National Education & Social Studies
Overview
The National Education and Social Studies (NESS) curriculum in Geylang Methodist School (Primary) aims to develop pupils to function effectively as global citizens who stay rooted to Singapore through:
1) Encouraging perspective-taking in NE discussions especially in contemporary issues to enable our students to have an appreciation of the evolving Singapore Story.
2) Creating experiences that empower students to find their own meaning of what it means to be a Singapore citizen and contribute to the society.
3) Inculcating cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to interact with people of other cultures.
Curriculum Structure and Key Programmes
To enable us work towards our vision, the NESS curriculum is designed to achieve a maximum learning outcome through focusing on 4 big areas below:
| S/N | Focus | Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active Community Life | CCE & VIA Primary 1 & 2: Responsibility to Self and Environment Primary 3 & 4: Responsibility to School & Environment Primary 5 & 6: Responsibility to Nation and the World |
| 2 | National and Cultural Identity | SS Curriculum 4 Core Events: TDD, IFD, RHD, ND Learning Journey: Level-based Learning Journey Subject Infusion: Termly Story book sharing during English Reading Period Professional Development for Teachers |
| 3 | Global Awareness | SS: Monthly Upper Primary Level-based Current Affairs PeriodStudents: Kids News on Messaging TV Staff: Contemporary Issues per Semester Management: 5 min Discussion on Contemporary Issues during School Management Team Meeting |
| 4 | Socio-cultural Sensitivity and Awareness | 4 Core Events: TDD, IFD, RHD, ND SS / CCE / PAL Lessons Cross-department: • Mother Tongue Fortnight • Overseas Immersion Programme • Cultural Exchange Programmes |