... and these four words marked a new beginning for me.  About a couple of weeks ago  my doctoral program culminated with the Viva examination. Where in some cultures, the young undergo certain rites of passage to adulthood, the Viva exam was an academic version for a "young" academic to transition into a recognized scholar. … Continue reading I am Dr. Ng …

One of my favorite teacher books is Parker Palmer's Courage to Teach.  Palmer's work inspires teachers to recognize the nobleness and greatness associated with this profession.  Its premise is simple.  Teachers cannot teach unless they understand their own identity first.  And so, it made me reflect on the importance of teacher identity. Good teaching cannot be reduced … Continue reading The Value of Teacher Identity