SINGAPORE - The family of a National Institute of Education don who died last year has given $120,000 for an endowment to spur character and citizenship education.
Dr Ong was a strong advocate of traditional values, such as students' respect for teachers, perseverance, and filial piety, said NIE in a statement on Tuesday . The fund will go towards three annual book prize awards of up to $1,000 each to recognise student teachers who excel in character and citizenship education .
In a pre-recorded message shown at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said:"Character and citizenship education has been critical in developing our students holistically, anchoring them on our core values, growing their social-emotional competencies, and developing in them a deeper appreciation of Singapore."