Is it time for Singaporean educators to embrace Singlish as a legitimate learning tool?   What the Research […]

How can AI reshape the way we teach art?   What the Research Study Is About The article […]

Is Singapore’s examination culture inhibiting student creativity and learning? How can Assessment for Learning play a role in […]

How can understanding personhood support character development in young learners? What the Research Study Is About This research […]

Building Knowledge, Growing Communities Five years ago, I guest edited a SingTeach issue on Knowledge Building (KB)  during […]

Over the past two decades of translating Knowledge Building (KB) into practice, one of the most frequently asked […]

Anglican High School took part in the 3rd Research-Practice Connection@East Zone, co-organized by the School Partnership Unit at […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way students learn, how teachers teach and how knowledge flows in […]

At Pioneer Primary School, teachers are discovering new ways to learn and teach with the help of AI. […]

In its journey with Knowledge Building (KB), Chua Chu Kang Secondary School (CCKSS) has come to see it […]

Discover how Knowledge Building (KB) is transforming teaching and learning in Singapore schools. Through the eyes of educators […]

How do these 4 factors – home language use, phonological awareness, morphological awareness and receptive vocabulary – shape […]

In multilingual Singapore, bilingualism is not just an educational goal but a way of life that connects us […]

  Supporting bilingual development goes beyond language lessons in school – it requires a strong ecosystem where research […]

Despite English being the primary language of instruction, many students in Singapore face challenges with writing and speaking […]

Now in its fourth year, the longitudinal GiBBer project – short for Growth in Bilingual & Biliteracy Proficiency: […]

Being bilingual has positive implications for cognitive and educational development, especially in adults and children with diverse learning […]

While English is the dominant language in Singapore, being proficient in the Mother Tongue Languages (MTLs) remains an […]

How might AI chatbots, such as TeacherGAIA, transform the way students take ownership of their learning journey? What […]

How might memorizing poetry help to promote deeper student engagement with literary texts? What the Research Study Is […]

Differentiated Instruction (DI) has become popularized not just in Singapore schools but across other Asian countries such as […]

At Unity Secondary School, lessons are intentionally designed to keep students cognitively engaged at every stage of their […]

What does recent research from Singapore tell us about how Differentiated Instruction (DI) is being understood and practiced […]

In every classroom, students bring a diverse range of learning abilities, experiences and needs. How can educators ensure […]

In today’s diverse educational landscape, students encounter various barriers throughout their learning journeys. To address these challenges, educators […]

Given the dominance of Differentiated Instruction (DI) in conversations in schools, this article gives voice to three educators […]

How do Singaporean teachers experience differentiated instruction in Singapore? Particularly, what are the successes and challenges they face?  […]

How can teachers stay ahead in the era of generative AI? As classrooms evolve, it is critical to […]

Can “Issue Investigation” in social studies deliver both active citizenship and critical thinking skills? What the Research Study […]

How can visual representations transform primary school students’ understanding of abstract scientific concepts such as “heat”? What the […]

“Scaffold Tracker” and “Word Cloud” – How can teachers leverage data generated from these easy-to-use learning analytics tools […]

The world today is grappling with the paradox of digital hyper-globalization and political anti-globalization. On one hand, the […]

In an increasingly interconnected world, fostering global citizenship and multicultural understanding has become even more crucial. For Singapore […]

Grounded in the belief that youths are the changemakers of tomorrow, “Project Infinity” – an initiative launched in […]

The CORE Research Programme is the National Institute of Education’s (NIE) flagship study that examines the nature of […]

Professor Wiel Veugelers, a renowned expert on citizenship education from the University of Humanistic Studies in Utrecht, offers […]

In an increasingly interconnected world, cultural intelligence – the ability to understand, appreciate and collaborate across diverse cultures […]

What if the secret to a more engaging classroom lies not in what teachers say, but in the […]

As society transforms at an unprecedented pace, education must keep up with the demands of a more complex […]

In recent decades, pedagogical approaches are increasingly being challenged by innovative, student-centred practices that emphasize the education of […]

Progressive pedagogies emphasize that education should be an active and constructive process for learners. Key characteristics of progressive […]

A student-centred classroom – one of the key tenets of progressive education – prioritizes autonomy and moves away […]

One of the key characteristics of student-involved assessment is the shift in focus from traditional, teacher-driven evaluations to […]

Building strong school-community partnerships is essential for fostering civic literacy and social responsibility in students. This article highlights […]

  The Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference (RPIC) is the National Institute of Education’s (NIE), Singapore flagship biennial conference […]

In an era defined by rapid technological progress and evolving societal norms, the role of education in preparing […]

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into classrooms has sparked a blend of enthusiasm, apprehension and debate […]

Education research has shown that cultivating emotional connections with students in the classroom is crucial for their overall […]

Recent research in educational neuroscience underscores the importance of emotional engagement in students to spark interest and nurture […]

The rise of generative AI has been touted as the next great, transformative tech that will revolutionize education, […]

How can research-practice partnerships help us reimagine teaching and learning in schools? In his keynote address at the recent Redesigning […]

The adolescent years are important for several reasons as they represent a period of significant changes that shape […]

The role of a teacher extends well beyond the transmission of knowledge, encompassing the development of students’ critical […]

Contributed by Frances Ong Hock Lin, Alethea Goh Min Yi, Jeremy Ong Zhen Wei from Mayflower Secondary School, […]

Contributed by Ms Tan Yen Chuan and Ms Hafizah Jumat, Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning, Raffles Girls’ […]

Contributed by Tan Si Hua, Rachael Fang Swee Sian and Nurhuda Amin from West Grove Primary School, for SingTeach Virtual Staff […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education. Researchers and educators are concerned how to prepare future-ready learners by advocating […]

At the forefront of technological innovation lies Artificial Intelligence (AI) where it revolutionizes various facets of society including […]

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its gradual integration into the classroom has reshaped the traditional classroom […]

Formative assessment focuses on providing feedback during the process of learning to help learners recognize their strengths and […]

In today’s dynamic education landscape, the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) heralds unprecedented opportunities and challenges, reshaping […]

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the classroom holds immense potential to revolutionize the way teachers teach […]

Education for sustainable development is multifaceted and complex, encompassing economic, political, social, cultural and environmental dimensions. It requires […]

Singapore is not immune to the effects of climate change such as rising temperatures, sea-level rise and more […]

Selected as one of the pilot schools for the Eco Stewardship Programme, Commonwealth Secondary School (CWSS) has adopted […]

To cultivate the next generation of environmental stewards, it is important that we first gain a better understanding […]

Renowned as a food paradise on an international scale, Singapore is home to countless cuisines ranging from street […]

The Eco Stewardship Programme, developed by the Ministry of Education, aims to strengthen current environmental efforts in all […]

No textbooks, just cards! ? ‘Getting to Zero’ dives into sustainability education through the power of play! ? […]

In response to societal changes and technological advancements, the role of education is undergoing a transformative shift. It […]

In the dynamic landscape of modern education, Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) stands as an essential pillar in […]

Boon Lay Secondary School (BLS) is redefining education by placing character development at the forefront of its Character […]

Adopting a whole-school approach to Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) involves developing an interconnection between the school curriculum […]

Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) has been present in Singapore’s education system since before the nation’s independence. While […]

Eunoia Junior College’s unique Life Coach programme gives each student the opportunity to be matched with a “Life […]

Download the PDF infographic here: The Singapore Centre for Character and Citizenship Education

The 11th edition of Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest organized by the Academy of Singapore Teachers in collaboration […]

For the first time since its inception in 2001, the recent Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest 2023 (TCEF2023) […]

Designing a learning environment that can effectively accommodate the needs of different learners is a challenge that demands […]

As a multicultural society, Singapore sets the stage for students to experience (school) life with other students from […]

How can insights from neuroscience influence the way teachers teach and learners learn? At New Town Primary School, […]

