholdment of increment, suspension or
discontinuation of payment of benefits, or termination of service.

For MOE employees, please refer to the MOE Trainee Teacher Handbook for more
details.
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Maternity Leave During Semester Time

Female student teachers who are likely to be on maternity leave during semester time are
advised to consult Manager/Admissions and Student Records at the Office of Academic
Administration and Services at least one month prior to the expected commencement of
leave.

Student teachers may be allowed a maximum of 28 days maternity leave during semester
time if there are at least 13 teaching weeks in that semester.

If maternity leave takes place during a semester that has fewer teaching weeks, student
teachers may face a higher risk of not being able to fulfil their programme commitments
and as a result, may have to extend their programme of study beyond the normal duration
at their own cost.

Student teachers who are on maternity leave during Practicum will have to extend their
period of Practicum accordingly at their own cost.

Student teachers who are likely to be on maternity leave during semester time are required
to check with course lecturers on the implications of their absence before they go on
maternity leave.
For more details, please refer to the General Information
Handbook, available on the NIE Portal
Leave of Absence /
Withdrawal
 Student teachers who are likely to be on long absence (i.e. semester leave of
absence) during semester/curriculum time are required to check with the
National Institute of Education and the Ministry of Education on the
implications of their absence before it commences. Implications include but
are not limited to the following:
– All registered courses will be dropped once the leave is approved for that
semester
– Additional semester(s) would be required to complete the programme of study
which may result in additional cost to the student teacher
 Student teachers leaving the programme prematurely will be required to
immediately inform the National Institute of Education and the Ministry of
Education of their withdrawal in writing at least 1 month before their last day
of service.
Code of Conduct and Dress Code For Student
Teachers on Campus

NIE aims to cultivate a positive teacher culture among its student teachers so
that they may develop into cultured teachers.

A cultured teacher is one who is smart looking, confident, caring, creative, and
a mentor, learner and leader.

As part of the desire to project a positive total image of teachers, a code of
conduct and dress code for student teachers on campus has been established
and student teachers are expected to observe the code.

Details on the NTU Student Code of Conduct can be found at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/SAO/Pages/Policies-concerning-students.aspx.
Details on the NIE Code of Conduct and Dress Code for student teachers can
be found on the NIE Portal:
http://portal.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?par
amMainTab=638&paramNodes=356.
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Compulsory: Beginning Teachers’ Orientation
and CELS Programmes

The onus is on the student teachers to make sure that there are no programme
commitments to fulfil before leaving for holidays overseas during public holidays,
weekends and the NIE vacation during the period concerned.

However, please note there will be practicum and CELS courses during certain
vacations from year 1-3 and, for final year student teachers compulsory ‘Beginning
Teachers’ Orientation Programme’ immediately after the end of your NIE
examinations.

After the compulsory ‘Beginning Teachers’ Orientation Programme’, you will
assume teaching duties in your posted school immediately thereafter.
For more details, please refer to the General Information Handbook, available on
the NIE Portal.
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TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
(TSP)
Overview of TSP
 Latest addition to the existing suite of scholar
programmes in NTU.
 Aims to prepare tomorrow’s leaders of
education who possess the passion and
aspiration to inspire, nurture and lead our next
generation.
 Offers a unique opportunity for both personal
development and international exposure in
interdisciplinary training.
 To complete an additional 15 Academic Units
(AUs) of elective courses and Research
Project.
 TSP students have the option to participate in
seminars,
conference
presentations,
mentorships,
internships,
and
overseas
programmes.
Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars
Elective Courses
 Student teachers in TSP have to fulfill
additional 15 AUs of elective courses that
supplement the core curriculum and
general education in BA/BSC (Ed).
 The electives may be taken from NIE, NTU
or overseas universities. These include
electives offered by NTU University
Scholars’ Programme (USP).
 Student teachers in TSP are required to
take a compulsory General Elective
AED28A “Virtue and Leadership” (3AUs).
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Elective Courses
 Recommended plan: To fulfill one
elective course in each semester from
Year 1 Semester 2 onwards.
 TSP students will also have the
opportunity to undertake a minor
programme of study if they choose to.
The requirement for a Minor is 15 AUs.
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicService
s/CourseRegistration/Pages/MinorProgrammes.aspx
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Research Opportunities
 Student teachers in TSP have to
undertake a research project [i.e. AED430
Research Project (3 AU)] over an 11month period in an academic year.
 An unparalleled opportunity for TSP
students and their mentors to explore a
topic of mutual interest together.
 Recommended semester for AED430:
Year 3 Semester 2.
 TSP students will be given the
opportunity to present their research at
professional conferences.
Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars
Research Opportunities
 TSP students with YGPA of 4.4 and
above will be invited to participate in
the
Undergraduate
Research
Experience on CAmpus (URECA) in
place of AED430.
 URECA is a university-wide programme
to cultivate a research culture among
the most able undergraduates in NTU.
These undergraduates will be given the
coveted title of NTU President
Research Scholar (NTU PRS).
 NTU PRSs are required to undertake a
minimum of 160 hours of research
over an 11-month period (August to
June) in an academic year.
Image source: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ureca/Pages/default.aspx
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Internship

