Dr Dong Nguyen

  • Lecturer (Educational Leadership & Policy)

Biography

Dong Nguyen is a Lecturer in Educational Leadership and the Programme Leader of the MEd in Educational Leadership at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. 

Prior to this post, he worked as as a teacher in Vietnam and then as a research associate at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Glasgow.

Dong Nguyen holds a two-year Master’s degree in International and Comparative Education from Stockholm University, Sweden and a PhD degree in Educational Leadership from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. 

Research interests

Dong Nguyen’s research interests include educational leadership across sectors and cultures, evidenced-based education, and comparative education. He has conducted and published research on educational leadership and change across continents. 

Dong Nguyen is open to both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. He is particularly keen on employing grounded theory as a methodology for theory building and a method for data analysis. He is interested in theorising individual, organisational and social processes.

Dong Nguyen’s doctoral research adopted grounded theory methodology to conceptualise the process of teachers leading change in Singapore schools. His study contributes a theoretical model of change engagement that describes and explains the process of teachers engaging their peers in planning, implementing, and diffusing educational initiatives in their schools. 

Publications

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Number of items: 25.

2022

Nguyen, D. , Boeren, E. , Maitra, S. and Cabus, S. (2022) A Review on the Empirical Research of PLCs in the Global South: Evidence and Recommendations. Project Report. VVOB Belgium.

2021

Nguyen, D. , Luo, W. and Ng, D. (2021) Effects of Leadership for Professional Learning on Teacher Affective Factors: Mediational Role of School Culture. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2022, San Diego, California, 22-25 April 2022. (Accepted for Publication)

Nguyen, D. , Pietsch, M. and Gümüş, S. (2021) Collective teacher innovativeness in 48 countries: effects of teacher autonomy, collaborative culture, and professional learning. Teaching and Teacher Education, 106, 103463. (doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2021.103463)

Dimmock, C. , Tan, C. Y., Nguyen, D. , Tran, T. A. and Dinh, T. T. (2021) Implementing education system reform: Local adaptation in school reform of teaching and learning. International Journal of Educational Development, 80, 102302. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2020.102302)

2020

Luo, W., Ng, D., Nguyen, D. , Ng, P. T. and Salleh, H. (2020) Transformational leadership and its relations to teacher outcomes in Singapore: mastery goals and self-efficacy as mediators. Leadership and Policy in Schools, (doi: 10.1080/15700763.2020.1811879) (Early Online Publication)

King, F., McMahon, M. , Roulston, S. and Nguyen, D. (2020) Leadership Learning in Initial Teacher Education (LLITE). Project Report. The Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South.

Nguyen, D. , Ng, D., Luo, W. and Mansor, S.' (2020) Exploring the relationships between instructional leadership and teacher competences: Singapore primary school teachers’ perceptions. International Journal of Leadership in Education, (doi: 10.1080/13603124.2020.1731765) (Early Online Publication)

Nguyen, D. and Ng, D. (2020) Teacher collaboration for change: sharing, improving and spreading. Professional Development in Education, 46(4), pp. 638-651. (doi: 10.1080/19415257.2020.1787206)

2019

King, F., McMahon, M. , Nguyen, D. and Roulston, S. (2019) Leadership learning for pre-service and early career teachers: insights from Ireland and Scotland. International Studies in Educational Administration, 47(2), pp. 6-22.

Nguyen, D. , Ng, D., Luo, W. and Mansor, S. (2019) Exploring the Relationship Between Instructional Leadership and Teacher Competences: Evidence from Singapore Primary Schools. European Conference in Educational Research (ECER 2019), Hamburg, Germany, 03-06 Sep 2019.

Nguyen, D. , Harris, A. and Ng, D. (2019) A review of the empirical research on teacher leadership (2003 - 2017): evidence, patterns and implications. Journal of Educational Administration, 58(1), pp. 60-80. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-02-2018-0023)

Nguyen, D. (2019) Using Grounded Theory Methodology to Theorise Change Processes. BELMAS Annual Conference 2019, Hinckley, UK, 12-14 Jul 2019.

Chen, W., Teo, M. H. and Nguyen, D. (2019) Singapore parents’ use of digital devices with young children: motivations and uses. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 28(3), pp. 239-250. (doi: 10.1007/s40299-019-00432-w)

Harris, A., Michelle, J., Nashwa, I. and Nguyen, D. (2019) Middle leaders and middle leadership in schools: exploring the knowledge base (2003–2017). School Leadership and Management, 39(3-4), pp. 255-277. (doi: 10.1080/13632434.2019.1578738)

2018

Dimmock, C. et al. (2018) Building capacity of Vietnam schools to implement fundamental and comprehensive reforms: Designing and piloting interventions through professional development. Phase 2 Report of Research Project to The Head Foundation, Singapore, British Council, Vietnam, and University of Glasgow. Project Report. University of Glasgow, Glasgow. (Unpublished)

Harris, A., Nguyen, D.T. , Jones, M. and Ng, D.F.S. (2018) A contemporary review of teacher leadership literature: Evidence, implications, and future directions. In: Weinsten, J. and Munoz, G. (eds.) Leadership and School Improvement. Ediciones Universidad Diego Portales. ISBN 9789563144055

2017

Nguyen, T. D. (2017) The Influence Process of Teacher Leadership in Singapore Primary Schools. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore, 31 May - 2 Jun 2017.

