Professor Christine Goh, President's Chair Professor of the Nanyang Technological University, visited the Singapore Centre for Chinese Language (SCCL) from 13 to 24 January 2025. Professor Goh was the former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) (2018-2024). She is a seasoned language teacher, researcher, and teacher education expert with special expertise in second language listening and speaking skills development as well as metacognitive learning. A widely cited scholar, she has published extensively in journals and books. She is highly regarded in the international academic community.

        During her visit, Professor Goh engaged in in-depth discussions with SCCL lecturers, researchers and Master Teachers on topics related to teaching and research, providing valuable consultation. Professor Goh also delivered a lecture titled "Harnessing Language Learners' Metacognition for Effective Bilingual Language Development" in the afternoon of 15 January at the SCCL lecture theatre.

        The lecture attracted nearly 100 attendees, including lecturers, researchers and master teachers from SCCL, lecturers from NIE and colleagues from various divisions of the Ministry of Education, including the Chinese, Malay, Tamil Divisions and Language Centres.

        In her lecture, Professor Goh systematically reviewed the concept of metacognition and explored its applications in education and learning, particularly in second language teaching and learning. She integrated theories with practices, demonstrating how teaching strategies, task design, and activity planning can leverage students' metacognitive abilities to promote bilingual language development. During the Q&A session, Professor Goh interacted warmly with the audience. Her lecture won high acclaims from all the enthusiastic participants.

        On 22 January 2025, Professor Goh participated in the Centre's Chinese New Year Celebration activities , enjoying the festivities together with SCCL colleagues.

Professor Christine Goh having a discussion with SCCL lecturer Dr Gong Cheng

Professor Goh giving the lecture "Harnessing Language Learners' Metacognition for Effective Bilingual Language Development"

Participants listening attentively to the lecture

Professor Goh attended the New Year Celebration hosted by the SCCL