Celebrating 75 Years of NIE: News Articles about TTC/IE/NIE

86 pass IE final year exam. (1981, January 14). The Straits Times, 20.

IE shift in second half? (1981, February 23). The Straits Times, 11.

IE awards to meet staff shortage? (1981, April 9). The Straits Times, 9.

Results of teachers' exams. (1981, April 9). The Straits Times, 9.

IE drive to recruit expat lecturers a success. (1981, May, 4). The Straits Times, 8.

IE to review all its training. (1981, May 24). The Straits Times, 13.

The making of a band. (1981, June 8). The Straits Times, 6.

Two closed circuit TV studios at new IE. (1981, June 25). The Straits Times, 10.

40 pass Advanced Cert in Education Course. (1981, July 15). The Straits Times, 11.

Education Library shapes up for better service. (1981, October 23). The Straits Times,13.

First IE male director is from Australia. (1981, October 29). The Straits Times, 12.

Tan, J. (1981, October 31). Help for schools to choose English package. The Straits Times, 12.

IE's 10th convocation. (1981, November 5). The Straits Times, 8.

Trainee teachers say goodbye to Paterson. (1981, November 6). The Straits Times, 12.

Institute's shift starts Monday. (1981, November 7). The Straits Times, 7.

One for the road. (1981, November 8). The Straits Times, 4.

Teach art and music actively, schools urged. (1981, November 8). The Straits Times, 7.

IE moves into new home in Bukit Timah. (1981, November 15). The Straits Times, 8.

IE to donate $9,260. (1981, November 17). The Straits Times, 13.

January opening for IE library. (1981, November 20). The Straits Times, 13.

IE needs 24 more lecturers. (1981, November 25). The Straits Times, 6.

IE has vacancies for 24 lecturers. (1981, November 26). The Straits Times, 8.

IE band to spend 10 days in Philippines. (1981, November 29). The Straits Times, 9.

Alfred, H. (1981, December 8). Towards better teachers. The Straits Times, 9.

Malaysian education team visits IE. (1982, February 5). The Straits Times, 8.

Tan, J. (1982, February, 25). IE entry criteria revised so more can apply. The Straits Times, 9.

Tan, J. (1982, February, 27). More Nantah grads may apply now to train at IE. The Straits Times, 12.

Teaching of Malay course at IE. (1982, March, 11). The Straits Times, 13.

Zarinah Marican. (1982, March 13). Pilot PE plan for 34 more schools. The Straits Times, 5.

Band training for forty teachers. (1982, March 18). The Straits Times, 7.

Boost for teaching of literature. (1982, March 18). The Straits Times, 7.

D'Cruz, F. (1982, April 12). Medical benefits for IE trainees proposal. The Straits Times, 2.

40 pc of IE students reject plan. (1982, April 13). The Straits Times, 7.

Institute plans degree course for teachers. (1982, April 16). The Straits Times, 12.

Tan, J. (1982, April 16). IE director drives home point with lots of humour. The Straits Times, 12.

Tan, J. (1982, April,17). Help for gifted and slow ones: Children with special needs. The Straits Times, 17.

The Straits Times says…Special skills are needed. (1982, April 17). The Straits Times, 16.

Institute plans to expand M Ed course. (1982, April 19). The Straits Times, 7.

Tan, J. (1982, April 19). IE looking at ways to pick teachers from bright children. The Straits Times, 7.

Computer classes at IE. (1982, May 19). The Straits Times, 9.

Ooi, T. (1982, May 21). Making it easy for teachers to read up on research. The Straits Times, 9.

Ooi, T. (1982, May 22). Teacher as friend, adviser, mentor. The Straits Times, 1.

Top trainee at IE inspired by relief stint. (1982, May 23). The Straits Times, 11.

React kit will be ready in July. (1982, June 2). The Straits Times, 13.

Tan, J. (1982, July 20). IE's all-round yet specialised training. The Straits Times, 13.

Tan, J. (1982, August 17). IE men who are shy to become father figures. The Straits Times, 10.

IE head calls for re-look at moral education. (1982, October 28). The Straits Times, 10.

Institute will train nurses too. (1983, January 28). The Straits Times, 13.

Alfred, H. (1983, March 21). Getting ready for the big day at IE. The Straits Times, 7.

How teachers are taught. (1983, March, 28). The Straits Times, 2.

