Books/Book Chapters
Sockalingam, N. (2015). A design model for problem-based learning. In Authentic problem solving and learning in the 21st pentury (pp. 41-55). Singapore: Springer.
Sockalingam, N., & Schmidt, H.G. (2012). Characteristics of effective problems. In One day,One Problem. Singapore: Springer.
Sockalingam, N (In publication). Regional Guidebook on Project-based Learning and Tele-collaboration
Sockalingam, N. (2010). Characteristics of problems in problem-based learning. Rotterdam: Erasmus University Rotterdam, EUR publishing.
Papers and conference proceedings
1. Chief Editor and contributor of numerous articles in EduSCAPES: https://www.sutd.edu.sg/learningsciences/Resources/SUTD-Pedagogy-Newsletter
2. Sockalingam, N. (2022). Preparing graduate students to be teaching assistants in a student-centered learning context (Submitted for publication).
3. Siddhant, S., Oka, K., & Nachamma, S. (2021). Extended reality for enhanced learning beyond the classroom: three pandemic-proof prototypes. Proceedings of the International Conference on Best Innovative Teaching Strategies (ICON-BITS 2021)
4. Kurniawan, O., Lee, N. T. S., & Sockalingam, N. (2021, December). Is augmented reality robot as effective as physical robot in motivating students¬¬ to learn Programming?. IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Education (TALE) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
5. Sockalingam, N., Pey, K.L., Lim, S.C. (2021). Transforming engineering education: a case study of Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Special Issue of Advances in Engineering Education.
6. Wong, Y., Kanao, I., Sockalingam, N., Joyce, S.C. (2020). Teaching structures to architects – Think, Experience, Communicate and Design. Proceedings of the IASS Annual Symposium 2020. UK.
7. Sockalingam, N., & Liu, J. (2020). Designing learning experiences for online teaching and learning. EduSCAPES 2020.
8. Sockalingam, N., &Pey, K. L, (2019). Benchmarking educational development centres in Singapore’s universities. EduSCAPES 2019.
9. Sockalingam, N., & Pey, K. L., (2019). Big-D at SUTD. EduSCAPES 2019.
10. En, C.Y., Sockalingam, N. (2018). Engaging students as partners in teaching. EduSCAPES 2018.
11. Sockalingam, N. (2018). Educational development at SUTD. EduSCAPES 2018.
12. Kurniawan, O., Lee, N., Datta, S., Sockalingam, N., & Pey, K. L. (2018). Effectiveness of physical robot versus robot simulator in teaching introductory programming, Proceedings of IEEE-TALE 2018, Engineering Next-Generation Learning.
13. Sockalingam, N. (2018). Educational development centres in Singapore, ISSOTL 2018, Bergen.
14. Sockalingam, Yi, N.J Nguyen T.N ., & Tan, C. H. (2017). Learning to teach as Graduate Teaching Assitants at SUTD. EduSCAPES 2017.
15. Sockalingam, N. (2017). Designing blended learning. Blackboard TLC Asia conference, Singapore. October.
16. Sockalingam, N. (2016). Integrating 21st Century skills with content. EduTech Asia, Singapore.
17. Sockalingam, N. (2016). Engaged teaching to enhance teaching and learning. Asian Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 6(2), 122-128.
18. Tan, J., & Sockalingam, N. (2016). Gamification to engage students in higher education. In Thinking, Learning and Training- Practical Perspectives. Edited by S.N. Kan, & B. Soong, National Library Board: Singapore.
19. Sockalingam, N. (2015). Online teaching for academic continuity during emergency situations. Singapore Technology-Enabled Learning Conference, Singapore, 16-17 Nov 2015.
20. Ducrot, J., & Sockalingam, N. (2015). Students’ perspectives on flipped classroom implementation in higher education. Emerging Technologies for Online Learning 8th International Symposium, Texas.
21. Sockalingam, N. (2015). A design model for problem-based learning. In authentic problem solving and learning in the 21st Century (pp. 41-55). Singapore: Springer.
22. Sockalingam, N., Martins, D.B., & Frezzati, F. (2014). Practical issues in implementing problem-based learning: An international perspective. Presented at the PAN PBL APB International Conference. Chile.
23. Sockalingam, N (2012). A regional guidebook on project-based learning and tele-collaboration. Bangkok: UNESCO.
24. Sockalingam, N., & Schmidt, H.G. (2012). Characteristics of effective problems. In One day, One Problem. Singapore: Springer.
25. Sockalingam, N. (2012). Evaluation of student satisfaction – a mission based approach. Studies in Learning, Evaluation Innovation and Development, 9 (1), 168-88. Available at http://sleid.cqu.edu.au.
