Research Associate

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 24-month contract at the Science of Learning in Education Centre (SoLEC).

Project Title: Active Learning STRategies for adult learners - The ALL STAR project

Project Introduction: Singapore's ageing workforce faces increasing challenges in adapting to rapid technological disruption and the growing demand for lifelong learning. To address these issues, this project explores an innovative approach to adult education through Physically Active Learning (PAL), integrating purposeful, low-intensity movements into classroom teaching to enhance attention, engagement, and cognitive performance.

Grounded in the science of embodied cognition, the study aims to co-develop and evaluate PAL pedagogies tailored for Singapore's adult learners. Adapted from the TransformUS Higher Ed program (Deakin University), the intervention will be implemented in loca...