Khor, C. (1983, March 28). Teachers' Torture Chamber revisited. The Straits Times, 3.

What can't Einstein's theory explain? The 2 ages of IE. (1983, March 29). The Straits Times, 11.

You've come a long, long way, teacher! (1983, March 31). The Straits Times, 5.

Educationist who was 'far ahead of her time'. (1983, April 5). The Straits Times, 11.

How to make that lecture more credible. (1983, April 5). The Straits Times, 11.

More practical training needed say teachers. (1983, April 8). The Straits Times, 11.

Tan, J. (1983, April 9). Institute of Education to be revamped. The Straits Times, 17.

Ex-cadet teacher wants to rejoin institute. (1983, June 2). The Straits Times, 19.

Extra help for the new teachers. (1983, July 12). The Straits Times, 13.

Fernandez, M. (1983, August 10). IE courses prove popular with foreigners. The Straits Times, 8.

Alfred, H. (1983, September 6). Masters in Education candidates here have PhD standards, says US consultant. The Straits Times, 8.

Alfred, H. (1983, September 8). Thumbs-up' from Master students. The Straits Times, 16.

Dhana: Teachers should be parent birds, not poultry breeders. (1983, October 16). The Straits Times, 13.

Innovation test for teachers on probation. (1983, October 16). The Straits Times, 13.

Accept those with good 'O' levels. (1983, December 15). The Straits Times, 12.

This rule will remain a vital one: IE. (1983, December 30). The Straits Times, 19.

Bill to pave way for PE college. (1984, January 22). The Straits Times, 14.

Course for teachers of handicapped showing results. (1984, January 24). The Straits Times, 17.

Education lecture given in memory of Ruth Wong. (1984, March 24). The Straits Times, 12.

IE students should be proud. (1984, June 12). The Straits Times, 16.

Ministry to have custom-fit principals. (1984, June 20). The Straits Times,10.

Danker. (1984, July 14). Their principal task is to be managers. The Straits Times, 12.

Better qualified people take up teaching. (1984, August 5). The Straits Times, 12.

Teachers to get up to $2,000 for research. (1984, August 5). The Straits Times, 12.

Lee, P. (1984, September 21). Trainee teachers' day. The Straits Times, 9.

Trainee teachers to get civil defence training. (1984, September, 22). The Straits Times, 4.

IE course proves popular. (1984, October 4). The Straits Times, 15.

IE gym raises eyebrows. (1984, October 18). The Straits Times, 13.

Be doctors to slow pupils' call to teachers. (1984, October 21). The Straits Times, 14.

Tan, J. (1984, October 21). Bring laughter into class - IE director. The Straits Times, 1.

Wai, R. (1984, November 26). CD course for trainee teachers. The Straits Times, 12.

Tan, J. (1984, November 28). Longer English course for second batch. The Straits Times, 19.

Make sure teachers have taken subject. (1984, December 3). The Straits Times, 17.

Chee, L. C. (1985, January 19). Institute to train childcare teachers. The Straits Times, 6.

Linguistic courses for teachers. (1985, January 31). The Straits Times, 18.

Teachers can join speech workshops. (1985, February 4). The Straits Times, 15.

Davies, J. (1985, March 2). The diploma disease. The Straits Times, 18.

Teachers vital in morals course. (1985, March 26). The Straits Times, 13.

Alfred, H. (1985, April 28). The shadow principals. The Straits Times, 2.

Top marks for course with a difference. (1985, April 28). The Straits Times, 2.

Danker, S. (1985, May 13). IE course for childcare teachers. The Straits Times, 26.

More childcare teachers on the way. (1985, May 13). The Straits Times, 21.

Why are we still short of teachers? (1985, May 13). The Straits Times, 16.

Alfred, H., & Jacob, P. (1985, May 19). Trainee teachers who take the govt for a ride. The Straits Times, 1.

Alfred, H., Tan, J., & Jacob, P. (1985, May 19). SIA ad firm hired to sell teaching. The Straits Times, 12.

Teacher ads get union blessings. (1985, May 20). The Straits Times, 9.

No decision on bond for trainee teachers. (1985, May 21). The Straits Times, 18.

Only 4pc leave after passing final exams. (1985, May 21). The Straits Times, 18.

Rejected again by IE. (1985, July 13). The Straits Times, 18.

College first-timers take marching in their stride. (1985, July 22). The Straits Times, 9.

187 IE trainees pass final exam. (1985, July 24). The Straits Times, 13.

Lee, V. (1985, August 30). Why few teachers sign up for course. The Straits Times, 12.

Leong, C. T. (1985, September 4). My experience as a cadet teacher. The Straits Times, 22.

Three graduates who went further than most. (1985, September 8). The Straits Times, 2.

Big push to get teachers. (1985, October 3). The Straits Times, 1.

Non-grad teachers can now get degree in NZ. (1985, October 3). The Straits Times, 12.

Tan, J. (1985, October 4). Graduates rush to enter teaching. The Straits Times, 48.

Tan, J. (1985, October 5). 1,130 grads sign up within two days. The Straits Times, 1.

It's short-sighted to employ untrained teachers. (1985, October 12). The Straits Times, 18.

Li, S. (1985, October 13). Pin untrained teachers down to reduce upset in classrooms. The Straits Times, 16.

IE trees should not have been cut down. (1985, November 5). The Straits Times, 18.

Please stop 'cleaning-up' trees of ferns and orchids. (1985, November 9). The Straits Times, 20.

Trees at IE cut to upgrade landscape. (1985, November 20). The Straits Times, 20.

Tan, J. (1986, January 7). 367 grads turn up for teaching crash course. The Straits Times, 1.

Ministry wants pool of school heads. (1986, February 20). The Straits Times, 11.

Shortage of teachers: IE to take in more. (1986, March 22). The Straits Times, 12.

Trainee teachers' bond equitable, says Dr Tay. (1986, April 11). The Straits Times, 13.

Malay trainee teachers reminded of their role. (1986, July 28). The Straits Times, 11.

Hoe, I. (1987, March 8). PE teachers have vital role as mentors. The Straits Times, 10.

College of Physical Education: Physical education for life. (1987, March 11). The Straits Times, 21.

More relief teachers may be needed with third child perks. (1987, March 14). The Straits Times, 14.

Two IE lecturers getting training. (1987, March 20). The Straits Times, 15.

Parents make many complaints, says trainee teacher. (1987, March 24). The Straits Times, 20.

Cheng, S. T. (1987, August 4). Grandfather Suen gets his doctorate in education — at 72. The Straits Times, 10.

Retired lecturer called to the Bar at 57. (1987, August 14). The Straits Times, 19.

Alfred, H. (1987, November 19). GPC to look into getting more men to join teaching. The Straits Times, 36.

Alfred, H. (1987, November 26). Only 1 in 3 teachers are men — an all-time low. The Straits Times, 14.

He has no regrets because it's meaningful. (1987, November 26). The Straits Times, 14.

It did not offer enough opportunities for men. (1987, November 26). The Straits Times, 14.

Trainee who stood his ground despite family objections.(1987, November 26). The Straits Times, 14.

Davie, S. (1987, December 17). Training for relief teachers next year. The Straits Times, 19.

IE students learn to show 'n' teach. (1988, February 14). The Straits Times, 14.

Lim, D. (1988, March 6). The future in their hands. The Straits Times, 14.

Institute of Education thinking about a teaching career? (1988, March 12). The Straits Times, 31.

3-year bond for teachers. (1988, March 23). The Straits Times, 14.

Record number of applications received for teaching posts. (1988, April 4). The Straits Times, 16.

Has university said no because of teaching bond? (1988, July 16). The Straits Times, 20.

Talks to woo first-year undergrads into teaching. (1988, June 17). The Straits Times, 17.

Lim, Y. F. (1988, August 4). Marginal rise in men recruited into teaching. The Straits Times, 15.

IE revamps courses in guidance and counselling. (1988, August 20). The Straits Times, 20.

How other Asean nations honour teachers. (1988, August 28). The Straits Times, 11.

Qualities IE looks for in aspiring teachers. (1988, August 28). The Straits Times, 11.

Diploma course in pastoral care for teachers. (1988, September 15). The Straits Times,15.

Good teachers nurture good students, says Dr Yeo. (1988, October 23). The Straits Times, 19.

Lim, S. (1988, October 23). Top student once rejected from teaching course. The Straits Times, 19.

Chua, C. J. (1988, November 1). 1985 cut in teachers' starting pay likely to be restored. The Straits Times, 1.

Gasmier, M. R. (1988, November 24). Teachers play vital role in motivation. The Straits Times, 14.

