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: Developing Computational Thinking in Secondary Mathematics
Next Run:
3, 10, 17, 24 September 2026 (every Monday)
2pm to 4pmClosing 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: 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.
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