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

Two special displays for teachers of mathematics and science. (1971, February 12). The Straits Times, 6.

'Demonstration of professional expertise' best argument for cash rewards. (1971, March 20). The Straits Times, 2.

Kwee, M. (1971, June 10). Classroom teaching to get top priority in internship scheme. The Straits Times, 8.

TTC passes. (1971, June 11). The Straits Times, 17.

Teachers' Training College gets its first woman head. (1971, June 15). The Straits Times, 8.

Kwee, M. (1971, June 16). Teacher training at TTC to be reviewed. The Straits Times, 9.

Kwee, M. (1971, July 25). TTC to study handicapped teacher-training move. The Straits Times, 8.

Graduation ceremony. (1971, October 14). The Straits Times, 3.

University's School of Education to close soon. (1971, November 10). The Straits Times, 5.

Fancy clothes out for girls at the TTC. (1972, January 22). The Straits Times, 11.

29 pass TTC re-exam. (1972, April 9). The Straits Times, 5.

TTC to upgrade the quality of new teachers. (1972, May 7). The Straits Times, 6.

TTC exam results. (1972, June 22). The Straits Times, 10.

Speech day. (1972, September 12). The Straits Times, 10.

Certificates, diplomas for 931 new teachers. (1972, November 10). The Straits Times, 8.

Convocation. (1972, November 23). The Straits Times, 15.

Shen, S. Y. (1972, November 26). Three-year course for non-grad teachers at institute. The Straits Times, 16.

TTC passes. (1972, December 11). The Straits Times, 11.

Kwee, M. (1972, December 13). 22 years on. The Straits Times, 14.

Fund-raising carnival. (1973, January 24). The Straits Times, 7.

Kwee, M. (1973, February 7). Build more schools call to missions. The Straits Times, 22.

Carnival at the TTC. (1973, February 8). The Straits Times, 8.

Art works by TTC staff on show. (1973, February 23). The Straits Times, 11.

Maths teaching aids display. (1973, February 25). The Straits Times, 4.

Teach while training plan by Ministry. (1973, March 5). The Straits Times, 5.

Lee, S. S. (1973, March 16). Cadetship training scheme for graduates. The Straits Times, 10.

Institute of Education Council members. (1973, March 27). The Straits Times, 10.

TTC to stage comedy. (1973, March 31). The Straits Times, 9.

Teaching now open only to HSC students and grads. (1973, April 10). The Straits Times, 24.

Institute of Education staff to retain same service terms. (1973, May 6). The Straits Times, 9.

US book display. (1973, May 11). The Straits Times, 8.

Tan, W. J. (1973, May 12). Raising the standard of English. The Straits Times, 14.

Chew, L. C. (1973, June 15). Dr. Ruth calls for a College of Teachers. The Straits Times, 13.

Chew, L. C. (1973, June 16). Call to cut Saturday classes to seven a year. The Straits Times, 9.

Quality of the teacher. (1973, June 17). The Straits Times, 10.

Institute of Education. (1973, September 20). The Straits Times, 13.

Ex-TTC staff will not suffer pay cut. (1973, September 23). The Straits Times, 5.

Right mental attitude to teaching vital, says Goh. (1973, October 18). The Straits Times, 9.

System that made them tongue-tied under fire. (1973, October 18). The Straits Times, 9.

Data bank on students to cut wastage. (1973, October 19). The Straits Times, 9.

13 pass re-exam. (1973, December 1). The Straits Times, 26.

Alumni to weld teachers together. (1974, June 28). The Straits Times, 22.

Institute of Education to hold exhibition. (1974, July 10). The Straits Times, 8.

Team to plan in-service courses. (1974, July 29). The Straits Times, 7.

Finding out how students shape up. (1974, August 14). The Straits Times, 7.

Lab gift. (1974, August 30). The Straits Times, 13.

Teaching teacher. (1974, September 3). The Straits Times, 10.

407 apply for Dip Ed course. (1974, October 1). The Straits Times, 28.

Convocation today. (1974, October 5). The Straits Times, 15.

Number of trained graduate teachers up. (1974, October 6). The Straits Times, 5.

Avoid one-track way to teaching, urges Dr Wong. (1974, October 7). The Straits Times, 9.

Kwee, M. (1974, November 3). Getting to the root of vandalism in schools. The Straits Times, 10.

Call to widen scope of teachers' training. (1974, November 15). The Straits Times, 6.

