ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore's national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation's education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research. Read more about NIE here.

NIE invites applications for the position of Project Officer to support the project 'Building A Teacher Observation Optimisation Platform with AI to Assess Teachers' Motivational Behaviour in the Classroom'. This is a 1-year contract position.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the smooth running of all aspects of the project.
• Video recording of classroom teaching.
• Responsible for conducting qualitative data analysis.
• Tagging and coding the videos in the AI prototype.
• Train the AI prototype to assess teachers' motivated behaviour in the classroom.
• Conduct literature searches and write reports.
• Assist the Principal Investigator with other administrative and secretarial duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A University degree in psychology-related areas. Candidates with teaching qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with Singapore school system and ability to work with teachers in schools.
• Ability to conduct and write-up literature reviews and reports.

• Prior exposure to AI technology and good understanding of AI algorithms.
• Meticulous with good organizational skills, especially in managing research data.
• Strong written and communication skills in English.
• Strong collaborative skills and a team player.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 18 Sep 2024. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.

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