Local Evidence Syntheses

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Local Evidence Syntheses (LES) is a series of publications documenting research from the third tranche (FY2013–FY2017) and fourth tranche (2018–2022) at the Office of Education Research (OER), with a focus on local findings and development. Written in a succinct and informative manner, each volume focuses on a specific theme aimed at informing policy formulation, programme design and pedagogical practice in the education realm in Singapore. This is done through a synthesis of research from key projects undertaken by OER, and the main insights that emerge from them.

All LESs are freely downloadable to ensure open access and wide dissemination.

For editorial enquiries, please e-mail the Series Editor A/P Rita Elaine Silver at [email protected].

For production enquiries, please e-mail the Production Editor Mr Ken Ng at [email protected].

Series Editor: Rita Elaine Silver

VOLUMES

Volume 9: Local Evidence Synthesis on Baseline Research to inform SkillsFuture for Educators 

Published: November 2022

How to cite this report:

Low, E. L., Liu, W. C., Chye, S. Y. L., Costes-Onishi, P. G., Tan, J. S. Y., & Kumar, V. (2022). Local evidence synthesis on Baseline Research to inform SkillsFuture for educators. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 8: Local Evidence Synthesis on Instructional Core

Published: October 2022 

How to cite this report:

Kwek, D., Wong, H. M., Bhardwaj, D.,  Hussain, F. A., & Goh, S. E. (2022). Local evidence synthesis on instructional core. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 7: Local Evidence Synthesis on Fostering Learning for Life <

Published: March 2022

How to cite this report:

Liem, G. A. D., Wong, Y. F. I., & Johannis, A. A. (2022). Local evidence synthesis on fostering learning for life. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 6: Local Evidence Synthesis on Language Learning and Bilingualism 

Published: October 2021

How to cite this report:

O’Brien, B. A., Sun, H., Sun, B., Chua, D., & Ow, R. L. (2021). Local evidence synthesis on language learning and bilingualism. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 5: Local Evidence Synthesis on Early Childhood Education 

Published: May 2021

How to cite this report:

Rifkin-Graboi, A., Poon, K., Tay, F., & Pande, M. (2021). Local evidence synthesis on early childhood education. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 4: Local Evidence Synthesis on Information & Communications Technology (ICT) in Education 

Published: October 2020

Related article: LES on ICT in Education (from the Knowledge Resource Bank

A Synthesis of Local Research Evidence on Information and Communications Technology in Education

A Synthesis of Local Research Evidence on ICT in Education (Part II) 

How to cite this report:

Seow, P., Wong, L. H., & Wu, L. (2020). Local evidence synthesis on information and communications technology (ICT) in education. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 3: Local Evidence Synthesis on Teaching and Learning of 21st Century Competencies 

Published: February 2020

How to cite this report:

Koh, E., Caleon, I., & de Roock, R. (2020). Local evidence synthesis on teaching & learning of 21st century competencies. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 2: Local Evidence Synthesis on School Leadership 

Published: July 2019

Related article: LES on Why School Leadership Matters (from the Knowledge Resource Bank) 

Why Leadership Matters: A Synthesis of Local Research Studies

How to cite this report:

Ho, J., Hairon, S., & Chua, P. H. (2019). Local evidence synthesis on school leadership. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.

Volume 1: Local Evidence Synthesis on Teacher Learning 

Published: September 2018                                                       

How to cite this report:

Tan, L. S., & Chong, S. K. (2018). Local evidence synthesis on teacher learning. Singapore: Office of Education Research, National Institute of Education.