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Incorporating Mediated Learning Experience in Geography Lessons

Wong Ting Wei, Esther (National Institute of Education ) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School Mediated Learning Experience Geography Inquiry-Based Learning Approach Cognitive Affective Mediation Abstract With the recent emphasis on 21st century competencies, inquiry-based learning has been touted as the recommended pedagogy as it attempts to move away from didactic teaching. However, an analysis of the […]

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Sampling in Geographical Fieldwork Using GIS Techniques

Tan Sheng Ting, Heidi (National Institute of Education ) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School Fieldwork GIS Remote Sensing Sampling Geography Education Abstract Sampling is a fundamental and essential component in geographical fieldwork. Sampling is the process of gathering data from purposefully selected sites, such that the data collected best represents the general phenomenon being studied.

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Developing a Writing Framework to Guide Students’ Writing in Geography

Jamilah Sukimi (Meridian Secondary School (Singapore) ) Samantha Lim (Presbyterian High School (Singapore)) Sarifah Tamsir (Pasir Ris Secondary School (Singapore)) Tan Say Pin (New Town Secondary School (Singapore)) Wong Yi Jun (Riverside Secondary School (Singapore)) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School Geographical concepts Critical Thinking Geographical Writing Abstract This paper examines the effectiveness of using a Writing Framework to guide

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Guiding Students in Writing Data Response Answers Using Bloom’s Taxonomy for Critical Thinking

Ong Ka Min (Yuan Ching Secondary School (Singapore) ) Arulushamaheswary D/O Anbalagan (Yuan Ching Secondary School (Singapore)) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School Student Learning Abstract This study focuses on improving students’ ability to respond to data response questions with two or more variables – in particular, students’ ability to describe and compare the data given in

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Historical Sources In The Classroom: Purpose and Use

Barton, Keith C.  (Indiana University) Keywords History Junior College Secondary School Historical Sources Abstract Historical sources are a common feature of history classrooms, but the purpose of using them is not always clear,  and as a result, instructional activities with sources may not be as effective or meaningful as they should be. This lack of

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Historical Evidence: Archaeological Practice as a Pedagogical Tool for Historical Education in Singapore

Oh Ying Jie (Hwa Chong Institution (High School Section)) Keywords History Secondary School archaeological pedagogical tool Abstract Historical education in Singapore has seen much progress following the shift away from Rafflesian history to studies on pre-1819 Singapore with new publications and exhibitions. However, many educators still face difficulties in delivering this knowledge to their students. This

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Improving Student Ability in Interpreting Visual Sources through Action Research

Chew E E (St Andrew’s Secondary School (Singapore)) Marek Otreba (St Andrew’s Secondary School (Singapore)) Gwee Yi Fen (St Andrew’s Secondary School (Singapore)) Keywords History Secondary School pedagogical tool Abstract This paper reports the experience of a History Professional Learning Team (PLT) from St. Andrew’s Secondary School in 2017 in developing literary strategies to improve student ability to

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Rethinking the Approach to Teaching Causation In the History Classroom

Noel T P Ong (Ministry of Education (Singapore)) Keywords History Junior College Secondary School Rethinking Approach Introduction Core to historical research and the teaching of history is the concept of causation – in fact, E. H. Carr (1961: 87) famously opined, “the study of history is a study of causes”. Without an awareness and understanding of

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Classroom Conversation: The Use Of Discussion-Based Strategy In The History Classroom

Jane Choong (Tanglin Secondary School (Singapore), National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords History Secondary School Discussion-Based Introduction In Historical Thinking and Other Unnatural Acts, Sam Wineburg argued that historical thinking “in its deepest forms, is neither a natural process nor something that springs automatically from psychological development” (2001: 7). He proposed that in order to understand and grapple

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Teaching for Historical Understanding through Role-Play

Goh Hong Yi (Beatty Secondary School (Singapore)) Tham Chin Pang Joseph (Academy of Singapore Teachers (Singapore)) Keywords History Secondary School Role-Play Introduction For the average fourteen-year-old student in Singapore, knowledge about the nation’s road to independence may be limited to a rather narrow field-of-view, i.e. seen through the actions of leaders from the People’s Action Party (PAP)

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