At the Little U Teen Groups, we guide teens in Workplace Readiness. There are 4 core modules. Each one pegged to 1 criteria either from the competencies of Communication or Collaboration. Students who finish each module successfully will obtain a minimal of 1, or up to 2 credits for their MTC Learning Record. The modules repeat in cycles of 2 years. Each module will take up 1 term (or 16 weeks).
Outside of the core modules, students may opt for the Personal Projects. This is where students may also decide to do an independent piece of work with guidance from a Little U mentor or external mentor approved by Little U. After an initial onboarding process where the Personal Project is checked for rigour and excellence, the student is free to self-study, travel and work, as long as there is a regular check-in with the mentor(s).
Each module has …
1) a required research and reading list co-created with the student.
2) a project cover sheet. The project cover sheet (and appendixed documents) will be the final evidence uploaded to the MTC portal for the MTC Learning Record. Once accepted by the administrator on the portal, the evidence is equivalent to 1 credit obtained for the competency.
Teen Groups is most suitable for highly self-directed learners. It is high energy, and requires discipline and teamwork.
Teen Groups will not be easy for students who require step by step directions from teachers. Instead, we recommend Boutique and L.A.D Studio for those purposes where projects have been broken down into bite sized pieces for students to attain understanding, and with understanding, mastery.
Personal Projects
Facilitated by Dawn Fung
Criteria : any
Besides our pre-set modules, students have the option to learn any Competency and Criteria at Little U through any project of their interests.
Skills learnt :
Conceptualise a starting project with a mentor.
Replicate a successful template to design future projects on their own.
Self-manage their learning with goals.
For younger students aged 13yo-15yo, they learn humanities inquiry to design their curriculum using stories, literature, and facilitated experiences like book clubs, field trips.
For older students aged 16yo onwards, they learn humanities inquiry to design their curriculum. Our in-house methods :
3-2-1 | A simple and effective method to help teens research with high-quality information.
P.O.D. | Personalising their definition of a criterion, if not using Little U’s default templates.
View our 17yo student’s work : Israel-Palestine Conflict
Personal Projects run all year round. It may happen anywhere with the mentor(s) as long as the student has scheduled a reasonable timeline. If the student is not able to get hold of the mentor outside of Personal Projects, please seek assistance before embarking on any project. This will reduce misunderstandings between the student’s intended project scope and what the mentor may deem as ill-matching skills.
Social Awareness
Facilitated by Dawn Fung
Term 2 Jul-Oct 2024
Class size : 1:15
Students may pick 1-2 criteria below to focus their time on :
Competency : Communication
Criteria : Authenticity
Competency : Collaboration
Criteria : Responsibility
Social Awareness is “the ability to take the perspective of and empathise with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The ability to understand social and ethical norms for behaviour and to recognise family, school, and community resources and supports.” Source
In this module, we will work as a team for a fund-raiser event on youth rights and concerns, especially in education. Each student will be given a team role and responsibility. Presentations, especially of what you have done, and team feedback, will be integral to your learning.
Skills learnt for this module :
Fund-raising Skills
- beneficiary education (who to give to, and why)
- scoping the fund-raising to suitable targets (how much to raise, incentivisation)
- negotiation with partners (who to collaborate with; sponsor and donor relations)
- design of fund-raising program (including but not limited to : graphics, digital marketing)
Event Management Skills
- organisation (how you designed the event, how you managed the team)
- logistics (set up of the event, program sheet, running of the event show)
- marketing (registration, dissemination of marketing materials)
- Event activities
Civic Agency
Facilitated by Dawn Fung
Term 1 Jul-Oct 2025
Class size : 1:8
Students may pick 1-2 criteria below to focus their time on :
Competency : Communication
Criteria : Courage
Competency : Collaboration
Criteria : Interconnectedness
Civic Agency is the “participation of young people in activities that address the concerns, interests, and common good of a community” (Brady et al., 2020, p. 2). Many of these activities are driven by youths’ desire to make positive and meaningful changes in society. Some common examples of civic engagement activities include voting in elections, volunteering with non-profit or government-affiliated organisations, writing and signing petitions, and donating to social, political or environmental causes (Smith, 2013). Source
In this module, we will work as a team for a political cause, especially one on education, or children’s rights, or affects the group greatly. Each student will be given a team role and responsibility. Presentations, especially of what you have done, and team feedback, will be integral to your learning.
