Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the curriculum

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Desmond Choo, Tampines GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education how is the Ministry incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the curriculum to enhance learning and to equip students with knowledge of AI for the new economy.

Response

1. MOE is developing AI-enabled tools in the Student Learning Space (SLS) to provide greater customisation of learning and enhanced feedback for each child. These tools are being piloted for certain subjects and levels.

2. Students will develop foundational knowledge of AI through coding programmes, the Science curriculum and through their facilitated use of AI through assignments.

3. Our Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) build on this foundation and are also enhancing teaching and learning using AI. In the polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education, all students are equipped with baseline AI competencies. Students can also choose to pursue specialised AI diplomas. The Autonomous Universities (AUs) similarly offer modules that enable students to explore AI technologies in-depth or to specialise in this area. The AUs are also actively incorporating the use of generative AI-tools in their courses so that students are familiarised and better equipped for the workplace.