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Assistant Professor

Padma RAO

Assistant Professor
Doctor of Education , The University of Western Australia, Australia
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SIT Appointments

  • Assistant Professor
    – Present
  • Cluster/CCS Teaching & Learning Lead (CCS)
    –
  • Senior Lecturer
    –

Education

  • Doctor of Education
    The University of Western Australia , Australia
  • Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)
    National University of Singapore , Singapore
  • Diploma in Applied Linguistics
    Regional English Language Centre, Singapore , Singapore

Professional Certification

  • Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research
    University of Georgia, United States
  • Certificate in Facilitation in Problem-based Learning Pedagogy
    Republic Polytechnic, Singapore

Professional Memberships

  • Specialist Adult Educator (Curriculum Development), Institute for Adult Learning
    – Present
  • Secretary, RELC Alumni (Singapore)
    – Present

Past Projects

  • The Youth Development Index: An inventory for measuring youth development in Singapore
    –

    Gan, Su-lin., & Rao, P. (2016), Research project supported by National Youth Fund, Singapore.

Conferences

  • Periasamy, J., & Rao, P. (2015, June). Problem-based Learning: Social Comparison Orientations in Mathematics Students. Paper presented at the Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference 2015, National Institute of Education, Singapore.

  • Periasamy, J., & Rao, P. (2015, March). Students' Achievement Goals and Social Comparison Orientations in Mathematical Learning. Paper presented at 4th International PBL Symposium 2015, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

  • Chong, T., Rao, P., & Idris,E. (2015, March). A Case Study of The Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka Leveraging PBL to Promote Professional Development and Graduate Employability. Paper presented at 4th International PBL Symposium 2015, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

  • Rao, P. (2014, September). Problem-based Learning in a Technology Mediated Curriculum: A Case Study. Paper presented at The International Symposium on Advances in Technology Education (ISATE 2014), Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore.

  • Rao, P. (2012, March). Scaffolding in Problem-based Learning. Paper presented at the 3rd International PBL Symposium 2012, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

  • Rao, P. (2009, March). Students’ Perceptions of Scaffolding in Problem-based Learning: A Qualitative Case study. Paper presented at the 2nd  International PBL Symposium 2009, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore.

Teaching Modules

Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

  • CHE2025 - Career and Professional Development
  • CHE1013 - Technical Writing and Effective Communication

Past

  • BHB 1801 - Career and Professional Development I
  • BHB 2802 - Career and Professional Development II: Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace
  • SEM 1902 - Interpersonal and Work Communication
  • PHE 1036 - Career and Professional Development
  • BHB 1802 - Career and Professional Development I