TEG Research Projects (Awarded 2016 & Earlier)

This page lists learning improvement projects which received Teaching Enhancement Grants (TEG) in 2016 and earlier. 

2016

1-Year Projects

Identification and Implementation of Key Metrics that Contribute to Successful Endotracheal Intubations

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: A/P TI Lian Kah, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PIs: PAN Ling Te, Terry, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             Rangarajan JEGADEESAN, Engineering Design & Innovation Centre/Faculty of Engineering
             Risha AYUNINGTYAS, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Implementing and Evaluating the Impact of a New Science Communication Syllabus

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Sirinut SAWATDEENARUNAT, Centre for English Language Communication
Co-PI: Jonathan TANG, Centre for English Language Communication

Improving Students’ Professional Skills and Academic Results through Peer-Feedback and Self-Report in Service Learning

Name of Researcher
Andi Sudjana PUTRA, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre/Faculty of Engineering

Integrating Theory and Skills: The Use of Classroom Gaming and Video-assisted Reflection to Prepare Nursing Students for Clinical Practice

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Jeanette IGNACIO, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI: CHEN Hui Chen, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Student’s Metacognition in Authentic Assessment: A Case Study on Designed-based project in Teaching Bioinstrumentation

Name of Researcher
KAH Chen Yong, James, Biomedical Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

2-3 Year Projects


Interprofessional Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training on Collaborative Skills, Self-efficacy and Emotion Regulation Among Fourth-year Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Sequential Mixed Methods Design

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - LAU Ying, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI: Benjamin S. H. LEONG, Emergency Medicine/NUHS

Learning Activity Management System (LAMS) for Flipping a Graduate Course on Drug Metabolism

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: CHAN Chun Yong, Eric, Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI: LAU Aik Jiang, Pharmacy/Faculty of Science

Measuring Learning Outcomes of University Town College Programme (UTCP) in Residential College 4 (RC4): Examining the Constructively Aligned Living-Learning Environments

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Naviyn Prabhu BALAKRISHNAN, Residential College 4 
Co-PIs: Jenson GOH Chong Leng, Residential College 4
             Elizabeth ONG Ling Lee, Residential College 4
             Dr Lynette TAN Yuen Ling, CELC Writing Unit and Residential College 4 

NUSCollab: Tools for Online Collaboration

Name of Researcher
Cristina CARBUNARU, Computer Science/School of Computing

PharmaVideos: Designing Video Documentaries as a Form of Curriculum Delivery to Enrich Students’ Learning Experience in Pharmacology

Name of Researcher
Judy SNG, Pharmacology/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Technology-enhanced Learning of Quantitative Critical Thinking by Chemical Engineering Students

Name of Researcher
Eldin LIM Wee Chuan, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

The Use of Mobile Devices for Teaching and Learning

PI - Dujeepa D. SAMARASEKERA, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PIs: TAY Sook Muay, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             LEE Shuh Shing, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             FONG Chong Hui Ann, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             Ashokka BALAKRISHNAN, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine


2015

1-Year Projects


Designing and Evaluating a Serious Game for Safe Administration of Blood Transfusion: An Integrated Learning Strategy with Simulation

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Cindy LEE, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI: LIAW Sok Ying, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Developing Responsible Learners

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Satyen GAUTAM, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PIs: Sachin JANGAM, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI - Loh Kai Chee, Dept of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering / Faculty of Engineering

Engaging Environmental Engineering Students with a Blended Learning Approach

Name of Researcher
Olivier Patrick LEFEBVRE, Civil & Environmental Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Evaluating the Impact of a Communication Skills Module on Computing Students’ Speaking and Writing Skills

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: LEE Kit Mun, Centre for English Language Communication
Co-PI: CHONG Peck Marn, Sarah, Centre for English Language Communication

Experiential Learning Using Sandboxes and Augmented Reality in Natural Sciences

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Nawaz MOHAMMED, Geography/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Co-PI: Sandeep Narayan KUNDU, Geography/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Impact of Living‐learning Programmes on Year One Student’s Transition to University Life: A Ridge View Residential College (RVRC) Case Study