Secondary school science subjects under revision. (1975, January 1). The Straits Times, 5.

Sung, B. (1975, January 7). Course for teachers to assess pupils' work. The Straits Times, 4.

'Parents keen on new school methods'. (1975, January 20). The Straits Times, 11.

That blue collar prejudice. (1975, January 27). The Straits Times, 7.

47 pass diploma exam. (1975, January 31). The Straits Times, 28.

$1,700 gift from NZ. (1975, February 24). The Straits Times, 11.

Course on new primary school system. (1975, March 4). The Straits Times, 8.

14 research reports that are not for public reading. (1975, March 20). The Straits Times, 7.

Harmonies in April concert. (1975, March 24). The Straits Times, 7.

Course on new primary system. (1975, April 5). The Straits Times, 7.

Concert. (1975, April 5). The Straits Times, 19.

Sung, B. (1975, April 14). Mixed views on that 3-year proposal. The Straits Times, 11.

Course on new school plan: Teachers not happy. (1975, April 21). The Straits Times, 15.

Getting teachers to share know-how. (1975, April 23). The Straits Times, 9.

Physical education: Only qualified instructors soon. (1975, May 5). The Straits Times, 8.

Teaching aids. (1975, May 19). The Straits Times, 7.

Why a student must develop fully. (1975, May 20). The Straits Times, 9.

93pc of passes in final C-in-E exam. (1975, June 30). The Straits Times, 11.

Challenge of the new system for teachers. (1975, June 30). The Straits Times, 17.

Teachers unhappy over those 'awkward' questions. (1975, July 1). The Straits Times, 8.

20 get leave to take up courses at varsities. (1975, July 18). The Straits Times, 11.

The 42 who passed. (1975, August 16). The Straits Times, 14.

Moulding the citizens of tomorrow - That's Jean's love. (1975, August 23). The Straits Times, 7.

When it is not enough just to have a good diploma. (1975, August 23). The Straits Times, 6.

Park band. (1975, September 20). The Straits Times, 5.

Council treat. (1975, September 25). The Straits Times, 26.

Vandalism: Big shift to urban area blamed. (1975, September 29). The Straits Times, 7.

Research on student needs by teachers. (1976, January 12). The Straits Times, 9.

Frida, E. (1976, February 26). Tan says: Give equality to P.E. The Straits Times, 27.

98.1 pc pass. (1976, March 11). The Straits Times, 9.

Advisory service for teacher trainees. (1976, April 15). The Straits Times, 11.

Teacher shortage. (1976, May 21). The Straits Times, 14.

Public concert at Conference Hall. (1976, May 24). The Straits Times, 11.

Child guidance course for 80 teachers. (1976, May 27). The Straits Times, 19.

Hotch potch of classics and pops. (1976, June 14). The Straits Times, 6.

Remedial measures. (1976, July 22). The Straits Times, 14.

The sound of anti-drug abuse music. (1976, July 23). The Straits Times, 11.

Upgrading fitness. (1976, August 7). The Straits Times, 12.

Dr Wong calls it a day after 40 years. (1976, September 7). The Straits Times, 8.

'Bring ministry and IE under one head'. (1976, September 13). The Straits Times, 6.

It's 3pc NWC hike for cadet teachers. (1976, September 17). The Straits Times, 28.

New member. (1976, September 27). The Straits Times, 15.

Dr Lau takes over at Institute of Education. (1976, October 1). The Straits Times, 9.

IE may take in good 'O' level students. (1976, October 4). The Straits Times, 7.

Ngoo, I. (1976, November 19). Training of teachers: IE can take in only 500. The Straits Times, 8.

Jobless grads in big rush to take up teaching. (1976, November 20). The Straits Times, 12.

$4,000-a-month director sought by institute. (1976, December 3). The Straits Times, 15.

New batch of PA nursery tutors for training. (1976, December 17). The Straits Times, 15.

Gardens music. (1976, December 23). The Straits Times, 9.

Band music. (1976, December 25). The Straits Times, 19.

Trainee teachers give a hand to brighten canteen. (1977, January 15). The Straits Times, 8.

Art show. (1977, March 22). The Straits Times, 8.

Teacher education courses at I.E. (1977, April 20). The Straits Times, 7.

IE courses to help teachers go bilingual. (1977, May 23). The Straits Times, 7.

Only 3pc turn up for in-service training. (1977, May 24). The Straits Times, 7.

500 are studying third language at four centres. (1977, May 26). The Straits Times, 7.

