To teach is to learn for Leong
GEORGE TOWN: Lecturer Leong Kit Hong wants to go on teaching. And to do that, he will go on learning.
The 67-year-old INTI International College Penang physics lecturer is now pursuing a degree in Telecommunication in Wawasan Open University here.
He already holds a degree in Physics, Mathematics and a Master's in Physics.
Meaningful gift: Leong (second right) and other lecturers choosing their syngonium plant at the Teachers Day celebration at INTI International College Penang Wednesday. Leong, who joined the teaching profession 40 years ago, said the best way for him to serve the community was to be a good educationist, and he felt that all educationists should have the right blend of skills and the latest knowledge.
Leong, who is one of the college's pioneer lecturers, said his greatest satisfaction “is seeing my students do as best as they can be”.
“When they do well in their studies, they will be able to serve society well later on,” he added.
Asked about his retirement plans, the grandfather of two said he would continue to teach as long as his health allowed him.
Leong, who has been teaching at the college for the past 18 years, was among the lecturers who joined the Teachers Day celebration at the college yesterday.
College chief executive principal Dr Michael Yap Sau Moi said 80 full-time lecturers were presented with a syngonium plant each.
“Teachers plant seeds of knowledge that grow forever,” he said. “As such, we chose to honour our lecturers with this plant instead of the usual roses.”
GEORGE TOWN: Lecturer Leong Kit Hong wants to go on teaching. And to do that, he will go on learning.
The 67-year-old INTI International College Penang physics lecturer is now pursuing a degree in Telecommunication in Wawasan Open University here.
He already holds a degree in Physics, Mathematics and a Master's in Physics.
Leong, who is one of the college's pioneer lecturers, said his greatest satisfaction “is seeing my students do as best as they can be”.
“When they do well in their studies, they will be able to serve society well later on,” he added.
Asked about his retirement plans, the grandfather of two said he would continue to teach as long as his health allowed him.
Leong, who has been teaching at the college for the past 18 years, was among the lecturers who joined the Teachers Day celebration at the college yesterday.
College chief executive principal Dr Michael Yap Sau Moi said 80 full-time lecturers were presented with a syngonium plant each.
“Teachers plant seeds of knowledge that grow forever,” he said. “As such, we chose to honour our lecturers with this plant instead of the usual roses.”
By KOW KWAN YEE
kowky@thestar.com.my
kowky@thestar.com.my
