"Education instructs the mind, friendship teaches the heart."
My learning and teaching philosophy, "Education instructs the mind, friendship teaches the heart," reflects a deep appreciation for the dual impact of academic and personal mentorship. Inspired by my own educational journey, I recognize the transformative power of dedicated teaching and personal support. This philosophy underscores the importance of building meaningful relationships with students, much like the connections I experienced with my teachers and mentors throughout my academic career.
Teaching Portfolio
I aim to emulate these role models in my teaching by fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. By nurturing both the mind and the heart, I believe I can inspire my students to achieve their full potential, just as my teachers did for me.
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Teaching Courses Taught
HKU SPACE, Community College
2025-2026
English Courses (CCEN)
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Introduction to Academic English (T1, CCEN4020, AD & HD)
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Professional Communication Strategies (T1, CCEN4003, AAELL, AALH & HDEPC)
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Teaching Courses Taught
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education
2024-2025
English Courses (ENG)
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College English 1 (T2, ENG47002B, BEd1)
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English II (Listening and Speaking) (T2, ENG31001C, DECEC)
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Writing in Early Childhood Education (T1, ENG5101, BEd3)
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Professional English (T1, ENG4103, HD2)
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Early Child Education Courses (ECE)​
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Capstone Project (T2, ECE9X005B, BEd4)
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Child Studies III (Introduction to Action Research) (T1, ECE51003B, BEd4)
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Capstone Practicum (T1, ECE9X004B, BEd4)​
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Common Core Curriculum Elective Courses (CCC)
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Embracing Diversity in Teams (T1&T2, CCC57009B, HD & BEd)
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Personal Aspiration and Development (T1, CCC57009B, HD & BEd)​
2023-2024
​English Courses (ENG)
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English III (Listening and Speaking) (T2,ENG3101, DECS)
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Fundamentals Academic Communication (T1, ENG47001B, BEd1)
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Writing in Early Childhood Education (T1, ENG5101, BEd3)
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Public Speaking and Presentation I (T1 ENG4105, BEd2)
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Professional English (T1, ENG4103, HD2)
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English II (General English) (T1, ENG2102, DECS)
Common Core Curriculum Elective Courses (CCC)
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Branding and Marketing for Schools (T2, CCC57009B, BEd1&3)
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Community Services (T2, CCC57009B, BEd1&3)
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Interdisciplinary Internships (T2, CCC57009B, BEd1&3)
2022-2023
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Public Speaking and Presentation (T2, ENG4104, HD2)
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English III (Listening and Speaking) (T2, ENG3101, DECS)
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Writing in Early Childhood Education (T1, ENG5101, BEd3)
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Professional English (T1, ENG4103, HD2)
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Academic Writing (T1, ENG4102, BEd1)
2021-2022
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Public Speaking and Presentation II (T2, ENG4106, BEd2)
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Public Speaking and Presentation (T2, ENG4104, HD2)
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English III (Listening and Speaking) (T2, ENG3101, DECS)
Teaching Courses Moderated
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education
2024-2025
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Research Writing I (ENG5103)
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Research Writing II (ENG5104)
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English Research Writing for ECE 1 (ENG57004B)
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Fundamentals of Academic Communication (ENG47001B)
2023-2024
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English Research Writing for ECE II (ENG57005B)
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Research Writing I (ENG5103)
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Research Writing II (ENG5104)
2022-2023
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Foundations of English (ENG4101)
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Public Speaking and Presentation I (ENG4105)
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Critical Thinking and Independent Learning (GEN4101)
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Philosophy of Education (GEN5102)
Advising Undergraduate Supervision
Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education
2024-2025
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Huang Wei-Ning Nina, Can caregivers and teachers alleviate children’s anxiety by providing support verbally, non-verbally or in pictures? ECE9X005B, Capstone Project, YCCECE
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Wong Ho Yin Anson, How can adding one foreign teacher help children learn foreign languages? ECE9X005B, Capstone Project, YCCECE​