I graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1982, with majors in Literature in English and History. I also did English Language as an Elective. I have taught Literature in English and English Language in Singapore high schools for more than 30 years. I have an active interest in History, particularly U.S. and Military History. I also love and collect movies.
My academic and professional achievements:
GCE O-Level
GCE A-LeveL
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Education
Diploma in Applied Linguistics
Further Professional Diploma in Education
Advanced Senior Teacher Program
A Critical and Reflective Commentary of Learning (Updated)
These are the documents relating to the Pilot Project on Ability Grouping carried out at Queensway Secondary School (1984-1987):
Pearl Goh Concept Paper in TELL 1985
Pilot Project on Ability Grouping 1985
Pilot Project on Ability Grouping in TELL July 86
Using Videos in the EL Classroom in TELL June 1995
The following is the edited video of the Presentation at the Schools’ Council w.r.t. the Pilot Project on Ability Grouping:
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Here is my chapter on “Teaching Vocabulary and the Simple Past Tense with Video” in the book “Teaching Reading and Writing” (Singapore, 2008):
Appended below are the Souvenir Programs of some of the major out-of-school conferences which I attended as Presenter:
1st English Language Teachers Seminar 2008
Langscape Conference Program 2006
RELC International Seminar 2007-prog
RELC International Seminar 2008-prog
RELC International Seminar 2009-prog
RELC International Seminar 2011-prog
RELC International Seminar 2014-prog
Here is a compilation of some accolades from various organizations and workshop participants:
Accolade from HOD_EL, TWSS for the Sharing on MULTIPLY July 2
Accolade_from Paul Wiseman (RELC, 2009)
CPDD 2008 Appreciation
First Toa Payoh Secondary School Appreciation
Hua Yi Secondary School Appreciation
Langscape Conference Appreciation 2006
RELC 2009 by Paul Wiseman
National ICT Sharing 2013
Messages of Appreciation from FARO China and Korea
The following albums provide snapshots of pleasant times gone by:
ALBUM: Treasure Chest of Cards and Pleasant Memories
ALBUM: Gratifying Moments in ELT