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The UWC movement makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.
The UWCSEA community expects members to: • be honest and act with integrity • avoid prejudice by developing views based on evidence, reasoning and understanding • be compassionate and morally responsible • embrace challenge in order to maximise their potential • help other people • take an interest in and enjoy friendship with people of all cultures and backgrounds • minimise their harmful impact on the environment
Educational goal The UWCSEA goal is to educate individuals to embrace challenge and take responsibility for shaping a better world.
Ambition UWCSEA will be a leader in international education. We will have a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging, holistic, values-based education with an emphasis upon academic achievement, service to others, environmental stewardship, teamwork and leadership.
Students, parents, staff, Board members and alumni are all considered to be part of the UWCSEA community.
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Learning principles Learning is a life-long process in which the learner engages with and reflects upon information and experiences to construct new or modify existing understanding as well as develop and apply skills and qualities We know learning is effective when: • learners construct new understanding by activating prior knowledge and experiences Therefore, it is important that new learning is connected to what the learner has previously experienced or understood.
• learners use timely and goal directed feedback Therefore, ongoing assessment should be regular and structured in a manner that allows for specific feedback to guide the learner in constructing meaning. • learners collaborate Therefore, learners must have opportunities to interact with others in a variety of situations and groupings. • learners are challenged Therefore, learners need to be challenged in developmentally appropriate ways. • learners feel secure and supported Therefore, learners need a safe and respectful learning environment.
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UWCSEA profile: qualities and skills Our goal is to educate individuals to embrace challenge and take responsibility for shaping a better world. Our community achieves this goal by developing knowledge and understanding, qualities and skills through the five elements of the UWCSEA learning programme: academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education and service.
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Commitment to care Initiate actions and make a commitment to shaping a better world. Related concepts: stewardship, caring, empathy, compassion, openminded, service, sustainability
Critical thinker Reason in an informed and fair-minded manner. Related concepts: inquiry, questioning, connection, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, problem solving
Principled Act with integrity and respect for self and the dignity of others. Related concepts: integrity, honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness Resilient Anticipate, persevere and confront challenge. Related concepts: optimism, confidence, courage, diligence, perseverance Self-aware Develop intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Related concepts: self-discipline, self-esteem, self-confidence, reflection, balance, contentment
Creative Imagine and generate new possibilities or alternatives. Related concepts: originality, imagination, curiosity, adaptability, connection, innovation, improvisation, risk-taking Collaborative Participate collaboratively in diverse settings. Related concepts: cooperation, participation, leadership, flexibility, adaptability, responsibility, trust Communicator Communicate effectively according to audience and purpose. Related concepts: communication, interpretation, perspective, intent Self-manager Take responsibility for directing one’s learning. Related concepts: metacognition, independence, diligence, organisation, responsibility
UWCSEA learning programme The learning programme at UWCSEA consists of five interlinking elements: academics, activities, outdoor education, personal and social education and service. The elements combine to provide our students with a holistic, values-based education that develops them as individuals and as members of a global society.
Academics A rigorous and broad academic programme focused on developing each student’s joy in intellectual pursuit. Activities An extensive Activities programme, incorporating arts, sports, leadership and clubs, where students discover new interests, develop their strengths and follow their passions. Outdoor education Beginning in K1, experiential challenges build resilience,
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collaboration and leadership, resulting in the most extensive Outdoor Education programme of any school in Singapore. Personal and social education A programme dedicated to supporting students in dealing with the personal and social challenges that all young people face. Service At the heart of our mission, the Service programme enables students to become aware, able and active contributors to both local and global communities.
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