Science Education Research

Research Areas

NSSE has a strong and dedicated educational research community in diverse areas of science and technology education. Researchers work closely with schools and other educational institutions, including institutes of higher education, in Singapore, and have also developed an extensive network of collaborations with colleagues worldwide. Some areas of expertise include:

  • Biology / Chemistry / Physics / General Science Education
  • Integrative STEM Education
  • Design and Technology Education
  • Family and Consumer Science Education
  • IT in Science Education
  • Learning Approaches in Science
  • Practical and Project Work in Science

 

Our Science/STEM Educational Research Faculty

Hoh Yin Kiong

Dr Hoh Yin Kiong

National Institute of Education

Dr Hoh Yin Kiong is a Senior Lecturer at the Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. He obtained his BSc (Hons), MSc and PhD degrees in Biochemistry from the Nat ...

Appointments:
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Ibrahim H. Yeter

Asst Prof Ibrahim H. Yeter

National Institute of Education

Ibrahim H. Yeter, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Natural Science and Science Education Academic Group in the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Prior joining NIE/NTU, he was appointed as a ...

Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Lee Yew Jin

Assoc Prof Lee Yew Jin

National Institute of Education

Yew Jin was trained as a secondary school Biology teacher in Singapore. Currently, his interests are in primary science, curriculum studies, scientific ways of knowing, and informal learning environments. He also brings sociocultural concepts ...

Appointments:
NIE Research Integrity Officer, Natural Sciences & Science Education Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Ng Yong Sim

Mr Ng Yong Sim

National Institute of Education

Yong Sim has been with the Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Academic Group of NIE/NTU as a lecturer since 2016. He was also with NSSE AG/NIE/NTU as a Teaching Fellow for 3 years from 2011 to 2013. He received his Master of Educati ...

Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Ong Yann Shiou

Asst Prof Ong Yann Shiou

National Institute of Education

Dr. Ong Yann Shiou is an Assistant Professor at the Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) academic unit, National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Yann Shiou received her PhD in Curricul ...

Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Curriculum Design and Assessment | Education and Pedagogy

Park Joonhyeong

Asst Prof Park Joonhyeong

National Institute of Education

Dr Joonhyeong PARK is an Assistant Professor at the Natural Sciences and Science Education Department at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. He obtained his PhD in Science Education, specialising in Physics, ...

Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education and Pedagogy | Teacher Education

Soo Li Mei, Johannah

Dr Soo Li Mei, Johannah

National Institute of Education

Dr. Johannah SOO lectures Food and Consumer Sciences (FCS) in the National Institute of Education at the Nanyang Technological University. Dr Soo earns her Bachelor of Consumer and Applied Science (Honours Class 1) at the University of Otago, ...

Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education | Food Science and Technology

Tan Aik Ling

Assoc Prof Tan Aik Ling

National Institute of Education

Aik Ling is an associate professor of science education with the Natural Sciences and Science Education academic group at the National Institute of Education. She teaches biology education methods courses and courses related to integrated STEM ...

Appointments:
Deputy Head (Teaching & Curriculum Matters), Natural Sciences & Science Education Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Tan Kim Chwee, Daniel

Assoc Prof Tan Kim Chwee, Daniel

National Institute of Education

Daniel Tan is an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He obtained his B.Sc.(Hons) and Diploma in Education from the National University of Singapore, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. fro ...

Appointments:
Deputy Director (Academic), Research Management, Education Research Funding Programme Office Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Tan Ter Ming Timothy

Dr Tan Ter Ming Timothy

National Institute of Education

A lifelong 'maker', Timothy's interests in both teaching and research, are in the teaching of science with an integrative approach, STEM integration and the use of design-and-make activities. He has always been keen to develop learning resourc ...

Appointments:
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Teacher Education

Teo Tang Wee

Assoc Prof Teo Tang Wee

National Institute of Education

TEO Tang Wee is an Associate Professor in the Natural Sciences and Science Education (Academic Group) in the National Institute of Education. She is also the Co-Head of the Multi-centric Education, Research and Industry STEM Centre (meriSTEM ...

Appointments:
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education