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Beyond the PEEL: Reflections and Explorations on Instruction in Argumentative Writing in Singapore History Classrooms

Leave a Comment / History, Secondary School, Volume 13, Issue 1 2025 /

Abstract Beyond investigating into the past and interrogating sources, the practice of History involves a significant communicative aspect – learners are also expected to read and write History. However, historical writing in Singapore schools is often subordinated to expedient writing frames, which often prioritise writing outcomes over the growth of student thinking processes. Through a […]

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A Canva(s) of Possibilities: Leveraging Educational Technologies to Develop Historical Understanding

Leave a Comment / Education, History, Secondary School, Volume 13, Issue 1 2025 /

Abstract The rise of educational technologies creates many opportunities for history teachers to deepen their students’ understanding of historical concepts. This article highlights a case study of how history teachers can use Canva, an online interactive platform, to conduct a lesson on the historical concept of causation. This article is not prescriptive — the onus

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Reimagining and Transforming Cold War Education: Virtual Field Trips and the Berlin Wall Experience

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Abstract Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are increasingly recognized as effective tools for engaging students with challenging and complex historical content. This exploratory case study demonstrates how a VFT focused on the Berlin Wall was implemented in a Singapore upper secondary history classroom. Drawing on studies in experiential learning, student motivation, and distributed cognition, this paper

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Developing Source Analysis Skills in Upper Secondary History Students: Incorporating RCC and IPSS into Structured Academic Controversy

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Abstract This paper proposes an integrated approach to strengthen source analysis skills among upper secondary history students by leveraging Structured Academic Controversy. It synthesises principles from humanities education with two key frameworks from the learning sciences: the Information Processing and SEEKING System (IPSS) and the Readiness, Coherent Construction, and Consolidation (RCC) framework. This synergy is

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Book Review Teaching History: A Practical Guide for Secondary School Teachers

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Book Review Teaching History: A Practical Guide for Secondary School Teachers Jonathon Dallimore, Melbourne: Amba Press, 2025. 210 pages. ISBN 9781923215481 (paperback; also available as e-book). Beginning history teachers often don’t see the relevance of the key concepts of history education and historical understanding. They regularly – and naturally – just want practical tips on

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Immigrant Parents’ Articulation and Imaginings of the Singaporean Education System

Leave a Comment / Education, immigrant parent, Junior College, Secondary School, Volume 12, Issue 1 2024 /

Ariel Kit Yen CHUA Lee Tat CHOW  Peidong YANG    Keywords immigration immigrant parent parenting education Singapore international school bilingualism Abstract Drawing on a study into immigrant parents’ influences on children’s education in Singapore, this paper presents preliminary and partial findings on immigrant parents’ discourses surrounding various forms of schooling or education systems, specifically the

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Towards Transformative Pedagogies for Sustainability Education

Leave a Comment / Geography, Junior College, Levels, Primary School, Secondary School, Volume 11, Issue 2 2022 /

Tan Qian Hui (Asia Research Institute(Singapore)) Tricia Seow (National Institute of Education(Singapore)) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School Sustainability education should not only strive for pedagogical excellence, but also the formulation of transformative pedagogies. Whereas sustainability education denotes the transmission of sustainability-related content, the pedagogical or praxis-oriented dimension of sustainability education involves the curation of a conducive

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The Pedagogical Affordances of Game-Based Learning: “Getting To Zero” And Pro-Environmental Action

Leave a Comment / Geography, Junior College, Secondary School, Volume 11, Issue 2 2022 /

Ong Zhiqing(National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School In light of concerns over global warming, environmental education has been touted as a means of raising environmental consciousness and effecting transformative change. This paper evaluates the pedagogical affordances of gamification or game based learning in motivating pro-environmental action. In particular, this paper

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Climate Change Education In Singapore: A Survey of Science Teachers

Leave a Comment / Geography, Junior College, Secondary School, Volume 11, Issue 2 2022 /

Goh Xin Fang (National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School Action has been taken by governments and international organisations to address the global implications of climate change brought about by economic development that is unsustainable. In Singapore, climate change education is one of the numerous strategies mobilised by the state to mitigate

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Single-Use Plastics: A Survey of Pre-Service Secondary School Teachers In Singapore

Leave a Comment / Geography, Junior College, Secondary School, Volume 11, Issue 2 2022 /

Jean Lim Le Hui (National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords Geography Junior College Secondary School The excessive use of disposable plastics coupled with Singapore’s low 4% recycling rate of plastic waste renders this a significant environmental problem (National Environment Agency 2022). It is widely acknowledged that public school teachers play a crucial role in inculcating environmentally

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