Nguyen, D. T. , Ng, D. and Yap, P. S. (2017) Instructional leadership structure in Singapore: a co-existence of hierarchy and heterarchy. Journal of Educational Administration, 55(2), pp. 147-167. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-05-2016-0060)

Nguyen, T. D. (2017) Teachers Leading Change: A Theoretical Model of Change Engagement. European Conference on Educational Research, Copenhagen, Denmark, 22-25 Aug 2017.

2016

Nguyen, T. D. (2016) About Consistency Between Research Paradigm and Strategy in Educational Enquiry. NIE Graduate Student Conference, Singapore, 15 Oct 2016.

Nguyen, T. D. (2016) A Contemporary Review of Research on Teacher Leadership. European Conference on Educational Research, Dublin, Ireland, 23-26 Aug 2016.

2015

Ng, D., Nguyen, D. T. , Wong, B. K. S. and Choy, W. K. W. (2015) A review of Singapore principals’ leadership qualities, styles, and roles. Journal of Educational Administration, 53(4), pp. 512-533. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-08-2013-0085)

Ng, F. S. D., Nguyen, T. D. , Wong, K. S. B. and Choy, K. W. W. (2015) Instructional leadership practices in Singapore. School Leadership and Management, 35(4), pp. 388-407. (doi: 10.1080/13632434.2015.1010501)

2014

Nguyen, T. D. (2014) The Art of Leading Change: A Case Study of a Singapore Principal. Graduate Student Conference, Singapore, 20 Sep 2014.

Nguyen, T. D. and Ng, D. F. S. (2014) Applying the Rasch model to investigate Singapore principals’ instructional leadership practices. Leading and Managing, 20(2), pp. 1-26.

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Number of items: 25.

Articles

Nguyen, D. , Pietsch, M. and Gümüş, S. (2021) Collective teacher innovativeness in 48 countries: effects of teacher autonomy, collaborative culture, and professional learning. Teaching and Teacher Education, 106, 103463. (doi: 10.1016/j.tate.2021.103463)

Dimmock, C. , Tan, C. Y., Nguyen, D. , Tran, T. A. and Dinh, T. T. (2021) Implementing education system reform: Local adaptation in school reform of teaching and learning. International Journal of Educational Development, 80, 102302. (doi: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2020.102302)

Luo, W., Ng, D., Nguyen, D. , Ng, P. T. and Salleh, H. (2020) Transformational leadership and its relations to teacher outcomes in Singapore: mastery goals and self-efficacy as mediators. Leadership and Policy in Schools, (doi: 10.1080/15700763.2020.1811879) (Early Online Publication)

Nguyen, D. , Ng, D., Luo, W. and Mansor, S.' (2020) Exploring the relationships between instructional leadership and teacher competences: Singapore primary school teachers’ perceptions. International Journal of Leadership in Education, (doi: 10.1080/13603124.2020.1731765) (Early Online Publication)

Nguyen, D. and Ng, D. (2020) Teacher collaboration for change: sharing, improving and spreading. Professional Development in Education, 46(4), pp. 638-651. (doi: 10.1080/19415257.2020.1787206)

King, F., McMahon, M. , Nguyen, D. and Roulston, S. (2019) Leadership learning for pre-service and early career teachers: insights from Ireland and Scotland. International Studies in Educational Administration, 47(2), pp. 6-22.

Nguyen, D. , Harris, A. and Ng, D. (2019) A review of the empirical research on teacher leadership (2003 - 2017): evidence, patterns and implications. Journal of Educational Administration, 58(1), pp. 60-80. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-02-2018-0023)

Chen, W., Teo, M. H. and Nguyen, D. (2019) Singapore parents’ use of digital devices with young children: motivations and uses. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 28(3), pp. 239-250. (doi: 10.1007/s40299-019-00432-w)

Harris, A., Michelle, J., Nashwa, I. and Nguyen, D. (2019) Middle leaders and middle leadership in schools: exploring the knowledge base (2003–2017). School Leadership and Management, 39(3-4), pp. 255-277. (doi: 10.1080/13632434.2019.1578738)

Nguyen, D. T. , Ng, D. and Yap, P. S. (2017) Instructional leadership structure in Singapore: a co-existence of hierarchy and heterarchy. Journal of Educational Administration, 55(2), pp. 147-167. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-05-2016-0060)

Ng, D., Nguyen, D. T. , Wong, B. K. S. and Choy, W. K. W. (2015) A review of Singapore principals’ leadership qualities, styles, and roles. Journal of Educational Administration, 53(4), pp. 512-533. (doi: 10.1108/JEA-08-2013-0085)

Ng, F. S. D., Nguyen, T. D. , Wong, K. S. B. and Choy, K. W. W. (2015) Instructional leadership practices in Singapore. School Leadership and Management, 35(4), pp. 388-407. (doi: 10.1080/13632434.2015.1010501)

Nguyen, T. D. and Ng, D. F. S. (2014) Applying the Rasch model to investigate Singapore principals’ instructional leadership practices. Leading and Managing, 20(2), pp. 1-26.

