My full name is Lim Chang Huat Timothy. I'm currently in my third year in the National University of Singapore, majoring in Life Sciences. As far as I can remember, I have lived my life based on a code that was instilled to be by my father and that is "the greater the effort, the sweeter the achievement". When i first got my Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results. I had to appeal to get into a mediocre secondary school. Those were rough times for me and my family. A rude awakening nevertheless, I have never look back since. I eventually graduated with the 2nd best O' Level results in my school.
During my junior college years, not lacking in responsibility and leadership qualities, I was elected vice-captain of the hockey. My team came in 2nd that year, a feat not achieved in 11 years of my colleges' history. During my national service (NS) I was also selected to captain my division in the inter formation hockey tournament. My team again came in second. Subsequently I was awarded the Formation Colors Award and nominated for best sportsman of the year.
It was also during my junior college years that I decided to earn my allowance by giving tuition to secondary school students. It was tough initially. However, my passion for teaching spurred me on. Besides giving tuition for the past 6 years, I have also taught at student care centers for primary school children and students at juvenile detention centers. My love for teaching is also the main reason why i applied for and was granted a teaching scholarship by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
As a closing statement, i would like to state that I am a very driven person, always accepting challenges. I have had experience in leadership positions and I will take up leadership roles should the need arise.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
blog post 5: Reflections on the research report
It is now 4 days before the submission of the research report. I have to say that it has been a truly enriching experience not only in terms of the academic knowledge that I've gained from this but also in learning more about interpersonal relationships within group members. when i first got to know about the scope of the research report, my first response was 'wow, are you serious, 2 people to complete a 20 page research report? you must be kidding me'. The immensity of it all was just too overwhelming. thankfully, Brad decided to allow 4 people to do the research report, thanks Brad :) we then divided the work of completing the different sections between the 4 of us. Things got off to a good start as everyone volunteered to do the different sections of the project report.
Prior to our first official meeting, everyone was supposed to have had completed the first draft of the their introduction parts. When we then had our first meeting, there were some group members that didn't complete their first drafts whereas i did. i was mildly upset at first. However upon knowledge of their upcoming tests and assignments, i understood their reasons. i realised that i would have done the same thing if i were in their shoes. Being a team player meant that i had to have the capacity to understand and accommodate and i believe that the reason for the excellent interpersonal relationships we have for each other was because we were good team players.
During the course of this project, I've also acquired knowledge on several issues with regards to doing research reports; how surveys were supposed to be carried out, the brain storming of ideas behind the rationale of each question and how to go about about analyzing the results obtained. What stood out for me though was the tediousness involved in ensuring that every detail such as the style of references listed and the formality of language used had to be closely followed to standards.
The strategies that i would employ in the upcoming oral presentation would be to make sure that the points that I have on my slides are as concise as possible. This is to avoid any possible confusion and ambiguity when i make my presentation. Props would also be used to emphasize the stand of my research report. There were some misunderstandings due to ineffective communication during the course of the research project report hence, i would definitely want to avoid such miscommunications when the group meets to discuss about the oral presentation.
Prior to our first official meeting, everyone was supposed to have had completed the first draft of the their introduction parts. When we then had our first meeting, there were some group members that didn't complete their first drafts whereas i did. i was mildly upset at first. However upon knowledge of their upcoming tests and assignments, i understood their reasons. i realised that i would have done the same thing if i were in their shoes. Being a team player meant that i had to have the capacity to understand and accommodate and i believe that the reason for the excellent interpersonal relationships we have for each other was because we were good team players.
During the course of this project, I've also acquired knowledge on several issues with regards to doing research reports; how surveys were supposed to be carried out, the brain storming of ideas behind the rationale of each question and how to go about about analyzing the results obtained. What stood out for me though was the tediousness involved in ensuring that every detail such as the style of references listed and the formality of language used had to be closely followed to standards.
The strategies that i would employ in the upcoming oral presentation would be to make sure that the points that I have on my slides are as concise as possible. This is to avoid any possible confusion and ambiguity when i make my presentation. Props would also be used to emphasize the stand of my research report. There were some misunderstandings due to ineffective communication during the course of the research project report hence, i would definitely want to avoid such miscommunications when the group meets to discuss about the oral presentation.
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