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Our Faculty
Assoc Prof Kee Ying Hwa
National Institute of Education [email protected]Associate Professor KEE Ying Hwa (Adrian) is currently the Head of the Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, having recently completed his term as Assistant Dean, Graduate Education (Research) at NIE. Dr. Kee received his doctoral tr ...
Appointments:
Head, Physical Education & Sports Science
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education | Science of Learning
Dr Chian Lit Khoon
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr Zason Chian is currently a senior lecturer with the Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group at National Institute of Education (NIE). He obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy in Physical Education from Nanyang Technologic ...
Appointments:
Deputy Head, Physical Education & Sports Science, Physical Education & Sports Science
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Deputy Head, Physical Education & Sports Science, National Institute of Education
Keywords: Education
Mr Ang Wee Boon
National Institute of Education [email protected]Wee Boon started teaching in 1991 after completing his Diploma in Physical Education in the College of Physical Education, Institute of Education, Singapore. He taught in River Valley High School before going overseas to pursue his degree in ...
Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Assoc Prof Govindasamy Balasekaran
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr. Govindasamy Balasekaran, better known as Dr. Bala, earned his PhD at the University of Pittsburg under the tutelage of Professor Robert J. Robertson, famous worldwide for his rate of perceived exertion work in exercise and Dr. Silva Arslanian, we ...
Appointments:
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Assoc Prof Burns Stephen Francis
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr Stephen Burns holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University in the UK. He taught and researched at the University of Texas at El Paso in the US for one year before going on to complete postdoctoral studies in childhood obe ...
Appointments:
Associate Dean, Programme & Student Development, Office of Teacher Education
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Nutrition, Metabolism and Health | Science of Learning
Asst Prof Luis Calmeiro
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr Luis Calmeiro graduated in Physical Education and Sport, and completed a MSc in Sport Psychology, both from the Faculty of Human Movement (FMH), University of Lisbon, Portugal. His thesis consisted of a school-based intervention grounded on cognit ...
Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education and Pedagogy | Mental Health | Science of Learning | Teacher Education
Prof Michael Chia
National Institute of Education [email protected]Professor Michael Chia is a tenured full Professor of Pediatric Exercise Science at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a first for Singapore. He served as the Dean for Faculty Affairs for 7 years (July ...
Appointments:
Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Assoc Prof Chow Jia Yi
National Institute of Education [email protected]Jia Yi graduated from the School of Physical Education (SPE) with Honors and is a teacher by training. He taught for a few years in a Singapore school before returning to Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group as a lecture ...
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Associate Dean, Professional & Leadership Development, Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Dr Chung Ho Jin
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr Chung's teaching philosophy embraces a basic but important principle: "Value Every Single Student". He does not see students as just individuals but believe that they represent the future of Singapore. When an NIE student becomes a teacher, ...
Appointments:
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Child Development | Curriculum Design and Assessment | Education and Pedagogy | Educational Management and Leadership | History | Political Science and International Relations | Psychology | Public Administration | Sociology | Teacher Education
Asst Prof Alicia Marie Goodwill
National Institute of Education [email protected]Alicia is currently an Assistant Professor at Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group at National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Alicia studied exercise and sports science and majored ...
Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Healthy Brain Ageing | Neuroscience
Ms Karen Heng
National Institute of Education [email protected]Karen has over twenty-five years of experience teaching Physical Education. After graduating from the National Institute of Education in 1994, Karen went on to pursue her undergraduate studies at Loughborough University, graduating with a Bachelor of ...
Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education and Pedagogy
Asst Prof Keita Kinoshita
National Institute of Education [email protected]Keita Kinoshita, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. He received his Ph.D. in Human Kinetics (Sport Management) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. Prior to ...
Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Business and Management | Psychology
Assoc Prof Koh Koon Teck
National Institute of Education [email protected]Koon Teck has been a Physical Education (PE) teacher, Head of Department (PE/CCA), advisor and consultant for sport with the Ministry of Education from 1993 to 2006. He is actively involved in Basketball as both a competitive athlete and coach ...
Appointments:
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Asst Prof Komar John
National Institute of Education [email protected]Ast/P John Komargraduated from the University of Strasbourg (France) in 2008 and joined the University of Rouen (France) to undertake postgraduate studies and complete a PhD in Motor Control and Learning in 2013. He subsequently worked as a da ...
Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Artificial and Augmented Intelligence | Biomedical Engineering | Biomedical Informatics and Data Science | Computer Vision and Sensing | Curriculum Design and Assessment | Education and Pedagogy | Neuroscience | Psychology | Science of Learning | Teacher Education
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Assoc Prof Kong Pui Wah
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr Kong Pui Wah (Veni) is the Associate Dean for Research Grants Management at NIE’s Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning. She is also an Associate Professor at the Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group. She ...
Appointments:
Associate Dean, Research Grants Management, Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Learning
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Associate Dean, Continuing Education & Training, National Institute of Education
Associate Dean, Research Grants Management, National Institute of Education
Assoc Prof Swarup Mukherjee
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr. Swarup Mukherjee is a trained Physician with specialisation in the area of Sports Medicine. He is an International Sports Medicine Federation certified Team Physician and World Health Organisation certified trainer in disability prevention ...
Appointments:
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Dr Ng Hock Beng Tommy
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr. Tommy Ng is a faculty member of the Physical Education and Sports Science academic group at National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He teaches courses in human growth and development, motor control, a ...
Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Dr Jernice Tan
National Institute of Education [email protected]Jernice TAN is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS), National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Her teaching responsibilities include courses in Adapted Physic ...
Appointments:
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Child Development | Curriculum Design and Assessment | Special Education
Assoc Prof Tan Kwang San, Steven
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr. Tan is the first Overseas Graduate Scholar for Physical Education and Sports Science, NIE. He has taught in public schools and tertiary institutions in Singapore and the United States for the past 30 years. Previously, he served as a consu ...
Appointments:
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Mr Tan Shern Meng
National Institute of Education [email protected]Mr. Tan Shern Meng joined National Institute of Education (NIE) as a Lecturer in December 2012. As part of the Physical Education & Sports Science Academic Group (PESS AG), Mr. Tan has taught a wide variety of initial teacher preparation c ...
Appointments:
Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Education
Asst Prof Phillis Teng
National Institute of Education [email protected]Phillis is an Assistant Professor at the Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group of NIE, NTU, with a passion in biomechanics research. She obtained her B.Eng and M.Sc (Mechanical Engineering) from the National University of Sing ...
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Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Keywords: Additive and Advanced Manufacturing | Biomedical Engineering | Population Health
Asst Prof Teo Wei Peng
National Institute of Education [email protected]Dr Wei-Peng Teo graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Ph.D. (Medicine) in 2014 and has since held several lecturing appointments at various Australian universities such as Edith Cowan University, Central Queensland Universi ...
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Assistant Centre Director, Interdisciplinary Research & Partnerships, Science of Learning in Education, OER Centre for Science of Learning in Education
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Physical Education & Sports Science
Assistant Centre Director, Interdisciplinary Research & Partnerships, Science of Learning in Education, National Institute of Education
Keywords: Education | Neuroscience
Lena Chng Sheok Hui
Designation: Teaching Fellow
Email: [email protected]
Research Interest: Assessment in Physical Education, Pedagogy and Instructional Methods in Physical Education, Physical Education Teacher Education
Ho J Yen Louis
Designation: Teaching Fellow
Email: louis. [email protected]
Louis has about 18 years of experience teaching Physical Education (PE) at both Junior College and Secondary School levels. He also teaches O Level Exercise Sports Science (formerly O Level PE) in Secondary School.
With a diverse background, Louis has successfully held leadership roles, including his most recent appointment as Head of Department for PE/CCA, where he played an essential role in utilizing Sports and Outdoor Adventure to nurture character development as part of the school's distinctive programme in learning for life (LLP), titled Building Character through Sports and Outdoor adventure.
Louis' interest in Physical Education and Sports science led him to be actively involved in the Singapore Physical Education Association, where he has served as a committee member since 2018. Currently, he serves as the editor of the SPEA newsletter, a platform he envisions as a safe space for sharing insights and best practices in PE, Sports, and Outdoor Adventure.
Committed to continuous improvement, Louis actively engages in professional development, frequently participating in workshops and conferences and contributing to courses for Physical Education Sports Teacher Association. His belief in the value of sharing and serving the PE fraternity is reflected in his involvement in action research projects, presentations at workshops and various international conferences.