Name of Researcher
LEE Kooi Cheng, Ridge View Residential College 

Use of Video in the Teaching of Social Work Research Method

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Srinivasan CHOKKANATHAN, Social Work/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Co-PI: Jayashree MOHANTY, Social Work/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Using Standardised Patients in Enhancing Students’ Learning Experience in Mental Health Nursing

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: GOH Yong Shian, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PIs: Piyanee YOBAS, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             Sunil SELVARAJAN, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

2-3 Year Projects

An Interactive Online Portal for Analyzing Educational Data

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Alberto CORRIAS, Biomedical Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: Martin BUIST, Biomedical Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Developing Active Citizenship Behaviour: Assessing the Learning Outcomes of Community Engagements in an NUS Residential College

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Sue CHANG-KOH, College of Alice & Peter Tan
Co-PIs: Kankana MUKHOPADHYAY, College of Alice & Peter Tan
             TAN Lai Yong, College of Alice & Peter Tan

Impact of Project‐based Scaffolding on Students’ Learning in the Design‐Centric Programme

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: TANG Kok Zuea, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: Ameek KAUR, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre/Faculty of Engineering

Laboratory Work: Through the Asian Looking Glass

Name of Researcher
Simon WATTS, Chemistry/Faculty of Science

Optimizing Learning and Development During Internships

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Irene Elisabeth de PATER, Management & Organization/NUS Business School
Co-PI: Daniel J. McALLISTER, Management & Organization/NUS Business School

Self‐regulated Learning on Medical Students in ASEAN Countries

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Dujeepa SAMARASEKERA, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PIs: HOOI Shing Chuan, Dean's Office/Yong Loo Lin Sschool of Medicine
             GWEE Hoon Eng, Matthew, Centre for Medical Education (CenMED)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             TAN Kong Bing, Pathology/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Use of Point‐of‐View Camera to Facilitate Learning of Endotracheal Intubation

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: TI Lian Kah, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI: Terry PAN, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine


2014

1-Year Projects

An Evaluation Study on the Impact of Students' Use of e-Portfolios on Their Learning Attitude and Academic Writing: A Case Study

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Misty COOK, Centre for English Language Communication
Co-PI: Brad BLACKSTONE, Centre for English Language Communication

Assessing the Impacts of Grade-free Learning

Name of Researcher
Chris McMorran, Dept of Japanese Studies/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

A Study on the Impact of Role-Playing and Simulating on Standardized Patients

Name of Researcher
Rathi MAHENDRAN, Psychological Medicine/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine 

Development of a User-friendly Tool for Teaching Concepts in Fluid Mechanics

Name of Researcher
Sachin Vinayak JANGAM, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Data Sets and Tutorials to Support Contextual Modelling 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Rudi STOUFFS, Architecture/School of Design & Environment
Co-PI: Patrick JANSSEN, Architecture/School of Design & Environment

Enhancing Student Learning in Communication Systems Using Software Radio

Name of Researcher
Mehul MOTANI, Electrical & Computer Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Interactive Materials to Enhance Learning and Teaching

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: ZHANG Jianwen, Electrical & Computer Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: LUO Sha, Electrical & Computer Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

"I Hear I Forget, I See I Remember, I Do I Understand": Development of Large Number Templates of Visual Organizers and Graphical Illustrations 

Name of Researcher
CHIU Yu Ko, Economics/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

PharmaCASES: Clinical Applications and Scenarios Through Experiential Learning System in Pharmacology for Medical Practitioners

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Judy SNG, Pharmacology/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI: Antonio BERTOLETTI, Duke-NUS, Emerging Infectious Diseases Program

Proposal to Develop a Cloud Hosted Mobile App Questioning Platform for the Purpose of 1. Minimizing Student Self-Censorship During Class & Lecture Participation, and 2. Increasing Tutor Awareness of Students' Unspoken Prevalent Concerns and Queries

Name of Researcher
KOH Zhenglong, Donn, Division of Industrial Design/School of Design & Environment

Project-centric Approach Towards Creating an Authentic Learning Environment to Enhance Students's Engagement in a Large Class on Bio-signal Processing: A Case Study

