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Assoc. Prof. Berinderjeet Kaur
PhD Monash (Australia), MEd Nottingham (UK),
Grad Dip Ed (Singapore), B Sc (Singapore),
Cert TESL (RELC, Singapore) |
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Room 7-03-46 |
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(65) 6790 3895 |
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berinderjeet.kaur@nie.edu.sg |
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| Teaching Areas |
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Curriculum Studies Modules (Primary and Secondary). |
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Master in Education Modules on Mathematical Problem Solving. |
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In-service Modules on Thinking, Reasoning and Communication. (Primary and Secondary). |
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| Research Interest |
She has a broad interest in research, including mathematical problem solving, classroom practices of mathematics teachers, gender issues in mathematics education, the development of curriculum materials which would encourage the teaching and learning of mathematics outside the traditional classroom such as Mathematics Trails and comparative studies in mathematics education such as TIMSS. To date she has been involved in numerous international collaborative projects on mathematics education. She has published in all of these areas.
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| Selected Publications |
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Kaur, B., Low, H.K., & Seah, L.H. (2006). Mathematics teaching in two Singapore classrooms: The role of textbook and homework. In D. Clarke, C. Keitel & Y. Shimizu (Eds.), Mathematics classrooms in 12 countries: The insider’s perspective. Rotterdam/Taipei: Sense Publishers, 99 – 115. |
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Kaur, B. (2005). Performance in mathematics of eighth graders from 5 Asian countries. Hiroshima Journal of Mathematics Education. Japan, 11, 69 - 92. |
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Kaur, B., Ferrucci, B. & Carter, J. (2004). Department heads’ perceptions of their influence on mathematics achievement in Singapore and the United States. The International Journal of Educational Management, UK, 18(2), 93-99. |
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Burghes, D., Kaur, B. & Thompson, D.R. (Eds.) (2004). Kassel Project – Final Report [International Monograph on Mathematics Teaching Worldwide]. Budapest: WoltersKluwer Co. |
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Kaur, B, Edge, D. & Yeap, B.H. (Eds.) (2003). TIMSS and comparative studies in mathematics education – An international perspective. Singapore: Association of Mathematics Educators. |
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Professional Activities/Awards |
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2002, 2004 – [present] President Association of Mathematics Educators (Singapore) |
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2006 – The Public Administration Medal (Bronze) |
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2005 & 2006 – Excellence in Teaching Commendation Award |
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2003 & 2004 – Fellow of Teachers Network Award |
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