Unlike the module on Social Awareness, fundraising and event management is not a requirement. The skills learnt in the previous module, however, will come in handy for this one.
Skills learnt for this module :
Fallacies, Policies and Statutes (learning to read carefully, discriminating between what is law, action and criticism in the context of the political cause e.g. climate change)
Political Activism (campaigning in public or working for an organization in order to bring about political or social change e.g working with Climate Action SG Alliance)
Awareness Methods (using music, art, writing, petitioning etc. and the power of mass media)
The teens of this module may choose to volunteer at government affiliated organisations, NPOs, or political affiliations of their choice; within reasonable limits, not breaking law and order in Singapore, and with written permission by parents.
Examples :
The Refugee Project is a project by Little U x Habibi International. The teens designed a 12 week curriculum for a proposed Refugee Awareness Day.
Confidence in the Marketplace
Facilitated by Dawn Fung
Term 1 Jan-Apr 2026
Class size : 1:10
Students may pick 1-2 criteria below to focus their time on :
Competency : Communication
Criteria : Clarity
Competency : Collaboration
Criteria : Open-Mindedness
“A few examples of self-confidence in the workplace might include the following: Always doing the right thing, despite what others might think of you. Having the confidence to leave behind what makes you comfortable to try new challenges. Identifying your own weaknesses and implementing ways to overcome them.” Source
In this module, we will work as a team for a contract. Each student will be given a team role and responsibility. Presentations and feedback are key to this module.
Unlike the module on Social Awareness, fundraising and event management is not a requirement, unless stated. Unlike the module on Civic Agency, effecting change in society is not a requirement, unless stated. The skills learnt in the previous modules, however, will be handy for this module.
Skills learnt for this module :
Management Skills
self-direct goals efficiently and effectively
trouble shooting goals
Presentation Skills
Storytelling
Effective Visual Aids
The teens of this module may choose to work or intern at an organisation or business under clear, contractual obligation, to gain confidence in the workplace.
Examples :
Portfolio Creation
Facilitated by Dawn Fung
Term 1 Jan-Apr 2026
Class size : 1:25
Students may pick 1-2 criteria below to focus their time on :
Competency : Communication
Criteria : Consideration
Competency : Collaboration
Criteria : Long-Term View
“A portfolio is a printed or digital document that showcases your best work. Used predominantly when applying for a job or internship, your portfolio is considered to be just as important as your CV and cover letter. Portfolios can vary across different disciplines. For example, those working in film and animation might opt for an online showreel, whereas photographers might prefer a large-scale, printed portfolio that shows off their images. While your work should speak for itself, when done well, your portfolio could also be considered a project in itself, or even an extension of your practice.” Source
In this module, we will work as a team for showcase of individual portfolios. In addition to doing his/her own portfolio, each student will be given a team role and responsibility to ensure everyone contributes to a high quality open house at the end of the module. Presentations and feedback are key to this module.
Unlike the module on Social Awareness, fundraising and event management is not a requirement, unless stated. Unlike the module on Civic Agency, effecting change in society is not a requirement, unless stated. Unlike the module on Confidence in the Workplace, there is no business contract to secure. The skills learnt in all 3 modules, however, will be handy for this module. Graduating students of Little U will use this portfolio alongside their MTC Learning Record for higher education admissions and/or employment prospects.
Skills learnt for this module :
Website Design (wireframing, navigation, colour theory, copy for web, personal branding)
Exhibition Design (structure of presentation, storytelling in spatial arrangement, cultivation of interest to visitors)
Feedback Design (evaluation strategy using QR codes, forms, and other tools relevant to obtaining quality feedback for your portfolio)
Examples :
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