PL21 (Tier 2: Global Scholar Programme)

Tier 2: Global Scholar Programme (GSP)

Programme Overview

The Global Scholar Programme (GSP) is a 1.5-year initiative designed to equip students with the skills and mindset to address local and global challenges. Centered on the theme of sustainability, the programme empowers students to:

Develop critical and analytical thinking skills.
Foster positive attitudes toward societal and global issues.
Collaborate with peers across cultural and geographical boundaries via e-classroom discussion boards.
Engage in a project-based curriculum to devise solutions for real-world problems.
Lead with compassion and innovation to create meaningful change.

Programme Objectives

Extend
Deepen students’ competencies and dispositions to actively contribute to improving the lives of others.
- Equip students with problem-solving skills through independent and self-directed learning
- Help students connect classroom knowledge to real-world challenges
Enrich
Broaden students’ passion, aptitude, and interest in societal and global issues.
- Inspire curiosity and active engagement with pressing global topics
- Nurture interest in making a tangible impact on local and global communities
Empower
Enable students to lead and inspire others meaningfully
- Guide students in ideating, developing, and implementing solutions to real-world issues
- Foster cross-cultural understanding to build bridges between diverse communities

Programme Details

Programme Duration: 1.5 years
Schedule:
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
- Timeline: From Semester 2 in Secondary 1 to the end of Secondary 2
Additional Features:
- Some sessions may require students to go off-campus.
- Independent research beyond scheduled sessions is encouraged.
Details of Programme:
- Year 1: Building the Foundation
  - Research Skills: Equip students with effective research techniques
  - Project Work: Introduce collaborative and independent project-based learning
  - Learning Journeys: Visit locations tied to the sustainability theme, such as the Sustainability Gallery at Marina Barrage
- Year 2: Application and Collaboration
  - Application of Research Skills: Undertake a comprehensive research project
  - Participation in E-Classrooms: Collaborate with overseas schools to share local contexts and insights
  - Learning Journeys: Continue exploring theme-related locations
  - Global Collaboration: Partner with international peers to solve real-world challenges