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15-hour Pilot Mentoring Training Programme for School Principals
The Programme is offered to all principals from Hong Kong primary and secondary schools. The Programme enhances the professional leadership of participating principals in taking forward school-based mentoring work; and facilitates experience sharing among principals in different mentoring practices. 7 cohorts were held involving 159 principals from primary, secondary and special schools in 2005/06.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2005.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	LO Mun Ling [CLASP]
Co-Investigator(s):	TANG Yee Fan, Sylvia [EPA] LO-FU Yin Wah, Priscilla [CLASP] CHOI Pik Lin, Jocelyn [EPA] LO Yin Kue* CHENG Nga Yee, Irene [MSST] SANKEY Derek* KO Po Yuk [CLASP]
A Competency Approach to Entrepreneurial Learning: Phase One - Qualitative Study
The project aimed to investigate how an entrepreneur acquires his or her competencies, based on a conceptualization of entrepreneurial learning through the competency approach. A qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews and the critical incident approach was the main form in data collection and analysis. the fieldwork was conducted in 2004, involving the participation of twelve Kong entrepreneurs. The findings suggested that there are six behavioural patterns of entrepreneurial learning, and the most critical input to successful entrepreneurial learning was the various forms of experience. Also, significant learning was conditioned upon the personal, organisational and external contexts.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2003.11.
Chief Investigator(s):	MAN Wing Yan, Thomas [MSST]
A Preliminary Study on the Difficulties of the Junior Secondary Students in Learning Algebra
Although several research results have revealed the evidence those students' difficulties in algebra relate back to their difficulties and misinterpretation of symbolic notations. Nevertheless, researchers have very different opinions on the actual possibility of overcoming the symbol difficulties through appropriate teaching. It is true not all the difficulties students have on representing or interpreting symbolic notations are due to certain teaching approaches. Many obstacles or misconceptions may derive from the multiplicity of meaning of roles that the same symbol obtains within the algebraic languages. Besides, there are few literatures focusing on the systematic study on the students' logical reasoning and their performance in algebra, as many researchers believe that the misconceptions and common errors in algebra are rooted generally from the meaning of symbols (letter), the shift from numerical data or languages representation to variables or parameters with functional rules or patterns. This happens probably because mathematics educators believe that doing algebra in junior form is so simple that students just follow the rules as similar as the calculations in primary schools, and the only difference is the replacement of numbers by symbols. As a result, many researchers focus on the difficulties of handling mathematical symbols and rare to discuss the relation between the general logical ability and their algebra learning. In our understanding, this seems oversee the problems. Say, if students have already learnt the expansion of (a+b) (c+d), would they know the expansion of (a+b+c) (d+e+f)? So understanding the symbols manipulation not implies they will have no problems in learning algebra as we aware there are other problems that educators have no encountered, and this is one of the research reasons in our project.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	POON Kin Keung [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LEUNG Chi Keung, Eddie [MSST]
A Preliminary Study on the Perceptions of Business Teacher Education in the Context of Curriculum Changes
The preliminarily study focuses on a comprehensive review of the literature and methodology to support the main study. Central to the preliminarily study is to address to a question on how the literature and methodology offered us a powerful 'tool' to conduct an exploratory research study on identifying the perceptions of business teacher education in curriculum changes from the experts' perspective.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2006.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	YU Wai Mui, Christina [MSST] MAN Wing Yan, Thomas [MSST]
A Review of Professional Teaching Standards for Secondary School Business Teachers
Quality education is premised on the quality teaching. A clear description of quality teaching can guide a teacher's performance at a high level and improve the educational outcomes. A number of countries such as Canada, US, UK, Australia and New Zealand have already set up their own professional teaching standards for quality assurance and accreditation. Those teaching standards would generally indicate what teachers should know and be able to do at different levels and or in different subject areas. This research attempts to capture the essence of professional teaching standards that are directly related to the business subjects at secondary level from different countries. It is expected that the findings can shadow the teaching performance of business teachers who are teaching in the local secondary schools with regard to the latest globe trends in business education.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	YU Wai Mui, Christina [MSST]
A Study of Developing Information Literacy in School Education (ILEd)
The aim of the ILEd study is to develop IL with the effective use of information technology in school education. There are two objectives of the study. First, define the context of IL in the emerging knowledge society and study its relationship with information technology. Second, study how to develop IL in school education for achieving the goal of quality education. This study will compile a report on discussing what IL is and how to develop it in school education. This study aims at promoting IL in the learning and teaching of school education and fostering the capability of learners to develop life-long learning capabilities in the emerging knowledge society. These goals fall in line with the undertaking of the education reform of the HKSAR government.
Source of Funding:	HK Private Fund - Industries
Commencement Date:	2004.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
A Study of Fostering Conceptual Understanding Through Inquiry-based Learning in General Studies with Support of Multimedia Resources in Primary Classroom Environments
This research focuses on building multimedia-supported learning environment for fostering pupils' conceptual understanding through inquiry-based learning. This research will investigate how multimedia resources are implemented with the aim of supporting inquiry-based learning of primary pupils to have better conceptual understanding of core topics in General Studies. The multimedia resources include inquiry through the search of relevant websites, viewing of video, flash animations, photos, CD Roms, database and multimedia learning packages. Pupils will also be required to use sensors of data-loggers and digital cameras, as well as completing spreadsheets and observations. With experiences and understanding from inquiry through these multimedia resources, pupils will be expected to build conceptual understanding of some science related topics in General Studies. The role of multimedia resources serves to provide multimedia-supported learning environment to help teachers organize inquiry-based learning activities. The role of teacher is to devise strategies and learning environment to guide and encourage pupils to use the multimedia resources in the learning process. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires will be conducted to study pupils' change in conceptual understanding of the topics in different classroom environments. Lesson observations, interviews with teachers and pupils will be conducted to study the process of inquiry-based learning with the use of multimedia resources in different classroom environments. Considerations and directions on implementing multimedia-mediated resources to support inquiry learning of General Studies will be suggested in the study.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
A Study of Provincial-level Implementation of Citizenship Education Policy in China
The aim of this project is to investigate the process by which Chinese provincial educational administrators plan the implementation of central government-formulated policy guidelines on citizenship education in a societal context of educational decentralization and flexible policy implementation. Through documentary analysis and interviews with provincial educational administrators this project will examine what central guidelines advise about citizenship education, how provincial-level implementation plan are formulated, the extent to which administrators perceive discretion in implementation, and do what extent there is variation in citizenship education implementation among different provinces.
