Academic Profile : Faculty

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Assoc Prof Shanti Divaharan
Associate Professor, National Institute of Education - Learning Sciences and Assessment
Journal Articles (Central)
Divaharan, S. & Chia, A. (2022). Blended learning reimagined: teaching and learning in challenging contexts. Education Sciences, 12(9), 648.

Koh, C., Liu, W. C., Chye, S., & Divaharan, S. (2013). Student teachers' views on national education: The need for greater alignment between policy an d praxis. Asia Pacific Journal of Education, 33(4), 424-443.

Koh, J.H.L., Divaharan, S. (2013). Towards a TPACK-fostering ICT instructional process for teachers: Lessons from the implementation of Interactive Whiteboard instruction. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 29( 2), 233-247.

Divaharan, S., Lim, W. Y., & Tan, S. C. (2011). Walk the talk: Immersing pre-service teachers in the learning of ICT tools for knowledge creation. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 27(8), 1304-131 8.

Koh, J.H.L., & Divaharan, S. (2011). Developing pre-service teachers' technology integration expertise through the TPACK-Developing Instructional Model. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 44(1), 35-58.

Divaharan, S., & Lim, C.P. (2010). Secondary school socio-cultural context i nfluencing ICT integration - A case study approach. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 26(6), 741-763.

Divaharan, S., & Koh, J.H.L. (2010). Learning as students to become better teachers:Pre-service teachers' IWB learning experience. Australasian Journal of Educational Techn ology, 26(4), 553-570.

Wang, C. K. J., Khoo, A., Liu, W. C., & Divaharan, S. (2008). Passion and intrinsic motivation in digital gaming. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 11(1), 39-45.

Quek, C. L., Wong, A. F. L., Divaharan, S., Liu, W. C., Peer, J., & Williams, M. D. (2007). Secondary scho ol students' perceptions of teacher-student interaction and students' attitudes towards Project Work. Learning Environment Research - An International Journal, 10(3), 177-187.

Wong, A. F. L., Quek, C. L., Divaharan, S., Liu, W. C., Peer, J., & Williams, M. D. (2006). Singapore students' and teachers' perceptions of computer-supported project work classroom learning environments. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 38(4), 449-479.

Liu, W. C., Wong, A. F. L., Divaharan, S., Peer, J., Quek, C. L., & Williams, M. D. (2006). Students' intrinsic motivation in project-ba sed learning using an asynchronous discussion platform. Educational Research Journal, 21(2), 217-234.

Quek, C. L., Peer, J., Divaharan, S., Liu, W. C., Williams, M. D., Wong, F. L . A., & Jamaludin, A. (2005). Using Computer Mediated Communication as a Collaborative Tool for Facilitating St udent-centred Learning in Project-based Classrooms. Educational Technology, 45(4), 48-51.

Peer, J., Williams, M. D., Quek, C. L., Divaharan, S., Liu, W. C. & Wong, F. L. A. (2005). A Needs Analysis of Secondary School Teachers' Knowledge and Skills for Conducting Project Work. Journal of Applied Research in Education, 9, 57-66.

Khine, M.S., Lim, C.P., Wong, P., & Divaharan, S. (2004). Examining effective integration of ICT in schools from socio-cultural and pedagogical perspectives. Journal of Digital Contents, 2(1), 61-65.

Lim, C.P., Khine, M.S., Hew, T., Wong, P., Divaharan, S., & Lim, B. (2003). Exploring critical aspects of IT integration in Singaporean Schools. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 19(1), 1-24.

Lourdusamy, A., Divaharan, S., & Peer, J. (2003). Student teachers' philosophical disposition on discipline beliefs. Journal of Applied Research in Education, 7(1), 117-126.

Divaharan, S., & Wong, P. (2003). microLESSONSTM: A tool to encourage student-centred learning. Teaching and Learning, 24(1), 15-25.

Divaharan, S., & Lourdusamy, A. (2002). An attempt to enhance the quality of cooperative learning through peer assessment. Journal of Educational Enquiry, 3(2), 72-83.

Lim, C.P., Teo, Y.H., Chai, C.S., Khine, M.S., Wong, P. & Divaharan, S. (2002). Effective Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Integration: A Collective Case Study of Primary Schools in Singapore. NEW (New Educati onal Waves) Education and Computer (Kyoiku to Computa-), 18(5), 116-121.

Books (Central)
Tan, S. C., Divaharan, S., & Quek, C. L. G. (Eds.). (2021). Technology for meaningful learning (PP. 215). Singapore: Pearson Education.

Tan, S.C., Divaharan, S., Tan, L.L.W, & Cheah, H.M. (2011). Self-directed Learning with ICT: Theory, Practice and Assessment (PP. 62). Singapore: Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education.

Book Chapters (Central)
Chia, A., & Divaharan, S. (2023). Novel times call for novel ways: effective teaching and learning in digital learning environments. In Stephen, J. S., Kormpas, G., & Coombe, C. (Eds.), Global perspectives on higher education: from crisis to opportunity(PP. 305-320). Cham: Spri nger Nature.

