Publications
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Journal Article:
Chan, M. (2026). Youth readiness for work and life: Profiling core competencies of positive youth development and their correlates among post-secondary students in Singapore. Frontiers in Development Psychology, 4, 1772111. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdpys.2026.1772111
Choo, S. S. (2025). Approaching social justice from the lens of cosmopolitan ethical criticism in literature education. Australian Journal of English Education, 60(2), 1.
Yu, Y., Choo, S., Gay, N. M., Chua, J., Ng, G. T., Liaw, N., & Tan, O. S. (2025). Bibliometric analyses of the literature related to Character and Citizenship Education (CCE). Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 45(5), 1431–1452. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2025.2592796.
Chan, M., Lim, R, L-H, & Koh, K. T. (2025). The 4Cs in youth sport: Investigating psychometric multidimensionality, measurement invariance and criterion-related validity. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2025.2456922
Caleon, I. S., Chen, S., Chan, M. (2025). Unveiling archetypes of adolescents’ social functioning: A latent profile analysis of social adaptation and integration. Learning: Research and Practice, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/23735082.2025.2494569
Liem, G. A. D., Wong, Z. Y., Chan, M., et al., (2025). Perceived parental expectations and their role in academic and psychosocial functioning. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 49(5), 431-445. https://doi.org/10.1177/01650254251321444
Liem, G. A. D., Chan, M., Senko, C., Lerdpornkulrat, T., & PoondejDo, C. (2025). Do reasons behind striving to do better than others differ in degree, kind, or both? A person-centred analysis of performance-approach goal complexes. Motivation and Emotion. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-025-10144-y
Wong, Z. Y., Tan, S. H., Liem, G. A. D., Chan, M., Liu, W. C., Poon, K., Kang, T. , & Ng, S. C. (2025). Associations between parents’ and teachers’ autonomy support and the bifactor model of academic motivation: A short-term cross-lagged analysis. Educational Psychology, 45, 863-885. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2025.2529996
Choo, S. S., Sim, J. B. Y., & Chua, B. L. (2025). Integrating the values of social harmony and criticality: Perspectives from Singapore’s approach to character and citizenship education. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2025.2511749
Sim, J. B.-Y., & Choo, S. S. (2025). Advancing values education in the Asia-Pacific: Philosophical, policy, and pedagogical perspectives. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 45(5), 1417–1430. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2025.2603744.
Wu, P-H, S. (2025). Values education in Singapore’s preschool education landscape: How leaders lead and teachers teach. The International Journal of Early Childhood Learning, 32(1). https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7939/CGP/v32i01/101-119
Wu, P-H, S. & Lim-Ratnam, C.T.L. (2025). More than good behaviour: Developing personhood in early childhood education. Learning: Research and Practice, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1080/23735082.2024.2449158
Buenconsejo, J., Krauss, S., Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir, Angela Suryani, Aruta, J. J., Kittiteerasack, P., & Yu, Y. (2024). Positive youth development mediates the relations between religiousness, altruism, and empathy among Southeast Asian emerging adults. Emerging Adulthood, 2(6), 1148–1163. https://doi.org/10.1177/21676968241267336
Choo, S. S. (2024). Hermeneutical justice as the foundation of cosmopolitan literacy in a post‐truth age. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 68(2), 190-196. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.1326
Tan, O. S., & Chua, J. J. E. (2024). Reflections on the teacher education model for the twenty-first century (TE21) and V3SK: legacy and lessons. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 23(3), 371-379. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10671-023-09361-4v
Choo, S. S., & Chua, D. (2023). From moral adaptation to ethical criticism: Analyzing developments in Singapore’s character education programme. Journal of Moral Education, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/03057240.2023.2255754
Wu, P-H, S. (2023). Teaching Young Children Values in a Multi-religious Secular Society. Journal of Public Value, 5, 17-24. https://doi.org/10.53581/jopv.2023.5.1.17
Wu, P-H, S. (2022). From policy to practice: Cultivating social-emotional competencies and values in young children. Journal of Public Value, 17-25. https://doi.org/10.53581/jopv.2022.4.1.17
Wu, P-H, S. (2021). Values education in Singapore’s early childhood context. Journal of Public Value, 1, 83-92.
