In this bonus episode, Professor Tommy Koh speaks about why reading literature is vital for understanding technology, mastering a language and comprehending the world. A top-notch negotiator and seasoned diplomat, Professor Koh believes that the study of literature is one of the best investments he has made.

Episode Guest
Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rector of Tembusu College at the National University of Singapore and Chairman of the National Heritage Board

Recommended Reads
Humanities at the heart of a holistic education in a tech-driven world by Professor Tommy Koh.
Literature in the 21st Century
Professor Tommy Koh’s Recommended Reads for Understanding America

In this bonus episode, Professor Tommy Koh speaks about why reading literature is vital for understanding technology, mastering a language and comprehending the world. A top-notch negotiator and seasoned diplomat, Professor Koh believes that the study of literature is one of the best investments he has made.
Episode Guest
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<li>Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rector of Tembusu College at the National University of Singapore and Chairman of the National Heritage Board</li>
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Recommended Reads
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<li><a href="https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/tommy-koh-humanities-education-fourth-industrial-revolution-10522334">Humanities at the heart of a holistic education in a tech-driven world</a> by Professor Tommy Koh.</li>
<li><a href="https://singteach.nie.edu.sg/issue47-people01/">Literature in the 21st Century</a></li>
<li>Professor Tommy Koh&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/h9odhjz6vxzgqc8/Professor%20Tommy%20Koh%27s%20Recommended%20Reads.pdf?dl=0">Recommended Reads for Understanding America</a></li>
</ul>

Hi, I’m Loh Chin Ee and welcome to the How We Read Podcast.  
 
I started this podcast because I wanted to help people better understand the art and science of learning to read. 
 
As an educator and researcher at the National Institute of Education, people often ask me about reading. With questions ranging from how they can help their children improve their reading skills to book recommendations on why they should read literature, I know there is a keen interest in reading.
 
Join me as I talk to experts and educators who share their rich experiences with us.  
 
The How We Read podcast launches the 4th of January 2021. 

Hi, I&rsquo;m Loh Chin Ee and welcome to the How We Read Podcast. &nbsp; &nbsp; I started this podcast because I wanted to help people better understand the art and science of learning to read.&nbsp; &nbsp; As an educator and researcher at the National Institute of Education, people often ask me about reading. With questions ranging from how they can help their children improve their reading skills to book recommendations on why they should read literature, I know there is a keen interest in reading. &nbsp; Join me as I talk to experts and educators who share their rich experiences with us. &nbsp; &nbsp; The How We Read podcast launches the 4th of January 2021.&nbsp;

How We Read Podcast

In this educational podcast series brought to you by the National Institute of Education at the Nanyang Technological University, we explore how children, adolescents and adults and learn to read.

Learning to read is not just a matter of phonics as many might believe. Neither is learning to read something that stops at childhood. Rather, learning to read is a complex enterprise that includes finding the right book, having reading role models, being immersed in book-full environments and searching for new ways to approach different kinds of texts through different stages of life.

This series takes you into the world of reading, from childhood to old age, to uncover the art and science of learning to read. 

In this educational podcast series brought to you by the National Institute of Education at the Nanyang Technological University, we explore how children, adolescents and adults and learn to read.
Learning to read is not just a matter of phonics as many might believe. Neither is learning to read something that stops at childhood. Rather, learning to read is a complex enterprise that includes finding the right book, having reading role models, being immersed in book-full environments and searching for new ways to approach different kinds of texts through different stages of life.
This series takes you into the world of reading, from childhood to old age, to uncover the art and science of learning to read.&nbsp;

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