Tuesday, March 11, 2008

HSS3.2.1 Understanding Governance

Throughline: Appreciating Singapore

Topic: Singapore: Nation in the World/Governance in Singapore
Enquiry Question: How is governance practised in Singapore? What are the guiding principles of governance?

  • Review: Singapore: A Nation in the World
    • Nationhood & its challenges: What do you need to ensure:
      • National Security
        • Diplomacy
        • Defence
      • Economic Survival
        • Industrialisation
        • Trade
      • Social Cohesion
        • Social needs: Education, Healthcare & Housing
        • National identity
  • Understanding goals:
    • What are the principles of good governance
      • Incorruptible Leadership (Leadership is key)
      • Pragmatic & Forward-looking government (Anticipate change)
      • Meritocratic Policies (Work for Rewards)
      • Fairness & transparency in decision-making (Opportunities for all)
  • Performances:
    • Apply the principles of good governance to the management of your CCA
      • identify the examples of good governance
      • identify the examples of the lack of good governance
      • propose how you will address the areas where good governance is lacking