Education

Interviews by National Institute of EducationFeb 27, 20269:56 am

Shaping Minds, Across Classrooms and Cultures

Driven by the belief that learning can transform lives, scholar Tristan Sim is preparing to step into the classroom with curiosity, empathy, and purpose. Now a Year 4 undergraduate on the Ministry of Education (MOE) Teaching Award at NTU-NIE, Tristan is pursuing a Double Major Programme in English Language & Linguistics and Education. His journey has been shaped by rigorous study and hands-on experiences that have informed his approach to teaching. From service-learning expeditions to global exchanges, Tristan has developed a philosophy rooted in understanding, inclusivity, and a genuine desire to help every learner reach their potential.

Interviews by National Institute of EducationFeb 21, 20259:33 am

An Aspiring Teacher’s Journey: Passion, Purpose & Perspectives

MOE Scholar and aspiring teacher Chionh Yee Ching shares her inspiring journey. The robust curriculum and overseas opportunities deepened her passion to inspire the next generation.

Interviews by Ministry of EducationAug 7, 20241:25 pm

How a Chat And a Toothbrush Led a Child Back To School

Education Merit Scholar Benjamin Gan sees the importance in getting to know his students well and and he takes time to listen and connect with them. Discover how he and his colleagues started an after-school engagement programme to engage and befriend students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interviews by Ministry of EducationAug 7, 20241:24 pm

She Gives Students the Language and Tools To Express Their Passions and Concerns

Sum Kar Mun shares how she leads a group of female students in engaging discussions on social causes like period poverty. The MOE Teaching Scholar also shares a teaching approach which she finds effective. She describes how an initiative looking into student well-being has impacted her students.

Interviews by National Institute of EducationFeb 16, 2024 (Updated: August 6, 2024)

Moulding the Future Generations of Singapore

Identifying a specific career path as a young adult can be daunting. Looking back at her 18-year-old self, Ministry of Education (MOE) Teaching Award Scholar Calyn Seah was initially uncertain about her choices. Discover how her passion for education and the prospect of making a positive impact on students propelled her to enrol with the Nanyang Technological University – National Institute of Education Teaching Scholars’ Programme (NTU-NIE TSP).

Interviews by National Institute of EducationFeb 7, 2023 (Updated: September 6, 2023)

An Excellent Pathway for Those Aspiring to Teach

Eugene knew teaching was his calling and immediately had his sights set on the MOE Teaching Award when he learnt about the NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme.

Interviews by National Institute of EducationFeb 1, 20225:31 pm

Han Dong at the 2020 Peace Summit, Bangkok

Teachers Are Role Models

MOE Teaching Scholar Han Dong’s journey is a testament to how teachers can be some of our most influential and life-changing heroes.

Interviews by National Institute of EducationFeb 22, 202112:08 pm

scholarship guide ntu nie scholar Tan Ying Rui

Education Marked by Dedication

Drawing inspiration from teachers growing up, Scholar Ying Rui sets out to make a difference in the education sphere with the NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme.