Lee urges teachers to constantly improve themselves
MIRI: Teachers have been urged to constantly increase their knowledge and emotional quotient (EQ) in order to enable them to handle their students well.
“Students nowadays, are more intelligent and not afraid to voice their thoughts. They learn to question their teacher’s teaching method and seek for answers. Hence, it is vital for teachers to improve their capability in socializing with these young people to understand and easily handle them,” Assistant Minister for Communication Datuk Lee Kim Shin said when addressing the Miri-Limbang Divisions Chinese Teachers Association’s annual general meeting cum luncheon held at Boulevard restaurant yesterday.
Aside from concentrating on student’s academic performances, Lee urged teachers to also encourage students to excel in extracurricular activities.
“In short, teachers are social engineers. They help shape the personality and character of their students, hence playing a big role in determining the future of their students who are the nation”s future leaders,” he said.
Among those present were newly elected chairman of Miri-Limbang Divisions Chinese Teachers Association Lai Cheo Tian; SUPP Piasau chairman Datuk Sebastian Ting and SUPP Pujut chairman Adam Yii.
Later, Lee presented incentives to the 75 children of the association’s members and members who successfully completed their degree programme.