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Hoe Teck received his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics from the National University of Singapore in 1996 and began working as a Physics Teacher in 1998 after completing his postgraduate diploma in Education. For 20 years, he has worked as a Junior College and Secondary School Physics Teacher. His passion for Science Research motivates him to develop programmes that help develop secondary school students in Science Research. His passion for Astronomy and Space Science also saw him developing Astronomy after-school programmes for teenagers. His current interest is in Physics, Astronomy and Space Science, Science Research, and STEM programmes. 

Given name: HOE TECK; Surname: TAN 
Current position: Lead Specialist (Applied Research)
School of Science and Technology Singapore

Current Job descriptions:
1. Physics Teacher
2. Co-ordinator for the Lower Secondary Science (Physics, Investigative Skills in Science) 
3. Co-ordinator for the Science Talent Development Programme /Applied Research Programme
4. Astronomy Club Teacher Advisor

School Committees:
1. Applied Research Committee 

Educational qualifications: 
1. B.Sc. in Physics (Honours), from the National University of Singapore in 1996, 
2. M.A. in Instructional Design and Technology, from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in 2005, 
3. M.Ed. in Science Education, from the Sheffield University in 2006,
4. M.Sc. in Environmental Science, from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in 2012.

Professional qualifications: 
1. Teacher Leaders Programme 1, AST/NIE, 2018 (10 weeks).
2. Management and Leadership in Schools, NIE/NTU, 2010 (17 weeks).
3. Post-Graduate Diploma in Education PGDE (Secondary), NIE/NTU, 1997-1998 (1 year). 

Key Awards: 
1. The Cresendas Physics Medal and Prize (JC) by the Institute of Physics Singapore in 2009, 
2. The Apple Distinguished Educator in 2013, 
3. The Outstanding Science Educator Award (Research Mentor) by MOE in 2015.
4. The Cresendas Physics Medal and Prize (Secondary School) by the Institute of Physics Singapore in 2019. 

Publications:
1. Kim, M., & Tan, H. T. (2012). Students’ knowledge and decision making: Learning from collaboration during environmental field study. In M. Kim & C.H. Diong (Eds.). Biology Education for Social and Sustainable Development (pp277-283). The Netherlands: Sense Publisher.
2. Kim, Mijung, and Hoe Teck Tan. "A Collaborative Problem-solving Process Through Environmental Field Studies." International Journal of Science Education. 35.3 (2013): 357-387. Print. <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09500693.2012.752116>. 

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