FEATURED AUTHOR
Yoke Sim FONG
Through 40 years of teaching, from primary school to university, I have taught young people and adults, local and international learners, students and colleagues. In supporting a special group of sojourners in my charge, I became a learner myself to study their learning journeys. My book, LEARNERS IN TRANSITION: Chinese students' Journeys from EFL to ESL and EIL, is a record and celebration of their triumphs, and a crowning moment of my career and lifework.
Subjects: Education
Biography
I was born and raised in Singapore and grew up in a multicultural world. But the main languages that I moved and lived in were Cantonese, Chinese and English. I believe that made me empathetic to both Chinese and Western traditions and peoples. That was reflected in my choices of study and work later in life. I enjoyed my studies in Singapore and in the UK and I now enjoy teaching both local and international students.Education
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PhD, University of Nottingham, UK, 2014
MSc, University of Edinburgh, UK, 1990
BA, University of Singapore, Singapore, 1979
Dip Ed, Institute of Education, Singapore, 1980
Dip RSA, London, UK, 1985
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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- Intercultural Communication
- Language Education
- Motivation
- Learning Strategies
- Language and Culture
Personal Interests
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Some simple joys: reading, walking and hiking, cooking, spending time with family and friends, attending church and theological classes, travelling, among others.
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