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

Jina Chang

Asst Prof Jina Chang

National Institute of Education

Dr. Jina CHANG is an Assistant Professor in the Natural Sciences and Science Education (NSSE) Department at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). She received her PhD in Science Education, with a specialis ...

Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Curriculum Design and Assessment | Education and Pedagogy | Physics

Edwin Chng

Asst Prof Edwin Chng

National Institute of Education

Edwin Chng is an assistant professor of science education at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore. At present, Edwin teaches both biology education and computing education courses in NIE. Prior to joining NIE, Edwin was trained ...

Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Artificial and Augmented Intelligence | Computer Vision and Sensing | Education and Pedagogy | Teacher Education

Lee Gyeonggeon

Asst Prof Lee Gyeonggeon

National Institute of Education

Gyeonggeon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Natural Sciences and Science Education Group at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He earned his Ph.D. in Science Education from Seoul National ...

Appointments:
Assistant Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Artificial and Augmented Intelligence | Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Computational Intelligence | Curriculum Design and Assessment | Education and Pedagogy | Machine-Person Interoperability | Teacher Education

Lee Yew Jin

Assoc Prof Lee Yew Jin

National Institute of Education

Yew 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

Ng Yong Sim

Mr Ng Yong Sim

National Institute of Education

Yong 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

Ong Yann Shiou

Asst Prof Ong Yann Shiou

National Institute of Education

Dr. 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

Park Joonhyeong

Asst Prof Park Joonhyeong

National Institute of Education

Dr 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

Soo Li Mei, Johannah

Dr Soo Li Mei, Johannah

National Institute of Education

Dr. 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

Tan Aik Ling

Assoc Prof Tan Aik Ling

National Institute of Education

Aik 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

Tan Kim Chwee, Daniel

Assoc Prof Tan Kim Chwee, Daniel

National Institute of Education

Daniel 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:
Director, Education Research Funding Programme Office Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education

Tan Ter Ming Timothy

Dr Tan Ter Ming Timothy

National Institute of Education

A 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 or make-and-code activities. He has always been keen to develop ...

Appointments:
Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Teacher Education

Teo Tang Wee

Assoc Prof Teo Tang Wee

National Institute of Education

TEO Tang Wee is an Associate Professor in the Natural Sciences and Science Education department in the National Institute of Education. She is the Head of the Natural Sciences and Science Education Department and the Co-Head of the Multi-cent ...

Appointments:
Head, Natural Sciences & Science Education Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Natural Sciences & Science Education

Keywords: Education