Research Ed
Description
Philosophy/Rationale
Project work is inquiry-based and constructivist in approach, focusing on authentic learning in solving real-world problems. It prepares students for life-long learning and enables them to contribute to the knowledge community and effect societal improvement.
Project work is inquiry-based and constructivist in approach, focusing on authentic learning in solving real-world problems. It prepares students for life-long learning and enables them to contribute to the knowledge community and effect societal improvement.
Staff
| Name | Designation | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Cheryl Yap | Head of Department | cheryl@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549158 |
| Ms Low Siew Hsien | RE Prog Head Yr 4 | shsien@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549146 |
| Mrs Lim Yoke Tong | RE Prog Head Yr 3 | yoketong@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549168 |
| Mrs Yau Pooi Har | RE Prog Head Yr 2 | POOI HAR@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549145 |
| Ms Huang Yuting | RE Prog Head Yr 1 | Yuting@ri.sch.edu.sg | 63549134 |
Achievements/Involvements
Summary of Achievements/Involvements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Future Problem Solving Programme International Conference | 5th Position at High School Category |
| 2007 | Youth Science Conference & School-Based Science Science Mentorship Programme (SMP) | 3M Young Scientists Award (1 group), 3M Best Poster Award (1 group), 5 Distinctions & 11 Merit, Sch-based mentorship programme: 1Silver & 2 Bronzes |
| 2007 | Singapore International Science Challenge 2007 – Research Project | 1 Distinction, 1 Merit |
| 2007 | Science Enterprise Challenge in conjunction with Republic Polytechnic Science Camp | 1st Prize |
| 2007 | 8th National Startup Singapore Challenge | 1st runners up (A national business plan competition and forum jointly organised by NUS Entrepreneurship Centre, NUS Business School Alumni and NUS Entrepreneurship Society). |
| 2008 | Blue Earth Greening 2008 Competition organised by S’pore Poly | GOLD |
| 2008 | Green Building Competition Ngee Ann Polytechnic | 3rd Overall (Bronze Award), and won the coveted “Best model” Award. |
| 2008 | THINKQUEST 2008 May2008 | Touching Hearts with Melodies http://thinkquest.org/winners/ won FIRST PRIZE AWARD |
| 2008 | Destination Imagination Global Finals 22-25May2008, UT, Knoxville, Tennessee | High school team: 2nd Position and clinched the Renaissance Award ‘08; Secondary team : 9th position out of a total of 71 teams. |
| 2008 | Doors to Diplomacy 2008 (US based online competition) | Clinched one GOLD out of a total of 3 GOLD Awards |
| 2008 | World Scholars Cup June 2008 | Clinched Gold for most of the junior category subjects-Literature, History, Science, Art, Debates, Challenge, Quiz, Essay components |
Curriculum
Research Education
Learner Outcomes
In carrying out a project in Research Studies, students should be able to:
• demonstrate information literacy skills
• effectively conduct self-directed learning
• demonstrate responsibility in the use of and generation of knowledge
• communicate their stand effectively and convincingly
• craft reports which adhere to recommended academic standards and/or
an innovative artifact
• reflect on the process of knowledge seeking and generation through
keeping a portfolio
• develop personal effectiveness to facilitate positive social
interaction and effective team building
• appreciate and effectively apply the habits of mind to regulate
their behaviour through critical and creative thinking
Key Understandings
• Knowledge is not finite as it is constantly being generated and
refined through research.
• Inquiry is the basis of research.
• Research is a planned, systematic process.
• Research entails ethical and social responsibility.
• The development of effective habits of mind is essential for self-
directed, life-long learning.
• Effective documentation, reporting, presentation and publishing are
integral to the research process.
In carrying out a project in Research Studies, students should be able to:
• demonstrate information literacy skills
• effectively conduct self-directed learning
• demonstrate responsibility in the use of and generation of knowledge
• communicate their stand effectively and convincingly
• craft reports which adhere to recommended academic standards and/or
an innovative artifact
• reflect on the process of knowledge seeking and generation through
keeping a portfolio
• develop personal effectiveness to facilitate positive social
interaction and effective team building
• appreciate and effectively apply the habits of mind to regulate
their behaviour through critical and creative thinking
Key Understandings
• Knowledge is not finite as it is constantly being generated and
refined through research.
• Inquiry is the basis of research.
• Research is a planned, systematic process.
• Research entails ethical and social responsibility.
• The development of effective habits of mind is essential for self-
directed, life-long learning.
• Effective documentation, reporting, presentation and publishing are
integral to the research process.
| Research Education Year 1 |
|---|
| • The Spirit of Inquiry |
| • Information Literacy Skills I |
| • Data Collection methods |
| • Habits of Mind |
| • Project Management Skills |
| • Communication: Oral Presentation |
| Research Education Year 2 |
|---|
| • Multi-Disciplinary Theme-based Projects |
| • Research Planning and Design I |
| • Information Literacy Skills II |
| • Communication: Report Writing and Journaling |
| • Collaborative Work Skills |
| • Habits of Mind |
| Research Education Year 3 & 4 |
|---|
| • Individual or Group Projects, Mentorship Programme, Raffles Academies Projects: Research Planning and Design I |
| • Information Literacy skills III |
| • Communication: Portfolio, Research Report |
| • Publication and/or Public Presentation |
| Research Education Year 5 & 6 |
|---|
| • Consolidation of Research Skills in the ‘A’ Level group projects (Project Work) |
| • Communication: Presentation Skills |
| • Collaboration: Focus on IQ and EQ |
Enrichment Programmes
| Global Entrepolis 2007 – The Enterprise Challenge (local) | 13-15 Nov 2007 | Organised by Economic Development Board/Singapore Business Federation |
| Nanyang Environmental Science Conference | 17-18 Oct 2007 | Organised by Nanyang Girls secondary School |
| Research@YDSP | 16 Oct 2007 | Organised by DSTA. Pupils get to meet and interact with their Research@YDSP mentors |
| Republic Polytechnic Science Camp 2007 | 3 – 5 Sept 2007 | Champion for the Science Enterprise Challenge |
| Temasek Life Science Laboratories (TLL) Mentorship Programme | Jan-Sept 2007 | Organised by TLL |
| Junior Talent Development Programme, NUS(JTDP-NUS | Jan-Sept 2007 | Organised by NUS |
| Nanyang Research programme (NRP) | Mar-Nov 2007 | Organised by NTU |
| Science Mentorship programme (SMP) | Mar-Sept 2007 | NUS/NTU/Organised by GE Branch of MOE/ Funded |
| School based Science Mentorship programme (SM-SMP) | Mar-Sept 2007 | Organised by GE Branch of MOE/ Funded |
| Innovation Programme (IvP) | Jan-Sept | Organised by MOE GE Branched |


