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Faces of Education

Faces of Education

"When we teach, we have to step out of our comfort zone and be open to questions and criticism."

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"Everyone appreciates the opportunity to be heard and to receive personal feedback for their growth and development."

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"The greatest reward in teaching is knowing that its impact goes beyond a single learner and transcends generations."

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"Being in the ‘hot seat’ during simulation training prepares you for the real test in a crisis!"

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"People do not learn BEST in fear. In fact, it is encouragement and assurance that spurs them on to do better."

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"I hope to be a mentor who is approachable, patient and encouraging."

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"It’s most satisfying to encounter enthusiastic students who ask you difficult questions."

04 May 2021

Faces of Education

"Sometimes, learners I thought were unteachable turned out to be the most dedicated students. As an educator, I’ve learnt not to place judgement, but to give my best so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential."

20 Apr 2021

Faces of Education

"Not only does teaching deepen my understanding of the subject, but it also gives me the opportunity to open up the minds of others to the wonders of Medicine that I had the privilege to see."

20 Apr 2021

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"An important lesson I have learned is to value students’ voices."

20 Apr 2021

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"The best teaching is always achieved collaboratively!"

20 Apr 2021

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"The shift to online learning during COVID-19 has helped me become more flexible and creative as an educator."

20 Apr 2021

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"I teach because I’ve been on the receiving end of great teaching – and now it’s my turn to pay it forward."

10 Mar 2021

Faces of Education

"Our learners may not remember all that we have taught them, but they will never forget the way we made them feel."

10 Mar 2021

Faces of Education

"My mentor taught me many important lessons when I was a junior doctor, such as how to manage difficulties at work and find sources of support. These lessons have made me a stronger clinician over time."

10 Mar 2021

Faces of Education

"Igniting the passion for learning in my students is more important than the transfer of knowledge itself."

10 Mar 2021

Faces of Education

"Acknowledging what I do not know and working with my learners to find the answers is a meaningful journey that I greatly treasure."

10 Mar 2021

Faces of Education

"Passion has remained a crucial ingredient in my years of teaching."

22 Feb 2021

Faces of Education

"Treating my learners as friends makes the lesson more enjoyable for everyone!"

22 Feb 2021

Faces of Education

"Teaching can occur anywhere, and every question asked can become a learning moment."

22 Feb 2021

Faces of Education

"Teaching requires commitment, patience and perseverance because every learner is different."

22 Feb 2021

Faces of Education

"I must continually examine the way I teach for it to be truly beneficial."

22 Feb 2021

Faces of Education

"The most satisfying moment for me is during the debrief - when I know that the learners have truly learnt something that can improve their clinical responses."

29 Jan 2021

Faces of Education

"A good debriefing capitalises on simulation scenarios to tease out relevant points for teaching and learning.”

28 Jan 2021

Faces of Education

"I love teaching because it is the best way to learn."

18 Jan 2021

Faces of Education

"We have a responsibility to ensure that our students practice medicine well for the sake of our patients."

18 Jan 2021

Faces of Education

"Teaching is for the patient, the meticulous, and those who prize the development of their learners above all."

18 Jan 2021

Faces of Education

"When we keep an open mind and engage our learners in meaningful conversations, we generate even more fruitful learning for everyone."

18 Jan 2021

Faces of Education

"Having a heart of curiousity and wonder is the only way to continually learn and improve."

22 Jul 2019

“As an educator, I always conclude a lesson by ensuring that my trainees have understood what was taught so that the safety of our patients are not compromised.”

Faces of Education

“As an educator, I always conclude a lesson by ensuring that my trainees have understood what was taught so that the safety of our patients are not compromised.”

22 Jul 2019

Faces of Education

"Medicine is a lifelong learning process. For the teacher/ mentor, it is as much a learning experience for us as our mentees. This provides a means for us to remain up to date with general medical knowledge and practices."

22 Jul 2019

My role as an educator is to recognise the richness of that past experience and knowledge, building on it to improve the way they care for patients.

Faces of Education

My role as an educator is to recognise the richness of that past experience and knowledge, building on it to improve the way they care for patients.

22 Jul 2019

Faces of Education

"Being encouraging helps our learners to look beyond their setbacks and stay on the road to improvement."

03 Jun 2019

Faces of Education

"Gone are the days when the teacher is the Sage, the one who has all the answers to everything. When my learners pose a question that I do not have the answer to, I readily admit it and we search for the solution together."

21 May 2019

Faces of Education

"Teaching requires reflection and creativity. As educators, we need to continually reflect on the effectiveness of our teaching, while exercising creativity in the way we engage learners."

17 May 2019

“Teaching is like playing with Lego blocks. There is no saying how the blocks will turn out; whether they become tall buildings, airplanes or cars, they have one thing in common – they are built on a foundation of creativity, knowledge and skills.”

Faces of Education

“Teaching is like playing with Lego blocks. There is no saying how the blocks will turn out; whether they become tall buildings, airplanes or cars, they have one thing in common – they are built on a foundation of creativity, knowledge and skills.”

17 May 2019

“I believe a good educator is one who shares best teaching or clinical practices to improve educational activities in their respective professions as well as enhances interprofessional collaborations in the healthcare community.