How can teachers implement a pedagogy of feedback in their English Language and English Literature classrooms? After working […]

There is no denying that digital technologies have, and will continue to, revolutionize the way we live, work, […]

The biennial Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest (TCEF) organized by the Academy of Singapore Teachers provides an opportunity […]

How has education research evolved in Singapore? In 2002, NIE’s Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP) […]

Singapore is no stranger to top global education rankings and this success can be attributed to the nation’s […]

Identity-based motivation theory posits that by helping learners experience school as the path to their adult future identities, […]

School assessments in Singapore are often associated with high stakes tests and examinations. Beyond such assessments, however, there […]

Bilingualism is commonly known as the ability to utilize two languages to communicate in various settings. In Singapore, […]

Singapore is globally recognized for its excellence in education, with students consistently scoring in international assessments. Behind this […]

A former secondary school teacher, Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee from NIE’s English Language and Literature Academic Group […]

Early childhood education (ECE) plays an important role in setting the foundation for learning. International research has shown […]

The emotional, social and physical development of young children provides the building blocks for educational achievement, responsible citizenship […]

How can preschools support the learning of mother tongue languages when they are now being spoken less at […]

What does it mean to children when they learn number words such as one to 10? What is […]

The Singapore Kindergarten Impact Project (SKIP) was initiated in 2014 with the aim of studying child development across […]

Research in early childhood has shown that the first few years of life – when the brains have […]

Growing up, we are constantly confronted with many challenges and that is not an exception even for a […]

Digital media and technology increasingly permeate every aspect of our lives. In fact, for many of us, it […]

In the 21st century, it is insufficient for one to just be print literate; literacy today means communicating […]

The growing consumption of mass media, especially among young people today, presents a challenge for many educators in […]

What comes to mind when you hear the word “literacy”? Many may immediately think of the act of […]

Digital citizenship empowers us to be productive and responsible users of digital technologies while digital literacy allows us […]

Teck Whye Primary School’s “Media Whiz Kids” programme consists of a series of media-making activities included in the […]

The Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference (RPIC) is the National Institute of Education’s (NIE), Singapore flagship biennial conference organized […]

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a growing sense of urgency on the need to […]

Autonomy-supportive teaching refers to a set of teacher behaviours that can facilitate independent learning by identifying and developing […]

Positive teacher learning (PTL) is one of the components of the responsive classroom approach which emphasizes the creation […]

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a combination of cognition, emotions and behaviours – soft skills fundamental to […]

Often, assumptions about teaching can lead to challenges in understanding what is meant by quality teaching and learning. […]

In his keynote address at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2022, Dr Dennis Kwek, Centre Director of the […]

What are the foundations of a high-quality classroom? Professor Diana Hess from University of Wisconsin-Madison at the United […]

Let us take a few steps back and think deeper about the theme of this year’s Redesigning Pedagogical […]

Contributed by Ho Su Siew and Tan Chih Yuan, Dunman High School,  for SingTeach Virtual Staff Lounge Over […]

Contributed by Suhaimi Bin Zainal Shah from the Ministry of Education and Tan Jing Long from Temasek Junior […]

Contributed by Tan Si Hua, Rachael Fang Swee Sian, Chloe Oh Wan Ling, Mohammad Nazdri Md Nasir and […]

As educators, we always wonder what kinds of learners we should develop in order for them to excel […]

How can we better prepare our students to be future-ready learners? One of the ways we can empower […]

Mrs Melissa Chew, Head of Department (Mathematics) at St Hilda’s Primary School worked with SingTeach’s Guest Editor, Dr […]

How do we define learning in the 21st century? According to NIE Senior Education Research Scientist Dr David […]

We often hear the saying that “the only constant in life is change”, but how can we adapt […]

In recent years, there has been growing interest in the concept of deep learning to draw out students’ […]

Dear Teachers and Researchers, Success feels good. While many would agree, the relation between socially endorsed performance and […]

Research on positive psychology has shown that well-being breeds success. Students who are happy and psychologically well are […]

Pandemic stress has affected students and teachers in more ways than one – more students have reported experiencing […]

Research literature has shown that having a supportive social network positively affects students’ academic, motivational and well-being outcomes. […]

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that schooling is much more than just about academic […]

Since the pandemic hit, many teachers have reported experiencing burnout and an increased level of work stress. This […]

The terms blended and hybrid learning can be used interchangeably. Offline learning refers to the traditional face-to-face (f2f) […]

As Singapore moves towards an endemic COVID-19 situation, the education landscape has seen schools re-opening and students returning […]

With the integration of home-based learning as a regular part of the school curriculum, technology has become a […]

Successful technology integration is more than just picking the right tools for the classroom. If students were to […]

When the Ministry of Education (Singapore) laid out the first Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Masterplan in 1997, […]

The role of teachers is crucial in the effective implementation of blended learning. The shift away from more […]

Can your students tell what others are thinking and feeling? This is called having a Theory of Mind. […]

The aim of the biennial Teachers’ Conference and ExCEL Fest (TCEF) organized by the Ministry of Education, Singapore […]

Originally planned as a blended face-to-face and virtual experience, the 10th Teachers’ Conference led by the Ministry of […]

At Bukit Batok Secondary School (BBSS), the school mission is to nurture self-directed learners with abundance mentality. To […]

From fighting climate change to advocating sustainable lifestyles – these are pressing environmental problems that affect our daily […]

Since Singapore’s independence, linguistic, social, and economic change has been dramatic and fast. At the recent Teachers’ Conference […]

More than just a little red dot or a fine country, Singapore is also internationally recognized for its […]

Advances in imaging techniques, behavioural and psychological research enable the integration of science of learning disciplines that investigate human […]

In recent years, there has been an inclination to acquaint educators around the world with the science of […]

Growing up, the saying “work hard, then play hard” might be familiar to some, but research in neuroscience […]

Regular physical activity plays an important role on a child’s overall mental and physical health. Recent studies, however, […]

Mr Chan Zheng Ming, Vice-Principal of Anderson Serangoon Junior College (ASRJC), received his Masters in Education in Mind, […]

Download the PDF infographic here: The Science of Learning in Education Centre  

Viewing Crises as Opportunities In the wake of the global crisis caused by COVID-19, the world has faced […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is a large-scale catastrophic event that has caused widespread disruption to almost every industry known […]

When the Circuit Breaker measures were first announced in April 2020, many aspects of one’s life had to […]

Amidst the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, schools were shut, and full home-based learning was implemented […]

When home-based learning was rolled out nationwide at the peak of the pandemic, Serangoon Garden Secondary School (SGSS) […]

Contributed by Dr Johannis Auri Bin Abdul Aziz and Professor David Hung, from the National Institute of Education, Singapore, […]

There is definitely a time for knowledge building in any classroom.  Studies across the globe have shown that […]

In today’s knowledge age, the extent of a nation’s economic growth is increasingly dependent on its society’s capacity […]

Traditionally, classroom teaching and learning have been dominated by pedagogies that are largely teacher-centred which often result in […]

Many countries, especially developing ones, are faced with increasing economic and social strains as the world battles against […]

A distinctive feature of a knowledge building classroom is an environment where both teachers and students actively participate […]

Contributed by Teo Chew Lee, Aloysius Ong, Gabrielle Ong, Alwyn Lee, Ivy Zhao & Aaron Lim from NIE’s […]

Knowledge building has provided a new approach towards teaching and learning in the 21st century. At least, this […]

The use of Knowledge Building (KB) pedagogies in classrooms aims to help students acquire the ability to recognize, […]

To further enhance the Knowledge Building (KB) experience, the KB community conceptualized KB Design Studio (KBDS) sessions that […]

Is STEM the Future of Education? Being educators, we are constantly surrounded by young people whose potentials are […]

Education is about taking risks; we prepare our students of today in hopes that they will be equipped […]

