Specifics of Intellectual Elite Preparation in Singapore
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https://doi.org/10.28925/2312-5829.2023.412Keywords:
educational policy, Singapore, intellectual elite, elite formation, elite upbringing, meritocracyAbstract
This article analyzes the key directions of Singapore's educational policy from primary to university education. It presents the peculiarities of preparing and nurturing the country's intellectual elite. The article highlights the models of education in Singapore at various stages of the educational journey and their role in shaping a new competitive generation. The main features of the current system are described, including an educational system offering various types of schools and programs, a curriculum that promotes individual and interdisciplinary learning, and a shift in the role of teachers from mere knowledge and information transmitters to mentors who facilitate student learning through creative and student-centered activities. The main criteria for the success of the Singaporean education system are outlined, including high educational standards, support for students at all levels of education, the preparation of professional experts, and meritocracy. It is emphasized that pedagogical education in Singapore is considered an essential component of national policy and an investment in the future.
The research identifies the primary goals of Singapore's educational policy, including raising the nation's education level, creating a conducive environment for the development of talented students, and supporting scientific research and innovation.
The research methodology was based on the collection of information, analysis of official documents, statistical data and observations in the field of education in Singapore, for a detailed consideration of the features of the country's education system. Methods of generalization, induction and deduction, abstraction, search and comparison were used.
The results of the study confirm the success of the Singaporean education system in achieving high standards of education and training qualified professionals. The system actively contributes to the development of the intellectual elite and provides support for gifted students.
Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Singaporean education system serves as an example of an effective model of education and upbringing that contributes to the formation of a competitive generation and the development of the country.
In summary, the research underscores the importance of maintaining high educational standards, the need for comprehensive educational reforms, and innovation in education to achieve success in the modern world.
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