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Incorporating Mediated Learning Experience in Geography Lessons

Leave a Comment / Affective, Cognitive, Cognitive Thinking , Geography, Geography, Inquiry-Based Learning Approach, Junior College, Mediated Learning Experience, Mediation, Secondary School, Volume 7, Issue 1 2018 /

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

Leave a Comment / Fieldwork , Geography, Geography Education, GIS, Junior College, Remote Sensing Sampling, Secondary School, Volume 7, Issue 1 2018 /

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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How Does Formative, Written Feedback Help Students Improve Their Geographical Writing

Leave a Comment / Volume 7, Issue 1 2018, Written Feedback /

Zainab Banu Hassan (River Valley High School, Singapore) David Toh Hui Han (River Valley High School (Singapore)) Keywords Geography Formative Assessment Written Feedback Geographical Writing Introduction As a discipline, Geography is rooted in the tradition of the humanities, which necessitates extended critical discussion of issues from a geographical lens. In the context of assessment, as well as

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

Leave a Comment / Archaeological, History, Pedagogical Tool , Secondary School, Volume 7, Issue 2 2018 /

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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Using an International Videoconference in Problem-Based Inquiry Projects: The Role of Public Voice, Audience, and Positionality

Leave a Comment / Contexts, Junior College, Secondary School, Social Studies, Student Learning, Teaching Practice, Volume 6, Issue 1 2017 /

J. Spencer Clark (Kansas State University) Keywords Social Studies Junior College Secondary School Teaching Practice Student Learning Contexts Abstract This article discusses and reflects upon a problem-based inquiry project that culminated in an international videoconference between multiethnic and multi-faith secondary students from Macedonia and the United States. The videoconference provided an opportunity for students to share

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The Elected Presidency

Leave a Comment / Identity , Junior College, Secondary School, Singapore, Social Studies, Volume 6, Issue 1 2017 /

Johannis Auri Bin Abdul Aziz (National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords Social Studies Junior College Secondary School Identity Singapore Scheduled for September, the coming presidential election is one of the most anticipated public events of 2017. While the populations of larger democratic countries have to contend with numerous regional and local elections that may cause electoral

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Teaching Cultural Diversity and Sense of Identity in the Primary Two Social Studies Classroom in Singapore: Analysis and Critique

Leave a Comment / Diversity , Identity , Multicultural Education, Primary School, Primary Social Studies, Primary Social Studies, Singapore, Volume 6, Issue 1 2017 /

Rabiah Angullia (National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords Primary Social Studies Primary School Identity Diversity Multicultural Education Primary Social Studies Singapore Abstract According to Rose (2016), images display the world in particular ways through “made meanings” or representations that are socially and culturally constructed. Visual images form part of teaching resources used in classrooms and hence

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Causal Layered Analysis: Deconstructing Singapore’s 2015 General Election

Leave a Comment / Analysis, History, Secondary School, Volume 5, Issue 1 2016 /

Karthikeyan Rajah Jefferson (National University of Singapore) Keywords History Junior College Secondary School Analysis Abstract In explaining social phenomena, students are taught to explicate the causal mechanism between independent factors and a dependent outcome. However, this could lead to a superficial analysis of the phenomenon if students were to focus on precipitating factors. Hence, this paper

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Developing Historical and Metahistorical Thinking in History Classrooms: Some Reflections on Research and Practice

Leave a Comment / Approaches to Teaching History, History, Junior College, Secondary School, Teachers Practice, Volume 5, Issue 2 2016 /

Arthur Chapman (UCL Institute of Education) Keywords History Junior College Secondary School Approaches to teaching history Teachers’ Practice Abstract The history of history education, past and present, often resembles a history of contestation, in which rival and polarized understandings of the meanings of ‘history’ and ‘history education’ vie for dominance (Nakou and Barca, 2010). A common

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Serious Fun: Game Design to Support Learning about the Surrender of Singapore

Leave a Comment / Game Design, History, Junior College, Secondary School, Surrender of Singapore, Surrender Singapore, Volume 5, Issue 2 2016 /

Suny Matt Gaydos (South Korea) Tharuka Prematillake Thibbotuwawa (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Neo Wei Leng (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Connie Tan Keni (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Suhaimi Afandi (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Mark Baildon (National Institute of Education (Singapore)) Keywords History Junior College Secondary School Surrender of Singapore Game Design Serious Fun: Game Design to Support Learning

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