Educational Research Association of Singapore - ERAS

Dear ERAS Community,

🌟 Join us for the IAE-ERAS Symposium: Education for Human Flourishing! 🌟

📅 Date: 6 September 2024 (Friday)
📍 Venue: Raffles Town Club, Singapore
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Are you passionate about the future of education and how it can contribute to human flourishing? Mark your calendars for a day of insightful discussions and diverse perspectives at our upcoming symposium co-organised by the International Academy of Education and the Educational Research Association of Singapore!

Featuring distinguished Fellows of the IAE from universities and institutions worldwide, the speakers will delve into critical topics such as:

• Defining student achievement for optimal growth
• Evaluating the returns on educational investments
• Re-envisioning education and teacher training
• Innovative educational practices in diverse cultural contexts
• Systemic educational reforms for human flourishing

📢 Scan the QR Code or visit https://tinyurl.com/3ey5ykky to secure your spot and join the conversation on shaping the future of education for human flourishing.

ERAS members get to attend this event at a discounted rate of S$250!
Non-members: S$400
(Inclusive of one lunch and two tea breaks)

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts and explore how education can help us flourish. Limited Seats only!
See you there! 🌏✨



https://eras.org.sg/
https://eras.org.sg/iae-eras-symposium-2024/

📢 Introducing the ERAS Sim Wong Kooi Memorial Research Prize!
In honor of the late Professor Sim Wong Kooi, founding President of the Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS), we are thrilled to announce a new research prize dedicated to his legacy of excellence in education.

This cash prize aims to support students in presenting educational research at international conferences, aligning with Prof Sim’s emphasis on research and evidence-based teaching.

📝 Award Eligibility:
• Full/Part-time students at Singapore’s autonomous universities and IHLs
• Must be an ERAS member
• Papers related to educational research
• First or sole author of abstract/paper accepted and presented at a conference (excluding ERAS conferences) within the stipulated period
• Have not received other prizes for the same paper

📅 Key Dates:
• 1 June – 15 August 2024: Call for Applications
• 31 August 2024: Results Announcement
• 6 September 2024: Award Presentation

Let's honour Professor Sim's visionary leadership by continuing to strive for excellence in educational research. Apply now via this link and make your mark! 🌟

🎉✨ Celebrating ERAS’s 38th Anniversary and Memories! ✨🎉

We're thrilled to share the joyous success of our anniversary event which was recently held on the evening of 3 May 2024!🎈🥳 It was an evening filled with laughter, reminiscing, and heartfelt connections. Deepest appreciation to the past-Presidents, their teams, and our pioneering ERAS members, for laying the foundations. Thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating this special occasion, marking another year of growth and achievement together. Here's to many more milestones ahead!🌟

In addition to our anniversary festivities, we also gathered to honour the cherished memory of Professor Sim Wong Kooi – the founding President of ERAS.🕯️His profound impact on the Educational Research community and beyond will forever be remembered and cherished. Through his leadership and guidance, he left an indelible mark on all of us. That evening, we reflected on his legacy with gratitude and reverence.

To everyone who attended, contributed, and supported this meaningful event, we extend our deepest appreciation. Your presence and participation made all the difference. Let's continue to carry forward the spirit of gratitude and remembrance as we embark on the journey ahead. Together, we can achieve greatness, and honor those who've shaped our path. 🌺💫

🎉 Exciting Announcement (updated with the programme agenda)! 🎉

Dear ERAS Members,

Get ready to mark your calendars because our first event of the year is finally here! 🥳

Join us in celebrating a significant milestone - the 38th Anniversary of our association on 3 May 2024, Friday. But wait, there's more! This year's celebration holds special significance as we'll be honoring the incredible legacy of our founding president, the late Professor Sim Wong Kooi. 🌟

It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the vision, dedication, and hard work that laid the foundation for everything we've achieved today.

We cordially invite each and every one of you to join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, appreciation, and camaraderie. Let's come together to reminisce about our journey so far and celebrate the remarkable impact we've made as an association. You can scan the QR code on the poster to register for the event and registration is now open until 25 April 2024!

Don't miss out on this memorable occasion! Spread the word, invite your fellow members, and let's make this anniversary celebration truly unforgettable.

See you there!

Warmest Regards,
Stefanie Chye
President
(on behalf of the
Educational Research Association of Singapore ExCo)

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

Dear ERAS Members,

Get ready to mark your calendars because our first event of the year is finally here! 🥳 Join us in celebrating a significant milestone - the 38th Anniversary of our association on 3 May 2024, Friday.

But wait, there's more! This year's celebration holds special significance as we'll be honoring the incredible legacy of our founding president, the late Professor Sim Wong Kooi. 🌟 It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the vision, dedication, and hard work that laid the foundation for everything we've achieved today.

We cordially invite each and every one of you to join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, appreciation, and camaraderie. Let's come together to reminisce about our journey so far and celebrate the remarkable impact we've made as an association. You can scan the QR code on the poster to register for the event and registration is open until 15 April 2024!

Don't miss out on this memorable occasion! Spread the word, invite your fellow members, and let's make this anniversary celebration truly unforgettable.

See you there!


