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“I am grateful to my supervisors Professor John Wang Chee Keng for his superb supervision and mentorship throughout my PhD candidature. After the initial phase of effective supervision, I was encouraged and given space to conduct original, independent research. The specialized elective courses taken during the coursework deepened my understanding of theories and practices in a number of chosen fields relevant to my research. Furthermore, the regular discussion sessions held by the research interest group at PESS AG were most helpful in enabling me to complete my PhD research.”
Dr Eugene Chew Wai Cheong
Assistant Professor at the Physical Education & Sports Science
Academic Group (PESS AG), NIE
PhD student at NIE from 2008 to 2011
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“I feel myself bless to conduct my PhD research at NIE. I am most impressed with NIE’s research culture that encourages higher degree students to publish their research and to present their research in international conferences, seminars, and workshops. I discovered several new marine natural products and published seven papers in peer-reviewed high impact factor international journals, one book chapter, and five conference papers during my PhD candidature. My sound training under the exemplary supervision of Assistant Profressor Tan Lik Tong and solid performance at NIE had laid the foundation for me to become a qualified researcher and enabled me to secure a postdoctoral position at the University of Michigan, one of the world’s leading universities.”
Dr Ashootosh Tripathi
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan, USA
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“I appreciated the opportunity to present my research creatively and with visual impact in the Post Competition of the NIE Graduate Student Day to fellow students and faculty. The faculty judges were wonderfully assuring and insightful with their questions and feedback.”
Ms Gissella Lebron
PhD student at NIE from 2010 to 2014
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“In January 2007, my husband and I started our PhD journey together. We were required to complete six courses in addition to the thesis. I especially liked the idea that we could choose any course offered by NIE/NTU. In preparation for my research in the area of critical classroom discourse, I have chosen to read discourse analysis and classroom discourse related courses offered by both Asian Languages and Cultures and English Language and Literature Academic Groups (AGs). The various backgrounds of lecturers from the two AGs had enriched my learning and deepened my understanding. It gave me the confidence and motivation to complete my PhD research. My subject mastery and research knowledge on classroom practices have contributed to the development of teachers’ proficiency in integrating ICT in their teaching of the Malay Language.”
Dr Suryani Atan
Senior Specialist, Technologies for Learning Branch, Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education
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“I really appreciate that the NIE faculty members in our
department regard graduate students as junior
colleagues rather than as students. In our research
and even in first-year coursework, we are given a great
deal of intellectual freedom and independence to
come up with new ideas and to chart our own
directions.”
Ms Becky Wong
curent PhD student of Psychological Studies (PS) Academic Group and the Education and Cognitive Development Lab (ECDL)
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“The best interactions I had with NIE faculty members were with my supervisors (Associate Professor Liu
Woon Chia and Professor John Wang), and, especially, with the previous Sub-Dean of the Office of Graduate
Studies & Professional Learning (GPL), Dr Koh Chong Lek, during my PhD course. I am very grateful to Dr
Koh as he made an effort to understand the difficulties that graduate students may face and his door was
always open for us. He was a good mentor and he would listen to us despite his busy schedule.
The PhD programme has equipped me with relevant skills and knowledge in becoming a researcher.”
Dr Betsy Ng
PhD graduate of Psychological Studies (PS) Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“I think NIE faculty members are knowledgeable and respectable. I’m also
very lucky to know a few professors who are very generous and friendly. They care about
students and provide great advice. I have received considerable assistance from them in my academic study and career advancement.
Dr Cao Feng
PhD graduate of English Language and Literature (ELL) Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“My course lecturers are extremely
approachable, and this creates a very comfortable and
productive working relationship. I guess this has, in part, to do
with the idea that when it comes to education research, everyone
you meet has an innate passion in teaching and learning.
I think the PhD programme, together with the research culture that NIE adopts, provides us research students with a brilliant
platform to enter the world of academia, which I hope to do one day.
Mr Cassim Munshi
current PhD student of Curriculum, Teaching and
Learning (CTL) Academic Group
Recipient of NTU Research Scholarship
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“The exposure to other scholars and educators with the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore during my candidature has expanded
my theoretical thinking and provided opportunities to discuss and debate ideas for future effective implementation. I believe that the
academic and practical experience of investigating how drama can be an efficacious medium for teaching and learning is invaluable to
me as a researcher. Upon graduation, I will be better equipped to embark on a journey as an academic who documents and theorises
new educational practices, and as an educator who experiments with innovative pedagogies such as drama.
Ms Cheryl Chen
current PhD student of Visual and Performing
Arts (VPA) Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“The main reason for me to pursue PhD studies at NIE was due to the confidence and motivation given by my supervisors. They
provided rigorous training and constantly guided and motivated me throughout my PhD tenure. They were always there to help
the students, especially in times of need. For these, I am always very grateful to them.
The expertise and skills earned during
my PhD tenure allowed me to make my contribution to the organisation I worked for more efficiently.
Dr Nazir Amir
PhD graduate of Natural Sciences & Science Education
(NSSE) Academic Group
Recipient of President's Award for Teachers 2014 and Fullbright Distinguised Award in Teaching 2016
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“Completing my PhD research studies under the wonderful supervision of A/P R. Subramaniam has allowed me to realise the
importance of research in conjunction with being a classroom teacher. As part of my research studies, A/P Subramaniam guided me
to look into the literature to find ways that would get my NT students excited about learning physics content while at the same time
giving them room to be guided in showcasing their creativity through knowledge from physics.
Dr S.M.P. Kalaiselvi
PhD graduate of Natural Sciences & Science Education
(NSSE) Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“Being a research student in NIE gives me a competitive edge as I am not only able to hone my expertise in my field of research in a
laboratory which can hold its own amongst the best in the field, but also to develop my skills in pedagogical methods in the delivery
of lessons."
Mr Mark Lim
current PhD student of Natural Sciences & Science Education
(NSSE) Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2016
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“I was keen to take up the NIE Masters and PhD as the programmes
offer both breadth and depth. Topics are designed to inform on the latest
developments in the field. It was good for me because I came from a non-Early
Childhood background and needed some form of grounding in this area. The rigor of the
programmes also attracted me to take up the courses. As I progressed along, I was also privileged to
work with exceptional faculty members who are experts in their fields.
As a beginning academic, I was
especially supported by senior faculty members in the ECSE AG when it came to teaching and research. Much guidance was
given to new academics as we went about developing courses and designing material to ensure that our learners, be it
pre-service, in-service or higher degree students benefited from the time they spent in class."
Dr Mercy Karuniah Jesuvadian
Lecturer at Early Childhood and
Special Needs Education
(ECSE) Academic Group
PhD student at NIE from 2008 to 2016
- Getting to Know Series, 2017
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“The sessions with the reviewers were engaging as they were very much like peer-to-peer interactions. In many
ways, Associate Professor Ng Pak Tee, my supervisor, gave lots of input by bouncing off ideas and viewpoints; and
value-added to the research work in a nurturing manner.
At work, I have already started implementing some of the new paradigms that I discovered through my research.
Now that my research has been endorsed, I will step up the pace of implementing my learning, for the benefit of
Singaporeans and the community."
Dr Ang Hak Seng, BBM
PhD graduate of Policy &
Leadership Studies (PLS)
Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2017
(click to read more)
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“NIE has always been my first choice for pursuing my PhD
because of its excellence in academic research and teaching.
There are strong ties between NIE and the Ministry of
Education’s teachers. I learned a lot from both the NIE
professors and the school teachers whom I worked with in
my research."
Dr Barry Bai
PhD graduate of English Language & Literature (ELL)
Academic Group
- Getting to Know Series, 2017
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