To inspire her students to read more, English language teacher Yeo Xin Yi created comic- and manga-themed escape rooms as part of her school’s post-examination activities for Secondary 1 students. Located in NorthLight School’s empty rooms, the four...
Mr Mohamed Firdaus Mohamed Sukor, Ms Tina Kishore Sajani, Ms Yeo Xin Yi, Ms Lim Peng Peng, Ms Sarah Christian, Ms Goh Li-Ern Faith, Ms Wang Pei Hua Lydia and Mr Peter Chutatape received the Inspiring Teacher of English Award.To inspire her students to read more, English language teacher Yeo Xin Yi created comic- and manga-themed escape rooms as part of her school’s post-examination activities for Secondary 1 students.
The winners each received a trophy, a certificate and a cash award of $2,000. All winners and nominees will also receive a two-year membership of the Singapore Association for Applied Linguistics.There were three winners in the leadership category, including NorthLight School’s head of department for English language, Ms Lim Peng Peng. This is the first time two teachers from the same school have won in the same year.
The 17th edition of the Teacher of English Award was presented at the National Library Building on Oct 1 by the Speak Good English Movement and The Straits Times, with the support of the Ministry of Education. Mr Jason Leow, chairman of the Speak Good English Movement, said: “Beyond imparting the technicalities of the English language, you are instrumental in promoting and creating conducive environments for the usage and practice of standard English.
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