Allows TSP students to seek attachment
opportunities with MOE, AST or other
organizations.

BUILD Programme (Building University
Interns for Leadership Development)

There must be an educational element.

Recommended period for
Vacation of Year 1 Semester 2.
Internship:
Service Learning

A platform to nurture leaders, who are
socially responsible and active citizens, who
can identify needs and contribute to the
community both at home and overseas.

Recommended period for SL
Vacation of Year 1 Semester 1.
Project:
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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Residential Learning Experience
 Provides an additional platform
for TSP students to engage in
learning beyond the classroom.
 TSP
students
have
the
opportunity
to
undertake
learning experiences situated
within the residential houses.
 GESL course and AED28A “Virtue
and Leadership” in the Hall of
residence
Image source: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Undergraduate/HallsofResidence/Pages/Hall17.aspx
Global Edge
 Overseas Student Exchange
Programme and
International Practicum.
 To explore global issues,
develop insights, expand
their horizons, and connect
with people of diverse
cultures.
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Global Edge
Overseas Student Exchange
 TSP students are given priority in NIE’s
exclusive Student Exchange
Programme.
 They can take courses in an overseas
partner university, e.g., Boston
College, University of Helsinki, Hong
Kong Institute of Education, for one
semester.
 Recommended semester for Overseas
Student Exchange: Year 3 Semester 1.
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GEM Explorer
 GEM Explorer is administered by NTU
 Allows student teachers to spend one semester in an overseas
university to read subjects which may be counted towards their
programme requirements in NIE/NTU.
 Minimum CGPA to qualify for application is 3.50.
 More information can be found at:
http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemexplorer/Pages/index.aspx
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GEM Explorer
Important Dates:
6 – 18 August
Students to complete research and consult with
coordinators about courses.
6 and 18 August
Gem Explorer information sessions
12 – 18 August
Consultation sessions @ Global Lounge, 10.00am –
4.45pm on weekdays
Application period
Students are strongly encouraged to attend a GEM
Explorer information session before they apply.
Students may visit GEM Explorer’s website for the updated dates.
Full-time student teachers admitted to Year 1 in AY2016 – 2017 must fulfill min.
69 AUs of graded courses in NIE/NTU (i.e. residential AUs).
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Global Edge
Terms and Conditions for Overseas Student
Exchange

Do refer to the web link
http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemexplorer/Before
Applying/Pages/CNYangUSPScholarsGuarantee.aspx
for the terms and conditions for the guarantee.

Guarantee is applicable only once over the course
of study at NTU/NIE.

Must list 5 choices when applying.

Guarantee is forfeited if you do not accept choice of
placement offered.

Guarantee is not transferable.

Please read the T&C in the link attached for details.
Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/scholars
GEM Discoverer Summer Studies
 GEM Discoverer is also administered by NTU
 GEM Discoverer Summer Studies is a collection of summer programs
offered by reputable partner universities around the world. It aims to
provide NTU undergraduates with short-term, 3 to 8 weeks exposure into
the academic culture and heritage of the host university and country in
which it is located.
 More information can be found at:
http://global.ntu.edu.sg/GMP/gemdiscoverer/Pages/index.aspx
 There is only one GEM Discoverer Summer Studies intake each year.
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Global Edge
International Practicum

TSP scholars have the opportunity to
do their Teaching Assistantship
overseas.

