Nominated by Ms. Pinky Li (Year 3 student of Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) (Major in Applied Psychology)), Dr Lynn Tang (Assistant Professor of School of Arts and Humanities) and a student Ms. Cris Tung (Year 4 student of Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) (Major in Applied Psychology) were honored as “Good Mentor” in “Good Mentor Election 2015-2016” organised by Hong Kong Blind Union to recognise their enthusiasm in providing support and creating equal learning opportunities for students with visual impairment.
Pinky said, “It is the first time for TWC to have admitted visually impaired student. I thank Dr. Tang who has made effort, i.e. discussing with other teachers, sourcing internet resources, understanding and meeting my educational needs. With her guidance, I could better access to study and integrate into campus life. I also appreciated Cris’s support in navigating me around the campus when I freshly entered the College. She also helped describe the texts and graphic images on notes and screens for me.”
Dr. Tang remarked that she only performed her role as a teacher. She mentioned that embracing differences and understanding the needs of different people are crucial to promote an inclusive learning environment. As it requires more than double time for visually impaired learners to process information, she was pleased to see that a few students showed their care and rendered assistance to Pinky.
Cris said, “It is my pleasure to be able to bring a little light into other person’s life. Everyone has limits, and we cannot accomplish everything by ourselves. Thus, we need friends, classmates and family. I am grateful that Pinky has opened my eyes to a new horizon.”
(From left) Dr. Lynn Tang, Ms Cris Tung and Ms. Pinky Li presented in the Award Presentation Ceremony of the “Good Mentor Election 2015-2016” held on 28 February 2016.
Pinky said, “It is the first time for TWC to have admitted visually impaired student. I thank Dr. Tang who has made effort, i.e. discussing with other teachers, sourcing internet resources, understanding and meeting my educational needs. With her guidance, I could better access to study and integrate into campus life. I also appreciated Cris’s support in navigating me around the campus when I freshly entered the College. She also helped describe the texts and graphic images on notes and screens for me.”
Dr. Tang remarked that she only performed her role as a teacher. She mentioned that embracing differences and understanding the needs of different people are crucial to promote an inclusive learning environment. As it requires more than double time for visually impaired learners to process information, she was pleased to see that a few students showed their care and rendered assistance to Pinky.
Cris said, “It is my pleasure to be able to bring a little light into other person’s life. Everyone has limits, and we cannot accomplish everything by ourselves. Thus, we need friends, classmates and family. I am grateful that Pinky has opened my eyes to a new horizon.”
(From left) Dr. Lynn Tang, Ms Cris Tung and Ms. Pinky Li presented in the Award Presentation Ceremony of the “Good Mentor Election 2015-2016” held on 28 February 2016.