Pre-school teaching courses at IE only. (1977, May 27). The Straits Times, 15.

More grads taking up teaching. (1977, June 28). The Straits Times, 7.

80 on teaching grants join varsity. (1977, July 5). The Straits Times, 6.

Cert in Ed: 95pc pass. (1977, July 14). The Straits Times, 9.

Second IE public concert. (1977, August 24). The Straits Times, 25.

Dip. Ed. passes. (1977, August 26). The Straits Times, 17.

Special course on sports education for teachers urged. (1977, September 25). The Straits Times, 9. 

Staff shortage at the IE. (1977, September 25). The Straits Times, 9.

Seminar on aid for problem pupils. (1977, November 2). The Straits Times, 6.

For pre-school teachers. (1977, November 13). The Straits Times, 7.

Philippines tour. (1977, December 4). The Straits Times, 11.

Shortage of grad teachers 'over in 5 years'. (1977, December 6). The Straits Times, 7.

$4 million govt grant for IE to train teachers. (1977, December 6). The Straits Times, 7.

All six who took IE exam pass. (1978, January 25). The Straits Times, 11.

IE creativity exhibition. (1978, February 4). The Straits Times, 9.

Teachers urged to pass on creativity to the schools. (1978, February 12). The Straits Times, 7.

IE quiz for teachers. (1978, February 13). The Straits Times, 6.

Exhibition for music teachers. (1978, March 2). The Straits Times, 21.

Music resources exhibition. (1978, March 5). The Straits Times, 9.

Choo, W. H. (1978, March 13). Big drive is on to recruit 'quality' teachers. The Straits Times, 12.

Ministry acts over shortage of teachers. (1978, March 25). The Straits Times, 10.

Political studies a 'must' for grad cadet teachers. (1978, April 2). The Straits Times, 8.

166 pass exam to become grad teachers. (1978, April 11). The Straits Times, 11.

China tour plan by I.E. Staff Association. (1978, April 14). The Straits Times, 12.

Course for non-grad teachers. (1978, April 15). The Straits Times, 15.

Kwee, M. (1978, April 21). Low level of reading by primary school pupils. The Straits Times, 15.

'Majority of poor pupils read only in one language'. (1978, April 22). The Straits Times, 7.

Move to enlist new lecturers. (1978, April 26). The Straits Times, 10.

Tan, J. (1978, April 26). Up to three hours a day before the box. The Straits Times, 13.

Symposium at IE. (1978, May 15). The Straits Times, 8.

Symposium at IE. (1978, May 16). The Straits Times, 11.

Language courses will get top priority at IE. (1978, May 23). The Straits Times, 7.

Language courses take lion's share of funds. (1978, May 25). The Straits Times, 8.

3,000 want to join I.E. as trainee teachers. (1978, May 29). The Straits Times, 11.

Ngoo, I. (1978, June 9). Pre-school teaching for O-level holders. The Straits Times, 7.

Choo, W. H. (1978, June 10). Schools: One more year. The Straits Times, 1.

Trainees to learn how to cope with children. (1978, June 12). The Straits Times, 13.

Graphic art show. (1978, July 4). The Straits Times, 7.

Record intake of trainee teachers at institute. (1978, July 7). The Straits Times, 11.

Biggest batch of teachers for Rolling Plan training. (1978, July 14). The Straits Times, 8.

IE to set up new centre for trainees. (1978, July 14). The Straits Times, 8.

Tamil quiz. (1978, July 17). The Straits Times, 6.

113 non-grad teachers pass. (1978, July 31). The Straits Times, 8.

Proficiency test for those who teach English. (1978, August 12). The Straits Times, 12.

Shortage to be solved soon. (1978, August 12). The Straits Times, 12.

Opus Three. (1978, August 18). The Straits Times, 9.

Queries on IE staff to help probe team? (1978, August 22). The Straits Times, 24.

Band at park. (1978, August 23). The Straits Times, 6.

93pc pass diploma exams. (1978, September 7). The Straits Times, 9.

Library talk by pianist. (1978, September 10). The Straits Times, 8.

Pre-school studies: Govt to recruit British tutors. (1978, September 14). The Straits Times, 10.

Kindergarten: The education probe: Let us start at the start. (1978, September 17). The Straits Times, 16.

IE exhibition to highlight teaching methods. (1978, September 30). The Straits Times, 13.

Pledge by the top three. (1978, October 1). The Straits Times, 1.

