Principles of holistic education applied to the Teacher Education Model for the 21st Century in Singapore

education to the Teacher Education Model for the 21st Century
(TE21) in Singapore. Building on the principles of holistic
education, TE21 aims to produce highly qualified educators who
succeed in nurturing the potential in each child. Holistic
education is a humanistic and democratic educational approach
that was developed in the USA. Its goal is to help every learner
reach their highest innate potential, find their identity and
purpose in life, and become socially and environmentally
responsible. This study shows how the same principles may lead
to slightly different outcomes when adjusted to the needs of
Singaporean society. As a direct product of the National Institute
of Education and the Ministry of Education, TE21 confirms the
importance of a national educational strategy, which is the core
of economic growth and political stability, as well as a tool to be
used for fighting inequality and dealing with other social issues.