Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 5 CCE
This curriculum explores the foundations of Singaporean democracy and the ethical responsibilities of citizens. Students analyze the balance between individual rights and the common good while developing reasoning skills for complex social issues.
Foundations of Governance
Explores the structure of the Singapore government and the separation of powers between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
Understanding how the Organ of State functions to prevent the concentration of power.
Examining the document that provides the framework for all other laws in Singapore.
Investigating the custodial role of the Elected President in safeguarding national reserves and integrity.
Rights and Responsibilities
Examining the fundamental liberties of citizens and the corresponding duties required to maintain a harmonious society.
A study of constitutional rights such as freedom of speech and religion within the local context.
Analyzing why rights cannot exist without responsibilities like National Service and voting.
Navigating the ethical challenges of the digital world and the responsibility for online conduct.
The Legislative Process
Following the journey of a bill from a proposal to an Act of Parliament.
Understanding the stages of parliamentary readings and the importance of debate.
Evaluating the importance of diverse voices and constructive critique in Parliament.
Examining the electoral system and the criteria for leadership.
Justice and the Legal System
Investigating how the rule of law maintains order and provides a mechanism for resolving disputes fairly.
Defining the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law.
Exploring how judges interpret the law and the importance of an independent judiciary.
Comparing different approaches to punishment and rehabilitation in the legal system.
Social Cohesion and Diversity
Analyzing the ethical challenges of maintaining harmony in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.
Examining policies like the Ethnic Integration Policy in housing.
Discussing the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act and the ethics of secularism.
Evaluating how society supports persons with disabilities and the elderly.
Global Citizenship
Understanding Singapore's place in the world and our ethical obligations to the global community.
Exploring why a small nation must be a friend to all and an enemy to none.
Analyzing the ethics of climate change and national resource management.
Discussing Singapore's contribution to global crises and disaster relief.