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The Coherence between Policy Initiatives and Physical Education Developments in Nation-Building
Steven Kwang San Tan, Shern Meng Tan, Connie Huat Neo Yeo, Liang Han Wong

The Coherence between Policy Initiatives and Physical Education Developments in Nation-Building

Education & Pedagogy Published 2022 Verification Pending

Overview & Synopsis

This chapter examines the changing socio-cultural and political salience of physical education since independence in Singapore's schools. A brief history of physical education with developmental changes based on policy orientations across key educational milestones will be presented. Specifically, the chapter will describe significant impetus and policy synergies relevant to the direction and progress of physical education with emphasis on individual's holistic development, drive towards thinking citizens and lifelong learners, strive for community partnership and collaboration, and enhancement of teachers' transformative pedagogies. [For the complete volume, "Education in Singapore: People-Making and Nation-Building. Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects. Volume 66," see ED675893.]

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Document Title The Coherence between Policy Initiatives and Physical Education Developments in Nation-Building
Author / Organization Steven Kwang San Tan, Shern Meng Tan, Connie Huat Neo Yeo, Liang Han Wong
Subject & Discipline Physical Education, Foreign Countries, Educational Development
Categories Education & Pedagogy
Publication Year 2022
License / Rights Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource
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Original Host Website ERIC (Education Resources) (eric.ed.gov)
File Format application/pdf (Portable Document Format)
Language EN
Catalog ID DOC-173597
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