OER Research Consolidation Report
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A landmark report that offers a decade of research on how educational change happens by the then-Office of Education Research. Spanning from 2008 to 2017, the OER Research Consolidated Report brings together hundreds of studies from two tranches of funding. At its core, is the proposed Model of Sustainable Teacher Epistemic Shift which positions teachers as pivotal agents of systemic change. This report explains the model and concludes by proposing future research directions for the fourth tranche of Singapore’s signature Education Research Funding Programme (ERFP).
Learn moreWhy this report remains a vital reference today?
A landmark model that identifies key enablers that empower teachers to evolve their professional beliefs, strengthen collaboration, and lead innovations in pedagogy and curriculum design. It offers a comprehensive understanding of how change takes root within Singapore’s education system - through teachers, leaders, and learners working in concert. It also explores how leadership, school ecologies, and professional learning networks can sustain these shifts over time.
The insights consolidated in this publication continue to inform education policy, classroom innovation, and teacher development—both in Singapore and internationally. As schools navigate new frontiers of AI, future skills, and lifelong learning, the principles of sustainable epistemic shift remain profoundly relevant:
- Evidence-based grounding in how teachers and systems evolve.
- Practical frameworks for scaling educational innovation without losing fidelity.
- Enduring relevance for educators seeking to balance content mastery, creativity, and learner agency.
More than a retrospective, the OER Research Consolidation Report remains a strategic guide for designing future-ready education systems—anchored in research, collaboration, and continuous professional learning.