The tot of teaching came back to me again... I thought I already gave up on being a teacher... guess, I still would very much wana be a teacher... X_X;;;
But! A person with poor discipline like me still wana be teacher huh... XDDD;;;
Went back to Deyi's web to walk walk...and was inspired to be a teacher once again.
Anyway, notice alot teacher gone again... X_X;;; My favourite art club teacher isnt around anymore.. *cries* Dont like that guy... didnt coach by him b4...but, I heard from junior he isnt very nice...somehow? X_x;;;
I wana do art and design stuffs in a free and easy way.... and not being grounded or chase after by deadlines... :(
Anyway, extracted this from MOE's teaching webby...
http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/faqs/#teaching-subjectsArt & Music Teacher TrainingWhy was this scheme implemented? What are the main reasons for having such a scheme?
This scheme was implemented to ensure a steady supply of suitably qualified Art/Music teachers to deliver quality Arts education. Looking forward, this will support arts education in schools as well as the implementation of the various recommendations made by the Steering Committee on the Promotion of Arts Education in Schools.
What are the admission requirements for students who are interested in this scheme?
The entry requirements are:
At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language as the First Language
For the Art course, a good grade in GCE ‘O’ Level Art. All applicants who are selected after MOE’s interview must also sit and pass NAFA’s drawing test.
For the Music course, applicants must have a pass in GCE ‘O’ Level Music or good grades from acceptable music examination boards. All applicants who are selected after MOE’s interview must also sit for and pass NAFA’s music audition.
Will MOE consider other types of qualifications besides GCE ‘O’ Levels?
You must have a GCE ‘O’ Level certificate or the equivalent. If you have overseas qualifications, you can send in your application for our consideration.
Can those with partial ‘A’ Levels apply?
You may apply as long as you satisfy the shortlisting criteria and are prepared to go through 4 years of study to become Art or Music teachers.
Can applicants combine ‘O’ Level certificates to calculate the aggregate for best 5 subjects?
We accept combined results taken in up to 2 sittings only.
Can I sign up for the course and pay for my own fees without serving the bond obligation eventually?
This course is specially designed to train students to teach in our schools. Hence, only students under this scheme can be admitted into this programme, and all candidates in this scheme will be required to serve a 5-year bond teaching in secondary schools upon graduation.
Would I receive any financial aid during this course of study?
MOE will pay the course fees of all successful applicants during the 4-year course. In addition, students will receive a bursary of $800 per month in the first 3 years at NAFA. Upon graduating from NAFA, they will be appointed as General Education Officers and receive a salary of around $1586 to $1779, depending on whether they have completed NS) per month while they are in their 4th year of study at NIE.
If I have already completed my NS when I enter the course, will I receive any increment?
Yes, increments as a result of completion of full-time National Service will be included in the salaries paid to you during the 4th year of your course.
What if I fail the music audition (for music admission) or the drawing test (for art admission)?
All candidates must pass the interviews and auditions or drawing test before they can be considered for admission into the programme.
I am currently in my first year at NAFA but I am interested in pursuing this course, am I still eligible?
This scheme is developed for ‘O’ Level school leavers talented in Art or Music. If you are already pursuing Art or Music at NAFA, you can continue your course in NAFA, and after that, you can apply for the 2-year Diploma in Education course in NIE to become a teacher.
Can ex-NAFA students apply for the course?
Ex-NAFA students who are interested in a career in teaching may apply directly for the 2-year Diploma in Art Education or Diploma in Music Education that is conducted by the National Institute of Education.
Will I have an opportunity to teach Art or Music at the primary school level?
The deployment of candidates graduating from this scheme is dependent on the needs of schools at that point in time. However, we expect that most, if not all, candidates will be deployed to teach in secondary schools as we assess the need to be greater in secondary schools.
Is this scheme open to foreigners?
Foreigners may apply and all applications are considered in totality and on a competitive basis.
I have Grade 5 Theory and Grade 5 Practical from ABRSM. Can I apply?
We will consider all applications in totality and on a competitive basis.
Is there an age limit?
Age is not a deciding factor. However, you must be ready to cope with the training in NAFA and NIE. There is also a 5-year bond to serve after graduating from NIE.
What will I be tested for in NAFA’s Art drawing test or music audition?
Drawing Test– Applicants will be given a set of objects to arrange. They are required to present the objects in any artistic form. Upon completion, applicants will need to provide an explanation/synopsis on that piece of work. Applicants are given up to 3 hours to complete the test in one sitting.
Music Audition– Applicants are required to perform 2 contrasting pieces of their choice, in addition to scales and sight-reading at Grade 6 level.