Book Chapter:
Choo, S. S., Yu, Y., Liaw, N., Ng, M. G., & Ong, C. L. (2026). Developing cosmopolitan dispositions through character and citizenship education in Singapore. In W. O. Lee, K. Kester, & J. Eom (Eds.), A modern guide to education in East Asia: Globalization and local intersections. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Wu, P-H, S. (2026). From surface to deep culture approach: Fostering global citizenship in a diverse Asian context. In Lee, I., J. (Ed.), Global Citizenship Ethics Education for Peace and Cooperation: Practices and Perspectives (pp. 1-20). Seoul: Rainbow Books.
Choo, S. S., & Nah, D. (2025). Ethical Criticism as Pedagogy for the Development of Other-centric Interpretive Communities in the Literature Classroom. In Kelly, K., Rogers, P. & Vinz, R. (Eds.), Building literate communities: In conversation with Sheridan Blau. National Council of Teachers of English.
Tan, O. S., & Chua, J. J. E. (2025). Structures, processes, and people: Creating optimism and resilience for future education systems. In E. M. King & D. Suryadarma (Eds.), Building resilience in education systems (pp. 16–28). Asian Development Bank Institute. https://doi.org/10.56506/VAZI9782
Choo, S. S. (2024). Applying Chinese Ethical Criticism in the Teaching of Stories for Moral Education. In Lee, J. C.-K., & Kennedy, K. J . (Eds.), The Routledge International Handbook of Life and Values Education in Asia (pp. 172-181). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003352471-23
Choo, S. S. (2024). The significance of Confucian cosmopolitanism for global citizenship education in countering political wokeism, post-truth, and postmodernism of the 21st century. In H. M. Lim, S. Ji, & L. Yoon-Young (Eds.), Rethinking global citizenship education from Asia-Pacific perspectives (pp. 16–45). UNESCO-APCEIU. https://www.unescoapceiu.org/postact/download/6554
Ng, E. L. (2024). Enhancing children’s well-being by supporting the well-being of early childhood educators. In O. S. Tan, E. L. Low, I. S. Caleon, & E. L. Ng (Eds.), Enhancing holistic well-being of children and youth: Insights from Singapore for research, policy, and practice in education (pp. 79–90). Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives (Vol 4). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3515-0_6
Seng, Y.B.G. (2024). The Intentional Approach to Teaching Values and Life Skills. In Koh, K.T. (Ed.), A Practical Guide for Teaching Values and Life Skills in PE and Sports (pp. 143–164). Singapore: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781032688657-15
Tan, O.S., Chua, J.J.E. (2024). Singapore’s Endemic Approach to Education: Re-Envisioning Schools and Learning. In: Reimers, F.M. (Eds) Schools and Society During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42671-1_10
Tan, O.S., Chua, J.J.E. (2024). Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Well-Being in Child Development. In: Tan, O.S., Low, E.L., Caleon, I.S., Ng, E.L. (Eds) Enhancing holistic well-being of children and youth: Insights from Singapore for research, policy, and practice in education. Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives (Vol 4). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3515-0_14
Tan, O.S., Low, E.L., Caleon, I.S., Ng, E.L. (2024). Introduction to Well-being of Children and Youth in Singapore. In: Tan, O.S., Low, E.L., Caleon, I.S., Ng, E.L. (Eds) Enhancing holistic well-being of children and youth: Insights from Singapore for research, policy, and practice in education. Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives (Vol 4). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3515-0_1
Vierra, F. F., & Choo, S. S. (2024). Recovering Truth-Seeking Ethical Pedagogies for the Literature Classroom in a Post-Truth Age. In Goodwyn, A., Durrant, D., George, M., Manuel, J., Sawyer, W., & Shoffner, M. (Eds.). English Language Arts as an Emancipatory Subject International Perspectives on Justice and Equity in the English Classroom. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003470052
Wu, P-H, S. (2024). Cultivating moral values in Singapore's early childhood landscape: Who, what and how?. In Lee, J, C-K., & Kennedy, K., J. (Eds.), The Routledge International Handbook of Life and Values Education in Asia (pp. 192-202). London: Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003352471-25
