Biography
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.
- 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.
Areas of Expertise
Chinese Language Materials Writing
Curriculum and Syllabus Development
Curriculum Evaluation
Course Design
Curriculum and Syllabus Development
Curriculum Evaluation
Course Design
Teaching
CORE 1411 Elementary Putonghua for Non-Chinese Language Background Students
CORE 1414 Elementary Reading and Writing for Non-Chinese Language Background Students
LANG 1113P Effective Chinese Communication
LANG 1121 Chinese for Non-Chinese Language Background Students II
LANG 1122 Chinese for Non-Chinese Language Background Students III
LANG 1416P Effective Chinese Communication
LANG 1424P Chinese Writing in Cultural Contexts
Scholarship
Conference Presentations
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Tong ZHOU; Lam Yim CHAN. 11 March 2026. Pertanika Proceedings. AILA 2024 World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Conference Paper published in a book.
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Crystal L Y Chan; Tong Zhou. August 2024. AILA 60th Anniversary World Congress Kuala Lumpur 2024, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Conference Paper.
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Xin Liang; Jing Luo; Lok Yee Lorraine Wong; Su Yuan; Tong Zhou. May 2022. The Association of Hong Kong Language Centres (AHKLC) Inaugural Symposium 2022. Conference Paper.
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Tong Zhou. July 2010. 第八屆中文電化教學國際研討會. Conference Paper.