Local Evidence Syntheses
Developed for policymakers, educators, and practitioners, the Local Evidence Syntheses (LES) series consolidates key research findings from Singapore’s signature Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP). Each volume distils findings from studies conducted over the past five years, focusing on issues relevant to Singapore’s education landscape. The series translates research into actionable, practical knowledge that is aimed at supporting policy development, informing policy formulation, building on programme design, and recommending how pedagogical practice can strengthen education in Singapore through themes.
How is Local Evidence Syntheses informative?
Each volume presents concise and accessible summaries of local research, highlighting trends, implications, and recommendations for practice and policy. By drawing connections across multiple studies, each synthesis offers a clear, evidence-based understanding of what works in Singapore’s classrooms and schools.
The LES series supports informed decision-making and continual improvement in education - bridging research, policy, and practice to strengthen learning outcomes for all.
All LESs are freely downloadable to ensure open access and wide dissemination.
For editorial enquiries, please e-mail the Series Editor Dr Teng Siao See at [email protected].
For production enquiries, please e-mail the Production Editor Mr Ken Ng at [email protected].
Series Editor: Teng Siao See
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VOLUMES
Volume 12: Local Evidence Synthesis on Digital and Media Literacy Published: November 2025 How to cite this report: Weninger, C., Lim, F. V., Yuan, G., & Johannis, A. A. (2025). Local Evidence Synthesis on Digital and Media Literacy. National Institute of Education (Singapore), Office for Research. |
Published: May 2025 How to cite this report: Chong, W. H., Lee, N. H., Caleon, I. S., & Chua, D. (2025). Local evidence synthesis on social and emotional learning in and across teaching, learning, and the curriculum. National Institute of Education (Singapore), Office for Research. |
Volume 10: Local Evidence Synthesis on Teacher Learning Published: December 2024 Related article: Local Evidence Synthesis on Teacher Learning (from the Knowledge Resource Bank) How to cite this report: Pereira, A. J., Costes-Onishi, P., & Lee, S. S. (2024). Local evidence synthesis on teacher learning. National Institute of Education (Singapore), Office of Education Research. |
Volume 9: Local Evidence Synthesis on Baseline Research to inform SkillsFuture for Educators Published: November 2022 Related article: Local Evidence Synthesis on SkillsFuture for Educators (SFEd) (from the Knowledge Resource Bank) 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 Related article: LES Learn for Life (from the Knowledge Resource Bank) 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 Related article: Local Evidence Synthesis on 21st Century Competencies (from the Knowledge Resource Bank) 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) 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. |