What Matters in Learning?/ Tan Ai Girl
The book lists Dr. Tan as the Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education (NIE) — the institution that trains teachers for the Ministry of Education in Singapore.
NLB Call. No: SING 370.1523 TAN (Singapore collection)
ISBN: 9812104550
The introduction chapter has a good overview of educational development in Singapore. Terms them the Foundation phase (1965 - 1979), Efficiency-driven phase (1980 - 1997), and Ability-driven phase (1998 - current). Talks about the ‘Teach Less Learn More’ approach. Discusses the challenges in education & learning (need for research methods, a common platform and space for dialogue, and evidence-based education policy)
Chapters:
1 - Self-initiated learning
2 - Grouping & psycho-educational group
3 - Learning support prgrammes & sch counselors
4 - Problem-based learning & Project Work
5 - Learning with the Information Communications & Technologies (ICT)
6 - Does class size really matters
7 - Benefits of pre-referral interventions
Amazon.com review here.