Source of Funding:	RGC Competitive Earmarked Research Grant
Commencement Date:	2006.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	FAIRBROTHER Gregory Paul [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHENG Kai Ming* POSTIGLIONE Gerard A.*
A Study on the Structure of Chinese Characters and the Learning of Science Concepts for Primary School Pupils
This study looks into a relatively unexplored aspect in science learning. While there were a large volume of research on the development of children's alternative conceptions in science and their relationship with the structure and use of the English language, there is a lack of such investigations in the Chinese language. Language is a medium through which science concepts are developed, the use of the language is also a part of the learning itself. This is not a replication of similar studies conducted in the English language. Findings from a pilot study conducted by the researchers suggest that there are unique characteristics in the Chinese language that may influence children's development of science concepts. In order to establish reliability and validity of such study, this proposal outlines a more systematic approach to answer the research question. The major output of the study will be to establish a questionnaire for primary school pupils that will serve to identify the possible relationship between the development of science concepts and the structure of Chinese language. The findings of the study will add to the knowledge base about the relationship between the development of alternative concepts in science and the structure of the Chinese language. Finally, the findings can provide insights for teachers on how children's science learning can be facilitated using the Chinese language.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2004.04.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHENG May Hung, May [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	SOON Ai Ling*
A Study to Evaluate a Cognitive Tool for Generating Knowledge of Fraction Equivalence
A Cognitive Tool (CT) for learners to generate the knowledge of fraction equivalence has been built. The aim of this research is to compare the effectiveness of the CT for generating the knowledge of fraction equivalence in two different learning conditions and study how this happen. The two learning conditions are: 1) learners who use the CT to generate the meaning of fraction equivalence and then the procedural knowledge on computing equivalent fractions; and 2) learners who learn procedural knowledge of computing equivalent fractions in traditional classroom stressing computational practices, then use the CT for generating the meaning of fraction equivalence.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2003.11.
Chief Investigator(s):	KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
Academic Study Tour to Perth, Western Australia
A sponsored student exchange to Perth, Western Australia to experience first hand how information and communication technologies are used to enhance teaching and learning. The aims of the exchange are: 1) to further develop the written and spoken English skills; 2) to support the development of a broader understanding of the design of classrooms and whole school enviornments that use technology in innovative ways; 3) to develop a broader understanding of the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on learning at the primary and secondary level, particularly IT students; 4) to enable an exchange of ideas with academic staff and students on the impact of curriculum change and issues associated with moving to a more IT rich learning environment; 5) to develop experiences in English speaking educational settings (schools and universities); 5) to learn more about schooling in multicultural classrooms supported by technology; 6) to learn more about schooling in multicultural classrooms supported by technology; 7) to challenge you to be more well educated, tolerant and flexible in your approaches to teaching and learning; and 8) to further the interactions between HKIEd students and students at Edith Cowan University.
Source of Funding:	International Study Visit Funds
Commencement Date:	2005.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	KENNEDY David Miles*
Co-Investigator(s):	NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST]
Allowing Alternative Learning Conception to Grow Through An Experiential Base of Four Online Modules
This projects aims to implement a smarter way of thinking about the use technology through the design and implementation of four online modules using Blackboard as the learning platform. In view of the rapid need for some components of modules to be offered online, this project will essentially focus on the intent of the learning activity and the way in which the learning environment is conceived and structured. Existing traditionally conceived concepts of learning and teaching will be positioned more solidly in a pedagogic framework where technology is more effectively used to transform current teaching. Learning activities will be re-designed to become more meaningful exchanges and interactions between teaching staff, students and the online community of learners.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Information Technology Development Grant
Commencement Date:	2004.04.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Kar Tin*
Co-Investigator(s):	VOLK Kenneth Scott* LI Kai Ming [MSST] YU Wai Mui, Christina [MSST] LAU-HO Lai King, Kitty [DCPE]
An Empirical Study of Students' Social Interactions in Participating in Enterprise Education
The current focus of the literature of enterprise education has been concentrated upon the users of experiential learning, with little attention on the social interactions within the learning process. Therefore, an empirical study is conducted to investigate this aspect of enterprise education. The study targets on the participants of the Teen Entrepreneurs Competition (TEC) in HKIEd, with the use of both quantitative and quantitative methods for data collection and analysis. The fingings will be useful for the continuous improvement of TEC and for enhancing the existing pedagogical modules of business education in HKIEd.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	MAN Wing Yan, Thomas [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	YU Wai Mui, Christina [MSST]
An Investigation of Business Teacher Trainees' Conceptions and Ways of Teaching Business Subjects
This study identifies business teacher trainees' conceptions of teaching business subjects and how these teaching conceptions draw impact on the ways they teach during their teaching practice. Phenomenography and grounded theory will be employed as the research methods. All 26 students who are studying the Business Studies Major of 4-Year-Full-time BEd (S) program will be the research participants. To collect data from these participants, the researcher will (1) observe how the participants conduct their business lesson(s) in the practicing school (completed by the PI in March and April), (2) ask participants to describe their understanding of teaching business subjects and how they would teach during the teaching practice in an interview, and (3) study the documentation of teaching and learning process prepared by the participant. The researcher will then look for the patterns of participants' teaching conceptions and ways of teaching by going through the data over and over with the help of a computer software, NUD*ist. The identified teaching conceptions, ways of teaching, and relationship between teaching conceptions and teaching will be reported with quotations and diagrams systematically.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2004.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	YU Wai Mui, Christina [MSST]
An Investigation of the Gender Divide in Hong Kong Home Economics Classrooms
This study examines whether male or female students dominate classroom interactions in home economics lessons and whether other classroom processes sustained gender divisions in this subject in sixteen Secondary two classes in eight schools. The sample includes eight home economics teachers and all the students in sixteen classes. Data will collected through two 80-minute observation sessions in each class and structured interviews with 8 teachers and 64 students (two boys and two girls from each class). The study is designed to look at whether teachers interact differently with boys and girls in home economics classes. It looks at whether teachers interact more with boys or girls, ask boys or girls more questions, praise or reprimand boys or girls more, help boys or girls more, allocate tasks differently to boys and girls, or expect different standards of work from boys and girls.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	YUNG-CHAN May Yee, Millie [MSST]
An Investigation on How the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) Promote Learners' Critical Reflective Capabilities
CSCL is believed to be a powerful pedagogical process to equip students with critical reflective capabilities to be more sensitive to cultural diversity, stereotypes and multiple perspectives. In this study, the Blackboard Platform will be utilized as an avenue for online self-reflection and peer on-going critical debate. Participants will be assigned with group work project and required to undertake a critical analysis on fashion advertisements to question the taken-for-granted assumption that have been perpetuated inequity and injustice, accompanying with reflective journals and a reflective paper. Findings will examine if the created peer support system promote learners' critical reflection.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.08.
Chief Investigator(s):	MA Wai Wing, Ada [MSST]
Blended Learning, Learning Design and Peer Learning: Eight Departmental Approaches
The purpose of this research project is to investigate teacher-educator and student perceptions of blended learning which uses a specific learning design of peer learning. Blended learning is a pedagogical approach that combines face-to-face teaching and learning with online learning to provide diverse learning experience for students. Peer learning promotes the learning outcomes of: working with others; critical enquiry and reflection; communication and articulation of knowledge, understanding and skills; managing learning how to learn and self and peer assessment (Boud, Cohen & Simpson, 2001). The research will examine the lectures' perceptions of teaching a blended module using peer learning and student perceptions of participating in a blended learning module using peer learning. The research will examine both the advantage and disadvantages of blended learning from both the teacher and students' perspectives.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.08.