Do you remember that sense of accomplishment you felt as a child when you built your very first […]

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, an interdisciplinary approach to learning and teaching, plays a critical role […]

How does one do interdisciplinary learning in a manner that nurtures creativity? Associate Professors Yeo Kang Shua and […]

While it is not a new concept, makerspace has been gaining traction in Singapore schools for the numerous […]

Contributed by Lucille Yap and Azahar Noor, Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning, Raffles Girls’ School, for SingTeach […]

This issue of SingTeach highlights the necessary interplay between new perspectives, practices and technologies to transform education. While […]

There is a growing awareness among education researchers and practitioners on the need to evolve today’s education system […]

In 2018, North Spring Primary School and Elias Park Primary School collaborated with NIE researchers on a project […]

Literature education should not center only on the aesthetic appreciation of texts, but should also engage with global […]

The Singapore education system is designed with the consistent goal of leaving no child behind. This means it […]

From e-mail communications and web searching to social media and digital assistants, the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]

Contributed by Masturah binte Abdul Aziz and Tan Yen Chuan, Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning, Raffles Girls’ […]

By Heng Tang Tang Montessori, Lesson Study, Singapore Math: What do they have in common with differentiated instruction? […]

Differentiated instruction involves more than just recognizing that every child’s needs are different; it is also about the […]

In a typical classroom of 40 students, how can teachers ensure that students have their learning needs met? […]

Amidst growing diversity in our classrooms and the forthcoming shift towards Subject-Based Banding, the philosophy of differentiated instruction […]

Differentiation consists of the efforts of teachers to respond to variance among learners in the classroom and it […]

Contributed by Paul Ng Boon Leng and Claire Liu, Catholic High School, for SingTeach issue 71 The Integrated […]

Contributed by Siti Fazila Ahmad (Curriculum Planning and Development Division 1, MOE), Marrissa Mohd Taib (Yuhua Primary School) […]

Guest Editor Associate Professor Kenneth Poon The transition from kindergarten to primary school is a huge milestone for […]

Transition is the process in which an individual encounters a move into a new environment that requires him […]

The ability to self-regulate can go a long way in helping children manage the transition from preschool to  […]

Will my child be able to cope academically? Will my child be able to catch up with his […]

What was the inspiration behind the guidebook “Supporting children in their transition to Primary 1: A guide for […]

For a positive transition to occur, it is important that the child receives proper support from the people […]

What are the six key ideas in supporting children’s transition experiences? As adults, we want to support children […]

Contributed by Dr Lucy Quek, Dean of Curriculum and Programmes at the National Institute of Early Childhood Development, […]

The Teachers’ Conference is a biennial event organized by the Ministry of Education, Singapore that serves as a […]

The recent Teachers’ Conference 2019 identified two key strands that are of particular relevance to educators today: designing […]

Mr Hanif Abdul Rahman, Principal Master Teacher of Physical Education (PE) at Physical Education and Sports Teacher Academy […]

A team of teachers from three primary schools conceptualized and developed a special in-school programme that focuses on […]

No man is an island, and teachers are no exception. Teachers today are expected to be highly effective […]

While intellectual intelligence can open many doors for an individual, emotional intelligence is the key quality that determines […]

In line with the theme of Teachers’ Conference 2019 (Maximizing Learning: Engage. Collaborate. Innovate.), the SingTeach team asked […]

Mention “assessment” and all too often, it is only associated with examinations and tests which are useful for […]

The recent reduction of school examinations is a wonderful opportunity for teachers and students to enrich and enhance […]

Mention the word “assessment” and many may think of it as a mere process of setting, facilitating and […]

Feedback plays a crucial role in effective learning in the classroom. It helps students understand what is expected […]

Is assessment really all about grades? To one educator of over 20 years, assessment can also serve as […]

Principal of Chua Chu Kang Primary School Mrs Sheree Chong is passionate about Assessment for Learning (AfL). She […]

The ultimate goal of Assessment for Learning (AfL) is to get students to take ownership of their learning […]

Contributed by Ms Melissa Tan, SSD/North View Primary School, for SingTeach Issue 68. Question from SingTeach: If your […]

Contributed by Nur Ardillah Binti Zulkifli, Year 4 Student from the Teaching Scholar Programme at the National Institute […]

Guest Editor Dr Sun He (Sabrina) Today, it is common to see our students speaking and writing the English […]

With the prevalence of globalization, getting to know more than one language is common in many societies, but being […]

Extensive reading is key to developing students’ mother tongue proficiency as it exposes them to new expressions and reinforces […]

In today’s globalized world, mastering both the English language and our mother tongue would allow us to be […]

Senior Manager of Education at Resorts World Sentosa, Mr Gavin Lee, promotes bilingualism in his line of work on […]

Bilingualism has long been the cornerstone of Singapore’s education system, but knowledge of other countries’ teachings on bilingualism […]

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Contributed by Mdm Chloe Pang and Mr Chris Lee, Zhonghua Primary School, for SingTeach Issue 67. Student-centred learning is an approach […]

Guest Editor Prof Low Ee Ling Every year, we celebrate Teachers’ Day as a way of expressing our gratitude […]

Besides imparting knowledge in engaging ways, it is even more important for teachers to inculcate values and develop […]

Preschool teachers are central to quality early childhood education. Their ability to be nurturing and effective educators begins […]

Teachers wear multiple hats on any given day – they are expected to play the roles of educator, […]

Malaysia-born Mrs Lyvenne Chong from Spectra Secondary School took 21 years to fulfil her childhood ambition of being […]

Prior to joining the Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), Mr Tan Cher Chong had ample experience working with […]

Many can agree that teaching is a noble profession that allows one to enrich the lives of young […]

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Contributed by Mrs Anna Koh and Mr Soh Yang Jie, Teck Ghee Primary School, for SingTeach Issue 66. The inquiry approach […]

Contributed by Ms Tan Yen Chuan, Raffles Girls’ School (Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning), for SingTeach Issue 66. Providing […]

Each time a teacher steps into the classroom, his or her goal, more often than not, is to […]

Are good teachers and teaching the keys to classroom improvement? While those factors do contribute to effective teaching […]

The goal of NIE’s CORE Research Programme is not simply to document and identify effective pedagogies, but ultimately […]

Constantly developing oneself is often high on many teachers’ priority lists. To better develop her classroom practices, a […]

Now into its third iteration, the CORE Research Programme is one of NIE’s flagship research programmes and have […]

What does being an effective teacher mean? For many educators, it means creating an engaging classroom environment for […]

It is no surprise that highly effective teachers can have an enriching effect on students’ lives and their […]

Contributed by Kenan Kok, St. Margaret’s Secondary School, for SingTeach Issue 65. More often than not, I notice […]

Well-being refers to the state, condition or accomplishment of feeling good and functioning well, for both individuals and […]

The concept of well-being in education today is not new. Many schools are moving towards a culture of well-being among […]

Associate Professor Mary Anne Heng believes that beyond a single-minded focus on performance outcomes, schools should guide students in […]

Dr Ailsa Goh explores the power of teacher language in creating a conducive and positive classroom environment to […]

Research Scientist Dr Imelda Caleon is concerned about the increasing stress students face today, especially those who are […]

A positive school culture is an integral part of education for students to feel accepted, valued and respected. […]

Positive education and parenting advocate Sha-En Yeo is the first person in Singapore to be awarded the prestigious […]

Mr Ng Yeow Ling’s belief that excellence and well-being are central to education inspired him to lead Westwood […]

Ms Nada Nurwani Ng, teacher at Hwa Chong Institution, gives off a very youthful vibe that could have […]

Find out how resilient you are through this survey. You can download and print the full PDF survey […]

Educating students in the 21st century entails helping learners to flourish academically and holistically. It goes beyond mere […]

Contributed by Assistant Professor Chen Zhong, Natural Sciences & Science Education Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Singapore, […]