Yu, Y. & Chua, J.J.E. (2024). How to foster resilient challenge-takers? Research findings on children’s free will beliefs, intelligence mindset, and failure mindset. In O. S. Tan, E. L. Low, I. S. Caleon, & E. L. Ng (Eds.), Enhancing holistic well-being of children and youth: Insights from Singapore into research, policy and practice in education (pp. 63-77). Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives (Vol 4). Singapore: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3515-0_5
Yu, Y. & Chua, J.J.E. (2024). Optimizing adult guidance to facilitate children’s learning: Recent advances from developmental and computational science of learning. In D. W. L. Hung, A. Jamaludin, & A. Rahman (Eds.), Applying the science of learning to education. Singapore: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5378-3_7
Choo, S. S. (2023). Doing justice to the other: Developing cosmopolitan dispositions through critical-ethical pedagogies. In S. N. Kerkhoff & H. A. Spires (Eds.), Critical perspectives on global literacies: Bridging research and practice (pp. 91–105). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003320142-8
Chye, S. Y. L., Dutt, A., & Seng, Y. B. G. (2023). Multi-tiered well-being interventions: Envisioning a model for prevention and remediation. In King, R. B., Caleon, I. S., & Bernardo, A. B. I. (Eds.), Positive Psychology and Positive Education in Asia (pp. 275-309). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5571-8_15
Wu, P-H, S. & Tan, C. (2022). Moral and values development for early childhood education in Singapore. In W. O. Lee, P. Brown, A. L. Goodwin, & A. Green (Eds.), International Handbook on Education Development in the Asia-Pacific (pp. 337-356). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2327-1_148-2
Tan, C., & Wu, S. (2020). Religious harmony in Singapore schools: Issues and challenges. In Kennedy, K. J., & Lee, J. C.-k. (Eds.), Religious Education in Asia: Spiritual Diversity in Globalised Times (pp. 59-75). Oxon: Routledge.
Wu, S., P.-H., Tan, C. & Ng, C., S., L. (2020). Educating Multicultural Citizens From a Confucian Heritage: Examples From Singapore. In Delgado-Algarra, E., J. & Cuenca-López, J., M. (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Citizenship and Heritage Education (pp. 500-524). Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global.
Book:
Choo, S. S., Liu, W. C., & Chua, B. L. (Eds.). (2025). Developing future-ready learners for a global age: Pedagogical innovations in Singapore. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003455721
Tan, O.S., Low, E.L., Caleon, I.S., & Ng, E.L. (Eds.). (2024) Enhancing holistic well-being of children and youth: Insights from Singapore for research, policy and practice in education. Empowering Teaching and Learning through Policies and Practice: Singapore and International Perspectives (Vol 4). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-3515-0
Choo, S. S. (2021). Teaching ethics through literature: The significance of ethical criticism in a global age. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429292101
Keynote:
Choo, S.S. (2026, April). Holistic Intelligence in an Age of Artificial Intelligence, 17th Asia-Pacific Young Leaders Summit, Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore.
Seng, Y. B. G. (2026, April). Education futures - Talent development in leadership skills and positive values. Keynote Address, AAPSEF & AEDI Joint Conference: Education Futures: Talent Development and Innovation for a Dynamic World, Hong Kong.
Tan, O. S. (2026, April). Laying Precious Foundations in the Early Years: Insights on Nurturing Values, Social-Emotional Competencies and Learning Dispositions, Keynote Address, 5th M.Y. World Symposium, Singapore.
Wu, P-H, S. (2026, April). Valuing our values: We teach who we are, we lead who we are, Keynote Address, 5th M.Y. World Symposium, Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2026, February). The teacher's lens: Personalization as relationships, mentorship, and professional judgment. Keynote Address, EducAItion 2026: Personalization in education for the AI era, Ministry of Education, Israel.
Tan, O. S. (2026, February). Key Trends in Singapore's Education and School Developments. Keynote Address, National Institute for Educational Policy Research's Seminar on Educational Facilities Research, Tokyo, Japan.
