Singapore Math and Science Education Innovation
Springer Verlag, Singapore
978-981-16-1359-3 (ISBN)
This edited volume explores key areas of interests in Singapore math and science education including issues on teacher education, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, teaching practices, applied learning, ecology of learning, talent grooming, culture of science and math, vocational education and STEM. It presents to policymakers and educators a clear picture of the education scene in Singapore and insights into the role of math and science education in helping the country excel beyond international studies such as PISA, the pedagogical and curricula advancements in math and science learning, and the research and practices that give Singaporean students the competitive edge in facing the uncertain and challenging landscape of the future.
Oon-Seng Tan is Centre Director of the Centre for Research in Child Development at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His areas of research include teacher education, cognitive psychology and problem-based learning for which he is known internationally. Ee Ling Low is Dean, Teacher Education and Professor of Education (Applied Linguistics and Teacher Learning) at the English Language & Literature Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. She is an internationally renowned expert in Teacher Education and World Englishes and is constantly invited to deliver keynote addresses in both these disciplines. Eng Guan Tay is Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Head of the Mathematics and Mathematics Education Academic Group. His main interest is in Graph Theory, in particular on directed graphs and optimal orientations of graphs. Yaw Kai Yan is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Associate Dean Academic & Faculty Affairs. He has been involved in the training and professional development of science teachers (Grades 3 – 12) for over 20 years.
Section I. Overview and Policies (with a section commentary).- Introduction to Volume.- Singapore Math and Science Education: The Larger Picture beyond PISA Achievements.- STEM Education in Singapore.- A Look at Singapore Mathematics Education through the PISA and TIMSS lenses.- Policy innovations in Singapore Mathematics.- The changing landscape of science education in Singapore.-Section II. Curriculum and Instructions (with a section commentary).- K-12 school mathematics curriculum: insights on development, renewal and future orientation.- Mathematics Education for Excellence.- Mathematics Education Research: Impact on Classroom practices.-Innovative Science Pedagogies in Singapore.- Informal Science Education in Singapore.- Section III. Teacher Education and Research-into-Practice (with a section commentary).- Innovative pre-service mathematics education, professional development and professional networks.- Science Teacher Education in Singapore.- Integration of Content andPedagogical Learning in the Preparation and Professional Development of Science Teachers.- Moving Research into the Classroom: Synergy in Collaboration.- Developing the Competencies of Science Teacher-Researchers.- Conclusion.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 17.08.2022 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives ; 1 |
| Zusatzinfo | 46 Illustrations, black and white; XVIII, 304 p. 46 illus. |
| Verlagsort | Singapore |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Schulbuch / Wörterbuch |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule | |
| Schlagworte | informal science education • Mathematics Education Research • Pisa • Science and Mathematics policy • Singapore Math Education • Singapore Science Education • STEM Education • Teacher education in Singapore • TIMSS |
| ISBN-10 | 981-16-1359-1 / 9811613591 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-16-1359-3 / 9789811613593 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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