Chief Investigator(s):	KEPPELL Michael James [LTTC]
Co-Investigator(s):	NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST] SIN Kuen Fung [EPCL] CHEN Shihui [CAPE] LEUNG Pui Wan, Pamela [CHI] BODYCOTT Peter Thomas [CIE]
Contingency Perspective on the Venture Development of High-tech SMEs in HK: A Study of US and Chinese Companies
The proposed research aims at examining how the influence of the owner/managers, the firms' capabilities and competitive environment affect the venture development process of high-tech SMEs in comparative contexts of Hong Kong, US and PRC. It is envisaged that the results of this proposed study would: 1) provide interesting insights on the knowledge of venture development theory on high-tech SMEs; 2) enhance the chance of success for entrepreneurs who start up and manage high-tech SMES; and 3) reflect to the government on public policy with reference to the development of high-tech SMEs in Hong Kong.
Source of Funding:	RGC Competitive Earmarked Research Grant
Commencement Date:	2002.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAU Lai Mui Theresa*
Co-Investigator(s):	CHAN Kwong Fai* MAN Wing Yan, Thomas [MSST] ZAHRA Shaker*
Creativity Acceleration through Science Education (CASE) at Secondary School Level
This is a school-based creativity project initiated by Hong Kong Institute of Education. The major objectives of this project are to explore ways to foster and assess student creativity in the new Physics, Biology, Chemistry and junior Science curriculum, and to develop a full taxonomy for creativity education in secondary school sciences. About 30 teachers and 2000 students from different schools will be involved. The project will last for 30 months, and consist of 3 stages - stages of teacher training, school implementation, and publications. HKIEd will collaborate with six schools in the first two years of the project, that is year 2004-05 and 2005-06, to complete the first two stages of the project.
Source of Funding:	Quality Education Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHENG Mo Yin, Vivian [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	6 Schools Teachers*
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Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Funding
Commencement Date:	2004.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAM Suk Wah, Louisa [AVP(LEAD)]
Co-Investigator(s):	WONG Tak Wah [MSST] YEUNG Kim Wai, Thomas* LEUNG Hing Keung* POON Kin Keung [MSST]
Developing An Assessment Framework and Resources for Promoting 'Assessment for Learning' in the BEd Core Module: Hong Kong Studies
This project aims to develop a framework and resources that can promote assessment for learning in the BEd core module: Hong Kong Studies. An action research is adopted to investigate this strengths and weaknesses of the existing mode of assessment and explore ways of improving this assessment method of this module. An assessment package which consists of an assessment framework and resources will be developed.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2003.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	PO Sum Cho [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LO Tin Yau, Joe [MSST] FANG Jun [MSST]
Developing Interactive Teaching Resources for Four Core Modules in the Bachelor of Education Programmes
This project aims to develop interactive teaching materials for four core modules identified to be jointly offered among SFE Department for the pre-service teachers of the Bachelor of Education Programmes. (Dr Tsui, start 24.12.2004, Dr Hui, 8-12.2004)
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2004.08.
Chief Investigator(s):	TSUI Kwok Tung [C&I] HUI Ming Fai, Margaret [C&I]
Co-Investigator(s):	LI Wai Shing [C&I] AU Mei Lan [C&I] HUE Ming Tak [EPCL] SIN Kuen Fung [EPCL] SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST] YUEN Yuet Mui, Celeste [EPA] CHENG Nga Yee, Irene [MSST]
Developing Learners' Critical Thinking Skills through Experiential Learning
In this project, it is proposed to integrate critical thinking into different learning activities so that learners can experience and appreciate the value of it. Learners will be grouped and take turns to lead a discussion on a critical issue related to their area of studies. At the end of the semester, each learner has to come up with a position paper of their proposed topic after he/she has summarized, synthesized and evaluated all the opinions together with his/her own reflection. It is expected that learners will be equipped with necessary critical thinking skills to apply in learning and teaching.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST]
Developing a Common Framework for Instructional Design and Teaching and Learning Resources to Support the Use of Issue-based Approach in General Studies, Integrated Humanities and Liberal Studies
The project aims to develop a common framework that can facilitate the development of effective instructional design and teaching and learning resources to support the use of issue-based approach in these subject studies areas in the various programmes. The framework includes the following elements: the underlying concepts and rationales of issue-based education, teaching strategies, learning activities, assessment tasks, learning outcomes, curriculum materials and resources.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	LO Tin Yau, Joe [MSST] PO Sum Cho [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	FANG Jun [MSST] TO Ka Yan*
Developing and Assessing Students' Scientific Investigation Abilities: Applications of the Learning Outcomes Framework
In view of the recent education reform in Hong Kong as well as international developments, the use of science standards or learning objectives framework are advocated. While teachers in Hong Kong may now consider the LOF developed in a CDI funded project as a reference to design and assess students' performance in scientific investigation tasks, the possibility of having a large scale implementation exists. Moreover, there is a need to develop a better understanding of ways to support students' learning in scientific investigation tasks. This project uses the previously developed LOF as a starting point to define student competence in scientific investigations. Teachers participating in the project will be supported in their design and assessment of scientific investigation tasks. Teachers' views will be collected through interviews before and after the study. The analysis will be conducted with an aim to identify ways that can support the development of scientific investigation skills among junior secondary students. Moreover, the change in the students' competence in scientific investigation will also be analysed through the use of questionnaires, interviews and students' work samples. This study is the first of its kind in Hong Kong based on a LOF in scientific investigation. The project will provide important information for science educators about how the LOF may influence or facilitate students' development of science process skills. Findings of this project will be useful for teachers in providing them with information on how scientific investigation tasks may be designed and assessed based on the LOF.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2006.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHENG May Hung, May [MSST]
Development of Environmental Citizenship Scale for Assessing the Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour of Primary Students
The overall objective of the proposal study is to develop an empirically derived Student Environmental Citizenship Scale (SECS) that can be used as an indicator to measure students' state of environmental citizenship, and more specifically as follows: 1) to construct and empirically SECS by adapting several scales that used in the western context 2) by using the case study methodology, to pilot testing of the scale, and then modified it to meet the local context situation 3) if possible, to identify students' perspectives of their role in the environment and their understanding, etc.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2003.11.