Talk on Dvorak at library. (1978, October 1). The Straits Times, 18.

Tan, J. (1978, October 1). Don't use teaching as stepping stone. The Straits Times, 1.

Leong, W. K. (1978, October 4). Pre-primary teacher trainees seek pay rise. The Straits Times, 10.

Four courses at IE. (1978, October 25). The Straits Times, 24.

Only men wanted as upper primary teachers. (1978, October 27). The Straits Times, 11.

Choo, W. H. (1978, October 28). Pay hike for trainee teachers at institute. The Straits Times, 8.

Preschool children need mother figure. (1978, November 2). The Straits Times, 12.

67 Malay teachers undergo language training. (1978, November 14). The Straits Times, 12.

Tan, B. (1978, November 30). Forum calls for equal rights for handicapped. The Straits Times, 27.

Better deal for trainee teachers. (1978, December 29). The Straits Times, 32.

Bid to woo more male teachers: IE eases entry rules. (1979, March 29). The Straits Times, 1.

Zarinah Marican. (1979, April 17). IE on a "head hunting' missing again. The Straits Times, 2.

Careers show: Ministry, IE to take part. (1979, May 24). The Straits Times, 10.

Wee, T. (1979, June 7). Study team to look into IE. The Straits Times, 1.

It's not true IE is trying to woo male teachers at expense of females. (1979, June 23). The Straits Times, 15.

Biggest IE intake. (1979, July 7). The Straits Times, 13.

Trainees urged: Read beyond varsity text books. (1979, July 10). The Straits Times, 7.

Tan, J. (1979, August 30). IE to get new director from Saturday. The Straits Times, 6.

Chance now to upgrade teacher training at IE. (1979, September 24). The Straits Times, 5.

Dip-in-Ed course for English Commerce grads. (1979, October 25). The Straits Times, 13.

Leong, W. K. (1979, November 2). IE trainees unhappy over move on reposting. The Straits Times, 10.

Leong, W. K. (1979, November 3). Why trainee teachers' reposting cancelled. The Straits Times, 9.

Tan, C. T. (1979, December 8). Plan drawn up to streamline IE divisions. The Straits Times, 8.

30 schools to join in pilot project. (1979, December 15). The Straits Times, 8.

Moral education plan for all IE trainees. (1979, December 17). The Straits Times, 17.

Few trainee teachers entering IE's January intake. (1980, January 3). The Straits Times, 14.

IE to tighten selection of trainee teachers. (1980, January 9). The Straits Times, 28.

96pc pass IE final exam. (1980, January 10). The Straits Times, 5.

I.E. takes in 10 pre-school lecturers. (1980, January 14). The Straits Times, 6.

British Council helping IE and VITB too. (1980, January 15). The Straits Times, 7.

IE picks only 53 grads for new semester. (1980, January 15). The Straits Times, 7.

Tan, C. T. (1980, February 10). New IE pay scales to woo lecturers. The Straits Times, 10.

Teachers sought to lecture at IE. (1980, February 14). The Straits Times, 7.

New student teachers to get full-time training. (1980, April 9). The Straits Times, 7.

Poon, K. M. (1980, April 16). IE planning to cut short course by six months. The Straits Times, 11.

IE's 'inflation' has devalued our 'O' levels. (1980, April 25). The Straits Times,19.

Quality teachers — the heart of the education problem. (1980, May 18). The Straits Times, 12.

Always IE's policy to take in the best. (1980, May 21). The Straits Times, 15.

IE to recruit 50-60 top academic staff. (1980, May 30). The Straits Times, 11.

IE: Only those with suitable attributes chosen. (1980, June 20). The Straits Times, 17.

IE to take in 659 students next month. (1980, June 25). The Straits Times, 8.

Isn't it obvious that the selection process is faulty? (1980, July 5). The Straits Times, 15.

150 teachers sent to the wrong course. (1980, September 18). The Straits Times, 18.

Teaching: Big changes. (1980, September 27). The Straits Times, 1.

Why we must hold teachers in esteem. (1980, September 28). The Straits Times, 4.

Diploma course starts again for these trainees. (1980, September 29). The Straits Times, 12.

IE head expected to give up post. (1980, October 3). The Straits Times, 11.

Tan, J. (1980, October 6). Trainees see experienced teachers at work in class. The Straits Times, 9.

Maldives may send trainee teachers to IE. (1980, October 31). The Straits Times, 19.