[2026] May inSSSights by SocialStudiesSec

INSSSIGHTS

Updated e-SBA Guide on SLS Infosite

Since our last sharing in the March e-Newsletter, there have been further updates to the e-SBA Guide, which outlines the processes for conducting school based assessment in SLS. The guide is updated regularly to incorporate new SLS features and to support schools on the implementation of e-SBA. The latest March 2026 version is now accessible via the SLS Infosite.

G1 Lesson Resource Updates

Book 4: “How Can We Care for Others?” ( Think piece and “Let’s Explore Further!” SLS Lesson )

This think piece by Public Transport Council (PTC) on caring commuters can be valuable for G1 students to read before attempting our new "Let's Explore Further" lesson. The think piece provides essential background knowledge on considerate commuting behaviour which helps students engage with the lesson. Students may attempt the lesson after completing the reading.

Click here to read more.

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Professional Learning Needs Survey

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Every day, millions of commuters use public transport in Singapore. They become active participants in one of the nation's most diverse social spaces where civic learning unfolds in real-time. What might students learn about graciousness, care, and inclusive spaces before they step into a classroom?

Opportunities for Small Acts of Graciousness and Care

The way students interact with other commuters reflects the values they represent. Daily commutes on public transport present authentic learning moments that no textbook can replicate. For example, during peak travel hours, a student can give up their seat to someone who needs it more. Even when they are tired after a long day at school, small gestures such as moving to the centre of the bus or train and keeping their volume down can make a positive difference to others

Students can also demonstrate graciousness and care to frontline public transport workers. Smiling, greeting or saying "thank you" to bus captains helps create a positive commuting culture. They can also make room and be patient when bus captains assist wheelchair users to board the bus, and acknowledge cleaning staff who maintain public transport nodes. These actions reinforce values learnt in the classroom while bringing about positive change in public spaces

An Inclusive Public Transport System

Singapore's public transport system strives to meet commuters' diverse needs through features such as priority seats, wheelchair ramps and tactile indicators, and elder-friendly bus stop seats which demonstrate Singapore's commitment to creating an inclusive transport system for all commuters. These inclusive design features, together with gracious commuter behaviour, create a positive commuting experience for everyone.

Conclusion

Public transport commutes provide rich material for out-of-classroom learning. They surface opportunities to demonstrate graciousness and care while helping us appreciate inclusive design features that enable more people to commute. We encourage students to recognize these moments during their daily commutes and act on them to make a positive difference. Together, we can build a more gracious, caring and inclusive Singapore, a “We-First” society, one journey at a time

Note:

The Public Transport Council (PTC) has partnered with MOE Social Studies (Secondary) Unit to create a learning resource that explores how to show care on public transport The first lesson complements the Secondary 4 Normal (Technical) Social Studies syllabus. Students can review the relevant content in Social Studies (Normal Technical) Book 4 Coursebook (pages 9–10) and attempt the “Let's Explore Further” section through the following link. They can also use the think piece as background reading to gain context prior to the lesson.

ABOUT THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT COUNCIL

The Public Transport Council (PTC) is an independent statutory body established in 1987 to regulate public transport fares and ticket payment services The PTC works to ensure Singapore has a quality and affordable public transport system by collaborating with commuters, transport operators, and government agencies to balance fare affordability with system sustainability Through public consultations and evidence-based recommendations to the Government, the PTC aims to improve service quality and enhance commuters' travel experience across Singapore's public transport network

Website: www ptc gov sg

ABOUT THE CARING SG COMMUTERS MOVEMENT

The Caring SG Commuters movement was launched by PTC in August 2017 to cultivate a culture of care among commuters The movement brings together government agencies, transport operators, and community organisations to work towards an inclusive, gracious, and caring commuting culture Through initiatives such as Heart Zone at public transport nodes, Helping Hands cards and the Caring Commuter Champions, it encourages commuters to look out for one another during their daily journeys

Website: www caringcommuters gov sg