Educational Qualifications
2004 - 2008
PhD, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
2002 - 2003
MA (Distinction) University College London, United Kingdom
2024 - Present
Masters of Dementia (University of Tasmania)
1994 - 1998
BMus (1st Class Hons), University of Auckland, New Zealand
2005 - 2006
Certificate in Graduate Supervision and Teaching, University of Cambridge
Academic and Professional Experience
2014 - Present
Head of Programme and Teaching Staff
1999 - 2013
Ministry of Education
- Researcher (i/c), Standards & Research Branch, AST
- Senior Head (Policy), Higher Education Division, Council for Private Education
Selected Publications
Journal Articles (Refereed):
Wang, J., Chia, I., & Yap, J. (2024).
A qualitative study of transformative learning during internships. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning. Emerald Group Publishing. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/HESWBL-08-2023-0216/full/html?skipTracking=true
Wang J. and Chia, I. (2021).
An Exercise to Introduce Concepts in Organizational Change. Journal of Organizational Behavior Education. Neilson Journals Publishing. https://www.neilsonjournals.com/JOBE/jobev14.html
Chia, I., Tay, J. & Wang, J. (2020).
Designing Music App for Aural Training. International Journal of Music Science, Technology and Art, 2(2), p. 34-43.
Wang, J.W., & Chia, I. (2020).
Engaging Students via Nearpod in Synchronous Online Teaching. Management Teaching Review. SAGE publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/2379298120974959
Ma, N.L., & Chia, I. (2020).
Designing Learning Analytics for Effective Learning through Problem-based Learning, Journal of Education and Practice, 11(18), p27-33.
Wang, J., & Chia, I. (2020).
Perspectives in AE – Towards an Arts-based Approach to developing Leadership. New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, 32(1), p 47-55.
Myatt, M., Gannaway, D., Chia, I., Fraser, K. & McDonald, J. (2017)
Reflecting on Institutional Support for SoTL Engagement: Developing a Conceptual Framework. International Journal for Academic Development, 23(2), p. 147-160. [Winner of the 2018 IJAD Article of the Year]
Research Methods (Refereed):
Chia, I., Ma N. L. and Tay, J. (2022).
Conducting social media research using online forum: Researching parents' perspectives on online schooling during COVID-19 pandemic. SAGE Research Methods. SAGE Publications.
Chia, I. and Chew, E. (2022).
Challenges in conducting qualitative online interviews using Zoom during COVID-19: Lessons from the field. SAGE Research Methods. SAGE Publications.
Book Chapter (Refereed):
Newell, S., Fitzgerald, R., Hall, K., Mills, J., Beynen, Chia, I, S., Mason, J., & Lai, E. (2024).
Integrating GenAI in higher education: Insights, perceptions, and a taxonomy of practice. In S. Beckingham, J. Lawrence, S. Powell, & P. Hartley (Eds.), Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education : Sustainable and Ethical Practices for Learning, Teaching and Assessment (1 ed., Vol. 1, pp. 42-53). SEDA Focus Series. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003482918
Chia, I., & Tan, E. (2023).
Unleashing the Artistic Ability of Students with Special Needs: Towards an Ability-Driven Paradigm in Special Education. In V. Zhuang, M.E. Wong, & D. Goodley (Eds.). Not Without Us: Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion in Singapore. Ethos Books. [Winner, Best Non-Fiction Title, Singapore Book Awards 2024]
Teh, M.K. and Chia, S.M. (2018).
Singapore. In C. J. Russo (Ed.), Handbook of Comparative Education Law – British Commonwealth Nations, Volume 1 (p. 73-92). Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield.
Teh, M.K. and Chia, S.M. (2012).
Singapore. In C. L. Glen, J. De Groof and C.S. Candal (Eds), Balancing Freedom, Autonomy and Accountability in Education, Volume 4, (p. 227-238). Nijmegen, The Netherlands: Wolf Legal Publishers.
Conference Papers (Refereed):
Wang, J. & I. Chia (2024, Feb 1).
A qualitative study of transformative learning via internships. Paper presented at MOBTS Oceania 2024, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.
Chia, I., & Tay, J. (2024, Jul 28).
Design of a chatbot for reminiscence art. 8th International Conference on Teaching, Learning and Education (ICTLE), Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Tay, J. & Chia, I. (2023, Jul 13-17).
Computer Vision Based Video Game to Enhance Agility for Elderly Individuals Computer vision-based video game to enhance agility for elderly individuals. In Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Aging & Gerontology, SOAS & University London College, London, UK.
Ma, N.L. & Chia, I. (2023, Nov 18-20).
Using education analytics to predict at-risk students in the university: A Case Study. In Proceedings of the 2023 DSI Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, USA, 18 - 20 Nov 2023.
Chia, I. & Chew, E. (2021, May 22-26).
Remote Teaching of the Arts in a Time of COVID-19. In Proceedings of The Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2021, Tokyo, Japan.
Wang Jiunwen and Ivy Chia (2022, Jul 13-15):
A Model of Workplace Learning. In Proceedings of Research Work and Learning (RWL) International Conference (Vol 2 p. 279-290), Toronto, Canada.
Tay, J., & Chia, I. (2020, Jul 2-4).
A Blockchain Framework for Managing Students’ Community Engagement. In E. Tsang, C.L. Kam & P. Wang (Eds.), International Conference on Open and Innovative Education Proceedings 2020 (p. 118-142). Hong Kong SAR: The Open University of Hong Kong.
Wang, J., & Chia, I. (2020, Jan 2).
From Authoritative to Shared Leadership: Learning Through Videos of Conductors. In Proceedings of the Virtual Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching (MOBT) 2020. Virtual Conference.
Chia I., Tay, J. & Guan C. (2017, Mar 26-29).
Infographics for 21st Century Learners. In Proceedings of the Asian Conference on Education & International Development 2017 – Educating for Change (p. 690- 701). Nagoya: IAFOR Publications.
Low S., Goh J., Yeung S. K. & Chia I. (2016, Jul 17-22).
Building IT Capabilities to Deploy Large Scale Synchronous Online Technology for Teaching and Learning. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of HCI in Business, Government, and Organizations: eCommerce and Innovation (p. 531- 544). Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
Teaching Cases (Refereed):
Wang, J., & Chia, I. (2024).
Exploring power with Lego. SAGE Business Cases Originals. SAGE Publications.
Wang J., & Chia, I. (2020).
The Conductorless Orchestra: Lessons on Shared Leadership. Sage Business Cases. Retrieved from: http://sk.sagepub.com/cases/the-conductorless-orchestra-lessons-on-shared- leadership
Wang J., Chia, I., Low C.H. & Lim, D. (2020).
Shared Leadership through Improvisatory Theatre. Sage Business Cases. Retrieved from: http://sk.sagepub.com/cases/shared-leadership-through- improvisational-theatre.