Critical Thinking for the 21st Century Workplace

Dr Padma Rao is an Assistant Professor with the Centre for Communication Skills at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Prior to SIT, she has taught at institutions such as Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Institute of Management University, Singapore Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic. Dr Rao has a doctoral degree in Education from The University of Western Australia and a Masters in Applied Linguistics from The National University of Singapore. Furthermore, she is certified by the Institute of Adult Learning (IAL) as Specialist Adult Educator in Curriculum Development. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, Dr Rao plans and implements communication related modules in varied instructional modes such as Flipped Learning, and eLearning. She has conducted several workshops, both in Singapore and overseas on Problem-based learning, Active learning, and Authentic assessments for the workplace.

Dr. Hwee Hoon is an experienced instructor in the use of language for communication. She possesses a doctorate in education from University of Leicester and a master in English Language teaching from University of Lancaster. Throughout her career, she has taught undergraduates and adult learners technical and professional communication, career skills, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and presentation. Her message to learners has always been that language is a means through which we think and act, express ourselves and connect with others. She believes in empowering individuals with understanding to handle language and communication challenges they encounter at the workplace.