Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Jonathan Y. H. Sim is associate fellow of the NUS Teaching Academy and lecturer with the department of philosophy at the National University of Singapore.

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Advice on developing regular quizzes that test students' understanding so they can address any gaps in their knowledge

Designing ‘knowledge checker’ quizzes that motivate students to review feedback and revise learning

Jonathan Sim advises on designing regular quizzes as a tool to ensure students review their assignment feedback and address gaps in their understanding

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Advice on methods that help improve group dynamics by encouraging communication

Group work: improving communication, participation and dynamics

Jonathan Sim offers three methods for facilitating effective group work by improving participation and communication between student peers

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Advice on creating new internship opportunities that benefit students and employers

Creating internship opportunities: showing employers the value in humanities and social sciences

Jonathan Sim describes how he engaged with local employers to open internship opportunities to humanities and social sciences students who would not previously have been considered

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Designing teaching activities which trigger an emotional response making key lessons easier to remember

How to design unforgettable class activities that help students learn better

These teaching techniques are designed to pique students’ emotions and lodge key lessons more firmly in their memories

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Advice on preparing students so they get the most out of the flipped classroom model

How to induct students into the flipped-classroom model

Jonathan Sim explains how he has designed learning activities to ensure students complete the preparation work necessary to get the most out of the flipped-classroom model

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Using messaging apps to support better communication between students and instructors

Alleviating student anxiety using messaging apps

Jonathan Sim explains how he supported his class remotely using the Telegram messaging app to keep a regular flow of communication and reassure students they were not alone in having queries

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Lessons on motivating students to learn on mandatory courses

Lessons in motivating students to learn online

Teaching interdisciplinary modules online can be an uphill battle but it offers important lessons in the art of motivating students to learn, as Jonathan Sim explains

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

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Designing ‘knowledge checker’ quizzes that motivate students to review feedback and revise learning

Group work: improving communication, participation and dynamics

Creating internship opportunities: showing employers the value in humanities and social sciences

How to design unforgettable class activities that help students learn better

How to induct students into the flipped-classroom model

Alleviating student anxiety using messaging apps

Lessons in motivating students to learn online

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Jonathan Sim

National University of Singapore

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Group work: improving communication, participation and dynamics

Creating internship opportunities: showing employers the value in humanities and social sciences

How to design unforgettable class activities that help students learn better

How to induct students into the flipped-classroom model

Alleviating student anxiety using messaging apps

Lessons in motivating students to learn online

Designing ‘knowledge checker’ quizzes that motivate students to review feedback and revise learning