Tan, O. S. (2026, January). Building Global Networks for Character and Flourishing (Panel Discussion). Keynote Address, 14th Jubilee Centre International Conference, Oxford, United Kingdom.
Tan, O. S. (2026, January). Teacher Development and Professional Growth: Empowering Early Childhood Educators to Thrive and Flourish Children's Learning. Keynote Address, GPEX Partners Conference 2026, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chan, M. (2025, September). Are today's youth prepared for the world of world: Examining indicators, antecedents and implications. Keynote Address, Cradle Connects: Exploring Careers Research Collaborations in Singapore and Beyond, Singapore.
Tan, O.S. (2025, November). The Role of Teachers in Strengthening CCE for Cohesive Societies: A Singapore Perspective. Keynote Address, The Role of Teachers in Strengthening Character and Citizenship in Building a Cohesive Society, International Webinar Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy Series 2025 (Online), Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tan, O. S. (2025, February). Flourishing Early Childhood for Joyful Learning: How Children can Grow Best in a World of Change and Technology. Keynote Address, GPEX Partners Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tan, O. S. (2024, June). Transforming Teacher Training and Civic Education. Keynote Address, National EdCamp Point of Resilience 2024 (Online), Kyiv, Ukraine.
Tan, O. S. (2024, June). Innovation in Teacher Education and Professional Development: Technological Creativity, Character Education and Social Emotional Competencies. Keynote Address, Glocal Future Education Conference, Yeosu, South Korea.
Choo, S. S. (2024, June). Interpretive justice in a post-truth age: A new impetus for cosmopolitan literacy. Keynote address at the Association for Research in L1 Education & International Federation for the Teaching of English, University of Melbourne, Australia.
Tan, O. S. (2024, September). What does Education Research tell us about how we should be re-envisioning Education and Teacher Education for Human Flourishing? (Panel Discussion). Keynote Address, IAE-ERAS Symposium, Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2024, May). The Holistic Approach: Nurturing Minds, Hearts, and Character in Early Childhood. Keynote Address, PAP Community Foundation (PCF) Parenting Conference 2024, Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2024, February). Education in a BANI World: Minding the Learning that Matters. Keynote Address, XXIV edition of the International Educators’ Conference (CIE), Lima, Peru.
Tan, O. S. (2023, October). How Early Learners Learn Best: A Honeycomb Model. Keynote Address, Early Childhood Celebrations & Conference 2023, Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2023, July). Keys to the Future of Education: A "Values, Character and HOPE" Perspective. Keynote Address, International Conference on Meaningful Teaching and Learning, Taipei, Taiwan
Presentation:
Chan, M., Ng., E.L., Chan, J.W.M., Heng, M. A., Lim, M.L. (2026, June). Relational and purpose-orientated foundations for character and citizenship development. Symposium conducted at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Choon, C., & Lay. J., Yeo, S.Y., & Lee, L.P. (2026, June). Fostering school identity and sense of belonging in a school: The Frontier Footprints Initiative. [Poster presentation]. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Lim, M. L. & Chong, W.H. (2026, June). Supporting other-oriented purpose across support contexts: From intention to action. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Peh, H., Nah, H.L., Hoon, Y.W., Nandakuma, G., Tan, J. (2026, June). Co-curricular-centred whole-school character and citizenship education: A case study of Boon Lay Secondary School. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Rajangam, A., Ong, F., Wong, E., Arivanathan, L., Rajaratnam, L., & Ong, A.L., Siah, S.C., & Lee, L.P., (2026, June). Transforming character and citizenship education through strengths-based teacher coaching. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Silvarajoo. S., Ong, C.L., Lek, H.Y., Mohammad, F., & Chew, S. (2026, June). Cultivating mattering and purpose in youths through Values-In-Action (VIA). Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Sim, J. B.Y., Kim, S., Jackson, L., Chen, S., Choo, S. (2026, June). Exploring values education in Confucian-heritage cultures: Perspectives from China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Symposium conducted at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Tan, S., Yeo, L., & Tan, F. X. (2026, June). Metacognitive Approach to Developing Moral Reasoning in Character and Citizenship Education. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Tan, O.S., Choo, S., Chua, B.L., Low, A., & Ng, M.G. (2026, June). Character and citizenship education (CCE) in an age of artificial intelligence (AI). Symposium conducted at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Yu, Y., Wu, S., Ng, E.L., Yang, Y., Tan, J., Jocson, R., Arya, B. (2026, June). Values and values education in Singapore's early childhood education. Symposium conducted at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Yu, Y., Choo, S., Ng, G.T., Ong, C.L., Ng, M.G., Chua, J., Liaw, N., & Tan, O.S. (2026, June). Meta-synthesis of the science underlying CCE. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Choo, S., Chen, Y.-L., Lee, Y.-Y., & Sim, J. (2026, June). Deepening relationships in a post-digital age: Aristotelian, Confucian and Deweyan perspectives to friendship and belonging. Symposium conducted at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
Huo, Y., Sigurðsson, G., & Choo, S. S. L. (2026, June). Flourishing through Asia-Pacific perspectives and traditions. Symposium conducted at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain. (Prof. K. Kristjánsson served as discussant.)
