Short Courses
Overview
In alignment with NIE's mission to excel in Teacher Education, the range of professional development courses offered by GPL to meet the needs of our various stakeholders is instrumental in fulfilling this mission.
Courses
INS2170 Edible Garden-Based STEM Education for Schools
Next Run: 19 May 2025 (9am to 4pm)
Closing Date: 25 April 2025
Discover the power of gardening for teaching STEM in schools! Using inquiry-based learning techniques, this 1-day course aims to equip teachers with skills to teach STEM topics through hands-on experiments in an edible garden. Come explore how you may promote socio-emotional skills and conduct effective assessments in this outdoor classroom.
INS0055 Science Learning Festival
Next Run: 2 June 2025, Monday (9am to 5.30pm)
Closing Date: 2 May 2025, Friday
Join us at the inaugural Science Learning Festival, where science educators across Singapore connect, innovate, and inspire! Engage in dynamic workshops on scientific inquiry, tech-driven teaching, and emerging 21st century competencies. Elevate your teaching, spark curiosity, and shape the future of science education. Don't miss this transformative experience!
INS0054 Primary/Lower Secondary Science Demonstrations in Food Science Topics (Part 1)
Next Run: 22 & 23 July 2025 (Tue & Wed) OR 13 & 14 November 2025 (Thu & Fri)
Timings:
- Day 1: 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Day 2: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Closing Date: 23 June 2025 (Monday)
Explore food science through engaging demonstrations. Learn molecular gastronomy techniques like spherification, foam stability, and the science of baking. This hands-on 12-hour course equips educators with fun, real-life experiments to enhance classroom learning, making science accessible and exciting for primary and secondary students. Enhance your teaching and inspire curiosity—sign up now!
Videos
#WhyStudy: Professional Development by Dr Thana Luxshme Thaver