Dr Timothy Teo, Ph.D., is a faculty researcher at the Learning Sciences Lab and an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences and Technology Academic Group at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Formerly, he has taught at the primary schools, secondary schools and the polytechnic. Dr Timothy has also served some years at the Curriculum Planning and Development Division, with the last posting as a Senior Curriculum Specialist. His research has focused on the areas of ICT in education, epistemological beliefs, and music education. Most recently, his work has explored issues related to the beliefs about knowledge, teaching and learning among in-service and pre-service teachers. With a special interest in quantitative methodology, Dr Timothy is interested in applying statistical modeling techniques to examine issues relating to ICT in education, teacher’s beliefs, and music education. In recent years, he has been awarded visiting fellowhips by the British Academy and Bristol University. Currently, he is involved in research projects funded by the Learning Sciences Lab.

 

 

Certificate in Education (Credit)- Institute of Education (Singapore)

Bachelor of Arts (1st Class Honours)- University of Canterbury

Master of Arts- Nanyang Technological University

PhD- Nanyang Technological University

 

-	Teo, T. (2006). Computer attitudes among preservice teachers: A Singapore study. To appear in the proceedings of the ‘Preparing teachers for a changing context’ conference. Institute of Education, University of London.
-	Teo, T. (2006). Structural equation modeling: An introduction to educational researchers. To appear in the proceedings of Education Research Association conference, Singapore.
-	Teo, T. (in press). Attitudes toward computers: A study of post-secondary students in Singapore. Interactive Learning Environments.
-	Wang, Y. Q., Teo, T., & Woo, H. L. (accepted for publication). An integrated framework for designing Computer Learning Environments (CLEs). International Journal of Instructional Media.
-	Teo, T. (under revision). Perceived importance, enjoyment, and anxiety as correlates of computer attitudes: A confirmatory factor analysis. Psychological Reports.
-	Chai, S. C., Khine, M. S., & Teo, T. (under review). Epistemological beliefs on teaching and learning: A survey among preservice teachers in Singapore. Educational Media International.
-	Wong, L.H., Quek, H.C. & Looi, C.K., An intelligent tutoring system based on inquiry teaching approach, In: Gordon & Preach International Series in Engineering Technology & Applied Science, USA, 1998.
-	Teo, T., & Noyes, J. (under review). Development and validation of a computer attitude measure for young students (CAMYS). International Journal of Testing.
-	Teo, T. (under review). Structural equation modelling: An introduction for educational researchers. Educational Research.
-	Teo, T. (2006). Evaluation of the impact of ICT in Education. In M. Khine (ed.), Teaching with Technology: Strategies for Engaging Learners. Singapore: Prentice-Hall.
-	Teo, T. (2006). The influence of user characteristics on technology acceptance by teachers: A literature review. Journal of Interactive Instruction Development. 18(4), 11-14.
-	Teo, T. (2006). Factors affecting gender differences in attitudes towards computers among students. Educational Research and Review, 1(1), 7-11
-	Teo, T. (2006). Attitudes toward computers: A study of post-secondary students in Singapore. Interactive Learning Environments. 14(1), 17-24.
-	Chai, C. S., & Teo, T. (2006). Relationship between pre-service teachers’ beliefs and attitude towards ICT usage: An exploratory study. Paper presented at the Third International Conference on Educational Technology. Singapore, 7 to 8 September 2006.
-	Teo. T. (2006). Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards learning using computers. Paper presented at the Conference “Preparing teachers for a changing context”. University of London Institute of Education, 3 to 6 May 2006
-	Teo. T. (2006). Structural equation modeling: An introduction for educational researchers. Paper presented at the Education Research Association Conference “Diversity for Excellence: Engaged Pedagogies”. 29 to 31 May 2006.
-	Teo, T., & Noyes, J. (in press). Teachers’ use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) around the world. Invited paper for Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking, 2nd Edition.
-	Chai, S. C., Khine, M. S., & Teo, T. (in press). Epistemological beliefs on teaching and learning: A survey among preservice teachers in Singapore. Educational Media International.
-	Wang, Y. Q., Teo, T., & Woo, H. L. (in press). An integrated framework for designing Computer Learning Environments (CLEs). International Journal of Instructional Media.
-	Teo, T. (in press). Perceived importance, enjoyment, and anxiety as correlates of computer attitudes. Psychological Reports.

 

Attitudes towards computers, ICT adoption and integration in education, teacher's epistemological beliefs, structural equation modeling, development and validation of measures, ICT and music, psychology of music.

 

 

University of Bristol Visiting Fellowship (Benjamin Meaker Fellowship)- 2005

 

British Academy Visiting Fellowship- 2002