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Our reading habits are changing. But that doesn't necessarily mean we've stopped reading.

In a recent episode of The Straits Times' The Usual Place podcast, Associate Professor Loh Chin Ee and Chris Koh from the National Reading Movement speak with host Natasha Ann Zachariah about how and why we read today.

Drawing on her research with young people, Chin Ee talks about digital distractions, the different ways people read, and why deep reading still matters. They also get into NLB Singapore's ReadSG initiative and whether incentives can really help build a reading habit.

And yes, there are book recommendations too.

Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFsG27iOm-4

Congratulations to Dr Roszalina Rawi, Lecturer in the Malay Division of NIE's Asian Languages & Cultures Department, on her appointment as Chairperson of the Malay Heritage Foundation.

Beyond her work as an educator, Dr Roszalina has been actively involved in traditional Malay performing arts. Her appointment brings together these longstanding areas of her work across education and the arts.

Read more about her appointment: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/news-events/news/detail/dr-roszalina-rawi-appointed-as-new-chairperson-of-the-malay-heritage-foundation

Dr Roszalina Rawi Appointed as New Chairperson of the Malay Heritage Foundation Dr Roszalina Rawi has been appointed Chairperson of the Malay Heritage Foundation (MHF), effective from 1 August 2026. She succeeds Dr Norshahril Saat and will serve a one-year term until 31 July 2027.

The latest issue of SingTeach is now available, featuring a special focus on RPIC 2026.

This edition brings together keynote reflections, research highlights and perspectives from across the conference. It revisits some of the ideas, questions and conversations that emerged over three days, while reflecting on how education research continues to inform teaching, learning and educational practice.

Whether you attended RPIC or are reading about it for the first time, we hope this issue gives you an opportunity to revisit the conversations and discover new perspectives.

Read SingTeach Issue 97 here: https://singteach.nie.edu.sg/issues/

For more than a decade, NIE researchers have worked alongside teachers to better understand how mathematics is taught and learned in real classrooms. Their work has informed curriculum, classroom practice and teacher development in Singapore, while contributing to mathematics education beyond our shores.

Their research shows that effective teaching goes beyond helping students arrive at the right answer. It is about helping students make connections between ideas, reason mathematically and develop confidence in solving problems.

From organising mathematics around "big ideas" to strengthening teacher noticing and problem-solving, these insights continue to shape the way mathematics is taught and learned.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/lScuZWdctQk?si=v4oldeDGTYAF2LLd

Featuring insights from Professor Berinderjeet Kaur, Associate Professor Choy Ban Heng and Associate Professor Toh Tin Lam, with classroom perspectives from Ms Priscilla Lee and Ms Loh Kwai Yin.

Beyond the Formula: How Mathematics Research Transforms Teaching Singapore is known for its top performance in global mathematics as...

The Brain Literacy Initiative Alliance (BLIA), founded by NIE's Dr Astrid Schmied, brings together researchers and educators to advance brain research-informed education worldwide.

Supported by the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), the alliance's inaugural launch event brought together researchers and educators from five continents to exchange perspectives on brain literacy, strengthen international collaboration and explore how neuroscience can inform educational practice.

The initiative reflects a growing international effort to connect research with practice and deepen understanding of how insights from the brain sciences can support teaching and learning.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RwDYbQ

A new study by Professor Joseph Sung and Assistant Professor Wilson Goh examined how medical AI developers perceive AI governance.

While many developers recognised their responsibility for the AI systems they build, familiarity with emerging regulatory frameworks remained limited. The findings highlight the importance of involving developers in AI governance to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI in healthcare.

Read more: https://bit.ly/44F3Qp6

Gap in AI regulation awareness among developers raises potential concerns for healthcare rollout This limited awareness could be a obstacle when integrating AI in healthcare.

At the inaugural TECTalk organised by the Technology for Education Centre (TEC), Professor John Wang Chee Keng, Dr Chua Li Lian and Mr Tea Lee Seng presented the Teacher Observation Platform (TOP), an AI-enabled platform developed by NIE and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Using machine learning trained on Singapore classroom data, TOP analyses teachers' verbal interactions to provide feedback on instructional behaviours, supporting the development of autonomy-supportive teaching practices that foster student motivation and engagement.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pCCsSo

The Technology for Education Centre (TEC) TEC Launches Its First TECTalk Featuring the Teacher Observation Platform

Following their recent study on the impact of sand mining in the Mekong Delta, Associate Professor Edward Park and his research team met with the Mekong River Commission Secretariat to discuss how their findings and technologies could support more sustainable sand management across the region.

The discussions covered AI-based monitoring, sustainable mining zone mapping, digital traceability systems and source verification techniques, with a focus on supporting evidence-informed approaches to sustainable sand management.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4fDu3um

NIE-NTU Researchers Engage Mekong River Commission on Sustainable Sand Management Associate Professor Edward Park and his research team recently met with the leadership and staff of the MRCS to explore opportunities for collaboration on sustainable sand management in the Mekong River Basin.

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Registration for the NIE English Language and Literature Seminar 2026 is still open.

Join us on Saturday, 31 October, for discussions on current research and ideas that can inform English Language and Literature teaching. From GenAI and literacy to feedback, assessment and literature, the sessions are designed to connect research with classroom practice.

If you're an English Language or Literature teacher, we'd love to have you join us.

To register, scan the QR code below or visit:
https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/ell-seminar-2026/registration

We hope to see you there.

SG teachers: Join the NIE ELL Seminar 2026! Explore GenAI & literacy, humanising feedback, Singlish + Standard English, literature teaching & assessment. Connect, learn, and bring ideas back to your classroom. Limited spaces, Register early! https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/ell-seminar-2026/