Morale key concern of trainee-teachers. (1988, November 24). The Straits Times, 14.

Davie, S. (1988, November 29). Early move to get quality grads to teach. The Straits Times, 14.

Koh, B. A. (1988, November 29). Higher pay attracts more to talk on teaching. The Straits Times, 14.

IE trains mainly for academic subjects. (1988, December 20). The Straits Times, 30.

Fewer teachers, so education course is hit. (1988, December 23). The Straits Times, 26.

Would-be teacher seeks second chance. (1989, March 30). The Straits Times, 28.

Call to set up 'hands-on' childcare training centre. (1989, March 31). The Straits Times, 24.

Repeat applicants not penalised. (1989, April 11). The Straits Times, 20.

Why some would opt against teaching. (1989, May 3). The Straits Times, 24.

IE arrangements. (1989, May 18). The Straits Times, 26.

Grad failed twice to get into IE. (1989, May 27). The Straits Times, 28.

To IE hopefuls: If at first you don't succeed, try again. (1989, August 3). The Straits Times, 28.

14 engineers make history as teachers. (1989, August 8). The Straits Times, 2.

Ensure applicants satisfy requirements before interview. (1989, August 11). The Straits Times, 28.

Unfair to suggest wrong yardstick being used. (1989, August 11). The Straits Times, 28.

Why the stress on interview for IE admissions. (1989, August 15). The Straits Times, 28.

Chua, C. J. (1989, September 7). Primary schools to get specialist PE teachers. The Straits Times, 23.

Chua, C. J. (1989, September 20). More males, graduates signing up to be PE teachers. The Straits Times, 3.

First full-time course for child-care teachers next year. (1989, November 23). The Straits Times, 25.

Approval, relief, concern and some assurances. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 20.

Bursary will stay 'for now'. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 20.

More realise early education is vital. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 20.

Non-grad teachers 'still have critical role to play'. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 20.

Option to offer PE in degree programme is 'especially useful'. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 20.

Plan for high-calibre primary school teachers. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 2.

Primary school teachers welcome move. (1990, February 14). The Straits Times, 20.

Quality of teachers does count. (1990, February 15). The Straits Times, 25.

Calibre of primary school teachers is important. (1990, February 17). The Straits Times, 21.

What the education upgrade plan will involve. (1990, February 17). The Straits Times, 21.

NIE's arts students will add diversity to Nanyang campus. (1990, February 18). The Straits Times, 2.

Rethink NIE-NTU link-up. (1990, February 23). The Straits Times, 30.

IE to have 25-hour run to raise funds for NKF. (1990, March 8). The Straits Times, 24.

Dept will serve as 'embryo' for school for aesthetics arts. (1990, March 16). The Straits Times, 27.

IE holds training courses for nursery teachers. (1990, March 17). The Straits Times, 23.

Ministry to make CL2 more interesting. (1990, March 17). The Straits Times, 1.

NIE 'can benefit from NTU link-up'. (1990, March 17). The Straits Times, 23.

25-hour IE run for a good cause ends on high note. (1990, March 19). The Straits Times, 22.

New age PE. (1990, April 3). The Straits Times, 1.

GPC calls for setting up of fine arts academy. (1990, June 24). The Straits Times, 20.

Ng, W. J. (1990, June 30). Tony Tan assures IE and CPE staff: You will not lose out. The Straits Times, 25.

CPE offer staff and facilities to help NSAs. (1990, July 12). The Straits Times, 30.

Hakikat Rai. (1990, July 12). Sports to play a bigger role. The Straits Times, 30.

Teachers who break the bank to upgrade sports knowledge. (1990, July 12). The Straits Times, 31.

Chua, C. J. (1990, July 13). More trained teachers to boost PE in primary schools. The Straits Times, 27.

Teaching ads say: It's satisfying. (1990, August 31). The Straits Times, 30.

All about S'pore education in a book. (1990, September 2). The Straits Times. 16.

Yohanna Abdullah. (1990, October 28). IE plans computer package to help students pick careers. The Straits Times, 21.

Curriculum and staff training come under review. (1990, November 18). The Straits Times, 19.

Picked for pre-school course. (1990, November 18). The Straits Times, 19.

Chua, C. J. (1990, November 20). Call for child psychology to be included in teacher training. The Straits Times, 24.

IE ensures that its in-service Chinese language courses are always relevant. (1990, November 28). The Straits Times, 26.