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Name

Assoc. Prof. Foong Pui Yee
PhD & M Ed, Monash University, Australia.
B Sc & Dip Ed, Singapore University

Location

Room 7-03-32

Contact

(65) 6790 3913

Email puiyee.foong@nie.edu.sg
   
Teaching Areas
  • Pre-Service Curriculum Studies Modules

  • Master in Education module

  • In-service DDM module

       
    Research Interest
    She had supervised Master and Ph D theses. Her research interest includes mathematical problem solving, use of open-ended problems, co-operative learning, gender differences, journal writing and teachers’ concern.
       
    Selected Publications
  • Foong, P.Y. (2006). Problem solving in mathematics. In P.Y. Lee (ed.). Teaching Primary School Mathematics-A resource book. Chapter 4, 47-71. McGrawHill (Asia).

  • Foong, P.Y. (2005). Developing creativity in the Singapore primary mathematics classroom: factors that support and inhibit. Thinking Classroom. 6(4). 14-21.

  • Foong, P.Y. (2004) Engaging Mathematics Curriculum: Some Exemplary Practices in Singapore Primary Schools. Teaching and Learning. 25(1). 115-126.

  • Foong, P.Y. (2002). Roles of Problem to Enhance Pedagogical Practices in the Singapore Classrooms. The Mathematics Educator. 6(2). 15-31.

  • Foong, P.Y. & Loo, C.F. (1998). Mathematical Reasoning: Do males and females think alike? In M.L. Quah & W.K. Ho  (Eds) Thinking Processes-Going Beyond the Surface Curriculum. Chapter 19, 198- 204. Simon & Schuster (Asia).

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