Encourage the TSP scholars to
understand and appreciate both
Singapore’s
and
the
host’s
educational systems.

Cultivate an international outlook on
teaching and learning, and network
with other educators from partner
universities in countries such as
Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, New
Zealand, Taiwan, Sweden, China and
the US.

Recommended
period
for
International Practicum: Vacation of
Year 2 Semester 2.
Image source: http://www.nie.edu.sg/practicum/international-practicum
NIE Semester and Practicum Exchange
Programmes
 Administered by NIE
 Allows student teachers to spend one semester in a partner institution of NIE,
to read subjects which may be counted towards their programme
requirements in NIE/NTU.
 Information on these student exchange programmes will be posted on the NIE
Portal when the application window opens.
 Minimum CGPA to qualify for application is 3.60.
 More information can be found at:
http://www.nie.edu.sg/teacher-education/practicum/nie-global-exchangeprogramme
Full-time student teachers admitted to Year 1 in AY2016-2017 must fulfill min.
69 AUs of graded courses in NIE/NTU (i.e. residential AUs).
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NIE Semester and Practicum
Exchange Programmes
Type of Echange
Partner
Country
The Education University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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National Taiwan Normal University
Taiwan

Osaka Kyoiku University
Japan

Semester
Practicum

Cambridge University
United Kingdom

VIA University College
Denmark

University College Capital
Denmark
Linkoping University
Sweden

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Stockholm University
Sweden
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NIE Semester and Practicum
Exchange Programmes
Partner
Country
Type of Echange
Semester
Practicum
Finland


Zurich University of Teacher Education
Switzerland


University of California, Santa Barbara
USA

University of Illinois, Urban Champaign
USA

New Zealand

University of Helsinki
University of Waikato
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Head Start
Masters Level Courses
 TSP students have the option to read advanced level courses
that can be credited to a Master's degree.
 Must have at least CGPA of 4.0 at the end of Year 2 Semester 2
and meet additional subject-specific criteria to read up to 3
Masters level courses in Year 3-4.
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Build Connections
 TSP students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation.
 The residential experience will provide opportunities for
scholars across all the NTU Premier Scholars programme to
socialize, interact and build meaningful friendships that
extends beyond your time in NTU.
Image source: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/CampusLife/StudentLife/Pages/index.aspx
Academic Advisors
 Each TSP student will be
allocated an Academic Advisor.
 Your academic advisor will guide
you throughout your four years
of studies in BA/BSc (Ed).
 TSP students should meet their
academic advisor at least once
every semester throughout the
four years of studies.
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Academic Expectation of TSP Students

You are encouraged to maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0
and above throughout your course of studies.

If your CGPA falls below 3.5 for 3 semesters (not necessarily consecutive), you will
not be allowed to remain in the TSP and will no longer be eligible for TSP benefits
(e.g. guaranteed on-campus accommodation), but you can remain on MOE’s
TA/TSL terms, subject to the TA/TSL retention criteria (please approach your MOE
scholarship officer if you require clarification).

You are also expected to participate in NTU-NIE activities and contribute to the
NTU-NIE community.

You have to fulfill your BA/BSc (Ed) graduation requirements and 15 AUs of TSP
requirements (i.e. 12 AUs of electives and AED430/URECA) to graduate as a TSP
scholar.
Academic Expectation of TSP Students
 You are required to meet your academic advisor at least once
every semester throughout your course of studies.
 You are required to submit your completed TSP Progression
form to your academic advisor and A/P Chow Jia Yi (OTE) at
the end of each semester and no later than 2 weeks after the
release of results.
 TSP Progression form is available on the NIE Portal.
(NIE Portal  ‘Academics’  ‘Initial Teacher Preparation programmes’ ‘NTU-NIE Teaching
Scholars Programme’)
Recommended Plan for TSP Students
For completion of TSP requirements
Subject to change
Information on TSP
 “Teaching Scholars Programme 2016” course in NIE GeNIEus
(Blackboard)
 TSP information such as this set of slides will be made
available to you through this course.
GUIDES AND POLICIES
Assignments
 Courses such as CS, SK and ES courses may have more
assignments as compared to courses that have a Final
Examination.
 Efforts have been made by the Programme Office and
Academic Groups to reduce bunching of assignment
deadlines.
 Importance of Time Management and Planning for your
assignments.
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Academic Integrity
The Institute advises all student teachers to respect all copyrighted works and
encourages the purchase of original textbooks and/or other copyrighted
materials that are required for their programme of study.
Student teachers should not plagiarise or pass off as their own, the
writing or ideas of another, without crediting or acknowledging the
source from which the ideas are taken.
The Institute takes a serious view of any form of plagiarism and infringement
of copyright by student teachers. A contravention of the provisions of the
Copyright Act is deemed to be a breach of the Institute’s rules and
regulations, which could result in disciplinary action. Cheating, plagiarism and
other forms of academic dishonesty are considered serious offences for which
disciplinary penalties will be imposed.
Please refer to the NIE Academic Integrity Framework available on the NIE
Portal for more details.
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Academic Integrity
Examples of plagiarism / copyright infringement:

