Did you like Maths or Science when you were in school? Have you played games that stimulated your thought processes? Are you looking to impact your training programme with creative games? A primer for leadership development, this book introduces Maths and Science games with a review process component that can be used for leadership instruction. The book highlights key leadership principles for all leaders to adopt: ask questions; be disciplined; create and see things differently; develop resources; engage in active listening; make priorities; multiply leaders; solve problems; set an example; sacrifice; search and explore; strategise; support diversity; work in teams and collaborate.
Seah Wee Khee is an Education Officer in Biology and Student Council Teacher-in-charge, focusing on Leadership Development at the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. Graduated with a PhD (NUS) in Life Sciences, she is currently pursuing a Masters of Educational Management (MEM) at the University of Melbourne, Australia. She was awarded a NUS Research Scholarship and was the recipient of the prestigious President Graduate Fellowship. To date, she has also published several research papers in internationally reviewed journals.
Sukandar Hadinoto is currently a Chemistry teacher at the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science. He graduated with BSc Hons at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Being a Student Council teacher and National Cadet Corps teacher, Sukandar enjoys being with young people. He also likes adventure training stints and loves the outdoors.
Png Soon Hock Charles is currently Head of Student Development at the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science where he focuses on Affective & Character Education, Service Learning and Leadership Development. Soon Hock completed his bond with the Public Service Commission and holds an MBA (AGSB) and BA Hons (NUS). He is a trained facilitator in the use of Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Challenge Model and also a trained facilitator in the 6 Seconds model of Emotional Intelligence. His experience in inspiring young individuals includes mentoring student groups to win Citibank-YMCA Youth for Causes awards.
Ang Ying Zhen is a Year 5 student who is also the President of the Student Council. She continues her secret love for basketball and debates in her free time in school. This book is also the work of the 2nd Student Council of NUS High.