Warmest Regards,
Stefanie Chye
President
(on behalf of the
Educational Research Association of Singapore ExCo)

🎉 Exciting News: Introducing Our New Executive Committee for the term 2024-2026! 🎉

We're delighted to introduce our new Executive Committee (ExCo)! The new ExCo was elected by members during the ERAS Annual General Meeting that was held on 29 January 2024. Without further ado, let's meet the team that has volunteered to lead ERAS during their 2024-2026 term of office:

👥 President: Dr Stefanie Chye (Singapore University of Social Sciences)
👥 Vice-President: Assoc Prof Lim Kam Ming (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NIE-NTU))
👥 Honorary Secretary: Asst Prof Amelia Yeo (NIE-NTU)
👥 Asst. Honorary Secretary: Dr Chue Kah Loong (NIE-NTU)
👥 Honorary Treasurer: Dr Jarina Peer (James Cook University)
👥 Member: Dr Chua Bee Leng (NIE-NTU)
👥 Member: Assoc Prof Eddy Chong (NIE-NTU)
👥 Member: Dr Ethan Wong (NIE-NTU)
👥 Member: Mr Tan Ying Kiat (NIE-NTU)
👥 Member: Dr Yvonne Seng (NIE-NTU)
👥 Honorary Auditor: Mr Muhammad Faisal Bin Aman (Human Capital Leadership Institute)
👥 Asst. Honorary Auditor: Dr Paul Chua (Ministry of Education, Singapore)
👥 Administrative and Memberships Coordinator: Ms Joey Lim (NIE-NTU)
👥 Digital Content Coordinator: Mr Ridzwan Zuhaire Bin Zuraime (NIE-NTU)

Each member brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to their respective roles, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have them on board. Together, we're committed to driving our association forward, serving our community, and making a positive impact in educational research.

Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Committee! 🌟
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments ahead!

Igniting Students' Curiosity for Learning

Empowering teachers to empower students

Creating a School Climate That Supports Well-Being

Substainability Education: The Future of Our Planet

Reimagining Education: A Post-COVID Conversation

Transformational Leadership in Education

Reimaging the Classroom: How Technology is Changing the Way We Teach

The Key to Transformative Education

The Foundation for Success

Diverse and Inclusive Education for Meaningful Student Engagement

Developing Future-ready Learners

Innovating Curriculum for the 21st Century

Assessment to Build Student Agency in the Classroom

Want to up your blended learning skills?
Curious about implementing self-assessment with the right strategies?
How to acquire practical techniques on CCE to facilitate meaningful discourse?

https://2023eraswera.dryfta.com/
Sign up now!
Limited Seats only.

Seminar by Dr Munirah Shaik Kadir, CRPP, OER, NIE

We invite you to a seminar presented by Dr Munirah Shaik Kadir (Education Research Scientist, Office of Education Research,
Lifelong Learning, Cognition and Wellbeing, Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice, National Institute of Education). The seminar, entitled “The Multidimensional Well-Being of Children: Similarities and Differences between Primary School Students At-Risk and their Peers” is presented on 23 November 2022, 10.30am and everyone is invited to join. To register, please click https://survey.ntu.edu.sg/EFM/se/3B87164026F80425.

ERAS Conference and WERA Focal Meeting 2023 - Call for Papers Happening in November 2022! Do check back for more details.

On behalf of the Doctoral and Early Career Network (DEC), we share with you the following opportunity.

The DEC network is organising an e-workshop on the 13th of July at 2:00 pm CET.

The session will be featured by our college and representative member Amelia Yeo on “Putting Together An Application Package for Academia”.

The session will be held in zoom.

To find out more:

NEWS: WERA – E-workshop event: ‘Putting Together An Application Package for Academia’ – CSSE | SCÉÉ Dear WERA Colleagues and Friends, On behalf of the Doctoral and Early Career Network (DEC), we share with you the following opportunity.

We are pleased to share the latest issue of ERPP https://link.springer.com/journal/10671/volumes-and-issues/21-2 which is opened for free access till 1 July 2022. https://link.springer.com/journal/10671/volumes-and-issues/21-2

Feel free to access it!

Dear All

The World Education Research Association (WERA) and the Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS) are organising a webinar on “Learning for Uncertainty: In Conversation with Global Thought Leaders” on 29 June 2022 (Wednesday), 8pm to 9.30pm.

We warmly invite you to join us at this webinar. To register, please scan the QR code provided in the EDM below. A confirmation of your attendance with the ZOOM details will be sent to your email after the registration closes. Closing date for the registration is 24 June 2022.

Dear All

The Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS) and NTU National Institute of Education Alumni Association (NIEAA) is organising a webinar on “Supporting Well-being in the Workplace and in Schools” on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 from 9am to 4pm.

Our keynote speakers are Professor Rebecca Ang from the National Institute of Education, Psychology and Child & Human Development (PCHD) academic group and Mr Willie Soh, Chief Enabling Officer from MindConnexions Pte Ltd.

We warmly invite you and your staff to attend this webinar. To register, please click HERE (https://forms.gle/fWu2uz2xKLsSYJCeA) or scan the QR code provided in the EDM attached. A confirmation of your attendance with the Zoom details will be sent to your email after registration closes. Closing date for the registration is 11 March 2022.

We look forward to your participation in the webinar.

Regards,
ERAS-NIEAA Organising Committee

Dear Educators

The Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS) is organising a workshop on Survey Development and Validation on 1 and 2 December (Wed and Thurs) 2021 from 9am to 4pm.
The workshop will provide the knowledge and understanding for educators to adapt or develop appropriate measures for their practice. The first day of the workshop will cover introductory aspects of instrument creation. The second day of the workshop presents statistical methods to examine the psychometric properties of the instrument.

We warmly invite you and your staff to attend this workshop. To register, please click HERE (https://forms.gle/7NejMyvwfcx9ZE8V8) or scan the QR code provided in the EDM below. Participants can sign up for one day or both days for the workshop.

Closing date for registration is 19 November 2021.