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.
NIE-GPL 2026 Leadership Webinar
Next Run: 5 March 2026, Thursday
Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Closing Date: 15 February 2026, Sunday
Mode: Online
The NIE-GPL 2026 Leadership Webinar examines recent challenges affecting education systems stemming from funding cuts, political rhetoric and resource pressures. It proposes strategies for effective stewardship, innovation, and equitable implementation within national education systems, preparing leaders and students to thrive amidst change.
INS4422 Principles of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Curriculum Integration
Next Run: 1 April to 1 July 2026
Time: Wednesdays, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Closing Date: 2 March 2026, Monday
Mode: Synchronous E-learning
Master STEM Curriculum Design
Design and implement a strong, coherent STEM curriculum with clarity and confidence. This foundational course introduces key STEM integration frameworks and models, while unpacking the educational theories that underpin them.
You will learn to critically compare different curriculum integration approaches and translate them into meaningful classroom and school-wide practices — empowering you to design STEM learning that is purposeful, aligned, and impactful.
This course may be stacked with INS4423 and INS4424 toward the Certificate in STEM Curriculum Development.
INS0055 Science Learning Festival
Next Run: 28 May 2026, Thursday
Time: 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM
Closing Date: 28 April 2026, Tuesday
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!
#WhyStudy: Professional Development by Dr Thana Luxshme Thaver