The great outdoors is not only a place for adventures and exploring what Mother Nature has to offer, […]

A common perception among teachers and parents is that outdoor learning focuses largely on adventure activities that carry […]

How can outdoor learning be made engaging and meaningful for students? This issue’s Guest Editor Professor John Wang […]

Many might think that outdoor education merely involves giving students a chance to try their hands at fun […]

With a number of subjects to juggle, worksheets to complete, and exams to sit for, it is not […]

Many regard leaders as individuals who can motivate or guide others to achieve positive outcomes. A teacher at […]

A pioneer in outdoor education, Mr Robert Tan is behind some of the first public sporting activities in […]

The road to Mount Everest is not without its challenges. Teaching Fellow Dr Saravana Pillai Arjunan formerly with […]

Every annual sports day event in schools tends to appeal to only a select few – young and […]

Singapore’s social and economic progress post-independence can be attributed to one important factor – her citizens. We speak […]

With ever-increasing transnational flows of people, cultures, ideas, technology and capital, preparing our young to live in a […]

The power of words lies in their ability to lift us up or bring us down. By choosing […]

To be an informed, concerned and participative citizen, one has to be inquisitive about the environment. In an […]

Schools have begun to realize that the usual pen and paper approach is not enough to engage students […]

Sports is more than a healthy, recreational activity. To a team of Physical Education (PE) teachers at Punggol […]

As a young boy, Mr Sulaiman Bin Mohamad Yusof faced emotional challenges and struggled academically. Today, he is […]

The seventh Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference this year focuses on the theme “Education for the Future: Creativity, Innovation, Values”. We […]

We tell stories to share our beliefs and values with others. This oral tradition is a social practice […]

While students who are proficient in language tend to be good at vocabulary, sentence structure and grammar, Dr […]

With an average of 40 students to one teacher in a class, it can be difficult for teachers […]

To promote deeper learning and nurture self-directed learners in the classroom, Teck Ghee Primary School found it necessary […]

From helping students manage stress and maintain happiness, to building socio-emotional competencies that will enable them to form […]

Professor Robert Root-Bernstein believes that creativity is not an inherent personality trait, but a process that can be taught. […]

If virtues or good qualities of character can be learned, Professor David Carr believes that they can also be […]

Contributed by Masturah Binte Abdul Aziz and Tan Yen Chuan, Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning, Raffles Girls’ […]

An editorial by the Guest Editor of this issue, Dr Levan Lim, Associate Professor and Head of the […]

There are about 18,000 students with special needs in mainstream schools today – about 4% of the total […]

Research shows that a student’s perception of loneliness is linked to delinquency and anti-social behaviours in school. Lonely […]

The notion of having a disability has traditionally been seen as something of a deficit, but it does […]

The Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) Delta Senior School is committed to placing its students in employment […]

Working with students with special needs in a mainstream school is a uniquely challenging experience, but the hard-earned […]

It is every parent’s hope that their children grow up healthy and well-integrated into society – parents of […]

Contributed by Wong Hwei Ming, Research Scientist with the Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education, Singapore, for […]

Contributed by Mrs JK, a mother of a child diagnosed with dyspraxia, for SingTeach Issue 60. My son […]

Student assessment is commonly associated with tests and formal exams, but over-fixation on such quantitative measures can cause […]

Students play a huge role in their own learning process but they often have few opportunities to assess […]

Music teachers in Singapore have the autonomy to design assessment tasks and activities for their students within the […]

Assessment is commonly thought of as a useful tool for promoting effective learning. However, this is only so […]

Explanations are the foundation of every Humanities essay, yet constructing well-reasoned ones remains a struggle for many students. […]

Australian Professor Val Klenowski believes that the search for quality assessment practice should restore teachers’ professional assessment judgment […]

Head of Department (Craft & Technology) at Bishan Park Secondary School Mr Ng Joon Yong, having recently completed […]

Reading is often viewed as an integral part of learning. One requires the ability to read to learn […]

Many people see libraries as accessible, shared spaces where one can read and search for information. But how […]

Reading in English can be a challenge for some children, especially for those who come from bilingual homes […]

Creating a school-wide reading culture is no mean feat. Not only is the support and involvement of all […]

Many students are instructed to read, but do they enjoy the process of reading? Teachers at Shuqun Primary […]

We acknowledge that reading is important. But why is this so? Ms Jeyalaxmy Ayaduray and Dr Paul Doyle […]

Prior to joining the National Library Board (NLB) as an Associate Librarian, Karthik Ramasamy had an ambitious goal […]

Contributed by Azahar Noor and Tan Yen Chuan, Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning, Raffles Girls’ School, for […]

Contributed by Ng Chiew Hong, English Language & Literature Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Singapore, for SingTeach […]

There is no end to learning – more so for those who teach. The recent Teachers’ Conference 2016 […]

At Regent Secondary School, key personnel and reporting officers use a 4-step approach of cognitive coaching to provide […]

Beginning with the revamp of their Design & Technology workshop into a design and makerspace, teachers and students […]

In an ever-changing world, many students find it difficult to remain positive when they are confronted with new […]

No two learners are alike. Some might thrive on freedom and independence, while others excel with structure and […]

Teaching students the art of argumentation is one way to help nurture 21st century dispositions and future readiness […]

At the Teachers’ Conference 2016, NIE Director Professor Tan Oon Seng gave a humorous but enriching keynote address […]

Professor Louise Stoll from the UK believes that creative teacher collaboration in professional learning communities is essential for […]

Singapore is known for providing high-quality education but how is it doing in terms of educational equity, or […]

Educational equity comprises many different aspects, including appropriate access to education and inclusion. It can be a challenge […]

A confident teacher would have a positive impact on his or her students’ achievement, attitude, affective and even […]

It takes a village to raise a child. Schools today are recognizing the importance of partnering parents to […]

In mainstream schools, there are some students with special needs who might need a little more attention and […]

Pathlight School’s mission sends out a clear message of inclusiveness, to “maximize the potential of every student in […]

As a teacher, is there a way for you to encourage honest conversations with your students about issues […]

Contributed by Ong Wee Yong, NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. International students are often assumed to […]

Contributed by Marshall Cavendish Education. In Singapore, has meritocracy given us educational equity? Are our students equally prepared […]

To mark SingTeach’s 10th-year anniversary, the editorial team reflects on the purpose of our work. We also invite […]

Introducing assistive technology (AT) to students with special needs can go a long way towards enabling them in […]

The use of mobile technology to create a seamless learning environment has gained traction in recent years. Originally […]

The harmful effects of smoking are well established – but did you know that sitting for prolonged periods […]

Problems are not all bad, and can even help you learn better! Students who have to generate problems […]

After Mayflower Primary School had successfully developed an approach to help high-progress pupils realize their potential, the teachers […]

Wanting to help young learners who were grappling with abstract concepts in Science, a group of teachers at […]

For the 10th anniversary of SingTeach, we sat down with founding editor and veteran teacher educator Prof S. […]

With over 1200 meta-studies done covering over 250 million students, Professor John Hattie knows that every effort a […]

Contributed by Marshall Cavendish Education What might be needed for us to push Singapore education to the next […]

Contributed by Dr Wong Hwei Ming, Office of Education Research, NIE In this article, NIE Research Fellow and part-time […]

To improve Math education in Singapore, much research has been done to understand how teachers teach Math. But […]

The learning of Math can be a challenge for some students. Sometimes, it is not because of the […]

Metacognition can be a mind-boggling concept for many, including teachers. An NIE researcher is investigating metacognitive awareness of […]

While Singapore students are among the top in the world in terms of their performance in Math, there […]

Applying metacognitive skills in the Math classroom is important just so students understand what they are doing, instead of solving […]

Learning happens at home and revision takes place in the classroom – the conventional way of learning has […]

