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The Straits Times / Letter3 October 2006 - I APPLAUD Education Minister Thartnan Shanmugaratoani for his efforts to finetune the primary education system through subject-based banding to maximise the potential of every child m academic studies (English, Mother Tongue. Mathematics and/or Science) that he is best at. Such a bold move314 words -
The Straits Times / Article9 December 2013 - Noel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr) RECENTLY, several events have helped to create greater public awareness about people with disabilities. These include the Purple Parade held at Hong Lim Park on Nov 30 and the observation of the International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesNoel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr - 342 words -
The Straits Times / Article8 August 2013 - Noel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr) IT IS good news that the Government and various industry leaders are exploring ways to re-employ or deploy the elderly in our tight labour market (“Tips on tapping older workers”; last Friday). There is no standard criterionNoel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr - 343 words -
The Straits Times / Article7 May 2013 - Noel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr) I AGREE with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong that there cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach towards the hiring of older workers (“Work beyond 65? Yes, go for it”, last Thursday). This policy should be extended to cover working-age adultsNoel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr - 339 words -
The Straits Times / Article27 June 2013 - Noel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr) I EMPATHISE with Mrs Koh Soek Ying (“Review age limit for special needs schools”; last Thursday) and other parents with special needs children. They often wonder what will happen to their children when they leave school, and theNoel Chia Kok Hwee (Dr - 334 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article7 December 2010 - Letter from Dr Noel Chia Kok Hwee Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Needs National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University I REFER to “Fitting into the mainstream, bit by bit” (Dec 4-5) that reported on the progress made to integrate people with disabilities fully into our society. ThereDr Noel Chia Kok Hwee - 374 words -
Today / Article7 December 2010 - Letter from Dr Noel Chia Kok Hwee Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Needs National Institute of Education Nanyang Technological University I REFER to “Fitting into the mainstream, bit by bit” (Dec 4-5) that reported on the progress made to integrate people with disabilities fully into our society. ThereDr Noel Chia Kok Hwee - 374 words -
Today / Article18 July 2012 - FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I refer to the letter “Failure is not a lack of talent, but a lack of perseverance” (July 11) on Mr James Dyson’s commentary “Engineering success through failure” (July 9). While I agree that perseverance and skill are essential traits toNOEL CHIA KOK HWEE - 344 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article13 September 2012 - FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I empathise with the writer of the letter “Grateful to the people who look beyond a child’s handicap” (Aug 22) and the struggles she will face. I have worked with parents of children with autism as well as individuals withNOEL CHIA KOK HWEE - 354 words -
Today / Article13 September 2012 - FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I empathise with the writer of the letter “Grateful to the people who look beyond a child’s handicap” (Aug 22) and the struggles she will face. I have worked with parents of children with autism as well as individuals withNOEL CHIA KOK HWEE - 354 words -
Today / Article17 October 2011 - Letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee I WISH to comment on two aspects raised in the report “Spurring SPED to greater heights” (Oct 11). Firstly, having a centralised body to oversee the coordination of resources, salaries and career development of Special Education teachers isNoel Chia Kok Hwee - 351 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article17 October 2011 - Letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee I WISH to comment on two aspects raised in the report “Spurring SPED to greater heights” (Oct 11). Firstly, having a centralised body to oversee the coordination of resources, salaries and career development of Special Education teachers isNoel Chia Kok Hwee - 351 words -
Today / Article1 October 2011 - Help disabled students assimilate into workforce Letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee I REFER to the article “Initiatives for the disabled here to focus on three areas” (Sept 21). It is heartening to learn that the Government has been working with various organisations to provide vocationalNoel Chia Kok Hwee - 350 words -
Today (3) / Article17 October 2011 - Letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee I WISH to comment on two aspects raised in the report “Spurring SPED to greater heights” (Oct 11). Firstly, having a centralised body to oversee the coordination of resources, salaries and career development of Special Education teachers isNoel Chia Kok Hwee - 351 words -
Today / Article, Illustration25 May 2012 - Letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee I AM glad to learn, in your May 23 articles, that grants will be given by our Government to taxi operators to operate wheelchair-accessible taxis. In a fast-paced society like Singapore, travelling can be very frustrating forNoel Chia Kok Hwee - 349 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article, Illustration25 May 2012 - Letter from Noel Chia Kok Hwee I AM glad to learn, in your May 23 articles, that grants will be given by our Government to taxi operators to operate wheelchair-accessible taxis. In a fast-paced society like Singapore, travelling can be very frustrating forNoel Chia Kok Hwee - 349 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article21 June 2012 - FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I read the report “Teachers feel more heat from parents” (June 8) with interest. Whether such parental behaviour is in the minority or majority, parents today are certainly different from those in the past. Families, schools andNOEL CHIA KOK HWEE - 373 words -
Today / Article21 June 2012 - FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I read the report “Teachers feel more heat from parents” (June 8) with interest. Whether such parental behaviour is in the minority or majority, parents today are certainly different from those in the past. Families, schools andNOEL CHIA KOK HWEE - 373 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article18 July 2012 - FROM NOEL CHIA KOK HWEE I refer to the letter “Failure is not a lack of talent, but a lack of perseverance” (July 11) on Mr James Dyson’s commentary “Engineering success through failure” (July 9). While I agree that perseverance and skill are essential traits toNOEL CHIA KOK HWEE - 344 words -
Today (Afternoon Edition) / Article22 November 2010 - Letter from Ho Han Kwee Director, Youth Health Division, Health Promotion Board KVijaya, Project Director, REACH, Institute of Mental Health Daniel Fung Director, Education Programmes Division, Ministry of Education Sum Chee Wah Director, Primary and Community Care Division, Ministry of Health WEHo Han Kwee; KVijaya; Daniel Fung; Sum Chee Wah - 375 words
