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.
Next Run: 10 April to 7 August 2026
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 10 Apr 2026 (Fri) | 8.30am - 4.30pm | NIE Campus |
| 16 Apr 2026 (Thurs) | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | NIE Campus |
| 29 Apr 2026 (Tue) | 1.30pm - 4.30pm | Online Consultation |
| 30 Apr 2026 (Wed) | 1.30pm - 4.30pm | Online Consultation |
| Between 13 to 31 Jul 2026 | 3hr (Date & Timing TBC) | Open Classroom@school |
| 7 Aug 2026 (Fri) | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | NIE Campus |
Closing Date: 20 March 2026 (Fri)
⚙️Transform your curriculum into a powerful driver of student growth
Design and enact school-based curriculum that integrates 21CCs across academic and non-academic domains. Through research-informed lesson study, you will plan, teach, observe, and analyse student learning on NIE campus and local schools —leaving with classroom-ready, evidence-based units to lead Professional Learning Teams (PLT) and elevate outcomes.
INS0055 Science Learning Festival
Next Run: 28 May 2026 (Thurs)
Time: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Closing Date: 28 April 2026 (Tues)
Mode: On NIE Campus
Join us at the Science Learning Festival, where science educators across Singapore connect, innovate, and inspire! Engage in dynamic workshops on scientific inquiry, tech-driven teaching, and emerging 21st century competencies. Elevate your teaching, spark curiosity, and shape the future of science education. Don't miss this transformative experience!
INS1067 Primary Science Demonstrations in Physical Science Topics
Next Run:
- 23 April 2026 (Thurs): In-Person I NIE I 9 AM to 4 PM,
- 30 April 2026 (Thurs): In-Person I Science Centre Singapore I 2 PM to 5 PM, and
- 3 hours of asynchronous
Closing Date: 23 March 2026 (Mon)
💡Spark Curiosity with Powerful Science Demonstrations
Unlock the power of engaging science demonstrations with our course designed for primary school teachers! Explore hands-on activities in energy, forces, electrical systems, and more. Enhance your teaching with real-life examples and effective strategies to bring science to life in the classroom. Don’t miss out on this opportunity and enroll today!
IME1082 Building Blocks of Early Numeracy
Next Run: 11 and 12 May 2026 (Mon & Tues)
Time: 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM for both days
Closing Date: 13 April 2026 (Mon)
Mode: On NIE Campus
📚Boosting Early Numeracy Skills in Preschoolers
Have you wondered how you can help preschoolers enhance their early numeracy skills? Join us to learn practical strategies and effective techniques for integrating numeracy into daily routines through hands-on activities. You will develop skills in assessing and understanding the importance of differentiated and individualised instruction for the diverse learning needs of these young learners.
INS2170 Edible Garden-Based STEM Education for Schools
Next Run: 26 May 2026 (Tues)
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Closing Date: 27 April 2026 (Mon)
Mode: On NIE Campus
🐛Inquiry-Based STEM Through Gardening
Discover the power of using gardening to teach STEM in schools with inquiry-based learning techniques! Join us in this 1-day course of teaching STEM topics through hands-on experiments in an edible garden. Come explore how to conduct effective assessments and promote socio-emotional skills in this outdoor classroom.
#WhyStudy: Professional Development by Dr Thana Luxshme Thaver