Book Sections

Harris, A., Nguyen, D.T. , Jones, M. and Ng, D.F.S. (2018) A contemporary review of teacher leadership literature: Evidence, implications, and future directions. In: Weinsten, J. and Munoz, G. (eds.) Leadership and School Improvement. Ediciones Universidad Diego Portales. ISBN 9789563144055

Research Reports or Papers

Nguyen, D. , Boeren, E. , Maitra, S. and Cabus, S. (2022) A Review on the Empirical Research of PLCs in the Global South: Evidence and Recommendations. Project Report. VVOB Belgium.

King, F., McMahon, M. , Roulston, S. and Nguyen, D. (2020) Leadership Learning in Initial Teacher Education (LLITE). Project Report. The Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South.

Dimmock, C. et al. (2018) Building capacity of Vietnam schools to implement fundamental and comprehensive reforms: Designing and piloting interventions through professional development. Phase 2 Report of Research Project to The Head Foundation, Singapore, British Council, Vietnam, and University of Glasgow. Project Report. University of Glasgow, Glasgow. (Unpublished)

Conference or Workshop Item

Nguyen, D. , Luo, W. and Ng, D. (2021) Effects of Leadership for Professional Learning on Teacher Affective Factors: Mediational Role of School Culture. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting 2022, San Diego, California, 22-25 April 2022. (Accepted for Publication)

Nguyen, D. , Ng, D., Luo, W. and Mansor, S. (2019) Exploring the Relationship Between Instructional Leadership and Teacher Competences: Evidence from Singapore Primary Schools. European Conference in Educational Research (ECER 2019), Hamburg, Germany, 03-06 Sep 2019.

Nguyen, D. (2019) Using Grounded Theory Methodology to Theorise Change Processes. BELMAS Annual Conference 2019, Hinckley, UK, 12-14 Jul 2019.

Nguyen, T. D. (2017) The Influence Process of Teacher Leadership in Singapore Primary Schools. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore, 31 May - 2 Jun 2017.

Nguyen, T. D. (2017) Teachers Leading Change: A Theoretical Model of Change Engagement. European Conference on Educational Research, Copenhagen, Denmark, 22-25 Aug 2017.

Nguyen, T. D. (2016) About Consistency Between Research Paradigm and Strategy in Educational Enquiry. NIE Graduate Student Conference, Singapore, 15 Oct 2016.

Nguyen, T. D. (2016) A Contemporary Review of Research on Teacher Leadership. European Conference on Educational Research, Dublin, Ireland, 23-26 Aug 2016.

Nguyen, T. D. (2014) The Art of Leading Change: A Case Study of a Singapore Principal. Graduate Student Conference, Singapore, 20 Sep 2014.

This list was generated on Wed May 18 08:57:32 2022 BST.

Supervision

Dong Nguyen welcomes potential postgraduate students interested in undertaking research related to the following areas.

  • Educational change and improvements
  • Evidence-based education
  • Leadership development / learning
  • Leadership for professional learning and equity
  • Leadership models (e.g., instructional leadership, teacher leadership, etc.)
  • Theorising leadership processes / practices across sectors and cultures

Dong Nguyen is currently supervising seven doctoral students who are undertaking research on the following topics. 

  • Inter-ogranisational collaboration in Scottish education system
  • Leadership for system-level educational reforms in Vietnam
  • Middle leadership in Chinese higher education
  • Leadership for professional learning in Malaysian schools
  • Professional learning for university lecturers in Vietnam
  • Leadership and quality assurance in higher education
  • Evidence-based school leadership in Malaysia

Dong Nguyen is open to invitations to serve as an examiner of EdD/PhD theses focusing on the aforementioned areas of research. 

  • D Primus, Betty
    Investigating Teacher Professional Development in Sabah: A Multiple-Case Study in Secondary Schools
  • Ho, Linh Hong
    IMPLEMENTING EDUCATION REFORMS: A MULTIPLE-CASE STUDY OF VIETNAMESE PRIMARY SCHOOLS
  • Jiang, Qian
    Take the stance of students, how can Higher Education

Teaching

Dong Nguyen mainly teaches courses related to leadership in education, leadership learning and research methods at the postgraduate level. 

 


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