26 March 2021
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has launched a the Science of Learning in Education Centre (Solec), a research institute that aims to develop effective learning methods for students.
Solec will perform research into pedagogical designs that can work for all students. The centre brings together research expertise from several disciplines, including neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, technology and education.
Solec has said that that research in each of these disciplines will contribute to a deeper understanding of learning processes.
Solec comprises two experimental rooms and one classroom. The experimental rooms are where quantitative data is collected using various neuro-physiological tools. The experimental classroom features a two-way mirror along an observation deck, so that learning processes can be observed and studied under natural conditions.
Nanyang Technological University also launched a new Masters of Science (Science of Learning) which will enable students to acquire a foundation in the science of learning and development.