Louis' interests are PE pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment literacy, and affective learning. He welcomes collaboration in assessment, feedback literacy, game-based pedagogy, and affective learning. Contact [email protected] to explore research opportunities or contribute to the PE fraternity in other ways.
Muhammad Shufi Bin Salleh
Designation: Teaching Fellow
Email: [email protected]
Research Interest: Character development through PE and sport, Differentiated instruction (DI) and Personalised System of Instructions (PSI) in PE, e-pedagogy in PE and sport development, Innovative pedagogical practice in PE, Self-determination theory (SDT) in PE
Zaid Bin Rasid
Designation: Teaching Fellow
Email: [email protected]
With a robust commitment to knowledge sharing and mentorship, Zaid is dedicated to fostering meaningful experiences within the academic community. As a Teaching Fellow, he drives self-motivated and engaging sessions, imparting valuable insights to peers, interns, and students. Drawing on his nine-year tenure as the Head of Department (HOD) for PE, CCA, and Aesthetics, he exemplify a Servant Leadership style in leading diverse teams.
With 25 years of experience in the teaching profession, education is an intrinsic aspect of his career. Holding a Masters in Sports Science for Physical Education, he is particularly passionate about Strength Training and collaborate actively to promote its principles.
Zaid’s research endeavors focus on values education in PE, Non-linear pedagogy (NLP), leveraging ICT for enhanced student performance (Blended Learning), Youth Health, and the Games Concept Approach. Zaid thrives on contributing to the advancement of education through innovative methodologies and a commitment to excellence.
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Harrie Desianto Bin Mohamed Hussien
Designation: Teaching Fellow
Email: [email protected]
Harrie has about 20 years of experience teaching PE across Primary & Secondary Schools, and Junior College level. Before joining PESS, NIE he was the school’s key personnel for PE in a Junior College and Primary school. His experience includes teaching of PE, Sports & Games to diverse background of learners. With a passion in integrating technology into teaching methodologies, he seeks to create engaging and innovative lessons that resonate with diverse learning styles.
A rugby and football player in his youth, his interest is in the transformative power of PE & Sports in fostering positive character traits, where holistic student development extends beyond the curriculum. Obtaining PGDE & Master of Education (Developmental Psychology) in NIE, he believes in sharing and having professional conversations that propel the teachers’ competencies in delivering authentic teaching and learning experiences.
With Harrie’s interest in PE Pedagogy, curriculum design, Psychology in Sports and Physical Activities and Youth Health, he welcomes any collaboration work and research opportunities in supporting the growth of the education fraternity in developing active & healthy future-ready learners. Kindly contact [email protected] for any research and potential collaborative work.
Yap Heng Yeow
Designation: Teaching Fellow
Email: [email protected]
Heng Yeow received his BBA from NUS and MBA from the University of Leicester. In addition, he completed his Diploma in PE, PGDE, Master of Education and Doctor in Education in NIE.
Research interest: Learning and Motivation, Programme Evaluation
Goh Darron
Designation : Teaching Fellow
Email : [email protected]
Darron is a trained Physical Education (PE) teacher with more than 15 years of experience in the field. Over the years, he has also taken on various leadership and mentoring roles in the different organisations he has been with. His stint at MOE HQ saw him extensively involved in the PE curriculum, Sports Education, and the National School Games among others. Darron was also previously a basketball teacher-coach in his early years as an educator, leading the school to outstanding achievements during his time there. He has vast experience driving the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment in PE as well as Co-Curricular Activities and Aesthetics. He has actively spearheaded various cluster level PE professional development initiatives and was also involved at various stages in the development of the latest PE curriculum.
Darron first graduated with a Diploma in Physical Education from Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS). After crossing over to the degree programme, he graduated with a first-class honors degree in the Bachelor of Science (Education), and received four awards, including the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal. Darron’s passion in curriculum and teaching led him to take a sabbatical to pursue his Master of Education (Curriculum and Teaching). Darron’s interests are also in the areas of Authentic Assessment, the Self-determination Theory of Motivation, the professional development of teachers as well as Teaching and Learning in PE. He welcomes collaboration in any of the areas mentioned above and do feel free to contact him at [email protected].