Teaching
“Education is the passport to the future,
for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
Malcolm X
Teaching Philosophy
Learning Moments
Learning moments are encounters designed to utilize cognitive, affective and tactile approaches to guide students’ learning through relatable experiences, contemplative insights, and memorable impressions that are impactful to how they engage the learning content.
Universal Design Learning for Diversity and Inclusivity
Inclusive learning is designed to respond to students' learning needs and bring out the best of them from a diverse set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences and expectations. This is achieved through combining best practices in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with the latest teaching tools for inclusive and collaborative learning, along with cultivating a classroom environment that allows students to thrive through being who they are.
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Addressing contemporary challenges means learning cannot simply be confined to a single discipline or the classroom. Having trained in interdisciplinary approaches for pedagogical, andrological and heutagogical settings, I am invested in creating learners who are comfortable in traversing different strands of knowledge while possessing their unique capabilities in developing new solutions to address today's challenges for tomorrow's needs.
Qualifications, Awards & Testimonials
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Awarded the College of Integrative Studies Core Curriculum Teaching Excellence Award AY2021/2022 from the Singapore Management University.
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Higher Education Teaching Certificate, awarded by Derek Bok Learning Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University.
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Graduate Teaching Certificate, 2017, awarded by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
"Prof Wong's CC0003 class was quite the rollercoaster! Coming into class with a set of beliefs and ideas on how the world works, or rather should work, I was pleasantly surprised when some of my beliefs were unfounded. The discussions and debates opened up new ways for me to think about certain ethical dilemmas and I enjoyed the questions Prof Wong asked during the class. The social experiment (on human tendencies) that he designed during our final class was fascinating. Overall, Prof Wong's style of teaching and "learning through discussion" methodology was a lot of fun to be a part of. Thank you Prof and I strongly recommend your candidature as a lecturer and teacher!"
Manas Bam,
NTU
"The most friendly and approachable professor I know, George was one of the few tutors that really emphasized on creating a safe space that promotes respect, diplomacy, and participation. He understood the different approaches to learning that each student may have, and implemented that in his classes to create an environment that made me feel comfortable in voicing out my ideas and exchanging thoughts with my peers!"
Feline January,
NTU
"During my exchange semester at Singapore Management University, I was fortunate to attend Professor George's class on "Big Questions on Wealth and Poverty". As an exchange student, I always felt integrated in the class, both by the professor and my colleagues, and successfully expanded my horizons when learning more about the Singaporean and Southeast Asian history and political contexts. Classes with Professor George were always extremely interactive and insightful, and our personal opinions were never shut down but instead used as fuel for enriching discussions. I want to thank Professor George for this memorable academic experience, which I will take with me for life. I strongly recommend him as a lecturer, teacher and mentor!"
Maria Bravo da Fonseca,
SMU
"Professor George is an excellent educator. I am glad to have been through his class as it was really engaging and I had a great time participating in class. Additionally, he dedicates his time in helping students by providing ample consultation sessions. His dedication to his craft is nothing short of inspiring, and I will definitely miss his teachings.
I’m fortunate to have been through his class and highly recommend Professor George."
Samuel Yeo,
SMU
I had the honour of being taught by Prof George Wong for my Big Questions module and thoroughly enjoyed it! He engages the class by referencing real-world examples, and breaking down theories and concepts for his students to easily grasp the content. His classes are constantly filled with meaningful and interactive discussions, stimulating critical thinking among his students. Prof George goes above and beyond to care for his students and takes the time to answer any questions that his students might have. Great prof!
Clarine Lim,
SMU
I had the great privilege to be taught by Prof George this semester for the module SOC205: Singapore Society at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). He offers refreshing insights and takes over a myriad of issues with differing perspectives, never constrained by one viewpoint alone. What adds more vibrancy to the classroom seminars is the pedagogy style he adopts whereby he allows and in fact encourages active discussions and debates to take place during lessons in order to liven the mood, complement our learning and to cater to a wider diversity of views to be heard. It was a great pleasure to be taught by him and I hope to look forward to him being my lecturer again for other modules in my subsequent semesters studying at SUSS.
Rajiv Java,
SUSS
Selected Courses
CC0003: Civics & Ethics for a Multicultural World
Nanyang Technological University
As part of Nanyang Technological University's interdisciplinary offerings to all university students, Civics and Ethics for a Multicultural World focuses on the major schools of thoughts in the social sciences and humanities disciplines to address real-world challenges concerning the ethical and political self. Students learn to develop a set of critical and collaborative skills to understand their roles as active citizens in building better and inclusive futures for all.
SOC205: Singapore Society
Singapore University of Social Sciences
A foundational module for Sociology students at the Singapore University for Social Sciences, Singapore Society unpacks the various social relations, interactions and issues that underpin the city-state. Applying a sociological lens in deciphering what makes Singapore society ticks, and how we can understand and address social issues, this course challenges student to activate their sociological imagination in understanding the social lives around them.
SOC367: Southeast Asian Societies
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Arguably the world's most diverse region, Southeast Asia has fascinated scholars and practitioners alike in its milieu of cultural, religious, ethnic, class and political heterogeneity. In this course, students go on a journey to understand key social issues that unite or divide people, drawing on the notion of shared historical, ideological and political issues that the region is intertwined with as it grapples with its past, present and future.
COR3001: Big Questions
Singapore Management University
As part of Singapore Management University's interdisciplinary offerings to all university students, Big Questions is the foundational module that examines global themes of relevance (wealth & poverty; global & local; happiness & suffering; war & peace) that challenges students to find their voice and contribute to the contemporary debates around them. This course brings together thought leadership in the social sciences and humanities to augment knowledge from their own undergraduate majors.
SOC265: Urban Sociology
Singapore University of Social Sciences
An advanced Sociology module that examines urbanization and urbanisms trends, with a focus on contemporary social issues relating to urban lives. Students interrogate the role of the urban in transforming and mediating our lives as well as significant social processes and events through issues such as globalization, neoliberalism, and planetary urbanization.
