I am honored to receive the NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award for AY2011-12.

The award is given by NUS to faculty members who have demonstrated a very high level of commitment to, and achievement of, good teaching. Selection is based on peer and student feedback, and information from teaching portfolios.

I was recognized for the award at a university-wide ceremony on Tuesday, 30 April.

With Professor Tan Eng Chye, Deputy President and Provost

I also received the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award from the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, as well as a unique “Innovation Award,” for “most innovative use of technology in and out of the classroom.”

Thanks to all of my students, past and present (and future!), and fellow JS staff for making teaching an exciting and constant learning experience.