Introduction

We have 6 main foci

• Upgrade content knowledge of teachers
• Update teachers with pedagogical innovations in subject teaching
• Equip teachers with new competencies in response to societal needs and demands
• Keep abreast of new developments and initiatives in education
• Educate teachers with research and management skills
• Enhance their teaching effectiveness through life-long learning (new addition)

We adopt the following strategies used in our delivery of courses/ programmes

• Provide short in-service courses
• Encourage non-graduate teachers and graduate teachers to embark on life-long learning and in the process be rewarded with higher certification
• Encourage participation in research activities
• Source outside expertise to meet certain needs

We have partnerships with other bodies

• Plan and prepare programmes through discussion with Staff Training Branch officers, cluster school superintendents and principals of schools
• Organise market-driven courses that cater to the needs of teachers and society and taking into consideration the constant changing landscapes of the education industry

For further information, you may write to:

Associate Dean, Professional Development
Graduate Programmes and Research Office
National Institute of Education
1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637616

Email: inservice@nie.edu.sg