What started out as a simple weekly reflection turned into an in-depth Reflective Practice for all teachers at […]

In this article, Dr Hang Kim Hoo, the Principal of the NUS High School of Mathematics & Science […]

For the first time, the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference was held in conjunction with two other conferences: Arts, […]

Popular culture permeates so much of a youth’s life – except, it seems, when they are in their […]

A group of History teachers from Singapore Chinese Girls’ School gave the subject an interesting twist by asking […]

Students should learn by doing – this is the core learning principle at the School of Science and […]

Intrigued by various student-centric approaches that may possibly help his students from the Normal (Technical) stream, a Math […]

When a controversial issue that involves the larger society is discussed in a classroom, would teachers know how […]

As the first Dr Ruth Wong Visiting Professor of Teacher Education, Professor A. Lin Goodwin focused on how […]

When it comes to the future, Professor Erica McWilliam says there are concepts we need to unlearn now […]

Both teachers and students are doing well in Singapore schools. But the changing educational landscape means that classroom pedagogy and […]

Being part of a research-based teaching intervention is not easy, especially when it requires long-term commitment. However, some […]

An NIE researcher is passionate about helping pupils develop and hone their language skills by applying drama techniques […]

Inquiry-based learning is highly encouraged in today’s Social Studies classrooms. Some teachers may wonder how they can effectively […]

Would too many cooks spoil the broth? Not when it comes to scaling up an intervention! Beginning and […]

The learning of physical geography has taken on a new dimension for students at Ang Mo Kio Secondary […]

For too long, the teacher has taken on a central role in the classroom. What happens when a […]

Neuroscience research is yielding useful insights on how we learn. But how can teachers use those findings to […]

Contributed by Tan Yen Chuan, Centre for Pedagogical Research and Learning, Raffles Girls’ School Practitioner inquiry, also known as […]

When it comes to new and social media in education, the big idea is really about how they […]

Can English Language teachers make use of social media to teach not just language skills but also important […]

People who share common interests are interacting, socializing and learning in online communities. Would such an “interest-driven” community […]

When social media is introduced in the classroom – do we simply mean that teachers should use it […]

Social media are increasingly being designed into the curriculum to make classroom learning more relevant for students. We […]

What better way to make Literature digestible for lower secondary students than to use social media? A group […]

Contributed by Marshall Cavendish Education The rise of social networking sites presents unique opportunities for language education, especially […]

Parents tend to worry that their children spend too much time on online gaming and the Internet. An […]

In Science, teachers take pains to help students understand scientific concepts and principles. But for students to be […]

Despite how it sounds, argumentation is not antagonistic! In fact, it drives both students and teachers alike to […]

When it comes to Science, pupils may know the answer to a question, but not the right words […]

What is science communication and why does it matter for Science teachers? Our Guest Editor Dr Tang Kok […]

Is there a mental structure that can help students answer science questions? Two teachers work hand in hand […]

What does it take for a pupil to be confident about Science? To a teacher from Si Ling […]

We communicate with others all the time. But how good are we at it? The English Language Institute […]

Inspiring learning and shaping lives. This sounds like a tall order, but it actually describes what a teacher […]

To many, drama is a form of performance arts. But to a group of MOE researchers, it can […]

School-based curriculum innovation is no easy task. We talk to a team of Science teachers who has collectively […]

A teacher poses a dilemma in class and lets her students grapple with it, in a bid to […]

At Tanjong Katong Secondary School, teachers let student leaders run campaigns for social awareness to cultivate their spirit […]

Give pupils enough space in the Art classroom to express themselves freely, and they will grow to enjoy […]

Professor Kishore Mahbubani’s childhood was not easy, but three things transformed his life: his love for reading, his […]

When it comes to effective character and values education, Professor Marvin W. Berkowitz asks educators to think of […]

Motivation drives all that we do, including learning. We ask NIE Director Professor Lee Sing Kong how teachers […]

The Motivation in Educational Research Lab in NIE was set up to look into motivation and learning. We […]

For teachers, creating a learning environment where students become self-motivators requires some thought and time, but the students […]

The different ways in which students are motivated can affect their learning experience. An NIE research team is […]

Students tend to be more engaged if what they are learning is related to their personal interests. But […]

In learning, half the battle is won if your students are intrinsically motivated. Through their involvement in a […]

A successful student is a motivated one. We find out from a group of Senior Teachers how they […]

Once upon a time, Professor John Wang was a teacher’s proverbial nightmare. Attending school and doing well in […]

The number of students studying Literature has been declining since the 1990s. Literature educators in Singapore are working […]

How can Literature education continue to remain relevant in our time? For one Literature teacher educator, the answer […]

The teacher organizers share with us stories of how their students both learned and had fun at the […]

“Students who are weak in English will find Literature to be a struggle.” However, one Literature teacher from […]

Oh, Literature is Literature, and English Language is English Language, and never the twain shall meet in school? […]

Learning Journeys are a great way for students to experience what they learn in History or National Education. […]

Why do we study Literature? Educators and past and present students of Literature tell us what the subject […]

What was it like to live in Singapore during the 1950s to 70s? Dr Richard Angus Whitehead found […]

Contributed by Marshall Cavendish Education Literature teacher Ms Sumithra Kalidas expresses her views on how and why the […]

Why, indeed, when teachers are already busy teaching and managing their classrooms? Our Guest Editor Dr Hairon Salleh […]

When teachers collaborate with academic researchers, both parties get to learn from one another. This helps to broader […]

Just sharing good practices among themselves is not enough for teachers at Yu Neng Primary School. There, every teacher […]

In the course of their teaching work, much is expected of teachers. Now, many of them are donning […]

Many teachers seek to improve their teaching through critical reflection and dialogue in a professional learning community. In […]

When it comes to teaching strategies, how do teachers know which ones work? For one teacher from Singapore […]

In 1997, Prof S. Gopinathan made an observation that education research wasn’t making enough impact on policy or practice. […]

Games are being used in classrooms not just because they are fun. If designed well, they can foster […]

In the world of games, knowledge isn’t useful unless students translate it into action. What does this mean […]

What is game-based learning and how can it be promoted in schools? In this literature review especially written […]

Pair up a centuries-old language like Chinese with games, and what you get is a classroom of excited […]

Making history come alive in the classroom is on every History teacher’s wishlist. Instead of bringing students back […]

Computer games – Parents and teachers may sometimes complain that children spend way too much time playing them. […]

That it’s crucial for our students to acquire 21st century competencies is something many teachers believe in. But […]

In our high-tech world, the Humanities disciplines continue to be relevant and may become even more so. Encouraging […]

In Geography, what students learn in the field is just as important as what they learn from the […]

There are always two sides to every story. But what happens when there are different, even conflicting, accounts […]

A field trip is a great way to combine learning and fun for students. The Humanities teachers at […]

It was once almost impossible to study live volcanoes in the classroom, but students in Nan Hua High […]

Some teachers who teach Social Studies in primary schools didn’t specialize in the Humanities when they were in […]

Five Humanities teachers share their experiences of using the inquiry-based learning approach in their classrooms. What benefits and […]

For Social Studies, students are educated not just for knowledge and skills, but also citizenship. To deepen students’ […]

When Ms Elaine Lim chose to study Humanities subjects for her O- and A-levels, someone told her it […]

The theme for this year’s Redesigning Pedagogy Conference was Thinking: Time for a Rethink? Co-convenor Dr Kerry Lee […]

Can students learn anything about science from the media content they consume every day? The answer is a […]

At Bendemeer Secondary School, the students don’t just learn History from the textbook. Instead, they ventured into their […]

Creativity abounds at Pei Chun Public School, even when it comes to reading. At the school, pupils get […]

Wouldn’t it be great if students adopt the sports they play in school and continue to engage in […]

Playing roulette and getting drenched is all part of learning the concept of probability. And why not? It’s […]

