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Transcendent civic education: Global comparative explorations of hope and wicked problems
No full textSpeaking to the need to move beyond traditional formulations, this textbook presents radical visions for transforming civic education in the United States.
Drawing on the experience of educators and scholars—including those rooted in feminist, queer, abolitionist, global, and race-conscious perspectives—this work offers new, practical ideas for civic education reform. Responding to recent political crises, many scholars, educators, and public commentators have called for a rebirth of civic education, but these all are grounded in the premise that the goal of civic education should be to teach students about the U.S. Constitutional system and how to operate within it. This book argues that the U.S. governmental system, including the Constitution, is infused with racist and anti-democratic premises and procedures. It asks: How can we seek a new path—one that is more democratic, more equitable, and more humane? A diverse range of leading civic educators, who are willing not just to push the boundaries of civic education but to operate outside its assumptions altogether, explore what future possibilities for civic education might look like and how these innovative ideas could be implemented in the classroom.
Combining theory with practice, The Future of Civic Education will be important reading for those studying or researching in social studies methods, social studies issues, citizenship, and civic education. It will also be beneficial to social studies teachers at elementary and secondary levels, as well as policymakers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Singapore English
No full textEnglish in Singapore has evolved greatly since the country gained independence in 1965, exerting a profound impact on the country's modernisation, globalisation, economy and politics. While Singapore is a multilingual and multicultural society, English has played a key role in the nation's racial harmony, educational success, economic progress and development. This entry focuses on: the historical development of the English language in Singapore, tracing the role of English pre- and post-independence; its present-day status and role, elucidating how English is used at home, in education and social settings; the main linguistic features of Singapore English, touching on the debate on standards and norms of Singapore English; and current models posited for the description of the variation observed in Singapore English
Exploring the relationship between sleep quality and micro-climate with the Internet of Things
No full textThis study investigates the impact of environmental factors—light, dust level, sound, temperature, and humidity—on sleep stages (Awake, InBed, Core, Deep, and REM). The research aims to explore correlations, differences, and the predictive significance of these factors on sleep stages. Data were collected using an Apple Watch for sleep tracking and Seeed sensors for environmental measurements across two distinct settings: a dormitory in Singapore and a home in Vietnam. Statistical methods, including Spearman’s and Pearson’s correlation, the Kruskal-Wallis H Test, and post-hoc analyses, were employed to analyze relationships between variables. The findings reveal weak correlations between environmental factors and sleep stages, suggesting that while these factors influence sleep patterns, their effects are limited. Differences in environmental conditions across sleep stages were noted, but their magnitude remained minimal. Predictive accuracy for sleep stages using environmental factors was modest, indicating the potential need for nonlinear modeling techniques such as neural network
NIE-NTU Best Foot Forward 2025 (21 Feb 2025)
No full textGroup photo: Best Foot Forward 2025 participants
An exploratory perspective: Mindfulness training for early childhood educators in Singapore
No full textThis conceptual chapter explores the introduction of mindfulness training as part of the early childhood (EC) educators’ professional development program. Inspired by the three authors’ professional capacities as an EC education lecturer, a principal, and a senior teacher. It is also motivated by research and proven mindfulness training related to positive affective, mental, and physical benefits. Scholarly, peer-reviewed literature on mindfulness and self-determination theory framed our critical discussion around attracting and retaining EC teachers in Singapore. Preschool teachers in Singapore are generally observed to be overwhelmed with documentations, meetings, resource making, lesson planning, field trips, events, and many other responsibilities in addition to caring for and teaching children. As a result, most teachers operate from a mindset of rigidity and automatic reactions known as mindlessness. For example, “right-wrong,” “good-bad,” and “acceptable-unacceptable” are automatic reactions to children’s behavior and responses. Therefore, the authors explore the concept of mindfulness training, which uses techniques and strategies to cultivate a heightened sense of attention-awareness consciousness in EC educators. The aim is to promote teachers’ self-regulation and fulfill their basic psychosocial needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Through mindfulness training, our teachers’ locus of control in taking ownership of their professional development goals to improve teaching practices and support children’s developmental outcomes is restored to them and not an imposition upon them. The chapter also provides mindfulness tips and pointers mapped against professional development guidelines that empower teachers to practice mindfulness in classroom settings
Little things: An anthology of poetry
No full textCatching crickets after school, waiting for class to end, playing with lanterns during Mid-Autumn festival, watching the rain and the world go by—these are some of the little things that the poems in this anthology explore. In this updated and expanded edition of beloved poetry anthology Little Things, poets look afresh at things mundane and universal, from birth to growing up and first love to old age and death. This second edition also adds a new section “Our Earth”, with poems that examine environmental themes. Readers will find, within a selection of more than 100 poems from Singapore and around the world, works by established and up-and-coming Singapore poets alongside well-known international poets and previously unpublished poems
Design, implementation, and evaluation of a community-based phygital telemonitoring program for older adults: Multisite retrospective pilot study in Singapore
No full textThe open access publication is available at https://doi.org/10.2196/56905Background:Noncommunicable diseases, particularly hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity, are on the rise among older adults in Singapore, emphasizing the need for effective screening, monitoring, and educational interventions. The traditional health care model, relying on in-person visits to review patients, poses risks of underreported cases and missed opportunities for early interventions to manage complications. Community-based telemonitoring programs present promising opportunities to extend telehealth services to underserved populations, thereby mitigating the digital divide and addressing health inequalities.Objective:This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the implementation of a community-based telemonitoring program, the Community Telehealth Service (CTS), developed to reduce digital barriers and raise awareness for regular health screening among older adults in the Singapore community. It also aimed to generate insights for scaling up similar telehealth initiatives in the community.Methods:This retrospective study used the (1) Implementation Research Logic Model, (2) Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance framework, and the Implementation Outcomes Framework to guide the design and evaluation of CTS’ implementation strategies. Outcomes covered implementation outcomes (reach, adoption, feasibility, and cost), service outcomes (safety and preliminary effectiveness), and user outcomes (satisfaction). Data were collected from operational statistics and structured user feedback surveys across 3 phases of implementation at different community sites.Results:Over the course of the 3 phases, CTS has reached more than 800 older individuals and 147 health ambassadors, with the participation of community organizations, health care institutions, academic collaborators, corporate sponsors, and government agencies. Operational statistics indicated that CTS was delivered consistently across 3 sites, with improving show-up rates and stable service hours. User feedback was generally positive, citing convenience, perceived value, and appreciation for health ambassador support. However, challenges were noted in referral tracking due to differing workflows across partners and in collecting user feedback, particularly in later phases where the survey was perceived as lengthy and complex for older users. Several areas for improvement were identified, such as incorporating more health assessments, providing more health-related information, and improving the referral process.Conclusions:This early-stage retrospective study suggests that community-based telehealth programs may be a feasible and acceptable approach to delivering preventive services in community settings. While initial findings are promising, further rigorous research is needed to evaluate long-term outcomes, integration with health systems, and potential for scale-up
NIE-NTU Best Foot Forward 2025 (21 Feb 2025)
No full textA section of the participants at the Best Foot Forward 202