Name of Researcher
KAH Chen Yong, James, Biomedical Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Spit Classroom: Technology-enhanced Experimental Learning of Salivary Biology for NUS Dental Students

Name of Researcher
Chaminda Jayampth SENEVIRATNE, Oral Sciences/Faculty of Dentistry

Studying the Perceptions of a "Grade-Pressure Free First Semester" Module in Industrial Design Students 

Name of Researcher
MOK Chi Hoe, Jeffrey, Centre for English Language Communication

Validating Peer Feedback in an E-portfolio: Student Attitudes on Learning and the Guild Knowledge Gleaned From Peer Review Work on Writing Archived in an e-Portfolio 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Brad BLACKSTONE, Centre for English Language Communication
Co-PI: Misty COOK, Centre for English Language Communication

Virtual Field Trips (VFT) - Enhancing Learning Through Recreating Field Experience in a Classroom 

Name of Researcher
Sandeep Narayan KUNDU, Geography/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

2-3 Year Projects


An Online Tool for Collaborative Creation and Use of Formative Rubrics

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: LIU Mei Hui, Chemistry/Faculty of Science
Co-PI: Damith Chatura RAJAPAKSE, Computer Science/School of Computing

Development of Holistic Clinical Assessment for Nursing Students at Transition to Practice

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: WU Xi Vivien, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PIs: WANG Wenru, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             Karin ENSKARN, Dept of Nursing, School of Health Science/Jonkoping University, Sweden
             PHUA Lay Hoon, Nursing Education/Tan Tock Seng Hospital
             HENG Gek Noi, Doreen, Nursing Education/National University Hospital

Enhancing Learning Approaches of Medical Students from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Sonali Prashant CHONKAR, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School (GMS) 
Co-PIs: TAN Kok Hian, Duke-NUS GMS/YLLSoM/Singhealth Duke-NUS Office of Academic Medicine
             NG Xin Hui, Ada, O&G, KKH/SingHealth O&G Residency
             Melissa LIM, O&G, KKH
             NG Mor Jack, O&G, KKH
             EE Tat Xin, O&G, KKH/SingHealth O&G Residency

HubTurbo-EDU: A GitHub Adaptor for Managing a Large Number of Student Projects

Name(s) of Researcher(s)

PI: Damith Chatura RAJAPAKSE, Computer Science/School of Computing
Co-PIs: LEOW Wee Kheng, Computer Science/School of Computing
             SIM Khe Chai, Computer Science/School of Computing

Integration of Augmented Reality and Finite Element Analysis for Augmented Learning

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: ONG Soh Khim, Mechanical Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: Andrew Y. C. NEE, Mechanical Engineering/Faculty of Engineering


Synergy of Classroom and Laboratory/Site Learning

Name of Researcher
CHEW Yit Lin, Michael, Building/School of Design & Environment

The Mindful Student: A Skills Training Manual for Success in Higher Education. Utilizing Psychology, Neuroscience, and Contemplative Wisdom to Maximize Your Brain's Potential, Better Learning and Greater Happiness As A Student

Name of Researcher
Gregor LANGE, Psychology/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Virtual Biopharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratory for Enhanced Learning

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Satyen GAUTAM, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PIs: LOH Kai Chee, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
             YANG Liming, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

2013

1-Year Projects


Adaptability and Acceptability of the Flipped Classroom Concept in an Introductory Multidisciplinary Student Setting

Name of Researcher
Mrinal K. MUSIB, Bioengineering/Faculty of Engineering

An Evaluation Study on the Impact of Using a Screencasting Software on iPad to Provide Verbal Feedback to Students Learning to Structure An Academic Essay: A Case study

Name of Researcher
Misty So-Sum WAI-COOK, Centre for English Language Communication

An Online Feedback Management System for Instructors and Students

Name of Researcher
Damith Chatura RAJAPAKSE, Computer Science/School of Computing

Application of Threshold Concept Theory to Achieve Higher-order Learning Outcomes Through Use of Online Assessments

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Elliot LAW, Engineering Design & Innovation Centre/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: PANG Sze Dai, Civil & Environmental Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Communicative Grammar through Podcast-based Learning for Thai as a Foreign Language

