Executive Council  
A/P Kenneth Paul Tan (Chair)
A/P Johan Geertsema
(Vice Chair)
A/P Alice Christudason
Prof Farooq Shamsuzzaman
A/P Victor Tan
A/P Erle Lim Chuen Hian
Prof Bernard Tan Cheng Yian
A/P Laksh Samavedham
Fellows  
Prof A Kumaralingam
A/P Phil Chan Aik Hui
A/P Chan Wai Meng
Mr Cheah Kok Ming
A/P Teofilo C Daquila
A/P Goh Say Song
Prof Matthew Gwee Choon Eng
A/P Hooi Shing Chuan
Prof Andy Hor Tzi Sum
Prof Alex Ip Yuen Kwong
A/P K Rajendran
A/P Ashwin M Khambadkone
Prof Koh Khee Meng
Dr Adrian Michael Lee
Dr Lee Kooi Cheng
A/P Joel Lee Tye Beng
A/P Cecilia Lim
A/P Lim Lum Peng
Dr Lo Mun Hou
A/P Narayanan Ganapathy
A/P Joseph Ooi Thian Leong
Prof Seah Kar Heng
Dr Soo Yuen Jien
A/P Sow Chorng Haur
Prof Jochen Wirtz
A/P Yap Von Bing
Prof Zhou Weibiao

Dr Lee Kooi Cheng

lee kooi cheng

Fellow

Teaching Aspirations

"I believe that teaching is like a partnership: a multi-faceted partnership involving stakeholders who consist of the student, the teacher, the school or institution, the industry and the public. In each partnership, there are expectations, intended outcomes and aspirations; the success of these three aspects is a culmination of the effort and commitment put in by all parties.  My commitment as a teacher in this relationship is to create a learning environment that has ample opportunities and avenues for my students to realize and maximize their potentials.  I also hope to inspire them to have the passion and conviction to keep on learning and sharing, within and beyond the classroom."

Biodata

I joined the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) in 2000 and have coordinated and taught a wide range of modules offered by the Centre, from pre-matriculated to graduate courses.  The past decade at the Centre has been challenging and rewarding.  In every module that I teach, there are different ways of engaging students and helping them make sense of why and what they are learning.  In terms of research, I am interested in classroom-based or pedagogical investigations that help to bridge theory and practice. One area that I have been actively pursuing is to look at how content is built or developed and what the interaction patterns are in online discussions. At present, I coordinate two grant projects with two other CELC colleagues, each amounting to around S$400,000.  The projects involve collaboration with English language teachers in Indonesia, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Teaching Awards / Accolades

  • NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award, AY2010/201
  • Centre for English Language Communication Commendation for Teaching Excellence (Basic English & English for Academic Purposes Category, AY2010/2011
  • NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award, AY2006/20077
  • Centre for English Language Communication Commendation for Teaching Excellence (Professional Communication Category, AY2010/2011
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