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
Dr Hoh Yin Kiong
National Institute of Education yinkiong.hoh@nie.edu.sgDr 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
Asst Prof Ibrahim H. Yeter
National Institute of Education ibrahim.yeter@nie.edu.sgIbrahim 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
Assoc Prof Lee Yew Jin
National Institute of Education yewjin.lee@nie.edu.sgYew 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
Mr Ng Yong Sim
National Institute of Education yongsim.ng@nie.edu.sgYong Sim has been with the Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Department of NIE/NTU as a lecturer since 2016. He was also with NSSE/NIE/NTU as a Teaching Fellow for 3 years from 2011 to 2013. He received his Master of Education (MEd ...
Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education
Keywords: Education
Asst Prof Ong Yann Shiou
National Institute of Education yannshiou.ong@nie.edu.sgDr. 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
Asst Prof Park Joonhyeong
National Institute of Education joonhyeong.park@nie.edu.sgDr 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
Dr Soo Li Mei, Johannah
National Institute of Education johannah.soo@nie.edu.sgDr. 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
Assoc Prof Tan Aik Ling
National Institute of Education aikling.tan@nie.edu.sgAik 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
Assoc Prof Tan Kim Chwee, Daniel
National Institute of Education daniel.tan@nie.edu.sgDaniel 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
Dr Tan Ter Ming Timothy
National Institute of Education timothy.tan@nie.edu.sgA 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
Assoc Prof Teo Tang Wee
National Institute of Education tangwee.teo@nie.edu.sgTEO 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