26. Sockalingam, N., & Schmidt, H.G. (2012). Does the extent of problem familiarity influence students learning in problem-based Learning? Instructional Science. 41(5). 921-932.
27. Sockalingam, N., Lindert, A. T., & Schmidt, H.G. (2012). Stability of student ratings in problem quality rating scale. Presented at the Meeting of American Educational Research Association, Vancouver.
28. Sockalingam, N. (2012). Student evaluation: Are we measuring what we intend to measure? Paper presented at the Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver.
29. Sockalingam, N., & Aggarwal, N. (2012). A guidebook for teaching adult learners. UniSIM publication.
30. Sockalingam, N., & Aggarwal, N. (2011). Challenges and strategies in teaching adult learners. Teaching and Learning Higher Education Conference, NUS, Singapore.
31. Sockalingam, N., Rotgans, J., & Schmidt, H. G. (2011). The relationships between problem-characteristics, achievement-related behaviors, and academic achievement in problem-based learning. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 16(4), 481–490.
32. Sockalingam, N., Rotgans, J., & Schmidt, H. G. (2011). Assessing the quality of problems in Problem-based Learning. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 24(1).
33. Sockalingam, N. (2010). Characteristics of problems in problem-based learning. Rotterdam: Erasmus University Rotterdam, EUR publishing.
34. Sockalingam, N., Rotgans, J., & Schmidt, H. G. (2010). Student and tutor perceptions on attributes of effective problems in problem-based learning. Higher Education, 62(1), 1-16.
35. Sockalingam, N., & Schmidt, H. G. (2010). Characteristics of problems for problem-based learning: The students' perspective, Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 5 (1), 6-33.
36. Sockalingam, N., & Schmidt, H. G. (2008). Perspectives on the problem characteristics for problem-based learning. Paper presented at the Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New York.
Others
Teaching Adult Learners at UniSIM (June 2013). http://tlc.unisim.edu.sg/for_associates/associates_resources/Teaching-Adult-Learners-At-UniSIM.pdf
What should success in education look like in Singapore (April, 2013). https://heartbeat/home/news/siminsider/214879654?&sid=0
Will Winds of Changes be for the Better (Sep 2012). http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/mobile/sideviews/article/will-winds-of-change-be-for-the-better-nachamma-sockalingam/
Understanding Adult Learner's Needs. (Aug 2012).http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/understanding-adult-learners-needs/
Structuring Discussion to Engage Students. (Aug 2011). htp://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/structuring-discussion-to-engage-students/
Questioning Skills to Engage Students. (May 2011). Faculty Focus, http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/questioning-skills-to-engage-students/
Designing Problems for Problem-based Learning, Faculty Focus, (Mar 2011). http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/designing-problems-for-problem-based-learning/
Authored the following posts. Available at http://tlc.unisim.edu.sg/publications.htm. Was also the initiator and editor of e-posts/blog posts from Jan2011- 2013 June
1. Connecting and Communicating with students online
2. Presenting effectively to engage students
3. To be or not to be learner-centered
4. Preparing to teach
5. Becoming an expert in teaching: Does Experience count?
6. Faculty Learning Day 2012
7. Handling plagiarism
8. Challenges and strategies in engaging students
9. What UniSIM instructors could do to help students learn better: In students' perspective
10. Student engagement techniques: Writing skills
11. From passive to active learning: Helping students make the shift
12. Teaching adults
What should success in education look like in Singapore (April, 2013). https://heartbeat/home/news/siminsider/214879654?&sid=0
Will Winds of Changes be for the Better (Sep 2012). http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/mobile/sideviews/article/will-winds-of-change-be-for-the-better-nachamma-sockalingam/
Understanding Adult Learner's Needs. (Aug 2012).http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/understanding-adult-learners-needs/
Structuring Discussion to Engage Students. (Aug 2011). htp://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/structuring-discussion-to-engage-students/
Questioning Skills to Engage Students. (May 2011). Faculty Focus, http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/questioning-skills-to-engage-students/
Designing Problems for Problem-based Learning, Faculty Focus, (Mar 2011). http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/designing-problems-for-problem-based-learning/
Authored the following posts. Available at http://tlc.unisim.edu.sg/publications.htm. Was also the initiator and editor of e-posts/blog posts from Jan2011- 2013 June
1. Connecting and Communicating with students online
2. Presenting effectively to engage students
3. To be or not to be learner-centered
4. Preparing to teach
5. Becoming an expert in teaching: Does Experience count?
6. Faculty Learning Day 2012
7. Handling plagiarism
8. Challenges and strategies in engaging students
9. What UniSIM instructors could do to help students learn better: In students' perspective
10. Student engagement techniques: Writing skills
11. From passive to active learning: Helping students make the shift
12. Teaching adults