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In this talk, Prof Kushnir suggests that young learners are equipped with cognitive and computational tools to make meaning from actions through rational statistical inference. She’ll also discuss how rational social learning fosters universality and diversity in children’s understanding of the social world. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g_8JWavM #educationresearch #educationinsingapore #singaporeeducation #researchempowers #nieoer #advancingresearch

The 10th volume of the Local Evidence Syntheses (LES) Series is now publicly available online! This volume, authored by Dr Andrew J. Pereira, Dr Pamela Costes-Onishi, and Dr Lee Shu Shing, consolidates and synthesises significant findings and research insights from the third and fourth cycles of the Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP) to inform evidence-based policies and practices, as well as cultivate a research-informed education community that prioritises equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in teaching and learning. You can access the volume here: https://lnkd.in/grP5MPpG The aim of the LES series is to make the results of ERFP-funded research available in a concise and digestible manner to interested readers in order to inform policy formation, programme design and pedagogical practice in Singapore's education field.

In the latest SingTeach Issue 90, this article explores insights from a school leader and key personnel from Zhenghua Primary School, on strategies to encourage teachers' commitment to community programmes, the challenges in designing impactful initiatives and how these partnerships can promote active citizenship. Click the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gzR6vXDZ #educationresearch #educationinsingapore #singaporeeducation #researchempowers #nieoer #advancingresearch #nurturing #future #ready #community #engagement

Check out the video recording of the second talk delivered by Prof Sin-Wang Chong here! Click here: https://lnkd.in/dcV6JCiY

From 20 - 22 November 2024, the Research-Practice-Policy Group (RPPG) had the privilege to host Visiting Scholar, Prof Sin-Wang Chong from the University of St Andrews and National Institute of Teaching (NIoT)! Prof Chong delivered two talks – the first on practical insights into decision-making in academic publishing, navigating the publishing process and discussed the various types of publications with early career researchers and NIE - Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Learning postgraduate students. In his second talk, he co-presented with colleagues from NIoT, Dr Calum Davey and Dr Ellen Turner, about opportunities and challenges associated with conducting "close-to-research" practice, which underscores the symbiotic relationship among evidence creation, synthesis, translation, and use. They also shared about the projects held at NIoT on how to maximise engagement and impact. Finally, RPPG had a closed-door discussion about his work at TESOLgraphics (https://lnkd.in/g7jXAPPN) and SingTeach (https://lnkd.in/gAPiGw_f), our teacher-friendly e-magazine, where we exchanged ideas and talked about potential collaborations in the near future! A big thank you to all who joined us in person and online for the talks, and keep a lookout for the recording of the second talk which we’ll share very soon!

In the latest SingTeach Issue 90, Dr Wong Hwei Ming, Assistant Centre Director at NIE’s Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice, Office of Education Research, provided insights from her research on student-involved assessment and feedback, as well as her reflections on the relationship between student-involved assessment and progressive pedagogies. Click the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gMG3yadR #educationresearch #educationinsingapore #singaporeeducation #researchempowers #nieoer #advancingresearch #progressive #assessment

In the latest SingTeach Issue 90, the article explores a research study by NIE Senior Education Research Scientist Dr Wong Lung Hsiang on Student-Generated Ideas (SGI) and how meaningful learning occurs when students are intentionally guided to explore, adapt and refine their own ideas. Click the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gf4USpSy #educationresearch #educationinsingapore #singaporeeducation #researchempowers #nieoer #advancingresearch #passive #proactive #SGI

Progressive pedagogies emphasise that education should be an active and constructive process for learners. In the latest SingTeach Issue 90, Mr Melvin Chan, Lead Teacher (History) at Chua Chu Kang Secondary School, shares more about the school's signature History programmes that place students at the heart of the learning process. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/grCwsj-2 #educationresearch #educationinsingapore #singaporeeducation #researchempowers #nieoer #advancingresearch #memorization #implementing #progressive #history

Join us in our Science of Learning in Education Series on Friday, 29 November 2024 where Dr Stephanie MacMahon will share how UQ Learning Lab uses multi-disciplinary lens to translate Science of Learning into Practice. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gWMBAzPs #educationresearch #researchempowers #nieoer #advancingresearch #solec

Driving innovation at the crossroads of education, healthcare, and technology. 💡 Dr Kenneth Y T Lim, Senior Education Research Scientist at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP) within NIE - Office of Education Research (OER) recently co-led a transformative project in partnership with Nanyang Technological University Singapore's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), funded by the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore (IAL)’s innovPlus Challenge 2023. The project, focused on the challenge statement “Enhancing the Informed Consent Process for Complex Surgical Procedures,” ran from September 2023 to October 2024, culminating in the creation of Reborn—an innovative app designed to empower patients undergoing complex breast surgeries with clear, accessible information about their surgical options, risks, and procedures. This enables them to make informed, confident decisions regarding their healthcare. As Co-Principal Investigator, Dr Lim and his team’s work underscore the NIE’s commitment to applying educational research to address real-world challenges, advancing patient-centred care, and transforming healthcare communication. We are honoured to contribute to innovations that support both patient empowerment and healthcare efficacy. Congratulations to Dr Lim and the team on this important achievement, showcasing the potential of research-driven collaboration to elevate healthcare standards. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ggHDt9_c #NIE #HealthcareInnovation #InformedConsent #EducationResearch #PatientCare #innovPlus #MedicalEducation #TechForGood