The National Institute of Education in Singapore announced that its 16-month postgraduate programme for teachers-in-training will be shortened to 12 months, emphasizing the integration of theory and practical application. Education Minister Desmond Lee highlighted the programme’s flexibility, allowing new teachers to choose elective courses alongside core modules, catering to their diverse backgrounds. Efforts will also be made to reduce teachers’ administrative workloads, with initiatives such as streamlining processes and enabling parents to submit absentee records directly, allowing teachers to focus more on student learning.
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Russia-linked website evades Singapore government blocking with new branding, study finds
SINGAPORE: A study reveals that the Russia-linked site Asianews.io has resurfaced in Singapore after being blocked as Alamak.io. Researchers from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies noted that both sites share the same operator and content, raising concerns about ongoing threats of hostile information campaigns. The Ministry of Home Affairs is monitoring Asianews.io, which has thus far not targeted Singaporeans directly, highlighting the evolving nature of such threats. Full Article
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