Divaharan, S. (2021). Design considerations for technology-mediated learning. In Tan, S. C., Divaharan, S., & Quek, C. L. (Eds.), Technology for Meaningful Learning(PP. 123-132). Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S., & Tan, S.C. (2021). Cyber wellness: What, why and how?. In Tan, S. C., Divaharan, S., & Quek, C. L. (Eds.), Technology for Meaningful Learning(PP. 155-163). Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S., & Chia, A. (2021). Managing Learners and Learning in a Digital Environment. In Tan, S. C., Divaharan, S., & Quek, C. L. (Eds.), Technology for Meaningful Learning(PP. 141-148). Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S. (2018). Cyberwellness for the digital learners. In Y. H. Teo & J. H. L. Koh (Eds.), Technology-enhanced 21st century learning(PP. 253-266). Singapore: Pearson.

Wong, A. F. L., Choy, D., & Divaharan, S. (2018). Planning ICT-enabled lessons. In Y. H. Teo & J. H. L. Koh (Eds.), Technology-enhanced 21st century learning(PP. 48-79). Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S. (2017). International scenes in education: Singapore. In A. C. Ornstein & F. P. Hunkins (Eds.), Curriculum: Foundations, prin ciples, and issues(PP. 334-338). London: Pearson International.

Wong, A. F. L., Choy, D., & Divaharan, S. (2017). Planning ICT-enabled lessons. In C. S. Chai, J. H. L. Koh, & Y. H. Teo (Eds.), Technology-enhanced 21st century learning(PP. 50-81). Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S., Won g, P., & Tan, A. (2017). NIE learning space: Physical and virtual learning environment. In O. S. Tan, W. C. Liu, & E. L. Low (Eds.), Teacher education in the 21st century: Singapore's evolution and innovation(PP. 253-266). Dordrecht: Springer.

Wong, A. F. L., Choy, D., & Divaharan, S. (201 6). Designing instructional plans for ICT-integration lessons and blended learning. In C. S. Chai, J. H. L. Koh, & Y. H. Teo (Eds.), ICT for 21st century learning(PP. 36-67). Singapore: Pearson.

Wong, P. & Divaharan, S. (2013). ICT For Meaningful Learning (Singapore). In M.M.Tan (Ed.), C ase Studies on Integrating ICT into Teacher Education Curriculum in Asia(PP. 65-80). Bangkok: UNESCO.

Wong, A. F. L., Divaharan, S., & Choy, D. (2010). Planning for effective lessons. In C. S. Chai, & Q. Wang (Eds.), ICT for self directed and collaborative learning(PP. 80-106). Singapor e: Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S., & Tan, Y. L. N (2010). Active learning through the use of Interactive White Boards. In Chai, C. S., & Wang, Q. (Eds.), ICT for self directed and collaborative learning(PP. 322-336). Singapore: Pearson.

Wong, P., Divaharan, S., Wettasinghe, M. (2010). Managing ICT-mediated learning environments.. In Chai, C.S. & Wang Q (Eds.), ICT: For self-directed and collaborative learning(PP. 140-152). Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia.

Choy, D., Divaharan, S., & Wong, A. F. L. (2008). Effective teaching and learning in ICT-integrated classroo ms. In Quek, C. L., Wong, A. F. L., & Tay, M. Y. (Eds.), Engaging and managing learners: Practitioners' perspectives(PP. 117-134). Singapore: Pearson.

Wong, A. F. L., Divaharan, S., & Choy, D. (2008). Planning and preparing for teaching. In C. L. Quek, A. F. L. Wong, & M. Y. Tay (Eds.), Engaging and managing learners: Practitioners' perspectives(PP. 49-67). Singapore: Pearson: Prentice-Hall.

Wong, A. F. L., & Divaharan, S. (2008). Delivering and managing whole class teaching. In C. L. Quek, Angela F. L. Wong, & M. Y. Tay (Eds.), Engaging and managing learners: Practitioner s' perspectives(PP. 83-104). Singapore: Pearson: Prentice-Hall.

Divaharan, S., & Ang, K.C. (2008). Connecting with your students. In Quek, C.L., Wong, A. F.L., & Tay, M.Y. (Eds.), Engaging and managing learners: Practitioners' perspectives.(PP. 105-116). Singapore: Pearson.

Divaharan, S., & Choy, D. (2008). Designing and facilitatitng student-centred learning. In Quek, C.L., Wong, A. F.L., & Tay, M.Y. (Eds.), Engaging and managing learners: Practitioners' perspectives.(PP. 135-150). Singapore: Pearson:Prentice-Hall.

 
Conference Papers (Central)
Conference Papers Published in Proceedings

Thilarajah, S. & Divaharan, S. (2019, December). Conversational Bots as Electronic Performance Support System for the Professional Development of Teacher Educators. In Chew, Y.W.S, Chan, K.M., & Alphonso, A. (Eds.), 36th International conference on innovation, practice and research in the use of educational technologies in tertiary education, 36, 577-581.

Divaharan, S., & Wong, P. (2013, March). Promoting collaborative approaches through redesigning of classrooms. In Chova, L.G.,Martinez, A.L., & Torres, I.C. (Eds.), INTED2013 Pro ceedings7th International Technology, Education and Development ConferenceMarch 4th-6th, 2013 ' Valencia, Spain, 1, 2661-2668.

Lim W.Y., Divaharan, S., Mookaiah, M. (2012, November). Net Generation Student Teachers' Perceptions of a CSCL-Inspired Curriculum. In Chang, B, Tan, S. C., Matsui, T. Biswas, G. Wong, L-H, Hirashima, T. Chen, W. (Ed.), Workshop Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education ICCE 2012, 1, 729-734.

Divaharan, S. (2011, December). Learning new tec hnology tools in pre-service teacher education: A model for instructional approach. In Williams, G., Statham, P., Brown, N., & Cleland, B. (Eds.), Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ASCILITE Hobart 2011., 1, 352-363.



Conference Papers Without Proceedings

Diva haran, S. & Chia, A. (2020, September). Effective Teaching & Learning in a Virtual Environment: Guiding Principles. Paper presented at Teaching Forum 2020, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. (2020, August). ASEAN Youth and the Wise on Resilience in Adversity. Paper presented at ASEAN Youth and COVID-19, Indonesia, Indonesia.

Divaharan, S. (2017, November). Technology mediation and pedagogical approaches in higher education courses. Paper presented at HKERA International Conference 2017, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (China).

Divaharan, S. (2016, November). The school of the future f or 21st Century: Leaders' perspectives. Paper presented at EdTechXAsia, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. Tan, L. & Lim, W. Y. (2013, September). Digital textbook for Inquiry-based learning. Paper presented at The SELF-ERAS Conference, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. (2013, September). Video games as a pedagogical tool. Paper presented at The SELF-ERAS Conference, Singapore.

Lim, C. P., & Divaharan, S. (2012, April). Adopting an activity theoretical perspective toward distributed leadership to support effective technology integration. Paper presented at American Educational Rese arch Association, Vancouver, Canada.

Divaharan, S., Koh, H.L.J., Choy, D. , Wong, A.F.L., & Williams, M.D. (2010, March). Exploring Singapore's pre-service teachers' readiness to use Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) meaningfully in their future teaching. Paper presented at International Confer ence on Teaching and Learning with Technology, Singapore.

 
Keynote Speeches & Editorship of Special Issues (Central)




Keynote Addresses

Divaharan, S. (2021, October). MOE Mother Tongue Languages Branch e-Professional Sharing Day. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Leveraging on e-pedagogy to promote interaction skills in MTL classrooms, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. (2021, April). Exploring digital wellness wit h your students. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, I am not Google; I am better than Google, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. (2021, March). Innovations in Teaching and Learning(ITL2021). KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Blended Learning: Not a 50:50, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. (2019, November). Staff Learning Festival 2019 . KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Teachers: Designers of learning experience, Singapore.

Divaharan, S. (2019, October). Regional Conference on Transforming Teacher Development. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Whole school approach to technology integration, Tagaytay, Philippines.

Divaharan, S. (2019, June). 13t h Leaders in Education Conference. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Technology mediated learning: The Singapore journey, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Divaharan, S. (2018, September). Global Symposium on ICT in Education. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Walk the talk, Seoul, Korea.

Divaharan, S. (2018, February). South A sia Regional Symposium on ICT for Education 2018. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Preparing teachers to be a change agent - Singapore experience, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Divaharan, S. (2017, September). Digital Strategies for Development Forum 2017. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Teacher, the change agent, Manila, Phil ippines.

Divaharan, S., & Dede, C. (2016, April). 2016 CoSN Annual Conference, Accelerating Success: Powered by an eLearning Culture. KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Rethinking teacher education in a digital era, Washington D.C., United States.

Other Research Outputs/Projects (Central)








Professional Articles

Divaharan, S. & Chia, A. (2021, March). NIews Quick change is not total change, 115, online.



Technical Reports or Monographs

Divaharan, S. (2016, December). Pedagogical approaches and technological tools survey 2015, 114.

Tan, S. C., Chen, W. L., Koh, H. L. J., Choy, D., Wang, Q. Y., & Chai, C. S. (2014, May). Evaluation of implementation of the 3rd Masterplan for ICT in Education (mp3) and its impact on Singapore schools - Final report, 262.

Divaharan, S., & Lim, W.Y. (2013, March). E-learning hub for ICT for meaningful lea rning: A design-based approach, 15.



Workshops and Seminars

Divaharan, S. (2018, June). National Workshop on Blended learning for Education, Sri Lanka.