The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Assistant on a 30-month contract at the Psychology and Child & Human Development Department.
Project Title: Identifying and assessing integrative STEM competencies for secondary school students in Singapore.
Project Introduction: The proposed research is an exploratory study on what constitutes key STEM competencies and how the assessment of these key STEM competencies can be integrated with-in the school curriculum through a learning progression approach. There are three main objectives to the proposed project. First, we aim to identify key integrative STEM competencies for secondary school students by reaching a consensus amongst subject matter experts on these constituents.
Second, we aim to select one top ranked STEM competency, that was identified in the first aim, to assess, monitor and develop systematically. Accordingly, a learning progression of one essential competency will be developed and validated. A learning progression is fitting as it combines a developmental pathway based on research with appropriate assessment tasks and pedagogical guides for teachers. Third, we aim to explore how the learning progression can be integrated within the school curriculum. Information will be obtained from qualitative interviews with involved educators. The current project can act as a case study for other schools to model.
Requirements:
- A degree related to education or related fields
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Able to learn fast, multi-task and work within tight schedules
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Preferably with prior experience in research methods, such as interview, survey and/or assessment.
- Preferably with some knowledge of STEM
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with various groups of people including experts from industry, research, and teaching
- Conduct literature reviews
- Coordinate schedules for data collection with participants and schools
- Assist in data collection, including administering surveys, interviews, and assessment tasks
- Assist in data entry and processing
- Contribute to the dissemination of research findings including preparing academic publications and research reports.
- Assist with any other duties as assigned by Principal Investigator.
Application
Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Workday Job Req ID: R00019548 (https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/NTU-Main-Campus-Singapore/Research-Assistant--Psychology-and-Child---Human-Development-Department--NIE-_R00019548-1)
Closing Date
Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.
