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.
INS2248: Lower Secondary Science Demonstrations in Biological Science Topics
Next Run:
- In-person session on 28 Sep: 9:30am to 12:30pm, 2pm to 5pm
- Synchronous session on 30 Sep: 2pm to 4pm
- Asynchronous session: 4 hours
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
Mode: Hybrid (In-person & Asynchronous)
🪶 Bring Lower Secondary Science to Life
Discover engaging, hands-on science demonstrations that make biological concepts meaningful for lower secondary learners. Explore practical teaching strategies, real-life applications, and classroom-ready activities to enhance learners’ understanding of ecosystems, the human digestive system, and transport systems in living things.
IER0035: Learning to Use AI with Knowledge Building Pedagogy to Develop Inventive Thinkers and Effective Collaborators
Next Run: 7 September 2026 to 30 June 2027
Schedule:
| o. | Session | Mode | Date(s) | Time | Duration |
| 1 | Introduction to Knowledge Building (KB) | Asynchronous Online | 7 Sept 2026 | From 8 a.m. onward | 1 hour |
| 2 | Teachers’ Workshop @ Knowledge Building Design Studio (KBDS) | Face-to-Face (NIE/NTU) | 27 Oct 2026 28 Oct 2026 29 Oct 2026 | 12 – 4 p.m. 8 – 4 p.m. 12 – 4 p.m. | 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours |
| 3 | Knowledge Building Connect (KB Connect) | Synchronous Online | Between Nov 2026 to Mar 2027 | TBC | 2 hours |
| 4 | Teachers’ Sharing @ Knowledge Building Community Network Learning (KBCNL) | Face-to-Face (Venue TBC) | Mar/Apr 2027 | 2 – 5 p.m. | 3 hours |
Mode of delivery: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
⚙️How can AI transform learning without replacing it?
This course empowers educators with practical, research-backed strategies to harness AI and learning analytics for inventive thinking, collaboration, and collaborative knowledge creation. Through lively, hands-on activities, you will discover inspiring ways to spark deeper student engagement and future-oriented learning.
Next Run: 2, 7 & 13 October 2026
Schedule:
- 1st Session: 2 October, 9am - 4pm
- 2nd Session: 7 October, 9am - 4pm
- 3rd Session: 13 October, 9am - 4pm
Closing Date: 7 September 2026 (Wednesday)
🏫 Strengthen Your Mentoring Practice
Explore research-informed mentoring models and practical strategies to support beginning and experienced teachers in hybrid school and workplace settings. Learn how to adapt mentoring approaches, including AI-enabled tools, to diverse contexts while reflecting on Singapore practices to enhance teacher professional learning and development.
Next Run: 24 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Mode of delivery: In person @ NIE Campus
Closing Date: 27 October 2026 (Tuesday)
🔢 Unlock the Power of Inquiry
Explore how inquiry-based learning can transform primary mathematics through the Numbers and Algebra strand. Discover the rationale behind inquiry, practical inquiry processes, and effective curriculum and pedagogical approaches that foster habits of mind. Gain valuable insights to create engaging, student-centred lessons that inspire deeper mathematical understanding.
#WhyStudy: Professional Development by Dr Thana Luxshme Thaver