Copying text/tables/figures from other sources (verbatim or with minor changes)
without quotation marks nor in ‘block quotation’, even if you cite the sources.

Paraphrasing text from other sources without citing the sources.

Using ideas from other sources without citing the sources.

Copying or using another student’s assignment or paper.

Submitting the same/similar assignment for two or more different courses (unless
permission is granted).

Using text or pictures from the internet without getting permission from the
owners of the websites.
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Ethics and Moral Reasoning Course
 Undergraduates admitted from Academic Year 2015-2016 are
required to complete a 1 AU online HY0001 “Ethics and Moral
Reasoning” course.
 The course will be conducted in January Semester.
 More details will be provided at a later date.
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Professional Conduct
 Be punctual for all your lessons
 Treat one another, the Administration and your lecturers/
tutors with respect in all dealings and over e-mails
 Learn to use the NIE Portal for information
 Be independent: take charge of your own learning: signing up
& dropping courses, time-table checking, course verification,
etc.
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NIE Code of Conduct and Dress Code For
Student Teachers on Campus

NIE aims to cultivate a positive teacher culture among its student teachers so that
they may develop into cultured teachers.

A cultured teacher is one who is smart looking, confident, caring, creative, and a
mentor, learner and leader.

As part of the desire to project a positive total image of teachers, a code of
conduct and dress code for student teachers on campus has been established and
student teachers are expected to observe the code.

Details on the Code of Conduct and Dress Code can be found on the NIE Portal:
http://teachers.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDetails?para
mMainTab=638&paramNodes=356.
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Disciplinary Breaches
 Never forge an MC
 Never cheat in a TEST or EXAMINATION
 Never plagiarise
 Student teachers should not plagiarise, that is, pass off as one’s own,
the writing or ideas of another, without acknowledging or crediting
the source from which the ideas are taken.
All these breaches can lead to expulsion from NIE and dismissal
from MOE
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Disciplinary Breaches
Article from Today Paper,
Thursday, 10 Feb 2011
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RESOURCES AND FACILITIES
NIE Portal
 URL: http://portal.nie.edu.sg/
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NIE Portal
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PASSPORT & VOICES
 PASSPORT: Booklet for new student teachers with useful information.
 You can access a soft-copy of the PASSPORT at the following URL:
http://teachers.nie.edu.sg/portal/page/portal/TeacherPortal/ContentDeta
ils?paramMainTab=6&paramNodes=529.
 VOICES: A newsletter by the Trainee Teachers’ Club (TTC).
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CCA System
Student teachers can use the CCA System to keep a record of their participation of CCAs
during their programme of study at NIE. You can access the system via the NIE Portal.
The CCA record only captures 5 groups of CCA:
1.Activities within NTU
2.Activities within NIE
3.Activities representing NTU
4.Activities representing NIE
5.NIE-Driven Projects/Programmes.
You can key-in information about your CCA activities outside NTU/NIE. At any point of your
study in NIE or before they graduate, you can request for an official copy of their CCA Records
at Student Liaison Unit, OTE at Block 2, Level 3, Room 02A.
For verification purposes, you will have to bring along all documentary proof for the CCAs
that you have keyed in.
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NIE Wellness Centre

The NIE Wellness Centre, located at the basement level of BLOCK 2 (2-B1-01),
provides confidential psychological services and counselling for student teachers
free of charge.

The NIE Wellness Centre also provides resources that help students to enhance
their wellbeing and maximize their academic potential.