Name of Researcher
Sasiwimol KLAYKLUENG, Centre for Language Studies / Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Developing a Student Learning Dashboard for Self-directed Learning

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Robert K. KAMEI, Office of Education, Medical Research and Evaluation/Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Co-PIs: Sandy COOK, Office of Education, Medical Education Research and Evaluation/Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
             Scott COMPTON, Office of Education, Medical Education Research and Evaluation/Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Development of a Design Software to Facilitate Integration of Knowledge Across Modules While Solving Process Design Problems by Chemical Engineering Students

Name of Researcher 
LIM Wee Chuan, Eldin, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Development of a Statistical Framework for Optimizing Team-based Learning Outcomes: Where Baseball Meets Medical Education

Name(s) of Researcher(s):
PI: Joshua James GOOLEY, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Co-PI: Chern-Pin CHUA, Neuroscience and Behavioural Disorders/Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School

Examining the Implications of Course Content and New Literacy Pedagogy for the Integrated Critical Thinking Classroom

Name of Researcher 
Walter Patrick WADE, Centre for English Language Communication

Experimentation of Solar Photovoltaic to Battery Charging System

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Akshay Kumar RATHORE, Electrical & Computer Engineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: Yung C. LIANG, Electrical & Computer Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Improving Problem-based Learning with Student Tutors in a Course of Food Product Development and Packaging

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: YANG Hongshun, Chemistry/Faculty of Science
Co-PI: LEONG Lai Peng, Chemistry/Faculty of Science

In-task Versus End-of-task Feedback: The Impact of Timing Feedback in Learning Spinal Anaesthesia and Different Personalities on Learning Strategies

Name of Researcher
TI Lian Kah, Anaesthesia / Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine

Online Interactive Database for Self-assessment Questions for Data Analysis and Computing Modules

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Alberto CORRIAS, Bioengineering/Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI: Martin BUIST, Bioengineering/Faculty of Engineering

Preliminary Study on the Perceptions of Students Towards An Open-book, "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) Final Examination of a Non-majors Biology Class with Large Enrollment

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: SEOW Teck Keong, Biological Sciences/Faculty of Science 
Co-PI: Alan SOONG, Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning

“So How Do They Really Expect You to Speak Up, When You Get Into The Workplace?”

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: LEE Gek Ling, Centre for English Language Communication
Co-PI: Radhika JAIDEV, Centre for English Language Communication

Technology-supported Workplace Simulation and the Flipped Classroom: An Integrated and Intensive Approach to Prepare University Students for the Working World

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Norhayati bte MOHD ISMAIL, Centre for English Language Communication
Co-PI: Chitra SABAPATHY, Centre for English Language Communication

The Economic and Social Consequences of the Yearly Haze Assaulting Singapore

Name of Researcher
Guillem RIAMBAU-ARMET, Yale-NUS College

Video Recording Tool for Undergraduate Assessment and Learning: The Learning Component (VIRTUAL-L)

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: SOH Lip Min, Medicine/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PIs: CHONG Hui Wen, Medicine (Endocrinology)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             KAO Shih Ling, Medicine (Endocrinology)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             Nicola NGIAM, Paediatrics/Standardized Patient Program Director, Centre for Healthcare Simulation
             Nicholas WONG, Centre for Healthcare Simulation, Dean's Office, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             POH Kian Keong, Medicine (Cardiology)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
             KHOO Yin Hao, Eric, Medicine (Endocrinology)/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

2-3 Year Projects


Assessing the Effectiveness of a New Science Communication Course

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: CHAN Chun Yong, Eric, Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI: NG Kah Loon, Dean's Office/Faculty of Science

A Longitudinal Study of Empathy Levels of Undergraduates in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and a Comparative Analysis of Intervention

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Dujeepa D. SAMARASEKERA, Medical Education Unit/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
Co-PI: Gerald SNG (Medical Student), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Development of Mobile Gaming Application for Teaching Patient Safety Modules for Medical Students

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: Alfred KOW Wei Chieh, Surgery/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
Co-PI: Sophia ANG Bee Leng, Anaesthesia/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine

