PERSONAL PROFILE
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周彤
Name
ZHOU Tong
Qualifications
Bachelor of English Studies;
Xi’an Translation University, China
Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) Level one;
The Ministry of Education, China
Master of Art in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign
Language; HK Polytechnic University
Position
Assistant Instructor
HKUST Contact Details
Email:
Ext.
Office:
lczhoutong@ust.hk
7854
3309
3. Brief Self-Introduction
It has always been my ambition and interest to teach Chinese and commit myself to the
promotion of Chinese culture. I have been teaching students from different
backgrounds, including local students, mainland students, international students,
university staff and embassy and consulate officials in Hong Kong.
My teaching philosophy can be summarized as follows:
 People say, “Give a man fish, and you feed him for a day; show him how to catch fish,
and you feed him for a lifetime.” The ultimate goal of learning is the acquisition of the
ability to make appropriate choices in the learning process, and to be productive and
competent lifelong learners.
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Albert Einstein once said, “Interest is the best teacher.” Interest can give students
motivation and help them maximize their potentials, which will bring them lifelong
benefits.
Teaching and learning are mutually beneficial. To improve the effectiveness of
teaching and learning, both teachers and students should communicate and interact
with each other. It is of utmost importance to identify and understand students’
needs, abilities and interests to tailor make each lesson for them.
4. Academic/Professional Interests:
Chinese Language Materials Writing
Curriculum and Syllabus Development
Curriculum Evaluation
Course Design
5. Courses Taught
LANG5101; LANG1120; LANG1121 (Fall
2014/15)
6. Representative Publication
ZHOU, T. (2010, July) The Design of an Online Exercise 'My Chinese Corner' for
Teaching Chinese as Second Language. Digitized Teaching of Chinese as a Foreign
Language. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on New Technologies in
Teaching and Learning Chinese. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press.
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