To make an enquiry and/or to see a counsellor, please email to
[email protected] or call 6790 3318 between 9am to 5pm on week days.

More information is available at: http://www.ps.nie.edu.sg/WELLNESS.htm.

Like us on Facebook for more
resources! https://www.facebook.com/niewellnesscentre.
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NIE Student Services Centre
Location of NIE SSC
Block 3B, Student Hub, Level 1
1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637616
Operating Hours of NIE SSC
Mon - Thu : 9 am to 5 pm
Fri : 9 am to 4.30 pm
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays : Closed
Self-Service Kiosks
The NIE Student Services Centre (SSC) is a one-stop service centre that
caters to the administrative needs and general enquiries of students and
alumni. Students can approach SSC on the following matters:
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Issuance of transcripts
Certification letter on study status
Registration / Matriculation cards
Financial Aid
Accommodation
Insurance Claims
Lost and Found
Medical Scheme
Payment of fees
Booking of Student Hub facilities, etc.
There are 4 self-service kiosks located outside SSC
to provide students with the ease to access a onestop information service such as checking of
portal information, updating of student profile,
accessing student online applications and printing of
online services forms.
Drop-Boxes
Drop-boxes are located outside SSC to enable
students to drop their documents/forms for update of
personal particulars, submission of MCs, leave
applications , cheque deposit and feedback.
For more information, please refer to http://www.nie.edu.sg/office-academicadministrative-services/student-services-centre.
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NIE & NTU Location Maps
 NIE Location Maps:
http://www.nie.edu.sg/visit-nie
 NTU Location Maps:
http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps
NIE Lecture Theatres,
Tutorial Rooms & Labs
Examples of Lecture Theatres, Tutorial Rooms and Lab Room numbers:
7-01-LT02 = Block 7 Level 1 Lecture Theatre 2
2-01-TR205 = Block 2 Level 1 Tutorial Room 205
Note: TR205 – The first digit will denote the block where the TR is located.
Lab 7-02-32 = Block 7 Level 2 Lab 32
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OTHER IMPORTANT
GENERAL INFORMATION
Collection of Student Card
Monday, 8 August 2016
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
NIE Student Hub, Level 1
Please produce your NRIC/Passport Card for
collection of registration card.
The card will be issued to you only if you have
e-matriculated and paid your fees (if necessary).
Teachers’ Compass Ceremony (TCC)
All BA/BSc (Ed) student teachers are required to attend the TCC.
Details are as follows:
Date
Time
- 27 July 2016 (Wednesday)
- 3.30 - 5.00pm
(Please be seated by 3.15pm. Registration begins from 2.30pm)
Venue - Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Attire
- Formal Office Attire
Please refer to the NIE Portal http://portal.nie.edu.sg/ for more information.
Dean’s Address
NTU Freshmen Welcome Ceremony
Date
Time
Venue
5 August 2016 (Friday)
9.30am – 10.30am
NTU Nanyang Auditorium
 Please note that the Freshmen Welcome Ceremony (FWC) is a compulsory
event and is specially organised by the University to officially welcome all
freshmen.
 This is an important rite of passage for freshmen to be inducted into the
University and it will be an excellent opportunity for you to meet your fellow
freshmen, seniors and members of the University Management and Faculty.
 We look forward to seeing you at the Freshmen Welcome Ceremony.
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NIE Welcome Ceremony
Date
Time
Venue
5 August 2016 (Friday)
4.00pm – 5.00pm
NTU Nanyang Auditorium
 Please note that the NIE Welcome Ceremony is a compulsory event.
 The Guest-of-Honour for this event would like to take the opportunity to
welcome you to NIE to begin your journey to becoming a beginning
teacher.
 We look forward to seeing you at the NIE Welcome Ceremony.
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“Welcome to Teaching Scholars Programme:
‘The First Lecture’”
Date
Time
Venue
1 August 2016 (Friday)
2.00pm – 3.30pm
NIE Gymnasium
 Please note that the “Welcome to Teaching Scholars Programme: ‘The
First Lecture’” is a compulsory for all TSP student teachers.
 We look forward to seeing you at this session.
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LASTLY,
START DATE OF CLASSES FOR THE SEMESTER:
Tuesday, 8 August 2016
A copy of these slides will be available from the NIE Portal
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Thank you & wishing you a great
journey ahead with us!