About NUSTA
The NUS Teaching Academy was established on 24 April 2009 as a unit under the Office of the Provost. It serves as a think tank for educational matters for the university and is made up of members called ‘Fellows’ and headed by an Executive Council.
Chair’s message
NUS Teaching Academy champions research-driven, innovative practices to enhance student learning and shape educational policy.
Welcome to the NUS Teaching Academy.
The NUS Teaching Academy comprises a group of passionate educator-scholars who are committed to understanding effective teaching practices to enhance student learning in higher education.
We champion the implementation of evidence-based pedagogical approaches in teaching and learning, and we drive projects that shape pedagogies and influence educational policy in NUS. Currently, we are set to investigate effective innovative and sustainable teaching practices to enhance student learning in several projects:
- Generative AI and technology
- Blended learning
- Interdisciplinarity
- Adult education & continuing education and training
- Community and engagement
- Adjunct faculties
- Student life
- Play as pedagogy
These initiatives are grounded in research and should translate into practice to enhance student learning.
While the Teaching Academy remains as a separate identity, we also collaborate with CTLT, CHILL, SCALE, the Futures Office, faculties, and other university units.
We invite you to explore the resources from the Teaching Academy’s projects and engage in the dialogue sessions that aim to connect students, faculty members, and the wider NUS community.
Misty So-Sum Wai-COOK
Chairperson of the NUS Teaching Academy
Our Mission & Vision
Aims & Purposes
The aims of the Teaching Academy are:
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- To champion teaching and learning at NUS so as to reaffirm the centrality of the educational mission of NUS
- To provide a platform to enable members to connect with each other, share their expertise, and experiment with new pedagogies
- To recognise members of the NUS teaching community who have excelled in teaching and contributed to enhancing the quality of education at NUS.
Induction
New Fellows are inducted each year to refresh the NUS Teaching Academy. The newly elected Fellows will be appointed for a period of 3 years (from 1 July to 30 June) each time. Fellows may seek re-election to the Academy upon completion of their term of appointment and, subject to successful re-election may remain Fellows for a maximum period of 9 years. Fellows who choose not to be re-elected or who have served the maximum period will become part of the Academy Alumni community.
NUS Staff who wish to be a part of the Teaching Academy, please click FIND OUT MORE for information on the induction process.
The call for nominations is in January - February each year.