Considerations and Consultations Made In Decision to Include Gaza Conflict in Character and Citizenship Education Lessons

20 Mr Saktiandi Supaat asked the Minister for Education (a) what are the considerations when the Ministry decides to update the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) materials to cover the conflict in Gaza; (b) whether there are any organisations or entities outside the Ministry which are consulted on the proposed new materials before they are taught to students; and (c) what are the learning points regarding the manner and process of incorporating sensitive social issues into the national CCE syllabus.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: This question has been addressed in the response by the Minister for Education on the Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) Lesson on the Israel-Hamas Conflict at MOE's Committee of Supply Debate on 4 March 2024, which can be found on the Ministry of Education's (MOE's) website. The Member may refer to Paragraphs 13 to 21 on MOE's considerations when updating the lesson materials and incorporating sensitive issues in CCE lessons. [Please refer to "Committee of Supply – Head K (Ministry of Education)", Official Report, 4 March 2024, Vol 95, Issue 129, Budget section.]