Low, A., & Choo, S. S. L. (2026, June). Strengthening Character and Citizenship Education: A multi-disciplinary nexus for research, policy, and practice. Paper presented at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
Ng, E. L., & Wu, S. (2026, June). Growing up multicultural: Understanding value priorities and prosocial behaviour in young Singaporean children. Paper presented at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
Ng, M. G., Abdullah, O., & Ng, S. K. (2026). Deepening learning in Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) through metacognition in Singapore schools. Paper presented at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
Peh, H. (2026). Revisiting Student Leadership Development in Singapore through a Character and Virtue Lens. Paper presented at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
Tan, O.-S., Ng, M. G., & Low, A. (2026). Overcoming FEARS in a fragmented world with the HIGHER model of moral and pedagogical compass. Symposium conducted at the 52nd Association for Moral Education Conference, Madrid, Spain.
Choo, S. (2026, June). Innovations in English education and its connections to values education in Singapore. Conference on English Education, Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology and TALMA, Israel.
Choo, S. (2026, May). Competencies, capabilities, or cosmopolitan virtues? The what and why of global citizenship education. Paper presented at Global Education Transformation Seminar, Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia.
Choo, S. (2026, May). Empowering students to flourish in an AI age. Paper presented at 4th International Conference on Islam and Education, Universitas Islam Negeri, Indonesia.
Chan, M. (2026, April). Are Post-secondary Students Prepared for Life after Graduation? Examining Characteristics and Correlates of Readiness Profiles. Roundtable discussion at American Educational Research Association International Conference. Los Angeles, United States.
Chan, M. (2026, April). Career Clarity and Uncertainty among Early Adolescents in Singapore: Does it matter, how and for whom? In Profiles, Perspectives, and Pressures: Understanding Adolescent Flourishing, Motivation, and Relationships in Singapore. Symposium conducted at American Educational Research Association International Conference. Los Angeles, United States.
Choo, S. (2026, April). Values and character formation beyond the classroom in Singapore. Paper presented at International Conference on Afterschool and Extracurricular Education for Schoolchildren, Kazakhstan.
Choo, S. S. (2026, February). Expert Panel: Navigating the future of personalized learning– Top impactful actions for success. Paper presented at EduCAItion: Personalization in Education for the AI Era, Ministry of Education, Israel.
Choo, S. S. (2026, February). TedTalk: From compliance to character: Exploring the next phase in AI and ethics. Paper presented at EduCAItion: Personalization in Education for the AI Era, Ministry of Education, Israel.
Ng, M. G. (2026, January). Beyond Measurement: Fostering Dispositions of Judgement for Lifelong Character Growth. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference: Character Caught, Taught, and Sought - Theories and Evidence, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, Oriel College, Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Seng, Y. (2026, January). Character Caught, Taught, and Sought through Physical Education and Sports in Singapore Schools: A Mixed-Methods Intervention Study. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Conference: Character Caught, Taught, and Sought - Theories and Evidence, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues, Oriel College, Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Chan, M. (2025, November). Advancing Growth Mindset Theory and Practice: Cognitive, Developmental, and Cultural Perspectives. Symposium conducted at the Joint 11th SELF International and 24th ERAS Conference 2025, Singapore.
