Educational Research
We are very keen to work with SIT staff across disciplines to understand how your innovations in teaching are impacting your students’ SIT journey.
What is Educational Research?
Educational research involves using rigorous scientific research methods to explore educational and learning processes, as well as the institutions and interactions that determine educational outcomes.
In other words, information is collected and analysed in a systematic way to understand how learners learn and academic staff teach, with the aim of advancing the practice of teaching in higher education.
Why is it Important?
Educational research supports innovative teaching and learning by providing evidence of best practices.
Consider engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), which involves purposeful inquiry into your own methods of teaching, learning, and assessment, aiming to enhance these practices and elevate the educational experience for your students.
Our Team’s Mission
Our mission is to lead efforts and provide thought leadership in educational research.
We are committed to collaborating with stakeholders (e.g., Academic Staff, Corporate Staff, Research Staff) on educational research initiatives.
We are champions of the conceptualization, execution, and evaluation of educational research projects.
Faculty-Facing Research Projects
If you are thinking of starting an educational-related project or have one ongoing, we can support you. In such projects, you will be the Principal Investigator, lead the project, and make final decisions.
We stand ready to support you in any of the following capacities (subject to discussion and agreement) :
Mentorship
If you are planning an education-related intervention, or you wish to explore the effectiveness of an existing intervention, we can guide you in developing your research idea and concept.
You can also request our help with the Institutional Review Board processes.
Research Design
We can assist you with reviewing relevant literature, as well as the conceptualization of the research design and methodology.
Together, we can collectively decide on the approach, tools, and overall direction for your research..
Data Collection & Analysis
We have significant experience in creating surveys, designing, and conducting interviews and focus group discussions.
We are also ready to support your data analysis using our experience in various quantitative and qualitative techniques.
Writing
Let’s discuss how we might be able to assist you with your publications such as becoming co-authors on your research paper, identifying appropriate journals, and/or reviewing and editing drafts.
Internal-Facing Research Projects
This could include institutional research projects or other internal initiated research projects.
We warmly welcome and encourage stakeholders (e.g., Academic Staff, Corporate Staff, Research Staff) to collaborate with us on such projects.
Examples of ongoing institutional research projects include:
- Game-based Learning as an Educational Tool in Higher Education [RECAS-0153].
- Insights into Blended Learning at a Singapore-based University: Examining Students’ Perspectives and Faculty Implementation [RECAS-0144].
- Evaluating the Efficacy of Competency-based, Stackable, Micro-Credentials from the Lens of Learners, Faculty, and Industry Partners [RECAS-1039].
External-Facing Initiatives
We also offer workshops on Educational Research as part of our Research Training Series. Do look out for the announcements from STLA!
Let’s talk
Start a conversation with STLA’s learning analysts about your innovations and research ideas. We can and want to support you in engaging in your own evidence-based practice.