Chief Investigator(s):	THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST] TSANG Po Keung, Eric [MSST]
Development of Resources and Activity Materials for the Teaching of Science and Technology in Ancient China
There has been an increasing demand for both primary and secondary students to understand and appreciate the relationships between science, technology and society in a historical context through the study of primary General Studies and secondary science in Hong Kong and similar curricula elsewhere in the world. This proposal is intended to develop in the first place a resource bank to facilitate the design of teaching activities on scientific and technological development in ancient China. Based on the information collected, some exemplary teaching activities will be developed to cater for different curricular contexts including General Studies, Sciences and Liberal Studies. These materials will be tried out in relevant BEd or PGDE modules to gauge the feedback of the lecturers and students concerned. The outcomes of the project will include resources and activities applicable to the teaching of science-related academic and methods modules.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2006.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Yeung Chung [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	YEUNG Yau Yuen [MSST] KWOK Ping Wai [MSST] CHENG Mo Yin, Vivian [MSST] CHENG May Hung, May [MSST] SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST] LAM Chung Man, Irene [MSST]
Development of an Information Literacy Framework for Hong Kong Students (ILF)
The Hong Kong Institute of Education was commissioned by the EMB to conduct a research on "A study on the development of an information literacy framework for Hong Kong students", in collaboration with Hong Kong Baptist University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and The University of Hong Kong. The research team worked with associations in education, education bodies, secondary, primary and international schools, Legislative Council members , and experts to formulate the information literacy framework for Hong Kong students. The information literacy framework was validated through a questionnaire survey with nearly all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. The outcome of the study provides a document for the further implementation of the information technology learning targets in schools.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2004.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	KONG Siu Cheung [MSST] HENRI James* LEE Fong Lok* LI Siu Cheung*
Development of the Learning Outcomes Framework in the Science Education Key Learning Area
This project aims to develop the Learning outcomes (LO) for the six strands in the science curriculum as outlined in the Science Education KLA Curriculum Guide (P1-S3), which can be used for promoting student learning in science; to provide exemplars to illustrate the levels of achievement in the strand of scientific investigation in the Science Education KLA for key stages 3; and to validate LO for the six strands and refine exemplars for the strand Scientific Investigation.
Source of Funding:	ED Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2003.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST] CHENG May Hung, May [MSST]
Diffusion of Learning Centre Scheme to Hong Kong Schools - General Studies KLA (Primary)
As appointed by the Quality Education Division, EMB of HKSAR Government, the Fanling Public School is carrying out the Learning Centre scheme. The HKIEd team is contracted to act as a partner from the tertiary education sector to support and facilitate the school's role in enhancing the teaching and learning of the General Studies subject in any Hong Kong schools through the effective use of information teachnology. The HKIEd team will provide academic advices and resources from existing projects, organise a series of training workshops and conduct relevant evaluation/educational research for the Fanling Public School.
Source of Funding:	HK Private Fund ¡V Others
Commencement Date:	2005.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	YEUNG Yau Yuen [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHENG May Hung, May [MSST] CHENG Mo Yin, Vivian [MSST] KONG Siu Cheung [MSST] NG Pun Hon [CLASP] SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST]
Diffusion of Learning Centre Scheme to Hong Kong Schools - Science KLA (Secondary)
As appointed by the Quality Education Division, EMB of HKSAR Government, the Immanuel Lutheran Collage is carrying out the Learning Centre scheme. The HKIEd team is contracted to act as a partner from the tertiary education sector to support and facilitate the school's role in enhancing the teaching and learning of the secondary Science subject in any Hong Kong schools through the effective use of information technology. The HKIEd team will provide academic advices and resources from existing projects, organise a series of training workshops and conduct relevant evaluation/educational research for the Immanuel Lutheran College.
Source of Funding:	HK Private Fund ¡V Others
Commencement Date:	2005.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	YEUNG Yau Yuen [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHENG May Hung, May [MSST] CHENG Mo Yin, Vivian [MSST] KONG Siu Cheung [MSST] NG Pun Hon [CLASP] SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST]
Does Air Pollution Compromise Respiratory Health, Pulmonary Function or Exercise Capacity in Primary School Children in Hong Kong? Implications for the Physical Education Curriculum
The purpose of this study is to measure pulmonary function and risk for respiratory disease, and in primary school children with a combination of questionnaires, field testing and direct measurements in high and low pollution areas of Hong Kong. In addition, we intend to measure, heart rate, respiratory function and oxygen consumption directly during exercise using a portable Cosmed K4 metabolic analyzer. The unique aspect of this study is that we will be able to study a significant number of children using both questionnaire and "field" study methods. This study will have important health and curricular implications for Physical Education in Hong Kong schools. It will also add to growing body of scientific knowledge concerning pediatric exercise and Physical Education in polluted cities.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2006.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	WILKINSON John George [CAPE]
Co-Investigator(s):	KU Yuk Kwan, Susanna* TSANG Po Keung, Eric [MSST] WONG Tze Wai*
E-Commerce Teaching & Learning Platforms
The project aims to facilitate and support teaching and learning the subject of E-Commerce for teachers and students at the HK tertiary institutions. The purpose of this project is threefold: 1) to design and develop an EC teaching and learning platform; 2) To enable students to have their first experience with EC models by action learning in role-play games; 3) To assist students to develop knowledge and skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, negotiation skills, and entrepreneurship.
Source of Funding:	UGC - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2002.10.
Chief Investigator(s):	NAGI W. T. Eric*
Co-Investigator(s):	LOK Chun Kit [MSST] LO, C. N.* CHEUNG Eric* NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST] SZETO Kenneth* MA Louis* CHAN Nelson*
Enhancing Teaching and Learning of the Liberal Studies Modules offered by the Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology through Blackboard System
The project aims at enabling the core modules for Liberal Studies offered by MSST Department to employ on-line technology as part of the module teaching and learning activities. Blackboard is the target platform to start with. It is hoped that the try-out of the core modules will be able to arouse the attention of all academic staff in the Department and subsequently be expanded to the remaining modules offered by the Department. With the financial and manpower support from the project, it is also expected to provide enhancement to the existing departmental web pages to include the addition of forum for some modules in the Department's web page. The on-line communication and web-data could also enrich the pedagogical repertoire of the lecturers and student teachers.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Information Technology Development Grant
Commencement Date:	2006.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	LO Tin Yau, Joe [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHENG May Hung, May [MSST] CHENG Nga Yee, Irene [MSST] SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST] KONG Suet Yee [MSST]
Establishing Complete Teaching and Learning Materials for Mathematics Modules
