About Us
SGReflect is an Educational Service and Consultancy Start-up (UEN53445214X). It was established by Singaporean Science Educator, Dr Tan Kok Siang, to:
- Promote Reflective Learning as a habit of learning among school students.
- Provide pedagogical and learning support services to schools.
- Assist students, parents, and teachers with academic and enrichment learning in School Science and STEM.
- Encourage young learners to begin preparing for competence in learning-thinking skills needed for the Future-of-Work.
Dr Tan Kok Siang is a retired Science Teacher Educator (2000–2021, NIE/NTU) and a former school science teacher (1989–2000). Before joining the educational service in 1989, he spent several years working as a chemist in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. He remains active as a Ministry of Education (MOE)‑registered Flexi‑Adjunct Teacher (FAJT) in Singapore schools, while also leading international STEM and Science educational enrichment programmes. In addition, he serves as a specialist consultant in various science teacher professional development projects and events both locally and internationally.
WHY "SGReflect"...
Practising scientists, technologists, educators, and researchers are all reflective learners. Students who are more inclined to reflect are typically more innovative, productive, and effective in problem‑solving and designing solutions in school science tasks. This observation is supported by various studies in the literature, including Kok Siang’s doctoral research (Tan, 2009) and more recent presentations (Tan, 2026a; Tan, 2026b).
In today’s era of design‑based thinking and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, cultivating a habit of reflective learning is more important than ever (Tan, 2026b). It equips learners to critically evaluate ideas, adapt to disruption, and apply creativity responsibly in both academic and real‑world contexts.
The name SGReflect was therefore chosen to embody and advance the purpose of this start‑up initiative.
References
- Tan, K. S. (2009). Students’ reflective learning in school science: Approaches to experimental tasks in chemistry [Doctoral dissertation, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University].
- Tan, K. S. (2026a). Perspectives on STE(A)M learning: Hands‑on, real‑world learning, critical thinking, values education, and assessment practices. Keynote paper presented online via Zoom at the BRICS New Educational Initiative (NEI), Bimonthly oneline dialogue, 24 May 2026.
- Tan, K. S. (2026b). Empathy and awareness as enablers for a resilient AI‑ready Singapore workforce. Invited country report as an international specialist‑panelist presented online via Zoom at the 3rd International Academic Conference, Chaiyaphum Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Ministry of Education, Chaiyaphum Province, Thailand, 28 August 2026.
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