About Us
The Humanities & Social Studies Education (HSSE) Department was constituted on 1 July 2000 from an amalgamation of the former Divisions of Geography and History. As one of 10 Departments, HSSE is committed to playing a significant role in supporting NIE's vision as a teacher education institute of distinction. The department is primarily responsible for the professional preparation and development of teachers in the following subject areas Primary and Secondary Social Studies, Geography, History, Economics, Elements of Business Skills, Accounting.
Mission
HSSE has a staff of highly committed and talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences in education, geography, history, economics, political science and international relations. We aim to provide:
- high quality, relevant and up-to-date pedagogy courses at both preservice and inservice levels;
- up-to-date content courses in Geography, History and Social Studies to support the professional training of teachers;
- interesting and relevant courses to NTU undergraduates from the other Schools in broadening and enriching their undergraduate curriculum;
- graduate programmmes (MA, MEd, PhD) in the disciplines of History and Geography and in the fields of Geography Education, History Education and Social Studies Education; and
- consultancy services to schools, educational institutions, and other public and private agencies in Singapore and the regions beyond.
We are committed to exploring new, innovative and alternative ways in delivering subject matter content in the humanities and social sciences such as inquiry-based pedagogies. We seek to develop best practices as we collaborate in partnerships with schools and teachers.
We engage in both educational and discipline-related research to meet the needs of teachers in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century.
Programmes
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Minor Programme
The HSSE Minor Programme offers students the opportunity to explore humanities and social sciences beyond their major discipline, enriching their educational experience with diverse perspectives and real-world relevance.
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Faculty and Students
Find out more about our faculty and their areas of expertise.
Faculty and Students
Sustainability Learning Lab
Set against a backdrop of rapid climate change, widespread ecological degradation, and uneven development, sustainability is one of humanity’s grand challenges.
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HSSE-MAHE Student Development Allowances and Awards (SDAA)
Find out more about the HSSE-MAHE Student Development Allowances and Awards.
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Contact
Getting Here
The Humanities & Social Studies Education Department is located in Block 3 of the NIE Campus.
The nearest parking is at Car Park 2.
Contact Information
Humanities & Social Studies Education Department
National Institute of Education
Nanyang Technological University
1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637 616
General Office
Block 3, Room NIE3-03-145
Tel: (65) 6790 3429
General Enquiries: hsse@nie.edu.sg