NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, SINGAPORE Institutional Profile (Updated Feb 2015)
2 Contents • Introduction • Organisation • Key Statistics • Academic Programmes • Research @ NIE • Eminent Faculty
INTRODUCTION
4 Introduction • The National Institute of Education (NIE) is Singapore’s premier teacher education institute and only recognised institution for teacher accreditation. • Founded in 1950, NIE has played a key role in shaping and developing Singapore’s teaching workforce for the past 65 years. • For its next lap of growth, the Institute aims to amplify its impact on the local and global education fraternity via a three-pronged approach: Growing its knowledge capital and signature programmes Forging and enhancing key partnerships Building its institutional capacity and corporate professionalism
5 Introduction • An autonomous institute within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), NIE leverages on a deep multilateral partnership with the University, local schools and the Singapore Ministry of Education to provide evidence-informed, practice-focused and values-based programmes and initiatives for teaching professionals and school leaders. The close partnership among NIE, MOE and the Singapore schools forms the cornerstone of Singapore’s top- performing education system. • As a renowned education institute in Singapore, NIE is also well- placed to build and take advantage of east-west collaborations among reputable institutions in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. Our degree, higher degree and professional development programmes offer global perspectives through international practica, semester exchanges and a multidisciplinary curricula, while 21st century pedagogies and service learning initiatives aid holistic teacher development.
6 An Autonomous Institute of NTU Located within NTU’s Yunnan Garden Campus, the purpose-built NIE campus spreads across 16 hectares with • 6 office blocks (Administration, Education, Arts, Library, Physical Education, Science) • 12 lecture theatres • 68 tutorial rooms
7 A Global Institute of Distinction Vision To be an Institute of Distinction Mission To Excel in Teacher Education and Educational Research “Creating a world-class Institute of Distinction renowned for excellence in teacher education and education research”
8 An Integral Part of Singapore Education • NIE’s close partnership and alignment with the Education Ministry and Schools is one of the unique features that places Singapore in the world’s top performing education systems * • Our teacher education model is based on the trivalence of Values, Skills and Knowledge (V3SK), which puts the learner at the heart of our teacher education goals and nurtures the child as a whole * Singapore currently tops the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement's Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) rankings of top-performing education systems. NIE is also consistently ranked within the world’s top 15 institutions for research impact in the field of education (QS World University Rankings, Web of Science), while NTU has placed first amongst the world’s top young universities in 2014 (QS World University Rankings “Top 50 Under 50”).
9 A Thought Leader in Education • Our research philosophy is based on impacting school practices, improving learner outcomes, and informing policy formulation. • Our vibrant research culture has seen us placing consistently among the top 20 in the I Bibliometric Indicators of Publications in education-related research and in the QS World University Rankings in Education in recent years. • As a founding member of the International Alliance of Leading Education Institutes and through partnerships with over 60 international organisations and educational institutions, NIE has demonstrated its thought leadership in education by contributing to and advancing the global understanding of education issues and challenges in the 21st century
10 Our “ TE 21” Teacher Education Model 21 st Century Learner – the Heart of Teacher Education Goals MOE NIE Partnerships T-P Nexus Schools Curriculum Programmes Competencies Aspiring 21 st century & Serving Pedagogies Assessment Pathways Teaching Teachers Professionals VALUES 3 SKILLS KNOWLEDGE
11 “Values 3 , Skills and Knowledge (V3SK)” Developing 21 st Century education professionals with values, skills • and knowledge
12 Our Key Roles • Initial Teacher Preparation Preparing the next generation of teachers • Professional Development Upgrading the quality of teaching force and developing world-class school leaders through responsive professional development programmes • Education Research Aimed at developing new and innovative ways of learning which informs and impacts on Singapore’s education policies and practice, keeping it in the forefront of global education systems • Service & Consultancy Targeted at local and overseas communities, exporting the NIE brand of teacher education globally
13 Our Shared Values • Giving our best professionally • Being people-centred and collegial • Upholding integrity • Appreciating diversity of background and strengths • Embracing change
ORGANISATION
15 Organisation Structure Director Principal Officer Academic Graduate Strategic Academic Admin & Corporate Teacher Studies & Education Faculty Planning & Computing & Services Planning & Education Professional Research Affairs Academic Information Development Learning Quality Services 12 Academic Groups Academic Matrix Structure
16 Our Key Appointment Holders Director Principal Officer Prof Tan Oon Seng Prof Paul Teng Graduate Strategic Academic Corporate Teacher Education Faculty Studies & Planning & Computing & Planning & Education Professional Research Affairs Academic Information Development Quality Services Learning VACANT (TO BE FILLED) A/P Low Mr Tan Mr Chan A/P Liu Prof Michael Prof Christine Ee Ling Hoon Chiang Tee Miang Woon Chia Chia Goh
17 Academic Programme Offices Dean Dean Dean Graduate Studies & Teacher Education Education Research Professional Learning Programme Planning & Leadership Learning Education Research Management Practicum & School Higher Degree Research Quality Partnerships Programme & Student Professional Research Management Development Development Pedagogical Research Grants & Education Research Development & Resource Mobilisation Centres & Labs Innovations OTE Admin GPL Admin
18 Faculty Affairs, Strategic Planning & Academic Quality Head Dean Strategic Planning & Faculty Affairs Academic Quality Strategic Planning & Faculty Affairs Management Support Faculty Performance Academic Quality & Development Management
19 Corporate Support Divisional Director Divisional Director Corporate Planning & Academic Computing & Development Information Services Computer Services Human Resources Centre Centre for User Finance Support Development & Library & Information Estate Services Centre Public, International & Alumni Relations Corporate Planning & Development Office
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
21 Towards “An Institute of Distinction” Our Revitalised Strategic Roadmap (2014-2017) (Updated Oct 2014)
22 Towards “An Institute of Distinction” Our Revitalised Strategic Roadmap (2014-2017)
KEY STATISTICS
24 Staff Profile TOTAL Staff Strength = 902 (as at 1 Feb 2015) Research Staff = 138 Non-Academic Staff = 410 (Source Data: NIE Human Resources)
25 Academic Staff Profile (as at 1 Feb 2015) By Qualifications By Contract Type (Source Data: NIE Human Resources)
26 Academic Staff Profile (as at 1 Feb 2015) By Diversity By Citizenship UK 3 Canada 1 Germany 1 Hungary 2 S Korea 4 Spain 1 China & USA 11 Japan 2 HK 4 Portugal 1 Taiwan 6 India 3 Philippines 3 Australia 5 New Zealand 1 (Source Data: NIE Human Resources)
27 Student Profile by Programme Type (Enrolment as at 9 Feb 2015) (Source Data: NIE Office of Academic Administration & Services)
28 Student Intake for AY14/15 (Jul 2014 & Jan 2015, as at 9 Feb 2015) (No Jan 2015 (Source Data: NIE Office of Academic Administration & Services) Intake)
29 Student Population by Gender (as at 9 Feb 2015) 30% Male : 70% Female PGDE M : F ≈ 2 : 3 DEGREE M : F ≈ 1 : 3 DIPLOMA M : F ≈ 1 : 4 (Source Data: NIE Office of Academic Administration & Services)
30 (Source Data: NIE Office of Finance) Major Grants & Funding Sources (FY2014-15)
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
32 Our Academic Programmes – At a Glance (as at Mar 2014) G RADUATE & I NITIAL T EACHER P ROFESSIONAL P REPARATION (ITP) L EARNING Leadership Bachelor Degrees Programmes Postgraduate Higher Degrees Diplomas Professional Diplomas Development
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