Collaborations with universities and other institutes overseas have over the years helped the faculty at KLCII deepen their knowledge and enrich their experience.
Recently, the KLCII academic staff had the opportunity to learn the latest trends and best practices in psychology and counselling from two visiting professors from National Tsing Hua University (NTHU).
The two professors had flown in to Singapore to teach at the inaugural Master Programme in Psychology and Counseling offered jointly by NTHU and KLCII, which commenced in February 2023.
In the first sharing session on 3 April 2023, Professor Meng Yingru, who has a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in the United States, shared her insights as an authoritative scholar on learning disabilities in Special Education.
Professor Meng Yingru sharing about inclusive education
The exchange was designed to deepen the understanding of the latest trends and best practices in special education that can benefit frontline preschool teachers and principals in Singapore.
Starting from far left: Ms Chen Ming Yu (VP, Organisation Development), Mr James Ling (Head of Chinese Department), Professor Meng Yingru (NTHU Professor), Mr Chua Ying Hwee (CEO/Principal KLCII), Dr Chen Shi (VP, Chinese Early Childhood & Language Teaching Programmes)
At the second session on 17 April, Professor Kelvin Yu-Kuang Hsu from NTHU’s Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, conducted a two-hour group therapy session for KLC lecturers and staff.
Professor Kelvin Hsu conducting the group therapy session
At the second session on 17 April 2023, Professor Kelvin Yu-Kuang Hsu from NTHU’s Department of Educational Psychology and Counselling, conducted a two-hour group therapy session for KLC lecturers and staff.
An expert in child clinical psychology, group practice, interpersonal dynamics counseling, and other related areas, Professor Hsu shared his experience in the photography therapy technique used in counselling. It involves drawing out from consultees, through the study of personal photos, expressions of feelings and thoughts arising from events that are otherwise difficult to articulate in words.
The NTHU Master Programme in Psychology & Counselling in Singapore has achieved a significant milestone with the successful commencement of its inaugural run. The programme, designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the fields of psychology and counselling, has garnered positive feedback and paved the way for the formation of a second run, scheduled to commence in February 2024. Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information.