There is an acute shortage of existing teaching and learning materials for the subject modules in mathematics at the HKIEd, which is due to the mission of our Institute and the nature of mathematics itself. The main mission the HKIEd is teacher education, especially at the primary level for mathematics. The mathematics subject knowledge that would be appropriate should be very different from the contents of the standard university curriculum, which would be quite far removed from the needs of our students. This project aims to develop teaching and learning materials in an organized and complete form that can be published as lecture notes, for use by staff as well as students.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2004.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAM Suk Wah, Louisa [AVP(LEAD)] MAN Yiu Kwong [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	POON Kin Keung [MSST] NG Yui Kin*
Evaluating the Metacognitive Orientation of Secondary School Science Classroom Learning Environments: Developing a Three Systems Perspective to Inform Reform of Hong Kong Science Classroom Learning Environments
This research investigates the metacognitive orientation of high school science classrooms across 3 educational systems (a) local HK classroom (b) HK international schools' classrooms (c) classrooms in Guangzhou. The findings from the study will inform policy regarding the explicit teaching of metacognitive strategies in relation to HK's "Learning to Learn" reforms. Findings will be published both locally and internationally
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2002.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST]
Evidence-based Inquiry Approach in the Health and Science Education
The project aims to develop student-teachers' critical thinking skills through collecting and analyzing evidence on controversial issues related to health, science, technology and society. Apart from a sound knowledge base concerning these aspects, critical thinking skills are regarded as crucial for one to make informed and sensible decisions regarding those issues. Appropriate teaching strategies will be tried out to facilitate development of thinking skills for critical evaluation of evidence. These strategies will be evaluated based on their effectiveness in helping students analyse selected issues and, hence, arriving at appropriate conclusions.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Yeung Chung [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHAN Man Tak [MSST] TANG Kuen Yan* KWOK Ping Wai [MSST] FONG Man Wai, Peter*
Field Experience Assessment: The Professional Development Progress Map
A Professional Development Progress Map, with a set of descriptors and a Field Experience Feedback Form, was developed. Stakeholders' views on the Progress Map were collected in two rounds of consultation meetings. An action research on the trial use of the Progress Map was conducted. Insights were generated around the following themes: 1) The conceptualization of Field Experience assessment; 2) The design of the Progress Map; 3) Concerns about domain "Involvement in education community"; 4) The use of the Progress Map to support teacher professional development; 5) The use of the Progress Map as an instrument of summative assessment; 6) Issues concerning the articulation of the Progress Map with other components of the field experience assessment scheme; 7) Involvement of supervisors and student teachers in change process; 8) The conditions under which the Progress Map can be used to support student teachers' professional learning; and 9) learning-oriented assessment supervisory practices.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2004.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	TANG Yee Fan, Sylvia [EPA] CHOW Wai Kwan, Alice [ENG] SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHENG May Hung, May [MSST] NG Shun Wing [EPA]
Fostering Learners' Critical Reflective Capabilities Using Social Inquiry Approach
To promote critical reflective skills, resulting in graduates being sensitive to cultural diversity, stereotypes and multiple perspectives, attempt was made to develop and implement the social inquiry approach (which is based on the process of critical reflection on social issues from moral, ethical and political points of views) with appropriate assessment (including self-reflection, peer sharing and critical debate) for students who were assigned with group projects (undertaking a critical analysis on fashion advertisements, accompanying with a reflective paper and an oral presentation.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2005.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	MA Wai Wing, Ada [MSST]
Friends of Changjei (Hong Kong) ܾe¤§¤Í¡D»´ä
A portal site for learning Cangjie Input Method.
Source of Funding:	Non-HK
Commencement Date:	2004.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAI Yiu Chi [MSST]
Friends of Changjei (Hong Kong) ܾe¤§¤Í¡D»´ä
A portal site for learning Changjei Input Method.
Source of Funding:	Non-HK
Commencement Date:	2005.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAI Yiu Chi [MSST]
Further Development of Complete Teaching and Learning Materials for Mathematics Modules
The Department of Mathematics has noted that students have frequently expressed their concern about the difficulty of learning mathematics, and about the shortage of appropriate learning materials. These concerns have validity because of the differences in focus, depth and orientation between the standard university mathematics curriculum and a curriculum that would be appropriate for the education of primary/junior secondary mathematics teachers. Because of these differences, and the much smaller market for the latter, there is a serious lack of learning resources that would meet the needs of our students. For these reasons, mathematics teaching and learning resources have to be developed on a systematic basis, by combining the efforts of various colleagues teaching the modules, and to organise them into complete and coherent teaching and learning resources. These materials will facilitate student learning, provide bases for further studies, and will enhance students' learning of mathematics at the Institute.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2005.04.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAM Suk Wah, Louisa [AVP(LEAD)]
Co-Investigator(s):	MAN Yiu Kwong [MSST] LEUNG Chi Keung, Eddie [MSST] LEUNG King Shun [MSST] POON Kin Keung [MSST] SZE Chong Lap [MSST]
General Studies School-based Curriculum in a Local Primary School
This is a school-based research carried out at Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School. The researcher wants to study how the teachers prepared the school-based curriculum from one to primary six, why they took the initiative to adopt the policy as most of the teaching in local schools are textbook-based, the difficulties they encountered and their plan for further actions.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG-YU Lai Wah [MSST]
Hong Kong Primary Pupils' Ideas about Science Investigation - A Pilot Study
This proposed study is a pilot project to explore how Hong Kong primary pupils understand about scientific inquiry and how this understanding guides or influences their ways to investigate. The expected outcome of this project is evidence about upper primary pupils' understanding of science investigation, which may culminate in a preliminary framework describing how they tackle typical problems for inquiry. This outcome will inform local curriculum planners and science teacher educators about the appropriate strategies for curriculum development and teaching training to improve pupils' ability to inquire.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Yeung Chung [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	NG Pun Hon [CLASP]
Hong Kong Primary Pupils' Scientific Reasoning in Investigations
The research is an empirical study to explore primary pupil's scientific reasoning or thinking in solving investigation tasks in relation to the topics of heat conduction, and forces and motion. The aim of the study is to collect baseline data about pupil's reasoning abilities to inform the design of the primary science curriculum and classroom teaching in which the development of scientific reasoning is increasingly emphasized. The sample is drawn from Primary 3 and 5 pupils, including gifted and average pupils, from seven primary schools. Qualitative methods are used including: asking pupils to conduct investigative tasks with thinking probes incorporated, observing pupil's work, interviewing pupils, taking field notes supplemented with audio-and/ or videotaping, and analyzing pupil worksheets. The findings will be analysed to provide insights about scientific resoning amongst primary pupils of different abilities.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Yeung Chung [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	NG Pun Hon [CLASP] The Gifted Education Section of the EMB*
Hong Kong Virtual University Campus
The aim of the proposal project is to establish a common, networked virtual campus, the Hong Kong Virtual University Campus (HKVUC), for connecting the local tertiary institutions in Hong Kong through the us of e-Learning Open Platform (eLOP). Through HKVUC: 1) Student will be provided with a wider range of subject choices and greater flexibility in terms of time and location for the delivery of lectures; 2) Tertiary institutions will be provided with a means for extended collaboration in teaching and learning; and 3) Hong Kong will be able to position itself as a global leader in the design and delivery of high-quality e-learning programs and services.
