National Education & Social Studies
Discover how National Education and Social Studies help pupils build national pride and a sense of belonging. Explore hands-on programmes that connect classroom learning to Singapore's history and culture.
INTRODUCTION:
Social Studies (SS) is a subject that encompasses the study of history, anthropology, civics and geography. National Education (NE) elements have been infused within the SS lessons to help pupils develop a sense of belonging to the classroom, school, nation and the world. Through SS lessons, pupils attain knowledge, skills and values to develop into a concerned citizen.
NE is a whole-school approach and involves students, parents, teachers and the community. National Education is part of a holistic education. It emphasises cultivating a sense of belonging and emotional rootedness to Singapore. NE aims to develop national cohesion, cultivate the instinct for survival as a nation and instill confidence in our nation’s future in our students by:
fostering a sense of identity, pride and self-respect as Singaporeans;
knowing the Singapore story — how Singapore succeeded against the odds to become a nation;
understanding Singapore’s unique challenges, constraints and vulnerabilities, which make us different from other countries;
by instilling the core values of our way of life and the will to prevail, that ensures our continued success and well-being.
MISSION:
Love Singapore, Discover the World, Contribute to our Nation
VISION:
Remembering our Roots, Contributing to our Society
TAGLINE:
NE begins with Me
PROGRAMMES OVERVIEW:
Memory Lane Activity
National Day Celebrations
Field-Based Learning
Memory Lane
Our ‘Memory Lane’ aims to provide opportunities for students to learn about various aspects of our cultures in Singapore, through the study of musical instruments, festivals and food. Students are able to see and touch authentic artefacts from the Memory Lane, enabling better learning. These activities are run with the help of our dedicated NE ambassadors and our teachers during Social Studies period.
National Day Celebrations
National Day is a pinnacle celebration to round off all NE commemorative days. Looking at various aspects of Singapore’s history and future growth, it is clearly a celebration of the past present and future. Students’ experience various activities including the NE show which brings about a sense of belonging and national pride.
Museum Based Learning
Museum-based learning is a key component of students extended learning experience. This learning journey has a clear objective: to help students link their Social Studies lessons to real-world experiences, highlighting how historical events continue to impact our lives today. The visit will deepen their understanding of history and offer valuable insights into how past events have shaped the world we live in.
Links:
Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery:
https://www.roots.gov.sg/stories-landing/stories/Kreta-Ayer-Heritage-Gallery
Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery:
https://www.roots.gov.sg/stories-landing/stories/Geylang-Serai-Heritage-Gallery
Asian Civilisations Museum: