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.


IME2113

IME2113: Developing Computational Thinking in Secondary Mathematics 

Next Run:  

3, 10, 17, 24 September 2026 (every Monday)

2pm to 4pm 

    Closing Date:  14 August 2026 (Friday)

    Mode: Synchronous E-Learning

     

     🔢 Transform Mathematics Through Computational Thinking 

    Empower students to solve mathematical problems using computational thinking. Explore practical, hands-on strategies to develop lessons that foster decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithm design, equipping your learners with problem-solving skills for Singapore secondary mathematics classrooms. 

    INS2248

    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

    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. 

     

    IPL0037

    IPL0037: Models of Mentoring for Teacher Learning in Digital Spaces and in Diverse Contexts of Practice 

    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:  2 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. 

     

    #WhyStudy: Professional Development by Dr Thana Luxshme Thaver


    For enquiry on course administration, please e-mail: inservice@nie.edu.sg.