Willie Tan Chee Keong

Willie Tan Chee Keong

Was a member of the Academy from 2013 to 2019

"When my students tell me I have fundamentally changed the way they think – that is my goal."

Teaching Strengths

  • Outstanding ability to explain and present complex and abstract concepts clearly, simply and effectively, making them easy to understand and grasp

  • Promotes the understanding and appreciation of concepts by sharing case studies from different disciplines drawn from a wealth of industry experience

  • Designs creative and challenging assessments that accurately measure students’ depth of understanding and their ability to apply knowledge in unfamiliar contexts

Teaching Awards / Accolades

  • Annual Teaching Excellence Award, NUS (2010/2011, 2007/2008, 2005/2006)
  • General Education Module Incentive Award, NUS (2009/2010, 2007/2008)
  • School Teaching Excellence Award, NUS School of Design & Environment (2011/2012, 2010/2011, 2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2007/2008)