Summary: The article discusses Singapore's education system, recognized as one of the world's best, achieving top scores in all subjects in OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), significantly outperforming countries like Australia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore's shift to home-based learning (HBL) revealed its potential to foster self-directed, independent learners. As a result, the Ministry of Education incorporated regular HBL days in secondary schools to maintain these benefits, promoting student autonomy and personal interest exploration. Singapore supports this initiative with comprehensive digital resources and personal learning devices, ensuring equitable access and preparation for a technology-driven future.
Source: Australian Council for Educational Research
Date: May 3, 2024