Faces of Education

“I believe a good educator is one who shares best teaching or clinical practices to improve educational activities in their respective professions as well as enhances interprofessional collaborations in the healthcare community."

17 May 2019

“A good educator is very knowledgeable, yet humble; always on the lookout for opportunities to ignite student interest during lessons and is ever willing to impart pearls of wisdom through innovative ways of teaching.”

Faces of Education

“A good educator is very knowledgeable, yet humble; always on the lookout for opportunities to ignite student interest during lessons and is ever willing to impart pearls of wisdom through innovative ways of teaching.”

17 May 2019

“I watched my first preceptee grow and mature from a student to a professional nurse. Now, when I see her teaching others what I had previously taught her, passing on the wisdom and knowledge to more nurses, I feel a great sense of satisfaction!”

Faces of Education

“I watched my first preceptee grow and mature from a student to a professional nurse. Now, when I see her teaching others what I had previously taught her, passing on the wisdom and knowledge to more nurses, I feel a great sense of satisfaction!”

17 May 2019

“Teaching is hard work but when a student becomes proficient under my tutelage, I know my efforts have paid off. It’s a bonus when students tell me that they have become more confident in assessing patients!”

Faces of Education

“Teaching is hard work but when a student becomes proficient under my tutelage, I know my efforts have paid off. It’s a bonus when students tell me that they have become more confident in assessing patients!”

17 May 2019

“I relate teaching and learning to shopping – you generally buy things that you like or need. Similarly, you learn things that you like or find useful. This highlights the importance of making knowledge relevant when we teach and learn.”

Faces of Education

“I relate teaching and learning to shopping – you generally buy things that you like or need. Similarly, you learn things that you like or find useful. This highlights the importance of making knowledge relevant when we teach and learn.”

17 May 2019

Faces of Education

"Just like gold, learning is durable and pliable; it can be moulded to cater to various needs. Knowledge and skills gained are priceless and last a lifetime.”

17 May 2019

Faces of Education

"Educators play important roles to mould and develop the learners into successful practitioners with use of suitable methods.”

17 May 2019

Faces of Education

"The successful teacher recognises diversity and its impact on learning because every learner is unique."

29 Jan 2019

“Teaching methods and mentoring styles must be adapted based on a learner’s interest, ability or perception. I liken that to the fluidity of water, ever-flowing and taking the shapes of the object it fills.”

Faces of Education

“Teaching methods and mentoring styles must be adapted based on a learner’s interest, ability or perception. I liken that to the fluidity of water, ever-flowing and taking the shapes of the object it fills.”

29 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"The heart in Chinese is 心 (xīn), which can be translated to mean “mind” as well. That is how I approach teaching or learning – that we must do it sincerely, with our heart and mind."

29 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"The best reward for me as an educator is in seeing our young doctors develop, both academically and professionally, into a next generation of great clinicians, educators and researchers who can do even more for our patients."

29 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"As educators, we need to offer strategies to help learners on the ‘so what?’, ‘now what?’ and ‘what’s next?’.”

29 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"The most unforgettable moment in the learning process is when pieces of the learning puzzle fall into place, and the “Eureka” moment occurs in the learner."

29 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"Administrators can contribute to the improvement of medical education."

22 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"I hope to learn to find a balance between administrative and clinical role to make the system better when I am given the opportunity to do so."

22 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"I believe it is essential for a good educator to cultivate critical thinking, sound clinical reasoning and constant self-reflection when coaching the future generation of clinicians."

22 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"Whether one is a dentist or a healthcare assistant, everyone here in the Centre works closely as a team."

22 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"My wish is for more clinicians to see the relevance of Academic Medicine and opt to make their career in public service."

22 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"Being an educator means guiding newer colleagues in achieving the standards in imaging to aid a patient's diagnosis. I do this with my patients in mind, because they are my source of inspiration."

22 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"Students are our future pillars – we must teach them well so that our high quality pharmacy system and service can be sustained well into the future."

22 Jan 2019

It is more important to be a thinking nurse, to integrate theory to practice, to be flexible and adaptable to different situations.

Faces of Education

It is more important to be a thinking nurse, to integrate theory to practice, to be flexible and adaptable to different situations.

09 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"One must constantly search for new and better ways to engage and educate others."

09 Jan 2019

Faces of Education

"Today, teaching and learning is more learner-centered and we are beginning to ask what our learners want instead of what the educator wants to teach."

31 Dec 2018

Beyond the Call of Duty

Faces of Education

Beyond the Call of Duty

07 Dec 2018 | Tomorrow's Medicine

“As a chief resident, I’m now involved in training my junior colleagues. It’s satisfying to see them reciprocate our efforts with enthusiasm and commitment.”

Faces of Education

“As a chief resident, I’m now involved in training my junior colleagues. It’s satisfying to see them reciprocate our efforts with enthusiasm and commitment.”

31 Jan 2017

“I have had very good clinical supervisors and mentors both in university and my early career.”

Faces of Education

“I have had very good clinical supervisors and mentors both in university and my early career.”

10 Jan 2017