KHOO SHENG PENG

Introduction

I teach from an inquiry-first approach: every class begins with a question, problem or brief case…

Teaching Approach

I teach from an inquiry-first approach: every class begins with a question, problem or brief case rather than a list of facts. I set a short, open task and students first form quick hypotheses, then discuss in pairs before we go to whole-class debate. My role is to probe with Socratic questions, surface assumptions and guide students to test ideas — not to lecture answers. The course is scaffolded: early sessions provide structured tasks and worked examples; later weeks move to independent enquiry — mini research projects, policy memos or data investigations. Classroom routines include think–pair–share, jigsaw readings, live data exploration and small-group problem solving so students practice reasoning and get rapid feedback. Materials are concise and practical: a one-page pre-class brief, 1–3 short readings (policy note, article excerpt), a compact dataset or case study, plus analytic prompts. In class we use spreadsheets, concept maps, whiteboard sketches and short formative quizzes to test ideas quickly. Assessment focuses on process as much as product: annotated notes, reflections showing how questions evolved, and a final evidence-based deliverable. Students improve because they repeatedly practice the habits of inquiry: asking sharper questions, making assumptions explicit, testing claims against evidence, and giving/receiving peer feedback. Low-stakes, frequent tasks reduce fear of being wrong so early drafts evolve into stronger work.

Education Background

1. Master of Economics, Universiti Utara Malaysia (May 2022~2025) 2. Bachelor of Economics (Hons.), major in Financial Economics, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (January 2019–December 2021) - Graduated with Merit (CGPA 3.22) 3. STPM - Bahasa Melayu, Ekonomi, Sejarah, & Pengajian Am 4. SPM - Science, Mathematics, Sejarah, Prinsip Perakaunan, Pendidikan Moral, Bahasa Cina, Bahasa Melayu, and Bahasa Inggeris

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