Professional Learning Platforms
Teachers are encouraged to share their experiences in curriculum and pedagogical innovation. The dialogical exchange of ideas cultivates teacher leadership, so integral to teacher-led professional excellence in the community.
Conference Presentations
Recent conferences attended by RGS teachers have provided valuable opportunities for professional learning, collaboration, and networking. These events bring together educators from different schools to share expertise, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations. By attending, RGS teachers gain diverse perspectives, innovative practices, and emerging trends in education, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality education and contribute to student development.
Local and Overseas Conferences
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Date |
Conference |
Theme |
Presenters |
Presentations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2023 |
World Gifted Conference |
Excellence Without Borders: Gifted Education in A Changing World |
Sandi Kum, Sharon Tan |
Harnessing Digital Tools to Monitor Students’ Performance Using Blended Learning Approach |
|
2022 |
Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference |
Transforming Education & Strengthening Society (Virtual Conference) |
Azahar Noor, Foo Ling Ling, Tan Yen Chuan, Lucille Yap, Tan Yin Lai |
A Whole School Approach to Blended Learning |
|
2022 |
Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference |
Transforming Education & Strengthening Society (Virtual Conference) |
Chew Meek Lin |
Using Error Analysis to Develop Students’ Metacognitive Skills |
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2022 |
Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference |
Transforming Education & Strengthening Society (Virtual Conference) |
Chua Han Hui, Ng Siew Bee |
Fostering Cultural Awareness Using The 3P Cultural Model" |
|
2022 |
PE Conference |
|
Alina Wee, Magdalene Suey |
Leveraging on Peer Feedback in Assessment to Promote Self-directed Learning in PE |
|
2022 |
Science International Teachers’ Conference (SISTIC) |
Reflect. Refine. Reimagine – A Better Future with Science Education. |
Chan Sau Siong, Cindy Tiong |
Collaborative Learning in IBL through Role Playing using Socratic Questioning |
Good Practice Day
Our biennial in-house event is a platform for teacher-led workshops, symposiums, and research presentations. It cultivates teacher leaders by fostering the exchange of ideas on innovative practices and keeping participants informed about the latest developments in the field. Here are some examples of educational technologies and innovations shared by our teachers:
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Year |
Theme |
Presentations |
|---|---|---|
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2022 |
Assessment Literacy, Blended Learning, CCE |
Click here to view the GDP 2022 programme booklet |
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2019 |
Empower, Endeavour, Innovate |
Click here to view the GDP 2019 programme booklet |
School-based Training
School-based training centres on enhancing teachers’ professional practices and ongoing reflection. The aim is to nurture the adept, reflective teacher of the highly able learner.
As a school for gifted and talented, the RGS Professional Development Plan therefore, focuses on the following core competencies:
1 . Gifted & Talented pedagogies such as Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Differentiation strategies, Concept attainment strategies, Inquiry-driven instruction
2 . Curriculum Design Framework such as Understanding by Design (UbD),
Lynn Erickson’s concept-based learning principles
3 . Practitioner Inquiry
4 . Assessment Literacy: Assessment principles, Formative & Summative
assessments, Design of the Performance Task
5 . Learning Technologies
Induction Programme
The Professional Learning Academy provides a 2-year Induction Programme for teachers new to RGS. The programme aims to (a) provide support to the teachers as they adjust to the new environment and (b) train them in the pedagogical content knowledge and skills appropriate to the school’s student profile.
The core of the induction programme is the relationship between the new teachers and a Mentor, who is usually the Senior Teacher. Each teacher works with his/ her Mentor to set goals, collect and analyse classroom evidence, plan and reflect on lessons. The focus on the teachers’ craft and well-being ensures that the partnership may lead to a positive learning experience for both the teacher-mentors and mentees.