The Constraints Collective #76 Jia Yi Chow
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Jan 1, 2026 Jia Yi Chow is the Dean of Teacher Education at Nanyang Technological University, focusing on ecological dynamics and nonlinear pedagogy. He shares insights on moving past drill-based coaching to more holistic, adaptive teaching methods. The discussion touches on his PhD work on multi-articular coordination and emphasizes teaching assessments that prioritize adaptation and creativity. Jia also highlights the practical adoption of nonlinear pedagogy in Singapore schools and presents the CRAFT principles, advocating for a tailored approach to learning and coaching.
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Learning Is Nonlinear And Emergent
- Nonlinear pedagogy treats learning as exploratory, adaptive, and non-linear rather than a linear progression.
- It foregrounds learner-environment interaction and multiple solutions to movement problems.
Origins Of Nonlinear Pedagogy
- Jia Yi recounts his early PhD work with Keith Davids and Chris Button that birthed the term 'non-linear pedagogy.'
- An initially rejected paper was revised and later accepted, becoming foundational for the approach.
Use CRAFT To Design Learning
- Use the CRAFT design principles: Constraints, Representative learning, Attentional focus, Functional variability, and Task simplification.
- Manipulate task constraints and informational cues to shape exploration and adaptive behaviour.