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What is your most memorable working experience?
What is an event or experience that has stuck with you, and what did you learn from it?
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Wong Loke Yuen
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As a lecturer, I have had many rewarding experiences, but one that stands out as most memorable occurred during my early years of teaching. I was teaching a diverse group of students in a course that I knew could be challenging, both in content and workload. On one particular day, I noticed that a usually bright and engaged student was struggling and seemed frustrated during a class activity. Instead of immediately moving on with the lesson, I decided to spend time after class speaking with the student. I asked about their difficulties, how they were studying, and what part of the material was confusing. I learned that the student really wanted to do well but didn't feel confident and didn't have a clear study plan for the more difficult topics.
I also spent extra time helping this student. I gave study tips, guidance, and encouragement. I also adjusted some of my lessons, adding more examples and interactive activities that helped not just this student but the whole class understand the material better. By the end of the semester, the student had improved in grades and confidence. They became one of the most active participants in class discussions. Seeing this change was very rewarding and reminded me why I became an educator.
From this experience, I learned several important lessons. First, every student learns differently, and paying attention to each person's needs can make a big difference. Second, patience, understanding, and encouragement are just as important as teaching the content itself. Students often respond more positively when they feel supported, not just taught.
I also spent extra time helping this student. I gave study tips, guidance, and encouragement. I also adjusted some of my lessons, adding more examples and interactive activities that helped not just this student but the whole class understand the material better. By the end of the semester, the student had improved in grades and confidence. They became one of the most active participants in class discussions. Seeing this change was very rewarding and reminded me why I became an educator.
From this experience, I learned several important lessons. First, every student learns differently, and paying attention to each person's needs can make a big difference. Second, patience, understanding, and encouragement are just as important as teaching the content itself. Students often respond more positively when they feel supported, not just taught.