Source of Funding:	UGC Other Specific Funds/Earmarked Grants
Commencement Date:	2004.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	PONG C T* LAM Suk Wah, Louisa [AVP(LEAD)]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHEN Eoyang Eugene* IP Horace* THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST] BODOMO Adams* SHEN Ruimin* AU Grace* MILTON John*
Identity Education in Hong Kong: Narratives of School Teachers
This is a narrative inquiry of the personal and professional experience of three teachers of civic education in Hong Kong in the post 1997. This study aims to explore their perceptions of promoting identity education in schools in the newly established Hong Kong SAR and how their perceptions have been shaped by their own personal experience of the issue of identity facing Hong Kong Chinese in the context of Hong Kong's reunion with mainland China. Data to be collected by interviews and class observation will be able to inform the teacher education programs for civic education teachers.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2004.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHAN Nai Kwok [MSST]
Inquiry-based Learning in General Studies - Pilot Schools Net
The project aims to establish a network involving HKIEd and 5 pilot primary schools for providing support to those schools in undertaking inquiry-based learning in Primary General Studies. The HKIEd project team project team provided support to the teachers through teacher training workshops, lesson preparation meetings, support during the lesson and lesson evaluation meetings. The try-out process was evaluated by means of teacher questionnaires and student interviews. A sharing session was held to disseminate the experiences of the pilot schools to other schools.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2004.11.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Yeung Chung [MSST] NG Pun Hon [CLASP]
Integrating the Personal, Social and Humanities Education Curriculum at the Junior Secondary Level: Possibilities and Problems
This study explores how teachers attempt to integrate the personal, Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) curriculum at the junior secondary level and the impacts on teaching and learning in two schools. Through case studies of two secondary schools with completely different background, mission, management structure, method of funding, socio-economic background of their student population and medium of instruction, this study seeks to describe, illuminate and explain the different approaches adopted by teachers in integrating students' learning in the PSHE curriculum. This study further discusses the impacts on teaching and learning based on the "thick descriptions" of teachers' endeavors generated from the case studies. The possibilities and problems of an integrated approach to PSHE are identified and critically examined with reference to the conceptual frame adopted by Alexander (2000) in investigating teachers' teaching. There are four interconnected themes within this frame, namely presage, context, process and product. The outcomes of this study will enhance colleagues' research literacy on integrated learning and enrich their pedagogical repertoire for teacher development in Liberal Studies, PSHE and General Education.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	PO Sum Cho [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LO Tin Yau, Joe [MSST]
Investigating the Development of Students' Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Strategies within a Science Education Context - A Progressive and Integrated Approach
Recent curriculum reforms in Hong Kong and others places, including within Asia, have emphasized the development of students' creativity. However, how to teach for the development of students' creative thinking skills in subject content areas is poorly understood and therefore a potentially fertile research area. This study will explore how students' creativity (more specifically, their creative problem-solving abilities) can be enhanced through science learning activities. It will adopt the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model (Treffinger, Isakesen, and Dorval, 2000) to develop a structured science learning program, and will examine the impact of this programme on student participants. The programme will be designed using a progressive and integrated approach that is suitable for the Hong Kong context. In the program, thinking training will be integrated into science content learning within the existing curriculum. It will consist of four levels, from simple well-defined problem-solving tasks to complex and messy tasks. Each level will target the development of different thinking skills within the CPS model. The metacognitive development of the participants will also be emphasized throughout the program. A quasi-experimental design, with two control groups, will be adopted to verify the effect of the program. The developmental processes of students in relation to CPS strategies will also studied through qualitative research methods. Though CPS is popular in western countries, however, it is less well known in Hong Kong or in other parts of Asia. Especially in school subject areas, training of CPS skills is rarely implemented. Moreover, empirical research of this kind on CPS is rare worldwide. This study will inform the education community in Hong Kong and elsewhere in relation to how to enhance the generic CPS skills of students through science learning, and more generally, it will shed light on how creative thinking strategies can be taught within the science school subject content-focused context.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHENG Mo Yin, Vivian [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST]
Investigation on Children Mathematical Thinking in Primary 4 and 5 Classrooms
It aims to investigate the mathematical thinking of children in primary 4 and 5 classrooms.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHENG Chun Chor, Litwin [MSST]
Inviting Creative Teaching Ideas in ICT Lessons via an Online Platform
The proposed project aims to provide an online platform for sharing different teaching designs in ICT lessons and develop a mechanism for enhancing these teaching designs.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAI Yiu Chi [MSST]
Learning and Teaching Development in FTBEd(S) and MMBEd(S) Programmes (2003/04)
This project aims to study the implementation quality of the FTBEd(S) and MMBEd(S) Programmes over the past years since the launching of the Programmes. In particular, the study will focus on the following aspects: - The distinctive and the shared needs of the pre-service student teachers and in-service participants regarding theory-based or reflective-based approaches. - The feasibility of having participants of different modes studied together to facilitate cross-fertilization in the learning and teaching processes. - The impacts of online learning on the teaching and learning quality of the full-time and mixed-modes of programme delivery. - Implementation quality of the MOI policy that requires participants to study at least 25% of programme credit points through the English medium. - The investigation of assessment approaches adopted in the Programmes with the aim to improving the learning quality (Assessment for learning).
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2003.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	YU-WU Yuet Wah, Ruth [CAPE]
Co-Investigator(s):	LEUNG Bo Wah [CAPE] LAM Yiu Sing* SO Kwok Sang [REG]
Making Lessons More Inclusive: Studies of Practice
This project aims to help teachers develop a pedagogy of inclusive teaching in the context of different subject areas. Through the use of a lesson study approach, the project aims to review experiences of interaction and activities that illustrative effective strategies in reducing barriers to participation, and involving all students in lesson activities. The project can be considered an innovation as much of the international research appears to focus on the principles of differentiation and there is a lack of discussion on pedagogic responses in relation to different subject discipline. The final outcome is a CD Rom and study guide that will provide guidance and illustrative examples for teachers to review inclusive teaching.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2004.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	HEUNG Woon King, Vivian [CSNSIE]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHEN Shihui [CAPE] TAM Cheung On [CAPE] CHAN-WONG Kit Ching [CHI] HO Fuk Chuen [EPCL] SIN Kuen Fung [EPCL] WONG Tak Wah [MSST]
Mathematics Research Experience for HKIEd Students
The main purposed of the proposed investigation is to teach HKIEd maths major students how to conduct mathematics research by encouraging them to solve open mathematics problems. The purposed project is a continuation of a very successful on-going project. Five HKIEd maths major students had published their research results in various proceedings as well as international refereed journals. Achievable open mathematics problems will be collected, divided into different areas and provided with their backgrounds and reference lists. Reports of open mathematics problem will be published in mathematics education journals. Mathematics teachers and students will then be able to read these reports from those journals. HKIEd maths major students will have opportunities to learn how to collect meaningful mathematics problems, find references for such problems and write articles for publish.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2006.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	TSANG Kin Wai [MSST]
Mobile Phone for Teaching and Learning
M-Learning has attracted a lot of research interest recently. The ubiquitous nature of powerful mobile phones provides new opportunities for teaching and learning. In this project, WAP 2.0 was adopted as the technology for investigation through phone simulators. Three activities were developed to address different applications of mobile phones for teaching and learning. The first application is a voting system. Students can cast their votes on their handsets. The second application is a 15/16 interactive game. The third application is a system to administrate tests. Students attempt questions stored in a database.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	SO Wing Wah, Simon [MSST]
Open Mathematics Problems for Youth
Five voluntary HKIEd full time mathematics major students collected open mathematics problems by reading books, recently published mathematics articles and articles on the internet. They met and reported their research process to the principal investigator in an informal seminar once or twice a week. Their results are outstanding. Some of the results as reported at the Conference on Mathematics Education 2005 and some are submitted to mathematics education journals.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	TSANG Kin Wai [MSST]
Parental Influence on Adolescents' Eating Behaviors: A Study on the Influence of Family Environment on the Eating Habits of Junior Secondary Schools Students in Hong Kong
This study aimed to investigate parents' and students' perceptions on healthy eating. A questionnaire survey in food preparation practices and meal provision in the home as well as the parents' attitude concerning family food culture and their children's eating habits is conducted. The situation at home is defined and problems in the home environment are identified, attempts are made to explore directions for collaborating school and parents to achieve the ultimate goal of developing lifelong healthy eating habits in young people.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAI-YEUNG Wai Ling, Theresa [MSST]
Phase (I) Study on Evaluating the Effectiveness of the "Empowering Learning and Teaching with Information Technology Strategy (2004/2007)
It is an EMB commissioned project (from May 2005 to December 2006) which aims to conduct a systematic review of the progress of various ITEd initiatives/projects as well as making recommendations to the ongoing development of Information Technology in Education (ITEd) in Hong Kong. The findings collected will pave way for the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Strategy at next phase of this evaluation exercise. Moreover, the project will, at last, establish a mechanism to track the progress of various ITEd initiatives/projects and to retrieve useful information at school, student and community levels from a data bank with a well defined Knowledge Management model. Such a mechanism will allow policy makers to upkeep and analyze relevant data for subsequent continuous evaluation to inform future policies.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2005.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	LI Kai Ming [MSST] KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
Political Science in Greater China (Book Project)
An up-to-dated textbook of political science with special reference to the HK political development & other Greater China area, will cater the needs arising from the government afford of printing liberal education. The book, written in Chinese, will cover various important theoretical subjects in Political Science whilst trying to bridge these subjects with Greater China recent political development.
