All secondary schools, junior colleges and the Millennia Institute will implement blended learning for some levels from Term 3 next year, and at all levels by Term 4 of 2022, the Education Ministry (MOE) announced yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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SINGAPORE - For 13-year-old Teng Xin Rui, more days schooling from home will mean fewer early starts.
The Secondary 1 student at Bedok South Secondary School has to get up at 5.30am every morning to make it in time for school, a struggle similar to what many students here face on a daily basis.
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It will then be rolled out in all such schools at all levels by Term 4 in 2022.
What is blended learning and how does it differ from home-based learning (HBL)? Also, what are its benefits and how is the Ministry of Education (MOE) supporting students as it rolls out blended learning and issues PLDs? MOE and The Straits Times answer some burning questions from parents and students.
Q. What is blended learning and how does it differ from home-based learning?
A: Blended learning is a mix of home-based and in-school activities that taps both online and offline approaches to learning. MOE said on Tuesday that it is making blended learning a key feature of the schooling experience to further develop students ability to be self-directed, passionate and lifelong learners .
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Home-based learning to be held regularly for secondary schools, JCs and Millennia Institute from Term 3 next year
Home-based learning days will soon become a regular part of the school year at secondary schools, junior colleges and Millennia Institute, with some levels adopting a new “blended learning” model from Term 3 next year, announced Minister for Education Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (Dec 29). Tan Si Hui reports.