Chan Chun Sing on the changes to Singapore’s Gifted Education Programme

After 40 years, the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) in primary schools will be replaced with a new model for nurturing higher-ability students. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing tells CNA what sparked the change and what it means for parents and children. More on the changes: https://cna.asia/3X7zBEk Watch Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announce the changes to the GEP at the National Day Rally 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ozfftZ6zQA 00:00 Introduction 00:10 What triggered the change? 00:51 How are higher-ability students identified? 01:28 What does it mean if a child is not identified as a higher-ability student? 01:56 Why do we need the GEP? 02:16 Will classifying students create a sense of elitism? 02:46 How can schools ensure higher-ability learners will mix well with their schoolmates? 03:07 What is the difference between a regular class and a higher-ability class? 03:43 Will extra support be given to teachers? 04:14 Are all primary schools equally ready for the changes? 04:36 Would this new approach make sense in terms of resources if only a few students are selected? Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia