Enhancing guiding inquiry-based learning through teacher-chatbot collaboration

About the Project

This project aims to develop a chatbot-integrated instructional model to support scientific inquiry, promoting student-led activities. The research will involve designing, implementing, and refining this model through feedback loops. Expected outcomes include better student engagement, increased opportunities for student agency, and improved teacher-chatbot collaboration, enhancing inquiry-based learning.

Important Note

We welcome you to have a conversation with Assistant Professor Park Joonhyeong (Joonhyeong.park@nie.edu.sg) to discuss this PhD project further. You are strongly encouraged to reach out to him at least 3 months in advance of application deadline (i.e. 25 June 2026) as the process of confirming the supervision and preparing your proposal for application may take longer than you anticipate.

When you email Assistant Professor Park Joonhyeong, please:

1. Introduce yourself
2. Share about your academic background
3. Provide information on your research interests and how it is aligned with this project
4. And how you hope to achieve your PhD aspirations

We regret to inform you that only suitable PhD candidates for this project will be shortlisted for further consideration.

Minimum Entry Requirement

A Bachelor’s degree with honours, at least at the Second Class Upper level, in Science, STEM, or Science Education, a Master’s degree in relevant areas, and the ability to pursue advanced research in science education.

Shortlisted applicants will undergo an interview session as part of the selection process.

A valid GRE score is required for applicants who are not graduates of the Autonomous Universities in Singapore. See detailed requirements for English language on competency and GRE requirements here.

Funding Notes

Prestigious scholarships offered by the Nanyang Technological University allows outstanding PhD students to pursue their research endeavours at a world-class university. At NTU, we recognize academic excellence and research potential that will help you focus on making groundbreaking discoveries in your field.

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