This chapter chronicles the evolution of learning sciences (LS) research in Singapore, tracing its path from foundational stages to a leading role in Asia’s educational landscape. The establishment of the Learning Sciences Laboratory (LSL) in the mid-2000s marked a pivotal step, aligning with Singapore’s ICT Masterplans to foster learner-centered, technology-enhanced education. Notable research programs, such as Productive Failure (PF), Collaborative Learning with Group Scribbles (GS), and Seamless Learning (SL), introduced transformative frameworks that have impacted classroom practice both locally and globally. Additionally, initiatives like Knowledge Building (KB) and Student-Generated Ideas (SGI) extended LS research beyond theory, creating collaborative communities that support inquiry and critical thinking across disciplines. By engaging in international partnerships and adopting interdisciplinary methods, Singapore’s LS community has built an adaptable research environment that bridges research, practice, and policy. Looking ahead, Singapore aims to deepen LS impact by integrating AI and learning analytics, offering personalized learning paths and insights for students and teachers. Through this approach, Singapore not only contributes to global LS but also presents a forward-thinking model that connects cultures, supports lifelong learning, and prepares students for complex, interconnected futures.

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Learning Sciences Research in Singapore: From Seeds to Success

  • Lung-Hsiang Wong,
  • Chew Lee Teo,
  • Chee-Kit Looi

摘要

This chapter chronicles the evolution of learning sciences (LS) research in Singapore, tracing its path from foundational stages to a leading role in Asia’s educational landscape. The establishment of the Learning Sciences Laboratory (LSL) in the mid-2000s marked a pivotal step, aligning with Singapore’s ICT Masterplans to foster learner-centered, technology-enhanced education. Notable research programs, such as Productive Failure (PF), Collaborative Learning with Group Scribbles (GS), and Seamless Learning (SL), introduced transformative frameworks that have impacted classroom practice both locally and globally. Additionally, initiatives like Knowledge Building (KB) and Student-Generated Ideas (SGI) extended LS research beyond theory, creating collaborative communities that support inquiry and critical thinking across disciplines. By engaging in international partnerships and adopting interdisciplinary methods, Singapore’s LS community has built an adaptable research environment that bridges research, practice, and policy. Looking ahead, Singapore aims to deepen LS impact by integrating AI and learning analytics, offering personalized learning paths and insights for students and teachers. Through this approach, Singapore not only contributes to global LS but also presents a forward-thinking model that connects cultures, supports lifelong learning, and prepares students for complex, interconnected futures.