Source of Funding:	Funding from The University of Hong Kong
Commencement Date:	2006.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	TSUI Wai Hang [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	SHIH Chien Yu*
Problem Solving Through Visualization
The project aims to enhance a computer game, namely Simulator, which was previously funded. The designed of this game followed the rationale of Logo which intended to provided children with a new way of "playing" with (and learning) mathematical ideas by controlling a turtle's motion. It is hoped to scaffold students' logic and programming concepts and to enable students to learn control technology concepts through visualizations.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST]
Promoting Problem-solving Practices among Teachers and Pupils in Primary Mathematics
Problem solving is a very useful process in a knowledge-based society, and the development of problem solving skills is strongly encouraged in local the new Hong Kong school curriculum. Consequently, it is necessary for teachers to improve their problem-posing skills and to enhance their competence in the development of school-based materials for quality learning of their pupils. This project is designed to meet the need of primary schools and teachers. Through an intensive development course, project teachers are expected to be more competent in using various strategies to solve problems and posing problems to their pupils according to pupil background and intellectual ability. The increased competence of teachers can be transferred to their instruction and consequently the mathematics abilities of pupils can be enhanced.
Source of Funding:	Quality Education Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEUNG Chi Keung, Eddie [MSST] LAM Suk Wah, Louisa [AVP(LEAD)]
Co-Investigator(s):	MAN Yiu Kwong [MSST] POON Kin Keung [MSST]
Provision of Consultant Service: Revamp of the Teachers' IT Training Framework
The Hong Kong Institute of Education was commissioned by the EMB to conduct a research on "Revamp of the Teachers' IT Training Framework", in collaboration with Hong Kong Baptist University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and The University of Hong Kong. The framework was designed to advance teacher's information literacy and effective integration of IT in teaching and student learning under different KLA and at different levels of schooling. The research team will work with stakeholders in teacher education, primary and secondary schools and experts in education bodies to revamp the teachers' IT training framework for Hong Kong teachers.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2006.04.
Chief Investigator(s):	YUEN Hoi Kau* PUN Sai Wing* LI Siu Cheung* KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
Provision of Enhancement Services for Self-evaluation Platform (SEP) on Information Technology in Education (ITEd) for Schools
To assist schools to conduct self-evaluation on their implementation of IT in education, the Self-evaluation Platform (SEP) on Information Technology in Education (ITEd) has been developed and rolled out for use by school of all sectors since March 2005. The aim of this project is to enhance the system based on the feedback from the school users so as cater the different evaluation needs of the schools.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2005.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	LI Kai Ming [MSST]
Provision of In-service Teacher Development Course on "Leadership and Management of the New General Studies Curriculum for Panel Heads / Curriculum Leaders of Primary Schools"
This project is conducted to provide in-service training to panel heads and curriculum leaders for the implementation of the new General Studies curriculum in primary schools. The focus is laid on leadership and management of the new curriculum.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2003.08.
Chief Investigator(s):	PO Sum Cho [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LO Tin Yau, Joe [MSST] CHAI-YIP Wai Lin, Teresa [MSST] CHENG Nga Yee, Irene [MSST] TAI Mei Har* YEUNG Siu Hong, Aaron [MSST] CHAN-HO Mei Yuk* TO Ka Yan* FANG Jun [MSST] MA Kwai Heung*
Provision of Service for the Development of a Self-evaluation Platform (SEP) on Information Technology in Education (ITEd) for Schools
The EMB has commissioned the Hong Kong Institute of Education to develop a web-based self-evaluation platform (SEP) on Information Technology in Education (ITEd) which aims to provide a reliable, user-friendly and extensible system for all school sectors (Primary, Secondary and Special) to conduct self-evaluation of their performance/progress in ITEd. Schools can use or adapt the sample surveys disseminated through the system or create school-based surveys in accordance with the evaluation outcomes, schools can identify areas where they are not meeting the goals, and derive school-based measures to rectify these discrepancies.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2004.10.
Chief Investigator(s):	LI Kai Ming [MSST]
Provision of Services for Development of an E-platform for School Development and Accountability (ESDA)
In order to facilitate self-evaluation and external evaluation in schools, the government has commissioned the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) to develop a E-platform of School Development and Accountability (ESDA) for all school sectors (Primary, Secondary, and Special) in Hong Kong which will integrate the self evaluation Platform on Information Technology in Education (SEP) developed by HKIEd previously. The aim is to provide a web-based platform for stakeholders in various school sectors to use or adapt the pre-defined surveys disseminated with the ESDA and for school staffs to collect information from various areas in order to aggregate all collected data into Key Performance Measures (KPM) items. Key Performance Measures is a tool developed by the EMB under the "School Development and Accountability" framework. It is a school data system built on the "School Performance Indicators" framework, providing objective and quantitative data to supplement the performance indicators which are mainly qualitatively orientated.
Source of Funding:	EMB Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2005.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	LI Kai Ming [MSST]
Provision of Services: Consultancy and Support Services to Learning Centre - PO Leung Kuk Chee Jing Yin Primary School for the 2005-06 School Year
As appointed by the EMB of HKSAR Government, the Po Leung Kuk Chee Jing Yin Primary School is carrying out the Learning Centre scheme. The HKIEd team is contracted to act as a partner from the tertiary education sector to support and facilitate the school's role in enhancing the teaching and Learning of the primary Mathematics in Hong Kong schools through the effective use of information technology. The HKIEd team will provide academic advices and resources, organise a series of seminars for staff development and conduct relevant evaluation and educational research for the Po Leung Kuk Chee Jing Yin Primary School.