At Greenview Secondary School, lower secondary Normal (Technical) students get to design and create toys as part of […]

Working in groups, solving problems, thinking creatively: These are capacities we want our children to have. But how […]

The world has changed tremendously, but has our school curriculum kept up with the changes? Professor Bonnie Cramond […]

Ever since the World Wide Web started making inroads into our homes and schools, researchers and practitioners have […]

Non-examinable subjects such as Physical Education, Art and Music offer some of the best opportunities for students to […]

Learning and making music is more than just a recreational activity. NIE researchers believe it can facilitate learning […]

Students of SOTA are meant to hold a creative vision that enhances the way they see the world, […]

What does music mean to your young pupils? To find out, try asking them to draw! You’ll be […]

The teachers at Beacon Primary School value Physical Education so much that they have it daily. While emphasizing […]

The simple act of skipping may seem like child’s play to some, but not everyone skips the same […]

At the Academy of Singapore Teachers, a new STAR is rising. The Singapore Teachers’ Academy for the aRts, […]

Special needs used to be something new and foreign to teachers. But Singapore schools and teachers have made […]

On the outside, one classroom may look no different from another. On the inside, it could be a […]

How can you help children with special needs in your class feel like they belong? Your Allied Educator, […]

Special education is something close to Dr Wong Meng Ee’s heart. Being visually impaired, he understands the challenges […]

Going to school each day is exciting for Miss Lourdes Maria. As an Allied Educator (AED) for Learning […]

At Chong Boon Secondary School, every effort is made to ensure that all their students are provided with […]

Inclusion isn’t just about people with special needs – it’s for everyone. Levan Lim believes that if we […]

Assessment is part of every teacher’s job. But there’s more to it than just finding out how much […]

As teachers, you put a lot of effort into preparing students for exams and in grading them. But […]

Like a doctor finding out why a patient has fallen ill, teachers look out for signs of their […]

Read, review and edit 40 essays on the same topic – this is familiar to language teachers. These […]

Students, parents, as well as teachers, place great importance on grades and marks. However, these numbers can be […]

You’ve set the tests and graded the scripts. What next? Dr Lee Ong Kim explains the finer points […]

John Seely Brown calls himself the “Chief of Confusion”. In a world of constant change, he says, we need new […]

An NIE study has found that outdoor education helps improve students’ leadership, interpersonal and social skills. However, their […]

When it comes to curriculum, the MOE syllabus is only the tip of the iceberg. Teachers are the […]

When she was a School Staff Developer, Ms Dalina Abdullah had some pretty big questions on her mind […]

Primary 4 pupils from Mee Toh School take five whole lessons to solve a couple of non-routine Math […]

With the introduction of “Teach Less, Learn More” (TLLM) in 2005, many schools became interested in ground-up initiatives. […]

In every school, there will be a number of students who are not interested in studying Science. How […]

In any class, there will always be a mix of different abilities. But if you think differentiated instruction […]

Teachers at Mayflower Primary School are on a journey of discovery. Having established a reputation for consistently producing […]

A ramp, some toy cars and a sheet of paper – that’s all a group of Primary 5 […]

Imagine a Math classroom where all students answer freely without fear of being wrong, and where they can […]

As a student, Mr Jeyaram Kadivan used to dread English Language lessons. He struggled with the language and […]

Creativity has been a hot topic since the Ministry of Education articulated its vision of Curriculum 2015, but […]

Real-world situations can be challenging and complex, often requiring solutions that cut across various domains of knowledge, thought […]

Many people believe creativity begins with finding many solutions to a problem. What if that’s actually at the […]

They say necessity is the mother of all invention. Now more than ever, inventive thinking is needed in […]

The Science teachers at Temasek Junior College have put great effort and thought into designing their pedagogy and […]

“Nation before community and society above self.” This is one of Singapore’s shared national values, which schools have […]

The pupils of Bukit View Primary School now have something to look forward to each time they set […]

Values should be the top priority in a child’s education. With that goal in mind, Telok Kurau Primary […]

“The environment of the 21st century has shaped the way we learn,” says veteran educator Ms Ek Soo […]

We’ve come a long way from the days when teachers merely pushed content from the textbooks to their […]

Clear delivery of content used to be equated with good teaching. The teachers of today, though, are going […]

Developing self-directed and independent learners is the goal of teaching today as these are important 21st century skills. […]

Ask any teacher where they start when crafting their lessons and chances are they’ll tell you – the […]

Think of a lesson you want to teach your students. You’ve got to first decide on the best […]

If technology can replace the human teacher, does that make the teacher obsolete? Certainly not, says Dr Ang […]

What does a Mother Tongue Language teacher need to know in order to teach well? According to Professor […]

Teach the way you want others to teach your own children, says Dr Daniel Tan. He shares practical […]

What makes a good teacher in the 21st century? And how do we bring out these qualities in […]

We often think of learning in terms of subjects, defined by disciplinary boundaries, and knowledge as a constant […]

by Yap Kheng Kin The use of student portfolios has found its way into many classrooms today. The […]

by Tan Kok Siang, Heng Chong Yong, Lin Zikai, and Tan Shu Hui As educators, we know how […]

“There is an African proverb that says, ‘When an elder dies, a library burns down.’ The same is […]

by Eisuke Saito Find out how a veteran educator used lesson study to rebuild the learning culture in […]

by Choy Chan Hong, Irving Quah, Tan Wen Dee and Toh Pui Yhing If we want our students […]

by Lydia Tan-Chia Who says English lessons need to be predictable? English teachers in seven project schools are […]

When a team of Physics teachers at Siglap Secondary School wanted to help their students understand the concept […]

“What I am going to tell you is my life story,” began Professor Lee Wing On, Dean of […]

Design Thinking has been making waves in the business world and is now making inroads into education. We […]

Singapore pupils ace Math in international studies so often that it’s easy to forget there are some who […]

Teachers are concerned about making sure everything is crystal clear for students. But sometimes student misunderstandings can be […]

Inquiry is the cornerstone of the Science curriculum, but teachers may have problems trying to implement it. Here’s […]

Traditional math classrooms typically see students quietly working hard at solving problems as the teacher makes her rounds […]

In science learning, we have to seize every opportunity to let our students discover and make meaning of […]

Thinking about learning and teaching has evolved over the years. Today, we think of students as agents of […]

Our learning journey never ceases. This is true for teachers as much as it is for their pupils. […]

Many studies have shown that there is a strong relationship between students’ self-belief and their academic performance. How […]

by Lawrence Jun Zhang Our pupils are required to learn two languages in school, but not all of […]

You can take a teacher out of the classroom, but you cannot take the classroom out of a […]

Lee Yim Ping is not your typical educator. To describe her career in education as remarkable would be […]

Teaching Fellow Tan Liang Soon is always looking for possibilities. How can learning be improved? How can teaching […]

Warren Mark Liew is Assistant Professor with NIE’s English Language and Literature department. His early ambition was to […]

by Ng Kit Ee Dawn What types of tasks can teachers use to enhance collaborative learning in the […]

by Caroline Chan and Suzanne Choo Our students today are exposed to a wide range of media-rich texts […]

Assessment – a word much dreaded by pupils! But all is not lost if they can see its […]

“How do you measure a year in the life?” echo the song lyrics from the award-winning Broadway musical […]

Method A works. Pedagogy B doesn’t. Approach C, somewhat. Being able to evaluate our own teaching effectiveness gives […]

Are you getting tired of teaching mother tongue language using textbooks alone? If you feel uninspired, then chances […]

A “new” education system focusing on students is the flavour of the day, empowering them to be learners […]

by Jason Loh We need to read for all kinds of reasons, yet there seems to be a […]

