Educational Research AY2020/2021

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Teachers' perspective on quality teacher-child interactions in Singapore preschools
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Wan Nur Raudhah
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Karuppiah, Nirmala
The quality of teacher-child interactions in the preschool classroom will determine how children will develop cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally (Thompson, 2001; Irwin, Hertzman, & Siddiqi, 2007; McNally & Slutsky, 2018). This study aims to analyse preschool teachers’ perception of quality teacher-child interactions and their concerns about providing such interactions in the classroom. Ten preschool teachers were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The audio recordings of these interviews were later analysed using a thematic approach. Findings from this study could potentially have implications on the policies, regulations, and curriculum in the preschool sector in Singapore.
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Language and identity: Analysing Malay slang amongst Malay young adults on TikTok and Instagram
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Nur Afiqah Hassan
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Vaish, Viniti
Aims and objectives This research seeks to answer the following research questions:
1) What factors influence Malay young adults to use Malay slang?
2) What are the different types of Malay slang words and phrases used among young adults in social media?
3) What identities are constructed by the usage of Malay Slang?
Background
Some critics argue that slang erodes language. However, it is essential to offer different perspectives on slang in creating identities. Hence, this research investigates on slang usage and social identities.
Materials and Methods
A mixed methods approach was employed. Firstly, an online survey questionnaire was conducted. Secondly, two focus group discussions were conducted through Zoom application. Thirdly, social media investigation method was conducted on TikTok and Instagram. Results were analysed and tabulated into a word list. 10 Malay young adults were interviewed in focus groups. The interviewees were split into two groups. 30 social media accounts were analysed.
Results
86 responses from the survey were received. 61.6% felt that slang is only used between individuals belonging to the same social group. 93% agreed that their generation uses Malay slang.
Conclusion
The research confirmed that language reflects identity.
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Pilates on the acquisition of complex gymnastics skills such as headstand, cartwheel, and handstand: A systematic review
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Tan, Li Xian
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Heng, Karen Shu Mei
Pilates is an exercise program which studies have shown to suggest that it can be used as a training programme to work on abdominal muscular endurance and static balance. This review will provide an overview of the effects of Pilates-based training on abdominal muscular strength in adults.
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IGNITE! Music Festival: An exploratory case study of its impact on Singapore's local English-language music scene
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Tay, Rebecca Anne Kay Shyn
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Costes-Onishi, Pamela Grace
This research study seeks to understand the significant challenges faced by Singapore’s English-language musicians from its historically low popularity within local grounds up to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The study specifically explores how IGNITE! Music Festival has supported the local English-language music scene during these trying times and how it continues to serve as an essential platform for local musicians to continue performing their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. In understanding the history of Singapore’s English-language popular music scene and the possible reasons for its low popularity amongst the locals, interviews with industry practitioners provide more insight into local musicians’ hardships, which take a turn for the worse as the pandemic takes root and government restrictions come into play. Solutions to raise awareness of the local music scene in the small city-state are discussed, alongside the possibility of introducing local English-language music through the music education system.
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A study on motivational strategies used in primary schools' art classrooms in Singapore
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Ong, Kai Sin
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Kehk, Bee Lian
While SDT has been well researched in many areas of studies, not much study has been carried out for Art. This study aims to examine the effective strategies used by art teachers to improve students’ motivation to learn art. It will attempt to link these strategies to the three basic psychological needs (BPN) of the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and thereby hope to understand the effectiveness of these strategies from the perspective of SDT. At the same time, this study will also explore the difference in motivation level between younger and older students and attempt to investigate whether motivation strategies are the same between the younger and older students. This study used a mixed method approach that includes both qualitative and quantitative data to collate its findings. An online Google survey form was sent out and 17 MOE art teachers and one MOE art vendor responded. This anonymous survey consisted of eight main questions, which were subdivided into 53 related questions. These include 13 open-ended, 26 ordinal, nine nominal, four binary and one matric question. In this paper, we are presenting the results of the study, which demonstrated that self determination strategies, as a motivation approach, were extremely effective when used by art teachers in art classes, as 82.4% of the qualitative links could be drawn to satisfying one or more of the three basic psychological needs of autonomy, relatedness, and competence. This study has also revealed that Upper Primary students are more inclined towards a motivation approach that is competence based.
