The SST Programme offers a four-year programme culminating in the GCE ‘O’ Level certification.  The distinctive SST curriculum includes a range applied subjects such as Biotechnology, Fundamentals of Electronics and  Media Studies; whilst retaining a fundamental emphasis on core ‘O’ Level academic subjects such as English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, the Humanities, the Sciences, and Mathematics.

Applied Learning Approach

The Applied Learning approach is embedded in the SST teaching and learning process and it places a strong emphasis on the relevance of what is being learnt to the ‘real world’ and their own lives. This connection will aid in holding the attention of the students and motivating them to want to learn.

In SST, the Applied Learning approach encompasses learning that is active and relevant, authentic, integrated, community focused, learner centred, and process focused.

Curriculum Organisers 

Four unique features exemplify the SST curriculum and they are:

1. The 10Cs in SST – 21th Century Competencies and Dispositions

It is important that SST graduates are equipped with the affective, social and intellectual dispositions* to be able to thrive in a borderless world of complex nuances.

The following 10Cs illustrate the values that are integrated across all disciplines of study:

*Affective – Commitment, Confidence, Courage

Social – Collaboration, Communication, Cross-Cultural Sensitivity, Citizenship

Intellectual – Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking

2. Learning on the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Platform

‘Technology as a way of life’ is a dictum in SST as we believe that the 1-1 ICT enabled learning environment elevates student engagement in learning and thus stretches their potential.  The use of technology in SST helps to uncover core academic principles and provide extended socio-affective and leadership experiences.

The use of simulation tools, dynamic geometrial softwares and applets, as well as online platforms and tools all contribute to the creation of a dynamic and interactive classroom. Students also leverage on a range of media applications for more effective and efficient communication to demonstrate their understanding in unconventional ways.

Adding on, instead of the traditional texts, SST students are able to consolidate and personalize their learning materials in numerous ways, by embedding their video clips, visuals, and links on the digital scaffolds created by their teachers to create their own ‘text books’.

3. Interdisciplinary Research Studies

Interdisciplinary Research Studies equips students with the skills and tools necessary to conduct research in authentic situations.  They will work on various research projects and communicate their research findings to real audiences using the meta-language of the field under study.   When they graduate, the students will have acquired necessary knowledge and skills to evolve into independent learners who are able to draw on resources, knowledge and skills, and tools across disciplines and platforms to manage and handle real world issues.

4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship course aims to imbue in students an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit and mindset, and the openness and courage to embrace and capitalize on change as a springboard for innovation and enterprise.  The exposure to concepts in sales, business, marketing and branding; as well as opportunities for creative application of interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to authentic problem solving and decision making will give birth to a generation of technopreneurs who will be prepared to contribute to the sustainability of our economy as well as improve the lives of mankind.