Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers and Students to Navigate Difficult Discussions and Handling Students’ Emotional Well-being

Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Education (a) what are the steps taken by the Ministry to check on the emotional well-being of students during and after discussions on global conflicts; and (b) how are students encouraged to express their thoughts and emotions in a respectful and constructive manner.

Dr Wan Rizal asked the Minister for Education (a) what specific training and resources does the Ministry provide to equip teachers to handle sensitive discussions, such as global conflicts in a balanced, sensitive and informative manner; and (b) how does the Ministry ensure that personal biases do not influence the delivery of such topics.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: These questions have been addressed in the Ministry of Education's Committee of Supply debate on the Order Paper for the 4 March 2024 Sitting. [Please refer to "Committee of Supply – Head K (Ministry of Education)", Official Report, 4 March 2024, Vol 95, Issue 129, Budget section.]