Mobile-phone Based Tool for Learning Event Capture

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: C. Frank STARMER, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Co-PIs: Sandy COOK, Office of Education, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Co-PI - A/P Scott COMPTON, Office of Education, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School 

Teaching Algorithms with Web-based Technology

Name of Researcher
Steven HALIM, Computer Science/School of Computing


2012

1-Year Projects


An Educational Trial of Mobile Applications for Teaching a Quantitative Reasoning Course in the University Scholars Program 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: MAK Kwok Kei, University Scholars Program
Co-PI: Roger C. M. HO, Psychological Medicine/Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Connected Learning: Putting the ‘Why’ & ‘Where’ into Chemical Process Safety Education Using ICT-based Integrative Activities 

Name of Researcher
Rajagopalan SRINIVASAN, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering/Faculty of Engineering

Enhancing the Learning of Chinese Literature in Department of Chinese Studies in the NUS 

Name of Researcher
JIN Jin, Chinese Studies/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Insightful Learning of Image-Guided Robotic Surgery System Through Hands-on Educational Projects 

Name of Researcher
REN Hongliang, Bioengineering/Faculty of Engineering

Integrative Learning Across Disciplines: Engage Students in Community Nursing 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: LAU Siew Tiang, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
Co-PIs: Cindy LEE, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
             Sally CHAN Wai Chi, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine

iTunes University Promotes Independent Lifelong Learning Academic Writing Skills: A CELC Case Study 

Name of Researcher
Nicolas A. GROMIK, Centre for English Language Communication

Learning and Assessment in Comprehensive Health Assessment with "Layperson" Simulated Patient to Enhance 21st Century Competencies 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI: LAU Siew Tiang, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
Co-PI: TAN Khoon Kiat, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
           Sabrina PALHAM, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
           LIM Fui Ping, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies/Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine 

The Ageing Simulation Game for Gerontological Social Work: Sensitizing Undergraduate Students to Positive Attitudes Toward Older Adults 

Name of Researcher
HONG Song-Iee, Social Work/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

The Application of Online Tools in Teaching Chinese Characters 

Name of Researcher
LIN Chiung Yao, Centre for Language Studies/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Towards an Augmented Reality Lecture Theatre: Improving Student Engagement with Structural Concepts in the Life Sciences 

Name(s) of Researcher(s) Greg TUCKER-KELLOGG, Biological Sciences/Faculty of Science

2-3 Year Projects

Developing and using Online Mobile Patient Health Record Apps for the Teaching and Learning of Pharmaceutical Care among Pharmacy Undergraduates

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Joanne Ye Cheng, Dept of Pharmacy / Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Lee Yu-Chia Joyce, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Chui Wai Keung, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Kevin Yap Yi-Lwern, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science

Improving affective fidelity of simulations: A strategy to enhance emotional learning for undergraduate nursing students

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Jeanette J Ignacio, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies / Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
Co-PI - Liaw Sok Ying, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies / Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
bullet Maestro Ears: An Aural Analysis Training Software 
PI - Peter Ivan Edwards, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

Incorporating web-based learning in the teaching of pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Wee Hwee Lin, Dept of Pharmacy / Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Tan Mui Ling, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Ong Pei Shi, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Wong Li Lian, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Yong Sock Leng, Dept of Pharmacy/Faculty of Science

Integrating Communicative Practical Grammar and Vodcast in Authentic Setting for Higher Elementary and Immediate Levels of Indonesian as a Foreign Language

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Johanna Wulansari Istanto, Centre for Language Studies / Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Co-PI - Indrianti, Centre for Language Studies/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Co-PI - Jeniati Prasetio, Centre for Language Studies/Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Measuring Learning Outcomes in an NUS Residential College

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Tambyah Siok Kuan, Dept of Marketing / NUS Business School
Co-PI - Reuben Wong, Dept of Political Science / Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Co-PI - Tan Lai Yong, Angsana College (3) Damith C. Rakapakse, Dept of Computer Science / School of Computing

Participatory Action Research (PAR) Assessment of University Town Residential Programme (UTRP) at Tembusu College 