The spirit of inquiry is an important motivating factor in inquiry science. With science as a natural site […]

by Lazar Stankov For many years, schools and teachers have focused almost exclusively on student performance. The teaching […]

by Chan Chun Ming Eric Problem-based learning as an instructional approach helps pupils to develop mathematical thinking skills. […]

Much has been said about the value of reflection. But how can it be effectively put into practice? […]

by Joseph B. W. Yeo Children love games! But it can be more than just fun and games […]

Who are the gifted in science? Are they necessarily the straight-A students or the all-round high achievers? Could […]

by Peter Taylor In light of the issues of translating theory to practice, we are left seeking answers […]

“What does math have to do with my everyday life?” your student might ask. To some, solving math […]

Science education goes beyond teaching and learning. It’s also about understanding what is taught, and then applying it. […]

Running a school today is a complex affair. And it’s not just the responsibility of school administrators and […]

“Competencies.” This word is increasingly being used in education circles today. It is a description of one’s ability, […]

“21st century learners call for 21st century teachers.” How many times have we heard this dictum repeated in […]

by Ho Siew Yin Seeing is believing, or so the saying goes. We depend on our sight for […]

by Wong Khoon Yoong and Quek Khiok Seng After spending 10 minutes explaining a math concept to the class, […]

How was your year? Did you teach well? How do you know? How much of your teaching was […]

Studies have shown that when teachers learn and inquire together, they become more effective and their students also […]

Many teachers are unsure of what metacognition – thinking about thinking – involves and how it can be taught […]

Step into Mr Aidil Subhan’s classroom and you may see pupils trying to figure out how to make […]

Many students often feel threatened by “scientific language”. It hinders their learning of science concepts. But once they […]

There has been much talk about teacher professionalism of late. This is often spoken of in the same […]

You might have suspected by now that your thoughts influence your actions and words. But have you considered […]

In class, teachers spend a majority of their time asking students questions. A case study by the Centre for […]

It is difficult enough to learn a language that one hardly speaks at home. It is even more […]

In the Science classroom, task design is a necessary skill, particularly when it comes to designing Science practicals. […]

Imagine an education system with no ability streaming. No standardized testing. No high-stakes national assessments. No school inspections […]

All teachers hope to have students who are proficient and independent readers, and who will become lifelong learners. […]

Capturing the attention of and engaging pupils during lessons is at times challenging and frustrating. Yet this is […]

We live in an increasingly technology-enhanced learning environment where the drivers of the future are the youth of […]

A knowledge maker is one who makes or creates knowledge. A knowledge user, on the other hand, is one who does […]

“Why can’t I use the model method to solve this problem? I can still get the answer!” This […]

Most secondary school students and teachers would be familiar with Science practicals. How about Math practicals? Could a […]

Which words do Math teachers use most? Do Science teachers have a different style of teaching? What kind […]

Acting and singing are not what you typically see in a Science class. But that’s exactly what took […]

“We should have more assessment,” some say. “No, our children are being over-tested,” others retort. “We should do […]

Making one change in our lives is easy, sustaining it is not. Do innovation programmes, often seen as […]

Have you ever wondered if the 100 hours you clock in for professional development is really helping to […]

While practice makes perfect – so the saying goes – it is no longer always true in today’­s […]

Mandarin, Malay and Tamil: in Singapore, these are considered the official “mother tongue” languages. However, as the languages […]

By basing learning around questions, one research project shows how inquiry-based science can be a tool for both […]

If the purpose of language is to communicate, you might think, from reading an academic article, that academics […]

Let loose with another quirky cartoon on the fun side of teaching. Artwork by Yasmin Ortiga

The abstract is the first impression you give at any conference and often the decision to accept your […]

SingTeach looks at Sharon Draper’s candid but heartfelt work, Not Quite Burned Out But Crispy Around the Edges: Inspiration, Laughter, […]

As another year comes to a close, SingTeach asks some teachers what they’ve learnt. “Every teacher must have a very […]

The teachers at Victoria School show us how teachers can actively work together, forging communities of learning, to […]

Journalling can be an effective “check and balance” for teachers. SingTeach shows you how. The best tool a teacher can […]

We all learn from experience. However, being able to do so can be more essential for some than […]

Let loose with another quirky cartoon on the fun side of teaching. Artwork by Yasmin Ortiga

An overseas trip with their students leads teachers from Chongfu Primary to an important lesson about how to […]

In this age of video games and television, one organisation is making sure that students continue to find […]

Who says watching the TV deaden the mind and kill the imagination? Inspired by their favourite TV series, […]

What is creativity? And where is creativity to be found? Researchers around the world have been asking these […]

Researcher and educator Dennis Sale tells us why creative teaching is not as complicated as it’s made out […]

“I’m not a social worker. I’m not a teacher. And that’s my fear, that I can’t help them.” […]

When the Ministry of Education launched the Full-Time School Counsellor Scheme in 2005, many teachers decided to take […]

Children in Singapore are getting chubbier! According to a recent Straits Times report, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan has warned […]

SingTeach talks to Educational psychologist Geraldine Nguang and Learning Support Specialist Magdalen Loh about what it’s like to help […]

Research says that unless teachers themselves experience the struggle of actively engaging with texts, it would be difficult […]

Let us know Any other ideas on what your fantasy faculty room looks like? Send us an email […]

Reading need not be dull, dreary, or even solitary. SingTeach approaches five well-read individuals to recommend books you can enjoy […]

An action research study shows that teaching oral communication skills can simply be a matter of finding the […]

What’s the difference between protecting kids from negative media and sheltering them from the real world? Siblings Cherian […]

In 2005, CRPP began the first massive study on the language use, proficiency and identity of Singaporean children. […]

Dindean Abalahin reveals where she finds the best tips on classroom management. Being a preschool teacher sure has […]

Can you name them all? Try to identify all four “teachers” in this cartoon. > Want to see […]

In our last issue, Professor Julianne Moss recommended the movie Freedom Writers as a way to reflect on one’s practice. […]

Feeling the lack of good ideas in the classroom? Maybe the problem’s not how students think but where […]

Assessments are a fact of life for most, if not all, students and teachers in Singapore. When we […]

Competitive. Grade-conscious. Materialistic. The stereotype of the students in Singapore is one that seems to be mainly driven […]

Research shows that teachers’ job-related beliefs influence their commitment to teaching, their morale, and even student achievement. Do […]

Professor Dennis McInerney shares some tips on how to motivate both students and teachers. For most teachers, the […]

Nanyang Junior College’s William Yeo reminds Geography teachers of some things they tend to forget. One of my […]

Chinese teachers from Compassvale Secondary School step out of their comfort zone in order to improve their students’ […]

SingTeach wants you to show and tell! Doing anything interesting during the holidays? Send a short description of your vacation plans (picture, paragraph, etc.) […]

Teachers from CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent show us how you can have cooperative learning in the classroom with both […]

A CRPP research study is helping Primary 1 teachers know more about their students’ reading abilities. Students’ success […]

“Do not speak English during Mandarin lesson!” How many times have we chided our students for code-switching during […]

It’s the school holidays once again and for many of us, that time of the year when we […]

Hooray for the wonders of doing things just for fun! Let loose with SingTeach’s own version of J. […]

Edited by Chitra Shegar and Ridzuan Bin Abdul Rahim (2007), Pearson Education South Asia, ISBN: 978-981-06-0994-8, 168 pp. SingTeach […]

https://www.kidsknowit.com/ Have you always wanted to have free and unlimited access to a suite of comprehensive educational resources, […]

https://randomhouse.com/teachers In looking for suitable reading materials for students, teachers often end up browsing through every available title […]

Bernadette Lim was pleasantly surprised when, as she approached her Secondary 2 class juggling a heavy load, a […]

In a time of Internet controversies and netiquette issues, Benjamin Tan shows how blogging can teach students something […]

CRPP’s Life Pathways Project looks into the overall life and well-being of young people in Singapore It is […]

