The Instructional Programme Support Group (IPSG) was formed to provide platforms for A-Level teachers from different schools to network, share their insights and experiences as well as exchange good pedagogical practices. The various IPSGs for the different A-Level subjects were established in 2008.
One of the highlights for the A-Level science teachers is the IPSG Symposium where teachers gather annually to share their best practices with the fraternity. The IPSG 2025 will be back in physical settings at Tampines Meridian Junior College.
This year's IPSG will feature speaker, Asst Prof Azilawati Jamaludin.
Asst Prof Azilawati Jamaludin
Bridging Neuroscience and Physics Education: Evidence-Informed Strategies for Teaching and Learning
Understanding the neuroscience behind learning provides educators with valuable tools to enhance teaching practices and foster deeper student engagement. This keynote explores how principles related to neurotransmitters, memory processes, cognitive load, and feedback can support tertiary-level physics education, enhancing both teacher efficacy and student engagement.
By integrating research-backed strategies into classroom practice, educators can foster environments that support both cognitive and affective learning. This session will present key findings and practical considerations for applying neuroscience-informed approaches to physics education, offering a balanced perspective on their role in nurturing engagement—from joyful learning to lifelong development.
Azilawati Jamaludin (Asst Prof) is faculty at the Learning Sciences and Assessment Academic Group at National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. She is also Assistant Centre Director at the Science of Learning in Education Centre. She graduated from the top ranking School of Computing at the National University of Singapore before further specializing in Learning Sciences and Neuro-Technologies. As a Learning Scientist and Technologist, she has developed a nuanced appreciation of technology for its potential in affording agency within the context of one’s learning and becoming trajectories. She conducts research in the interdisciplinary areas of Science and Technology of Learning, Digital Games and Learning, Design of Neuroprotective Learning Spaces, Educational and Technological Innovations for Learning, and Education Impact. At the nexus of scientific inquiry and human development, she also focuses on translating research in the science of learning and technologies into actionable strategies and educational methodologies to bootstrap human potential. She is registered with the British Psychological Society with qualifications in Educational testing and Ability assessments.
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Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
2.15 pm Registration LT5
2.30 pm Welcome Note LT5
2.40 pm Keynote Speaker LT5
3.20 pm Question and Answer LT5
3.40 pm Rounding Remarks LT5
3.45 pm Poster Gallery + Refreshments Outside LT5
4.15 pm Breakout Presentations 1 & 2 Classrooms
5.15 pm Reflection & Feedback Classrooms
Tampines Meridian Junior College
21 Pasir Ris Street 71 Singapore 518799
The availability of car park lots at TMJC is limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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