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The year 2000—the coming of a new millennium… What better
time than now for NUS to take stock of its contribution to education in
Singapore and to recognise and honour the commitment and efforts of its
teaching community? So to achieve this aim, an idea was conceived at CDTL
in July 1999 to compile a collection of essays written by, and interview
transcripts of, current and former NUS teaching staff sharing their experiences
and philosophies on teaching…
About 8 months later on 3 February 2000, CDTL proudly launched this
very compilation, consisting of 88 essays and 12 interviews, entitled
Reflections on Teaching: The NUS Experience.
Not only is Reflections on Teaching unique in content, it is
also the first book published by CDTL other than its various newsletters
and guidebooks.
Guests at ‘Reflections on Teaching’ launch
with CDTL Director A/Prof Daphne Pan (in batik dress).
From left: Dr Doreen Cheng (Singapore Polytechnic), Mrs Koh-Kwok Wan Yee
(Temesek Polytechnic),
and Mrs Margaret Chia (Nanyang Polytechnic).
In a simple ceremony at the Engineering Auditorium, the Guest-of-Honour,
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Prof Chong Chi Tat described the book as “the
collective wisdom of academic staff at NUS” that is “useful
for newcomers and even old folks like me who will find a lot of good ideas”
contained within. Prof Edwin Thumboo then kindly read his poem ‘Teach
to Learn’ (published within the book), after which a tea reception
was held for all invited guests.
Since its launch, Reflections on Teaching has been quite warmly
received. Email bouquets sent to us included the following:
- “Reflections on Teaching is handsomely produced and
a true masterpiece in editorial skills… Yes I enjoyed reading
it and have found the various thoughts enlightening.”
—Prof Sit Kwok Hung
“Thanks for the wonderful volume, Reflections on Teaching.
All the hard work has borne fruit… I must say that there were
many interesting articles in the book. Some did hit the high and right
notes.”
—Prof Lee Soo Ying
Duly encouraged, we at CDTL endeavour to produce ever more worthy publications.
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