The National University of Singapore (NUS) is intiating a new 'think-tank' to enhance education and teaching methods at the university. Professor Tan Chor Chuan, the president of NUS, announced the launch of the new Teaching Academy at the University Awards 2009 presentation ceremony yesterday evening. The Academy will be involved mainly in areas such as pedagogy research and innovations aimed at improving teaching methods in NUS for its staff and students. Its fellows will also serve as mentors to younger academics at the university, to help them in developing new approaches to education.
The Academy will comprise 18 members at first. These will include past University Award winners as well as other distinguished faculty. NUS hopes to expand the number of fellows to 30 over the next five years. Professor Tan expressed confidence in the success of the new initiative, saying, 'The Teaching Academy will inspire and nurture future generations of outstanding educators, and enable NUS to make great strides forward in educational quality and innovation.' -No comments