SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is
reorganising its professional wing to deepen expertise and deliver
a holistic and values-driven education.
This is in line with the emphasis given to values
and character development made at the recent MOE Work Plan
Seminar.
The changes to the organisational structure of the
professional wing will take effect from mid-December.
Three new Deputy Director-General of Education (Deputy DGE) posts
will be created to strengthen the professional wing's senior
leadership team.
Mdm Low Khah Gek will be appointed as Deputy DGE (Schools) cum
Director of Schools to oversee operations and management of
schools.
Mr Wong Siew Hoong will be appointed as Deputy DGE (Curriculum) to
oversee the overall curriculum.
The Director General of Education (DGE), Ms Ho Peng, will cover the
work of Deputy DGE (Professional Development) who will oversee the
professional development of all education officers, while driving a
strong professional ethos and standards in the service.
MOE will also set up a Student Development Curriculum
Division.
The new division will give greater focus on areas such as character
and citizenship, values education and co-curricular
activities.
It will develop a character and citizenship framework by building
on existing programmes in national education, co-curricular
activities, and civics and moral education.
To provide greater support to schools, MOE will set up a Programme
Coordination Office to enhance the coordination and integration of
initiatives within the ministry.
It will also look into the prioritisation and pacing of initiatives
to be implemented by schools.
The ministry will also set up a new Partnerships in Education
Office (PEO) to enhance constructive engagement of parents and
public consultation on education issues.
- CNA/al