Disparity between Increased Use of AI and Unchanged Working Hours for Teachers

Mr Kenneth Tiong Boon Kiat asked the Minister for Education (a) how does the Ministry account for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Teaching and Learning International Survey 2024 findings showing that 75% of teachers use AI, but weekly work hours remain at around 47 since 2018 with rising stress levels; and (b) whether teacher workload reduction will be made a KPI alongside learning outcomes, for AI adoption, with baselines, targets, timelines and published results.

Mr Desmond Lee: This question has been addressed in my response on the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2024 findings and management of teachers' workload and well-being at the Parliamentary Sitting on 4 November 2025, which will be made available on the Ministry of Education's (MOE's) website. [Please refer to "Addressing Teachers' Stress Levels and Supporting Their Mental Well-being", Official Report, 4 November 2025, Vol 96, Issue 9, Oral Answers to Questions section.]