Chan, M. (2025, November). Protective Roles of Teacher, Parent and Peer Support: Synergistic, Compensatory or Both? Paper presented at Joint 11th SELF International and 24th ERAS Conference 2025, Singapore.
Choo, S.S. (2025, August). Approaches to ethical criticism in the use of literature for character education. Paper presented at the 51st Association for Moral Education Conference, Tampere, Finland.
Choo, S.S. (2025, August). Empowering citizens with democratic, nationalistic and affiliative virtues through Character and Citizenship Education in Singapore. In Building a DNA of caring about and for others: A Singapore experience. Symposium conducted at the meeting of 51st Association for Moral Education Conference, Tampere, Finland.
Choo, S.S. (2025, November). How to Teach – Changing Roles of teachers and teaching. In OECD Global Forum on Education and Skills 2040, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Liaw, N. & Peh, H.H.Q. (2025, August). Equipping pre-service educators for individual and collective flourishing. In Building a DNA of caring about and for others: A Singapore experience. Symposium conducted at the meeting of 51st Association for Moral Education Conference, Tampere, Finland.
Ng, M.G., Ong, W., & Ng, K. (2025, August). DNA in action: Strengthening student agency and community building through immersion. In Building a DNA of caring about and for others: A Singapore experience. Symposium conducted at the meeting of 51st Association for Moral Education Conference, Tampere, Finland.
Ong, C.L. (2025, November). Teacher Character Strengths and Teacher Well-being: What now? Paper presented at Joint 11th SELF International and 24th ERAS Conference 2025, Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2025, August). Re-thinking and articulating a DNA framework for human flourishing. In Building a DNA of caring about and for others: A Singapore experience. Symposium conducted at the meeting of 51st Association for Moral Education Conference, Tampere, Finland.
Tan, O. S. (2025, April). Re-thinking Human Flourishing: Purpose, Values, Virtues and Social Emotional Well-being. Paper presented at AERA Conference 2025, Denver, United States of America.
Tan, O. S., Liaw, N., & Ng, M. G. (2025, January). Character and citizenship education in Singapore: A holistic framework to flourish the learner. Paper presented at the 13th Annual Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues Conference, Oxford University. Retrieved from https://www.jubileecentre.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Liaw-Shao-Jun-Nicole.pdf
Wu, P-H, S. & Liaw, N. (2025, August). Building foundations for a caring humanity: Moral education in early childhood. Paper presented at the 51st Association for Moral Education Conference, Tampere, Finland.
Wu, P-H, S. & Chia, B. (2025, August). Cultivating family values through quality time. Paper presented at Good Start Early Childhood Conference 2025, Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2024, November). Character and Citizenship Education in a Complex Era: New momentum for Professional Learning and Research (Chairperson). Paper presented at ERAS-WERA Conference 2023, Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2024, October). From reading the word to reading the world. Ishou International School, Kaoshiung, Taiwan.
Liaw, N. (2024, October). Empowering educators: Lifelong learning for character and citizenship education in Singapore. Paper present at 50th Association for Moral Education Conference 2024, New York, United States of America.
Liaw, N. (2024, October). Empowering educators: Lifelong learning for character and citizenship education in Singapore. Paper presented at NIEC Conference 2024: Inspiring excellence in early childhood practice, Singapore.
Ng, M. G. (2024, October). Strengthening the research-practice nexus in character and citizenship education. Paper present at 50th Association for Moral Education Conference 2024, New York, United States of America.
Ng, M. G. (2024, October). A Process-Oriented Approach to Assessing Students’ Learning in Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) in Singapore. Paper present at 50th Association for Moral Education Conference 2024, New York, United States of America.
Tan, O. S. (2024, October). Thinking Again, Thinking Across and Thinking Ahead in Teacher Education with Perspectives of Values, Character and Citizenship. Paper present at 50th Association for Moral Education Conference 2024, New York, United States of America.
