Tan Seng Chee
   
 
Position
Deputy Head , Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group
Associate Professor
     
Telephone
  
(65) 6 790 3271
 
Fax
  
(65) 6 896 8038
 
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Biographical Sketch
 
 
Dr Tan Seng Chee is the Deputy Head of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Academic Group and is holding a concurrent appointment as an Assistant Director in the Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education.
 
 
He obtained his BSc (Hons) from the National University of Singapore in 1989 under the sponsorship of PSC Local Merit Scholarship; he completed his Master in Education from the National Institute of Education in 1997; and he obtained his Ph.D. (Instructional Systems) from the Pennsylvania State University in 2000 under the NTU Overseas Graduate Scholarship.
 
 
His research interest is in the area of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
 
 
Education
 
 
Bachelor of Science, Honors (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
 
 
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
 
 
Master of Education (NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
 
 
PhD, Instructional Systems (Pennsylvania State University, USA)
 
 
Selected Publications
 
 
 
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Tan, S.C., Hung, D., & Scardamalia, M.  (2006). Education in the knowledge age – Engaging learners through knowledge building.  In D.Hung, & M.S. Khine (Eds.). Engaged Learning with Emerging Technologies, pp. 91-106.  Netherlands: Springer. Tan, S.C., & Koh, T.S. (in press) Translating Learning Sciences Research into Classroom Practices.  Educational Technology
 
 
 
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Hung, D., Tan, S. C., & Koh, T.S. (in press). From traditional to constructivist epistemologies: A proposed theoretical framework based on activity theory for learning communities. Journal of Interactive Learning Research.
 
 
  
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Hung, D., Tan, S. C., Hedberg, J., & Koh, T.S. (2005). A Framework for Fostering a Community of Practice: Scaffolding Learners through an Evolving Continuum. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(2), 159-176
 
 
 
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Tan, S. C., Hung, D., & So, K.L.  (2005).  Fostering Scientific Inquiry in Schools through Science Research Course and Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). International Journal of Learning Technology, 1(3), 273-292.
 
 
 
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Tan, S.C., Yeo, J., & Lim, W.Y.  (in press).   Changing epistemology of science learning through inquiry with Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.  Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
 
 
 
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Ibrahim, A., & Tan, S.C. (2004).  Computer-Supported Collaborative Problem Solving and Anchored Instruction in a Mathematics Classroom – An Exploratory Study. International Journal of Learning Technology, 1(1), 16-39.
 
 
 
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Tan, S.C., & Hung, D.  (2002).  Beyond information pumping: Creating a constructivist e-Learning environment.  Educational Technology, 42(5), 48-54.
 
 
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Tan, S.C., Turgeon, A., & Jonassen, D.  (2001).  Develop Critical Thinking in Group Problem Solving through Computer-Supported Collaborative Argumentation: A Case Study. Journal of Natural Resource in Life Science Education, 30, 97-103.
 
 
 
 
  
 
Research Interest
 
 
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
 
 
Constructivist Learning Environment
 
 
Learning Communities
 
 
Computer as Cognitive Tools
 
 
Projects
 
 
Principal investigator of Project LSL 6/06 TSC: Ideas First: Developing a Model for Creating Knowledge Building Classrooms in Primary School
 
 
Principal investigator of Project LSL 1/04 TSC: Designing pedagogical support for enabling inquiry learning through a learning community approach
 
 
Co-Principal investigator, Fostering learning communities for professional development and innovation: An investigation of multilevel communities of practice
 
 
Principal investigator, Fostering Scientific Inquiry through Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
 
 
Awards
 
 
 
JCCI Singapore Foundation Education Award, 2005
 
 
NTU Overseas Graduate Scholarship, 1998-2000
 
 
PSC Local Merit Scholarship (Teaching), 1985-1989