Junior College Gallery Visit Detailed Lesson Plan Location Pre-arrival Preparation Gallery Lobby Description of Lesson Teacher can show the “Economics of Land Transport in Singapore” video at one of the lessons as a prelude to the visit to create better awareness. Teachers to help group the students and assign debate topics, so as to save time on logistics. Teacher can customize their worksheets accordingly to the students’ needs and make a copy for the facilitator. Pedagogical Rationale(-) or Logistics(*) Introduction Facilitator welcomes the class and distributes the students pack containing a few souvenirs and worksheets. Facilitator assigns groups respectively for ice-breakers. Facilitator briefly points out the role of Land Transport Authority. Facilitator paints various scenarios to get them to put on their thinking cap. Facilitator highlights that the scenes in the gallery will showcase the challenges faced and strategies employed during the different eras leading to the development of a People-Centered land transport system in Singapore. Facilitator briefly states some economic topics to be discussed. E.g. different market structures for different modes of transport, supply and demand, cause of the market failure, negative externalities, scarcity etc. Facilitator points out that we will study the merits of LTA’s strategic thrusts and discuss the policies and its rationale. Note for teachers: It is a close collaboration between the teachers and the facilitator. Both will help to actively engage with the students. Location Inside Gallery Description of Lesson Journeys Facilitator brings them through the global land transport scenes and highlights that every economy depends heavily on an efficient land transport system for growth and development. Facilitator points at the light boxes highlighting the different modes of transport operating under different market structures. Memories (Pre-1965) Facilitator brings them to pre 1965 transport landscape introducing pirate taxis, the mosquito bus and the Benz cars etc. Students will then be free to experience the exhibits to further understand the various transport challenges people faced. The teacher and the facilitator will involve the students to discuss about the negative externalities and the cause of market failure. Pedagogical Rationale(-) or Logistics(*) Civic Literacy Students will become aware of the current travel demand in Singapore. Students will become aware of the transport landscape and usage before Singapore gained independence. Topics Discussed: Market Structure; Negative Externality. Inside Gallery Formative Years (1965-1990) Facilitator will brief the students on the Formative Years’ zone and group them for short debates. Teacher to support as the judge for the debate. Group 1- Train System Group 2- All Bus System Group 3 & Group 4- Public & Private transport in Singapore is wellbalanced. For or against? Skills: Critical Thinking Students to synthesize based on the conveyed information to develop understandings and make conclusions on the plans, policies and potential challenges. Topics Discussed: Supply and Demand; Competition for the Market; Scarcity; Price elasticity of demand and supply. Location Description of Lesson Inside Gallery Inside Gallery Today (3 Strategic Thrusts) Public Transport Section i.e. study the merits of these Strategic Thrust, “Making Public Transport a Choice Mode” such as having integrated transport hub, expanding rail network, bus enhancement services or leveraging on technology to have an efficient transport system. Meeting Diverse Needs Section i.e. discuss the different needs of road users, pedestrians, public transport commuters, the mobilitychallenged, the elderly, the elderly and the environment. Or even those who aspire to own a vehicle, “are we able to cater to everybody’s needs, while keeping in mind that land space is scarce in Singapore?” Challenge Theatre Inside Gallery Aspirations Video Inside Gallery After much has been said about Economics of Land Transport, students will understand the complexities and trade-offs in the transport planning for Singapore. Students to understand the possible future landscape. Discussion Area An interactive session with the students is held with the facilitator and the teacher to discuss about the study of the Economics in Land Transport and clear the students’ doubts, if any. Pedagogical Rationale(-) or Logistics(*)