| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Series |
Empowering teaching and learning through policies and practice: Singapore and international perspectives ; volume 1 |
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Empowering teaching and learning through policies and practice: Singapore and international perspectives ; volume 1
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| Contents |
Section I. Overview and Policies (with a section commentary) -- Introduction to Volume -- Singapore Math and Science Education: The Larger Picture beyond PISA Achievements -- STEM Education in Singapore -- A Look at Singapore Mathematics Education through the PISA and TIMSS lenses -- Policy innovations in Singapore Mathematics -- The changing landscape of science education in Singapore.-Section II. Curriculum and Instructions (with a section commentary) -- K-12 school mathematics curriculum: insights on development, renewal and future orientation -- Mathematics Education for Excellence -- Mathematics Education Research: Impact on Classroom practices.-Innovative Science Pedagogies in Singapore -- Informal Science Education in Singapore -- Section III. Teacher Education and Research-into-Practice (with a section commentary) -- Innovative pre-service mathematics education, professional development and professional networks -- Science Teacher Education in Singapore -- Integration of Content and Pedagogical Learning in the Preparation and Professional Development of Science Teachers -- Moving Research into the Classroom: Synergy in Collaboration -- Developing the Competencies of Science Teacher-Researchers -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
This edited volume explores key areas of interests in Singapore math and science education including issues on teacher education, pedagogy, curriculum, assessment, teaching practices, applied learning, ecology of learning, talent grooming, culture of science and math, vocational education and STEM. It presents to policymakers and educators a clear picture of the education scene in Singapore and insights into the role of math and science education in helping the country excel beyond international studies such as PISA, the pedagogical and curricula advancements in math and science learning, and the research and practices that give Singaporean students the competitive edge in facing the uncertain and challenging landscape of the future |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 20, 2021) |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Singapore
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Singapore
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching
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Science -- Study and teaching
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Ensenyament de la matemàtica.
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Ensenyament científic.
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Singapore
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Singapur.
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| Genre/Form |
Llibres electrònics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tan, Oon Seng, editor.
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Low, Ee Ling, editor.
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Tay, Eng Guan, editor.
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Yan, Yaw Kai, editor
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| ISBN |
9789811613579 |
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9811613575 |
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