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

3 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.

4 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.]