AI use in Singapore schools kept age-appropriate, with focus on learning, not shortcuts: Desmond Lee
SINGAPORE: The use of artificial intelligence in schools is kept balanced and age-appropriate to support students’ learning and development, Minister for Education Desmond Lee said on Wednesday (May 6). Responding to parliamentary questions on AI usage among primary school students and the safeguards in place, Mr Lee said theoretical knowledge alone is not sufficient, and […]
Understanding Growth in Bilingual and Biliteracy Skills in Singapore’s Children
Bilingualism is dynamic, with children’s language use and proficiency changing over time. Within a single classroom, children may be at different points in their bilingual developmental paths. Therefore, a longitudinal perspective will shed light on how individuals’ environmental influences, interacting with dispositional and experiential factors, yield bilingual outcomes. This study tracked children’s dual-language competency growth […]
Singapore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids
Singapore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids SINGAPORE – Social media features such as direct messaging and video auto-play may soon be restricted as the Singapore authorities study ways to protect children from online harms and addiction. This comes on the heels of social media bans for those below 16 years […]
Singapore study to examine impact of parents’ sensitivity and responsiveness to kids’ needs
Singapore study to examine impact of parents’ sensitivity and responsiveness to kids’ needs SINGAPORE – Local researchers have launched Singapore’s largest parenting trial to examine how sensitive caregiving can impact young children’s emotional, cognitive and physical health. Sensitive caregiving is a caregiver’s ability to notice a child’s cues such as a cry or a specific behaviour, […]
How growing up in Singapore shapes young people: New $150m study aims to find out
How growing up in Singapore shapes young people: New $150m study aims to find out SINGAPORE – A new $150 million national research programme will track 5,000 young people in Singapore over the next five years to better understand how factors such as digital media use and urban spaces shape adolescence. Led by the A*STAR Institute […]
More children with autism are joining mainstream schools, and parents are learning what it takes
SINGAPORE: Nine-year-old Ethan (not his real name) has never once complained about going to school. Each morning, he heads off with enthusiasm and returns brimming with excitement, eager to share stories about his day. But this year, a new challenge has tested him. This is the first year the Primary 3 student had to sit […]