Teachers must be committed to lifelong learning to inspire youth: Chan Chun Sing

To get young people committed to lifelong learning, teachers have to become lifelong learners themselves, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.

In this way, teachers will be equipped to tackle changes that arise as technology and society evolve, including changing teaching methods and the need to develop students in a well-rounded manner.

Mr Chan was speaking on May 28 at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, where more than 800 delegates from 22 countries, including Singapore, will exchange research findings, ideas and teaching experiences.

Hosted by the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, the annual conference runs till May 30 and aims to foster collaboration among educators, researchers and policymakers worldwide.

In his speech, Mr Chan spoke of how education can transform to adapt to technological advancements and the changing role of teachers as technology is integrated into learning.

One major challenge is personalising and customising each student's learning journey on a mass scale, he said, in view of evolving expectations of education where more personalised outcomes and relevant skills are demanded.