The Straits Times and the Speak Good English Movement present the Inspiring Teacher of English Award – the first national award for English teachers in Singapore schools that acknowledges teachers who:
The annual Award salutes these teachers for their ability and determination to inspire!
Mrs Lee Poh Lin of Montfort Secondary School still feels as passionately about teaching as she did starting as a trainee teacher. She sets high expectations for all her boys and puts in extra effort to help those who are weaker raise their competency levels by conducting remedial classes on Saturdays and providing individual coaching. She also makes use of learning software such as the “Newsmaker” to teach her students.
Ms Anna Mathew of Si Ling Secondary School believes that – “We don’t teach math, we don’t teach science, we teach students”. Realising her students were not motivated to study, she introduced debate sessions, incorporated newspaper articles into her lessons and allowed her students to discuss topics they were interested in.