Since when did a university degree matter so little? SingTeach offers a brief glimpse of why the knowledge-based […]

Artwork by Yasmin Ortiga

By Fernando Corominas (1999), Edificio Palabras, ISBN:84-8239-367-7, 232 pp. In a recent seminar entitled, “Bringing up children with […]

By Deanna Kuhn (2005), Harvard University Press, ISBN: 0-674-01906-7, 209 pp. A lot has been said about teaching […]

What do you do when your students don’t understand what they’re reading? For Changkat Primary’s Suzanne Chia, it’s all about finding the right strategy. […]

Seng Kang Primary teachers show us how structured play can be more than fun and games. How did Benjamin Franklin discover that lightning […]

During the end-of-year semester break last year, 12 educators from the North Zone spent 11 days traversing across […]

Research shows how teaching critical thinking improves reasoning skills and performance in one Singapore primary school. The Philosophy for Children (P4C) Programme was […]

Find out how one research study is helping Normal (Technical) teachers plan and design a better curriculum for […]

Critical thinking is not a discrete skill that you should teach separately from other school subjects for “half […]

Compassvale Secondary School teachers evaluate their new Integrated Curriculum through action research If schools had a “report card”, this is […]

Critical thinking in an age of digital convenience: just a contradiction or a productive coexistence? SMART Technologies CEO […]

Here’s an idea of what that might look like based on our penchant for extreme wishful thinking. History English Literature […]

https://sitesforteachers.com It’s easy to compare Sites for Teachers with Singapore’s trademark investment and economic strategy. While the latter is about […]

https://www.guidancechannel.com Providing guidance and counselling for students is never easy. Your skills, training and academic background will never […]

Five teachers from MacPherson Primary School show us what it really means to “facilitate” change in the classroom. […]

Examples from a Science classroom show how learner-centred teaching can simply be about asking the right questions. The learner-centred […]

Do we really know how scaffolding works or why it is necessary? This article shows how scaffolding can […]

The call for teachers to cater to the greater diversity within Singaporean classrooms has never been so explicit. […]

Teachers are well aware of the limitations of traditional tests. But what does it mean to make use […]

Maria Mahat reviews Gone Case, a Singapore Literature Prize Commendation Award winner, which she discovers to be more than […]

https://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com Need a quick way to engage your students? Try DiscoverySchool.com. There are many online resources for creating puzzles […]

Edited by Alice Seok-Hoon Seng, Lucy Kwee-Hoon Pou and Oon-Seng Tan (2003), McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), ISBN: 0-07-123217-6, 210 pp. […]

By Benny H. W. Yung (2006), Springer, ISBN 1-4020-3374-5 (HB) or ISBN 1-4020-3408-3 (e-book), 293 pp. An area of increasing […]

SimCity in the classroom? Why not, said a team of mathematics teachers from Coral Secondary School. Since computer games […]

The Design and Technology (D&T) Department of Teck Whye Secondary School (TWSS) has discovered an innovative way to make students […]

NIE’s Learning Sciences Lab (LSL) and the teachers of Temasek Junior College explore how problem-based learning can help […]

Digital technologies are changing our understanding and practice of literacy. Read on to find out what this means […]

Have your own amusing experiences, original teacher jokes, or “what if” scenarios? Send them to noreply@singteach.nie.edu.sg and get them artfully interpreted by […]

Dr. Rita Silver shares some advice on how to be a good facilitator and create a student-centred environment in […]

https://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/ [Editor’s note: TeacherNet is now under the Department for Education]. Battling rebellious students who never give you a break? […]

…teachers had the power to transform themselves into any animal of their choice? We pondered about it, analysed […]

Edited by Ho Boon Tiong, Jo-Ann Netto-Shek and Chang Shook Cheong Agnes. Pearson Prentice Hall, ISBN: 981-244-733-4, 264 […]

Richard Griffiths (2001), Hodder Murray, ISBN: 0340799560, 96 pp. Griffiths’ book, Reading Drama, contains all the information a drama […]

“I don’t see how it helps us to know a set of dates by heart or to be […]

When a school-wide action research initiative was introduced at Coral Secondary School, English teachers Lee Fong Ting and […]

Hear what fellow teachers and educators have to say about the inaugural LangScape conference. The inaugural LangScape conference […]

Do your students read enough? After all the worksheets and exams, can we help them discover that reading […]

Teachers know when a student doesn’t understand the lesson. When it comes to reading, we can tell their […]

Living in the modern world requires a high standard of literacy. As we gain access to more and […]

Wondering what to do with students who punctuate every other sentence with a lah or a loh whenever they speak out in […]

The term “action research” has been bandied among the teaching community for several years now. But while the […]

Do you remember the days of blackboard and chalk? Now we have whiteboards, LCD projectors and tablet PCs! […]

Edited by Esther Tan (2004), McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), ISBN 007-123366-0, 268 pages In a world of global knowledge […]

Andy Kempe and Helen Nicholson (2001), Continuum, ISBN 0826448410, 240 pages Drama provides an effective approach to fostering […]

https://www.gamequarium.com We’ve all been told that learning should be fun. Now, here’s a website that can help you […]

https://www.teacherquicksource.com Need more excitement in the classroom? If so, Teacher QuickSource is a one-stop online resource that you […]

Edited by Tan KSW, Lim CK and Taylor MB (2005). Produced by the National University of Singapore. This […]

Produced by Newbyte Educational Software Chemistry teachers would find this CD-ROM a useful graphic simulation tool for teaching […]

Produced by Newbyte Educational Software This CD-ROM is particularly useful for teachers and students who want to explore […]

Published quarterly by Lawrence Erlbaum Associates A friend once said, “Becoming a teacher is like becoming a parent. […]

In a world where the gap between research and practice is a pertinent concern, Adrian Wong stands out […]

A question many English Language teachers ask is: How can I help my students improve in expository or […]

Researchers at the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice (CRPP) recently concluded a pilot study on the […]

From January 1999 to December 2004, Singapore joined with researchers from 16 countries across the globe to work […]

Word problems are used extensively in the Maths classroom. Unfortunately, they don’t always contribute to effective learning. In […]

The issue of how teachers develope their knowledge has not received much attention in the educational community. Moreover, […]

How can academic research shape the everyday teaching and learning in classrooms? After three years of studying the […]

Wind down with wisecracks, inspiring quotations, silly cartoons, and anything reflecting the lighter and fun side of teaching. […]

Many of you are keen to upgrade yourselves but have little or no advanced certification to show for […]

Edited by Jessie Ee, Agnes Chang, Oon-Seng Tan, (2004), McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), ISBN 0-00-715133-0, 329 pages Thinking About […]

By Myint Swe Khine, Quek Choon Lang, Angela F. L. Wong, & A. Lourdusamy (2003), Prentice Hall, Pearson […]

By Goh Swee Chiew (2002), Prentice Hall , ISBN 981-4096-82-2, 143 pages The author addresses the challenge of […]

PBS TeacherSource is a resource-based site that provides teachers with sample enrichment lesson plans and activities in seven broad […]

The Teacher’s Corner is both fun and easy to access. Created in 1998, it has clearly been an indispensable […]

BrainPOP is a dynamic online educational tool for teachers, students and parents. It effectively integrates technology into core curriculum […]

Films for the Humanities and Sciences (2004); A Granada production for Channel 4. Produced by Nick Peake. NJ: […]

The Science Museum of Minnosota, et al. (1991); directed by George Casey; produced by George Casey and Paul […]

Interactive software by Andromeda Interactive Ltd, ©1994-1997 “…Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing” – Macbeth Whether you are […]

The “President’s Medal for Outstanding Graduate Student” is but one of the many awards won by Suzanna Ramos […]

Norman Cousins, Adjunct Professor of Medical Humanities at the University of Columbia and Executive Editor (and then Editor-in-Chief) […]