Name of Researcher
Gregory Clancey, Dept of History / Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Asia Research Institute & Tembusu College

Using the Learning Catalytics technology to facilitate an active learning environment

Name of Researcher
Adrian Lee, Dept of Chemistry / Faculty of Science

Virtual Reality in Human Anatomy Teaching and Learning – Use of Interactive Digital Media and Multimedia - Development of a Module for Human Head and Neck Region

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Gopalakrishnakone,P., Dept of Anatomy / Yong Loo Lin Sch of Medicine
Co-PI - Asanka Abeyakoon / IDMI, NUS
Co-PI - Kenneth Gerald Pinto / Centre for Instructional Technology
Co-PI - Kiruthika Ragupathi / Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning
Co-PI - Yick Tuck Yong, Dept of Anatomy / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI - Kong Eng Chuan, Dept of Anatomy / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI - Thomas Low, Head of Otolaryngology / NUHS
Co-PI - Goh Poh San, Dept of Diagnostic Imaging / NUHS

2011

1-Year Projects


Acquisition of Medical Immunology Knowledge Structures of Medical Students 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Charles Gullo, Medical Education, Research and Evaluation/ Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School & Department of Microbiology / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI - Justin Wong, Dept of Microbiology / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI - Preman Rajalingam, Duke-NUS
Co-PI - Ruth S. Day, Dept of Psychology / Duke University

Characterizing Effects of Hospice Fieldtrip on Holistic Professional Development Among Undergraduate Dental Students – An Assessment of Transdisciplinary Pedagogy Between Dentistry and Social Work

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Hsu Chin-Ying, Stephen , Department of Preventive Dentistry / Faculty of Dentistry
Co-PI - Esther Goh, Department of Social Work / Faculty of Arts and the Social Sciences 

CSI: 101 (Forensics) – Use of practical teaching enhancement modes for integrated learning in seminar style small groups 

Name of Researcher
Lina Lim, Dept of Physiology / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Learning Data Structures and Algorithms with Unified and Interactive Visualization 

Name of Researcher
Steven Halim, Dept of Computer Science / School of Computing

Plan-It Game – A Planner Game 

Name of Researcher
Chua Kim Huat David, Dept of Civil and Environmental Engineering / Faculty of Engineering

Achieving Interactive and Participative Teaching and Learning with Augmented Reality (AR) Technology 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Ong Soh Khim, Dept of Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI - Andrew YC Nee, Dept of Mechanical Engineering /Faculty of Engineering

Teaching and Learning Chinese Characters using Cloud Computing Technology 

Name of Researcher
Wang Hui, Dept of Chinese Studies / Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences

The Application of Video Podcasting in Teaching Chinese

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Chin Kwee Nyet, Centre for Language Studies / Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences
Co-PI - Lin Chiung Yao, Centre for Language Studies / Faculty of the Arts and Social Sciences

2-3 Year Projects

Assessment on Experimental Proposals Drives Inquiry-based Learning in Laboratory Education 

Name of Researcher
Wu Jinlu, Dept of Biological Science / Faculty of Science

Computer Application to Enhance Pharmacology teaching and learning

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Lee Jon Deoon, Edmund, Dept of Pharmacology / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI - Seng Kok Yong, Dept of Pharmacology / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Development of a Cloud-based Peer Feedback and Peer Evaluation System for Student Team Projects 

Name of Researcher
Damith C Rajapakse, Dept of Computer Science / School of Computing

Interprofessional Education for Healthcare Profession Students in the National University of Singapore 

Name of Researcher
PI - Wong Li Lian, Dept of Pharmacy / Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Tan Mui Ling, Dept of Pharmacy / Faculty of Science
Co-PI - Liaw Sok Ying, Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Co-PI - Jacobs Joshua Levi, Dept of Medicine / Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Using Interactive Learning Tool to Enhance Class Participation and On-the-spot Feedback: A Method to Address Quiet Students and Students with Irregular Attendance 

Name(s) of Researcher(s)
PI - Andi Sudjana Putra, Dean's Office / Faculty of Engineering
Co-PI - Tan Kok Kiong, Dept of Electrical and Computer Engineering / Faculty of Engineering