Debated in Parliament on 12 Jan 2026.
Mr Lee Hong Chuang asked the Minister for Education what extra steps is the Ministry taking to reduce non-teaching workload for teachers, including administrative duties, co-curricular commitments, lesson planning and parent-communications, so that teachers may devote a greater portion of their time to direct teaching and student interaction.
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 is available on 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.]
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