How do I apply? What is the application procedure like?
You may apply online at http://www.moe.gov.sg/teach/Apply.htm during the recruitment excercise. Application opens immediately after the release of the year’s ‘O’ Level results and closes 1 week after the release of the year’s ‘O’ Level results .MOE will assess your application in totality and on a competitive basis. If you are found suitable, you will be asked to attend an interview. Applicants who are selected after the interview will be required to attend a music audition (music applicants) or a drawing test (art applicants). You will be offered admission if you pass both the interview and music audition or drawing test.
Is there a bond obligation?
Yes. Successful applicants will have to serve a 5-year bond teaching in our schools upon graduating from NAFA and NIE.
Are there existing schemes to train Art and Music teachers? What is the intake like? Why is this insufficient?
Currently, graduates who majored in Art or Music at university level can be admitted to the PostGraduate Diploma in Education course in NIE to be trained as Art or Music teacher. ‘A’ Level school leavers and NAFA graduates who have good grades in Art or Music can also be admitted to NIE for the 2-year Dip Ed course. The intake varies from year to year.Although we have sufficient Art and Music teachers for now, the new Art and Music teacher training scheme is rolled out in order to recruit more for the future, and diversify the recruitment avenues for Art and Music teachers.
Why is this programme specifically targeted at the ‘O’ Level group?
The scheme is targeted at ‘O’ Level school leavers because NAFA currently takes in ‘O’ Level school leavers for their diploma courses. Candidates with other qualifications (e.g. graduates who have majored in Art or Music, or ‘A’ Level school leavers with good ‘A’ Level grades in Art or Music), they can apply for existing NIE programmes to be trained as Art or Music teachers.
Will I have any opportunity to pursue a degree in Art or Music eventually?
Like all teachers, graduates from this Art and Music Teacher Training Scheme can have the opportunity to apply for study leave to pursue degree courses to upgrade themselves while in service. They can also apply for MOE sponsorships e.g. interest-free study loan while they pursue a degree course in Art or Music.
Why is MOE not partnering with LaSalle?
MOE welcomes the participation of LaSalle in this scheme, if they are also interested to develop specially designed diploma courses to train our teachers, like NAFA.
What are the expected intake numbers?
We hope to recruit about 20 students for Art and 20 students for Music annually.
Will graduates from this Art & Music course be required to teach other subjects as well?
Graduates from this course will be trained specially to teach Art or Music in secondary schools and would generally be deployed to teach mainly either Art or Music. However, depending on the school you have been posted to, you may be asked to assist in the teaching of other subjects such as Civics and Moral Education.
If you have other qualifications such as GCE ‘A’ Level, a diploma or a degree and are interested in teaching Art or Music, you may apply for the following teacher-training programmes offered by NIE:
GCE ‘A’ Level holders and Diploma holders with relevant Art or Music qualification: 2-year Diploma in Education (Art specialization) or Diploma in Education (Music Specialization)
GCE ‘A’ Level holders and Diploma holder with relevant Art or Music qualification and who also meet the university admission criteria: 4-year Bachelor of Art (Education) with specialization in Music
NAFA or LaSalle Diploma in Art or Diploma in Music graduates: 2-year Diploma in Art Education or Diploma in Music Education
Degree holders: 1-year Post-Graduate-Diploma in Education (Sec)
(You need to have 2 teaching subjects for the PGDE (Sec) course.The teaching subjects assigned will generally depend on your major and/or minor read during your course of study at the university level. Music would be your first teaching subject if you have a degree in Music. However, if you do not have a degree in music but have other music qualifications, Music could be your second teaching subject if you have a suitable first teaching subject which is based on your major done at university)
What is the remuneration package for applicants with the necessary qualifications and working experience?
For the first 3 years in NAFA, all students will be paid a bursary of $800 per month.From the 4th year onwards when they are appointed as General Education Officers (GEO) and join NIE for their teacher training, they will be paid a salary of $1500 onwards.
Will I have any opportunity to pursue a degree in Art and Music eventually?
Like all teachers, graduates from the Art & Music Teacher Training Scheme have the opportunity to apply for study leave to pursue degree courses to upgrade themselves, while in service. They can also apply for MOE sponsorship, e.g. interest-free study loan, while they pursue a degree course in Art or Music. If you do well in the 4-year course, you could be offered direct admission to the BA (Education) degree course at NTU / NIE immediately after your 4-year course.
Will I be emplaced onto the GEO1 scale after I obtained a degree?
Not all teachers who obtained a degree will be emplaced onto the GEO1 scale. That would depend on whether he/she meets the emplacement criteria.