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Experiential learning in schools: Fostering students' motivation in Chinese learning
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Leong, Jia Min
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Ng, Betsy Ling Ling
This paper provides a qualitative research and aims to study and explore the effectiveness of Kolb’s Experiential Learning theory in fostering students’ motivation in Chinese learning. Kolb’s Experiential Learning includes a four stage model, whereby learners experiencing learning through concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualisation and finally, active experimentation. After a concise comparison and narrative review between the research papers found from National Institute of Education (NIE) ‘s library, ResearchGate and Elsevier, findings revealed several Experiential Learning strategies that can be applied in second - language learning, and several methods teachers could adopt to foster students’ motivation in Chinese learning.
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Designing instructional materials to support the Primary 1 foreign student in speaking Mandarin
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Wang, Valerie Qinghui
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Tan, Aileen Mei Hsuan
This research paper examines the challenges of Primary 1 foreign students faces in learning and speaking mandarin. It zooms into the current Singapore curriculum and with the aid of other resources that are used to teach foreign students’ Chinese language. With the relevant findings, a proposed instructional material is designed to help Primary 1 foreign students in the learning and speaking the language. These materials are carefully designed to align with the Singapore’s MOE Chinese syllabus and curriculum in order give students a good heads up while attending the mainstream lessons.
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"The world was fleshed out a bit better": Supporting extensive reading with culturally relevant books
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Sng, Kelly
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Loh, Chin Ee
Scholars concur that extensive reading instruction usefully improves language acquisition and supports academic achievement. To facilitate reading development, existing scholarship recommends that adolescents be exposed to books which augment reader engagement and comprehension. Culturally relevant books, which reflect the specificities of adolescents’ lived experiences, may be especially attractive to them. Nevertheless, to excite their curiosity in aforesaid narratives, we must discover what adolescents like and ply them with books that appeal to their ever-evolving interests. First, this study investigates the reading preferences of Singapore adolescents through a survey of 5,372 students, aged 13 to 17, in six secondary schools. The survey revealed that adolescents found series fiction enthralling, read fantasy and adventure novels extensively, and preferred middle-grade and young adult books. Next, this study presents a case study of three Singapore adolescents, being specifically attentive to their reasons for reading the culturally relevant RunHideSeek series. Findings reveal that adolescents found RunHideSeek’s sensitivity to Singapore’s cultural milieu appealing, but were more inclined to leverage on books as ‘windows’, through which they might apprehend culturally diverse others. Findings also suggest that adolescents appreciate creative-world building, invigoratingly novel plots, fast-paced storytelling, and complex, realistic characters. Singapore’s adolescents desire more books with these attributes.
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The impact of blended learning in Physical Education (PE) in Singapore primary schools
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Nur Ashriq Ferdaus Zul'kepli
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Chia, Joel Peng Hwee
Background: In Singapore, blended learning is set to become a regular feature in all schools, be it the Covid-19 pandemic or not. While the characteristics of such pedagogical approach have emerged as a potential to improve the learning opportunities of students, concerns and uncertainties arises towards the learning experiences of young children, especially in the subject of physical education.
Aims and objectives: This study aims to determine the potential impact of blended learning in physical education in Singapore primary schools. Through a systematic review, the objective is to analyze the applications of blended learning in physical education of students around the world, between the age group of 7 to 12 years.
Methods: Articles were identified through three electronic databases using combinations of three groups of key words. To select studies for review, three inclusion criterions were used – applications of blended learning, in a physical education context and students between the age group of 7 to 12 years.
Results: Six articles fulfilled the inclusion criterions and these articles differed considerably in terms of their research characteristics (e.g., demographics of participants, methodology designs and performance measures). The results revealed that blended learning in physical education significantly improves students’ psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.
Conclusion: Blended learning have the potential to positively impact all three domains of learning in physical education in Singapore primary schools.
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Home reading habits of young Singaporean children
(National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NIE NTU), Singapore, 2022)
Lee, Cheyanne Gan
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Netto-Shek, Jo-Ann
In this project, I investigate the home reading habits of 6-year-old children as they enter primary school. Knowledge of pupils’ reading behaviours can help teachers provide more focused reading instruction. An aspect of reading behaviour which may be assessed is pupils’ home reading habits. A deductive literature review is conducted to identify the home reading characteristics of young children for the development of a home reading survey tool. The developed reading survey tool is trialled with English language teachers who teach reading to 6-year-olds. It was found that the teachers found the developed reading survey tool useful in supporting their pupils in their reading journeys.
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