Assignment Brief:
1. What is the policy called (EYDF)? When was it issued? Why was it introduced (history)? Who does it affect, what is its connection to other policies (NEL framework)?
Eg. Under the policy framework, MOE has embarked upon various initiatives since 2000 which focused on defining desired outcomes, developing a curriculum framework, establishing systems and structures for teacher training, introducing self-appraisal for quality improvements, and enhancing school readiness of disadvantaged children (support with reference).
2. How has the policy affected the educational landscape in any particular way – (either negatively or positively)? For eg. Since the growing number of women entering the workforce, there was a need for childcare arrangements (support this statement with references).
Important pointers to be mentioned in the essay
a. How does neoliberalism play a part?
b. Contextualize why MOE desires to work on this policy
c. A broad outline of Social historical policy in Singapore’s education setting
d. Focus on the EYDF however highlight the existence of NEL and how it differs from EYDF and what it focuses on.
e. If EYDF undergoes, any changes soon? Can policies be revised in line with theories (Eg. Brofen Brenner)
f. Comment how it affects Early childhood educators
(i). For eg. The policy offers the early year’s service provider that a child-centered environment and the play-based setting are ideally suited for the children based on the developmental needs/ learning needs. Give an example to the nordic education system (eg. Sweden)
g. Conclude that gov realizes the importance of creativity and therefore promotes child center play-based curriculum and encourages preschool/ early years to integrate and create a balance between academic & Creativity. Draw some stats from PISA
h. A shift in the workforce (more females entering the workforce which includes mothers, deliberated the government to look into establishing early years. Adapting child-centered pedagogy from other countries and therefore came with EYDF