Tan, O. S. (2024, October). Developing a Teaching Compass: A Discussion Paper on Empowering Teachers and Revitalising the Teaching Profession for Education Reform (Invited Food for Thought Speaker). Paper presented at 6th Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills 2030 (OECD), Sendai, Japan.
Wu, P-H, S. (2024, October). Leading and teaching values in early childhood. Paper presented at NIEC Conference 2024: Inspiring excellence in early childhood practice, Singapore.
Yu, Y. (2024, October). Parenting and children's challenge-taking. Oral presentation at NIEC Conference 2024, Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2024, September). A Character-driven Approach to Global Citizenship Education: Perspectives from Singapore. International Conference on Global Citizenship Education, UNESCO-APECIU, South Korea.
Seng, Y. B. G., Chye, S., Wong, I., Tan, Y.K., Lim, M.L. (2024, September). Permalicious Pathway: The Cultivation of Flourishing Minds in Singapore School - Designing and Developing a Mobile Application for Well-being. Paper presented at British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Yu, Y. (2024, September). Toward a unified conceptual framework: Integrating character and citizenship education (CCE). Oral presentation at BERA Conference 2024 and WERA Focal Meeting, Manchester, UK.
Tan, O. S. (2024, June). Teacher Professional Development in Character and Citizenship Education: A Singapore Perspective (Chaired the session). Paper presented at 65th World Assembly of the International Council on Education for Teaching, Braga, Portugal.
Tan, O. S. (2024, April). Trends Calling for Character and Citizenship Education: A Singapore Perspective (Invited speaker). Paper presented at AERA Conference 2024, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Tan, O. S. (2024, April). Teachers At the Center of a New Social contract for Education: International Insights and Practices (Panel Member). Paper presented at AERA Conference 2024, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Tan, O. S. (2024, March). A Sharing on Character and Citizenship Education (Invited Speaker). SPD Children Services Forward Planning 2024 session, Serving People with Disabilities (SPD), Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2023, November). Character and Citizenship Education in a Complex Era: New momentum for Professional Learning and Research. Symposium conducted at the ERAS-WERA Conference 2023, Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2023, June). Rethinking Values, Character and Citizenship Education for Civil Society and the Common Good. Paper presented at Asian Political and International Studies Association Annual Congress, Bali, Indonesia.
Workshops
Choo, S., Ng, M. G., & Tan, F. (2026, June). Empowering learners through inquiry in CCE. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2026, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Ng, M.G. & Loh, B. (2026, May). From Stories to Perspectives: Igniting dialogue and Purpose, Academy of Singapore Teachers, Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2024, September). When Values Drive a Whole-school Approach to CCE and E21CC: Key Implications for Practice. Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2024, September). Connecting E21CC with CCE: Towards a whole-school approach to values. Singapore.
Wu, P-H, S. (2024, August). Curriculum Leadership Conversations: Leading values education in your centre. Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2024, July). Towards a Whole-School Approach to E21CC. Singapore.
Choo, S. S. (2024, July). Integrating CCE and E21CC: Curriculum and Assessment Principles. Singapore.
Tan, O. S. (2024, March). Problem-based Learning for Character and Citizenship Education Workshop. Singapore.
Others
Choo, S.C., Wong, L.H., Peh, H., & Chua, B.L. (2025). Ethical Student Agency in the Age of AI: An Ethical Ecological Approach for Schools. OECD Guiding Discussion Paper. Presented at the 8th Global Forum on the Future of Education and Skills, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Choo, S. (2025, July 31). Principles of Integrating Values in Assessment: Reflexivity, Hospitality and Dispositional Development. Assessment for All Learners. https://assessmentforall.com/principles-of-integrating-values-in-assessment-reflexivity-hospitality-and-dispositional-development/
Seng, Y.B.G. (2023, May 1). Connection is Key: What do we know about parent-child and teacher-student relationships and at-risk behaviours among Singapore's students? Life@NIE SG. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us/life@nie-sg/child-and-human-development/interpersonal-relationship/connection-is-key-what-do-we-know-about-parent-child-and-teacher-student-relationships-and-at-risk-behaviours-among-singapore's-students
