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Conference, Research and Working Papers

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This site is created for the convenience of disseminating and sharing information like abstracts, synopsis, event
announcements and programmes to school teachers and fellow educators/researchers on the work done at NIE in
which I am involved. Names of individuals and organizations are cited in appreciation of their participation, or
invitation for me to participate, in the work concerned. Opinions in the materials and publications linked to this site do
not represent those from institutions I work in, had worked for, or with. These are my own. Any discrepancy, mistake,
or incoherence is mine. I would appreciate very much if these be brought to my knowledge and attention directly.

Thank you.

Tan Kok Siang, Ph.D.

Email Address (NIE): koksiang.tan@nie.edu.sg
Email Address (personal): kstan28@hotmail.com

URL for this page: http://www.scribd.com/doc/43397636 (uploaded November 20th, 2010)

Updated peer-reviewed publications (book chapters and journal papers) available here.

INFORMATION FOR 2011

Year/Number Platform Citation Links

2011/001/WS Workshop Tan, K.S. (2011, January). Engaging secondary school students in Synopsis
learning science in the affective domain. Workshops conducted at
the National Institute of Education in January 2011 for trainee
teachers in the PGDE (Sec) 2010 Programme and invited guests
from academic groups, schools and the Ministry of Education,
Singapore.
2011/002/SM Sharing Tan, K.S. & P.P.X. Chua (2011, January). Reflective assessment in Abstract
chemistry. Paper presented at the Chemistry Instructional
Programme Support Group Sharing Session for A Level chemistry
teachers, at Dunman High School, Singapore.

2011/000/WP Working Tan, K.S. (invited). Reflective learning through the use of mobile Abstract
broadband technology. Invited chapter in the 2011 Hong Kong
Association for Computer Education Year Book.
2011/000/CF Conference Tan, K.S. (2010, May). Finding “N.E.M.O.” in the science inquiry Abstract
classroom. Paper to be presented at the 4th Re-designing Pedagogy
Conference, Singapore.
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INFORMATION FOR 2010

Year/Number Platform Citation Links

2010/001/CF Conference Tan, K.S. (2010, January). Evaluating student-designed chemistry Abstract
experimental set-ups. Paper presented at the 6th International
Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education,
Hualian, Taiwan.
2010/002/CF Conference Au, S.K. & Tan, K.S. (2010, January). Scaffolding chemistry Abstract
laboratory: Student views of the scaffolds provided in practical
work. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on
Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, Hualian, Taiwan.
2010/003/WS Seminar Tan, K.S. (2010, May). Fun in Learning Science within the Affective Abstract
Domain. Invited keynote address delivered at the North Zone
Primary Schools at Nan Chiau High School, in conjunction with the
North Zone Primary Schools’ Mathematics and Science
Competition (as the invited Guest-of-Honour).
2010/004/WS Seminar Tan, K.S. (2010, June). Learning experiences of a novice lesson Abstract
study observer. Invited Keynote Address delivered at the Staff
Workshop on Lesson Study, Greenridge Secondary School.
2010/005/WS Workshop Tan, K.S. (2010, July). Teaching science by inquiry within the Synopsis
affective domain. Invited facilitator at workshop conducted at the
West Zone 4 Cluster Science Teacher Seminar.
2010/006/WS Workshop Tan, K.S. (2010, August). Developing curiosity to learn science Abstract
among primary school students. YOG-NIE campus lock-down
school attachment workshop conducted for primary school teachers
at Princess Elizabeth Primary School.
2010/007/WS Workshop Tan, K.S. (2010, August). Pedagogical framework for a science Synopsis
inquiry classroom lesson. YOG-NIE campus lock-down school
attachment workshop conducted for senior science teachers from E5
School cluster at Manjusri Secondary School.
2010/008/WS Seminar Tan, K.S. (2010, August). Reflective questioning. YOG-NIE Abstract
campus lock-down school attachment seminar conducted for senior
science teachers from E5 School cluster at Manjusri Secondary
School.
2010/009/WS Workshop Tan, K.S. (2010, August). Engaging science learners through Synopsis
reflective learning strategies. YOG-NIE campus lock-down school
attachment workshop conducted for Science Centre education
officers at the Science Centre Singapore
2010/010/SH Sharing Tan, K.S. (2010, October). Finding N.E.M.O. in the Science Inquiry Abstract
Classroom. A lunch-time sharing with colleagues at the Natural
Sciences and Science Education Academic Group, NIE.
2010/011/SH Working Tan, K.S. (2010, November). Setting up an Assessment Framework Abstract
in a Primary School. Invited seminar speaker delivered to key
school personnel at the CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel.
2010/012/SH Sharing Tan, K.S. (2010, December). Finding N.E.M.O. in the Science Abstract
Inquiry Classroom. A sharing with colleagues at the National
Institute of Education.
2010/013/CF Conference Tan, K.S., Heng, C.Y., Lin, Z. & Tan, S. (2010, December). Abstract
Teaching school science within the cognitive and affective domains.
Paper presented at the Global Chinese Conference on Science
Education, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
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INFORMATION FOR 2009

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2009/001/CF Abstract

INFORMATION FOR 2008

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2008/001/CF Abstract

INFORMATION FOR 2007

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INFORMATION FOR 2006

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INFORMATION FOR 2005

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2005/001/CF Abstract

INFORMATION FOR 2004

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INFORMATION FOR 2003

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INFORMATION FOR 2001

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INFORMATION FOR 2000

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