Message From SIT Teaching and Learning Academy Leaders
At STLA, we are passionate about making teaching and learning awesome. We are always learning new things and sharing them with others. We are here to support you in creating great learning experiences that are aligned with SIT’s applied learning pedagogy and assessment framework. We collaborate with academic staff and provide various services and programmes for them and their learners, with the goal of creating meaningful learning opportunities and outcomes. We believe that by working together, we can achieve more than we can alone.
We are always exploring new ideas, technologies, and methods to enhance teaching and learning. We value innovation as our core value and apply it to everything we do. We believe that agility, creativity, curiosity, and courage are essential for solving problems and finding solutions.
We strive for excellence and hence, we hold ourselves and our work to high standards, and we always welcome feedback and improvement. We love what we do and care about our learners, and we learn from our practice and performance.
We are team STLA, your allies in transforming teaching and learning. We welcome you to join us in our journey of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
What ‘Superpowers’ Do Our STLA Leaders Possess? How Do They Use Their Abilities to Enrich STLA’s Learning Environment?
The Visionary - A/Prof May Lim
“I’m a human energizer on a mission to transform education with innovation and passion; I serve a greater purpose and keep the big picture in mind; I’m an optimistic learner who seeks to help others find value in what they do; and I embrace a growth mindset, and I want to be strong and kind.”
The Growth Enabler - A/Prof Eric Chua
“I believe in the power of empathy and seeing things from the user’s perspective; I always give my undivided attention to every piece of work and every person I meet; and I see great value in everyone on the team, big or small, and I encourage them to grow and shine.”
The Empowerer – A/Prof Chu Mui Kim
“I seek to empower others by creating spaces where they can collaborate, experiment, and reflect, knowing they are supported. This power is about building confidence and fostering meaningful connections, so that individuals feel equipped not only to learn but also to contribute, lead, and thrive in their own contexts.”
The Ener-Jhee - A/Prof Jiow Hee Jhee
“I am committed to the students’ success; I endeavour to discover their strengths and help them hone it further, and create a joyful learning and growing experience for all.”
The Strategist - A/Prof Karin Avnit
“My analytical mind helps me to foresee the future and plan things accordingly; I work systematically and with full dedication and commitment to every task. However, I also have the amusing superpower of forgetting a name and a face in the blink of an eye.”
The Synergizer - A/Prof Ong Hwee Kuan
“I enjoy drawing on educational theory and frameworks to design purposeful, pragmatic learning experiences. With years of experience in workplace-based learning and a wide-reaching network of clinician educators, I strive to bridge academic and clinical worlds—co-creating learning that is relevant, collaborative, and aligned with Singapore’s future healthcare needs.”
The Growth Architect - A/Prof Sivaneasan
“I am passionate about fostering an environment where learners can thrive both academically and professionally. By identifying unique growth opportunities, I strive to empower each learner to reach their fullest potential.”
The Adaptive Architect - Asst Prof Oran Devilly
“I embrace new challenges in learning and technology, adapting with creativity and purpose to support education in meaningful ways. Grounded in research, my work is dedicated to helping learners thrive while enabling educators to flourish.”
The Connectalyst - Cherine Foo
“I connect people together, fostering alignment and clarity so that we can work more effectively as a team. I believe in lifting and empowering others through encouragement and support, giving them space to grow and refine their skills. I also take joy in incubating and nurturing initiatives, helping ideas flourish into contributions that create meaningful impact.”
Where We Apply Our 'Superpowers' to Make an Impact
- Competency-Based Education Hub – Pursuing excellence in capability building and the promotion of the best practices of competency-based education.
- Coaching for Learner Success – Unlocking learning potential; coaching to help learners discover effective learning approaches: develop their self-awareness, skills, and strategies to overcome challenges and optimize their learning potential.
- Academic Staff Development in Teaching & Learning – Enhancing the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning.
- Educational Research – Improving educational outcomes through research.
- Educational Technology – Exploring technology that transforms.
- Digital Learning Experience – Delivering the WOW in online and lifelong learning