Research Associate (Visual and Performing Arts) [NIE]

The National Institute of Education invites suitable applications for the position of Research Associate on a 20-month contract at the .

Project Title: Developing 21CC through arts-based embodied learning processes

Project Introduction: This pilot research project aims to develop an arts-based embodied learning programme to complement the teaching and learning of social-emotional competencies highlighted in the Character and Citizenship Syllabus (CCE) for Primary School with an explicit alignment to the 21st Century Competencies (21 CC). In particular, the arts-based embodied learning programme focuses on fostering empathetic and inclusive behaviours and dispositions in students from the lower primary levels in mainstream Singapore schools to build better sense of self, self-management and interpersonal relationships.

The ten-week arts-based embodied learning programme in this study will be adapted from the current Drama programme written for PAL in the lower primary levels, and it will draw on the embodied processes from across the four broad genres of music, drama, dance/movement and visual art. There are two stages in the research project:

Stage 1: The adaptation of the arts-based embodied learning programme from the current Drama programme written for PAL and the professional development of teachers to be equipped with knowledge and skills in arts-based embodied learning processes Stage 2: The implementation of the ten-week arts-based embodied learning programme in the lower primary classrooms.

Lasting over a 24-month period, researchers in this project will work actively with teachers in school(s) to develop and evaluate the efficacy of the arts-based embodied learning programme in fostering empathetic and inclusive behaviours and attitudes in children in the lower primary levels.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in related fields (e.g arts/arts education) and preferably with some research experience.
• Candidates without a Master's degree in the relevant fields will also be considered if they demonstrate a keen interest in the Arts or have experience working in school settings.
• Able to work independently, has good communication skills, and possesses meticulous organizational skills.
• Expected to be prompt and efficient in communication and managing schedules and meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Manage administrative and logistical matters in the project (e.g. updating research records on different platforms, preparing necessary equipment for data collection etc.)
• Liaise with all parties involved in the research study (e.g. core research team members, collaborators, schools, teachers, parents/caregivers etc.)
• Participate actively in the data collection processes and data analysis together with the PI and Co-PIs. Data collection processes include but are not limited to classroom observations of the arts programmes, recording field notes of the observations, conducting interviews and focus group discussions, and administering surveys.
• Managing external part-time transcribers
• Taking minutes during meetings
• Preparing dissemination material and presentations
• Participate in the closure of the research project
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator

Application

Applicants (external and internal) will apply via Workday. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Closing Date

Closing date for advertisements will be set to 14 calendar days from date of posting.