Teaching is a purposeful and deliberate process that requires both good planning and adaptive expertise.

The knowledge base of teaching found in the Singapore Teaching Practice (STP) helps teachers understand the dynamics that impact the quality of teaching, and understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of effective classroom management. It acknowledges various dynamics that impact teaching such as the diverse context of the Singaporean classroom, teacher-student relationship, student needs, physical and psycho-social environments. This knowledge base helps teachers make informed choices and better instructional decisions as they become aware of the factors that can impact the quality of student learning experiences, as well as acquire management strategies to achieve deeper competence in teaching.