Message From SIT Teaching and Learning Academy Leaders
At STLA, we are passionate about making teaching and learning awesome. We are always learning new things and sharing them with others. We are here to support you in creating great learning experiences that are aligned with SIT’s applied learning pedagogy and assessment framework. We collaborate with academic staff and provide various services and programmes for them and their learners, with the goal of creating meaningful learning opportunities and outcomes. We believe that by working together, we can achieve more than we can alone.
We are always exploring new ideas, technologies, and methods to enhance teaching and learning. We value innovation as our core value and apply it to everything we do. We believe that agility, creativity, curiosity, and courage are essential for solving problems and finding solutions.
We strive for excellence and hence, we hold ourselves and our work to high standards, and we always welcome feedback and improvement. We love what we do and care about our learners, and we learn from our practice and performance.
We are team STLA, your allies in transforming teaching and learning. We welcome you to join us in our journey of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
What ‘Superpowers’ Do Our STLA Leaders Possess? How Do They Use Their Abilities to Enrich STLA’s Learning Environment?
The Visionary - A/Prof May Lim
“I’m a human energizer on a mission to transform education with innovation and passion; I serve a greater purpose and keep the big picture in mind; I’m an optimistic learner who seeks to help others find value in what they do; and I embrace a growth mindset, and I want to be strong and kind.”
The Growth Enabler - A/Prof Eric Chua
“I believe in the power of empathy and seeing things from the user’s perspective; I always give my undivided attention to every piece of work and every person I meet; and I see great value in everyone on the team, big or small, and I encourage them to grow and shine.”
The Ener-Jhee - A/Prof Jiow Hee Jhee
“I am committed to the students’ success; I endeavour to discover their strengths and help them hone it further, and create a joyful learning and growing experience for all.”
The Positivity Influencer – A/Prof Joy Pang
“I seek to understand different perspectives that help educators increase their impact on students’ learning; I strive to be an empathetic listener and a creative communicator to cultivate a positive and enriching experience for all.”
The Strategist - A/Prof Karin Avnit
“My analytical mind helps me to foresee the future and plan things accordingly; I work systematically and with full dedication and commitment to every task. However, I also have the amusing superpower of forgetting a name and a face in the blink of an eye.”
The Growth Architect - A/Prof Sivaneasan
“I am passionate about fostering an environment where learners can thrive both academically and professionally. By identifying unique growth opportunities, I strive to empower each learner to reach their fullest potential.”
The Dynamo – A/Prof Victor Wang
“I embrace challenges with enthusiasm and optimism; I’m passionate about enhancing our students’ learning outcomes and experiences; and I’m committed to staying the course, even when things get tougher and demand a greater sacrifice. Let’s make things happen together!”
Where We Apply Our 'Superpowers' to Make an Impact
- Competency-Based Education Hub – Pursuing excellence in capability building and the promotion of the best practices of competency-based education.
- Coaching for Learner Success – Unlocking learning potential; coaching to help learners discover effective learning approaches: develop their self-awareness, skills, and strategies to overcome challenges and optimize their learning potential.
- Academic Staff Development in Teaching & Learning – Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning.
- Educational Research – Improving educational outcomes through research.
- Educational Technology – Exploring technology that transforms.
- Digital Learning Experience – Delivering the WOW in online and lifelong learning