Source of Funding:	ED Commissioned
Commencement Date:	2005.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
Quality Worksheets in Order to Extend the Study Beyond the Core Elements of General Studies
Life-wide learning is advocated as one of the important measures in the education reform. Pupils should continue their studies outside the classroom. This is the school-based research carried out at Cho Yiu Catholic Primary. The researcher wants to study how quality worksheets can be prepared to extend pupils' study beyond the core elements of the General Studies syllabus(2002), from primary one to six. The researcher works with teachers of General Studies of Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School. The researcher studies the worksheets finished by the pupils and provide recommendation to teachers. She will interview the teachers to solicit their ideas in preparing the worksheets, the difficulties they encountered and their feedback on the recommendation provided by the researcher.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2005.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG-YU Lai Wah [MSST]
Research Project on Perceptions of Local Secondary Schools towards English Language Study Tours and Study Tour as Field-based Learning
This research project aims at identifying the factors behind local secondary schools' decisions on selecting English language study tours. Meanwhile, this research will also explore the educational values of a language study tour, or field-based learning in social sciences language, from the eyes of the school principals and teachers. After considering the factors behind selecting an English language study tour, in particular how principals and teachers perceive the values of field-based learning, it is expected that suggestions can be generated on how to promote a foreign language study destination for authentic learning and field-based learning.
Source of Funding:	Non-HK
Commencement Date:	2006.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHONG King Man [MSST]
Science Laboratory Learning Environment in Hong Kong Junior Secondary Schools
Laboratory learning is very important and unique to science subjects. The purpose of this project is to study the students' perceptions of science laboratory learning environments in Hong Kong junior secondary schools using the Science Laboratory Environment Inventory (SLEI) instrument. Results of the project can provide a better picture of the laboratory learning environment in Hong Kong. Problems may be identified and the teachers could then take appropriate actions to improve learning environment which ultimately leads to better learning outcomes.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2004.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	KWOK Ping Wai [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	CHAN Man Tak [MSST]
Scientific Thinking in General Studies - Institute-school Partnership
The project aims to design and try out learning activities by HKIEd lectures in collaboration with primary GS teachers for developing students' scientific thinking skills across different grades in a progressive manner. It also aims to establish progressive attainment targets for different primary grade levels in relation to the development of scientific thinking, and to enhance professional development of serving GS teachers through school-based coaching and support. The outcomes of the project could provide science education lecturers and our student-teachers with insights into the impact of school-based curriculum development and teacher training on the development of primary students' scientific thinking, and the kinds of attainment targets appropriate for different grade levels in the primary school.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2006.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Yeung Chung [MSST]
Secondary Teaching Evaluation and Mentoring (STEM) Project
This project seeks to support teacher professional development in secondary school in five key learning areas (KLAs): Science, Technology, Arts, Mathematics and Physical Education. Each project school can nominate a senior teacher in one of the project's five KLAs to attend the project's intensive mentorship training course. As this course has a strong "train-the-trainer" focus, these teachers will also help to support the development of an embedded culture of mentoring in their own schools, to the eventual benefit of the pupils in their schools, and, through dissemination, to other schools. The results and findings of the Lesson Study projects will be disseminated via public seminar. Examples of good practices will be collected on video and these will be used in the production of training materials able to support school-based implementation of Lesson Study, in the context of mentoring and peer review, related to the new curriculum Key Learning Areas.
Source of Funding:	Quality Education Fund
Commencement Date:	2003.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	KO Po Yuk [CLASP]
Co-Investigator(s):	CRUZ Alberto [CAPE] SZE Chong Lap [MSST] AU Kit Oi, Eliza [CAPE] SO Kwok Sang [REG] THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST]
Students' and Student-teachers' Knowledge of the Nature of Science: An Initial Study on the Current Status in Hong Kong and Mainland China
The current trends of education reform in Hong Kong and mainland China embrace the nature of science (NOS) elements in the school science curricula. However, there lacks a comprehensive study on the current status of NOS knowledge level amongst students and student-teachers in both places. This project aims to construct some NOS research instruments appropriate for the Chinese context and to administer them to some school students in Hong Kong and some student-teachers in both places. The results are expected to have significant impact on the design, learning and teaching of various science-related curricula.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2004.04.
Chief Investigator(s):	YEUNG Yau Yuen [MSST] NG Pun Hon [CLASP]
Co-Investigator(s):	FONG Man Wai, Peter* TANG Kuen Yan*
Study Trip on the Political and Economic Development of Mainland China
This is a study trip organized by the Social Science Department for students taking China studies related modules. A total number of 31 students and 3 lecturers visited the Arts Faculty of Jinang University in Guangzhou. Prof. Chen Wei-ming, Dean of the Arts Faculty, gave a talk on the development of democratic parties in Mainland China. The participants also paid visit to some commercial districts and historical sites to observe the economic and cultural aspects of Guangzhou, the leading city in Southern China.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2005.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	YIU Kai Bun [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	YU Siu Kuen* AU Se Kay*
Study Visit: Dunedin College of Education and Christchurch College of Education Programme for HK Institute of Education BEd Mathematics (Major and Minor) Students
(1) To provide good opportunities for our student teachers to broaden their horizons on teaching primary mathematics and related mathematics issues, (2) To enable our student teachers to receive and exchange teaching ideas with New Zealand mathematics educators and day school teachers, and (3) To promote educational, pedagogical and intercultural development on the aspect of primary mathematics education for our student teachers.
Source of Funding:	International Study Visit Funds
Commencement Date:	2006.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG Tak Wah [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	POON Kin Keung [MSST]
Survey on Environmental Awareness, Attitude and Actions of Students
A project to investigate the environmental attributes of students in Hong Kong based on an instrument developed by the Principal Investigator.
Source of Funding:	Government Related Organizations
Commencement Date:	2005.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	TSANG Po Keung, Eric [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	THOMAS Gregory Peter [MSST]
Teaching Deductive Geometry Using Digital Whiteboard ~ Interaction Simply By Finger Touch
With the aid of DWB (digital whiteboard), I develop an innovative method to teach children (primary 4) to identify the properties of quadrilaterals. This skill of identification involves the application of the knowledge of inclusive and transitive properties via deductive reasoning among geometric figures, quadrilaterals in my study. It is enhanced by illustrating the variation of the shapes of figures on DWB in classroom. Initial data analysis results shows that children can learn the abstract concepts of inclusive properties of quadrilaterals effectively.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2006.02.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEUNG Kui Chiu Issic [MSST]
Teaching about the World: Two Case Studies in Hong Kong
The project investigates how global education is developed and implemented in the primary school curriculum in the HKSAR. Through case study of two primary schools, a local Chinese and an international school, it aims to: 1) document how teachers make instructional decisions as they teach about the world; 2) compare and contrast the curricula in local context with the focus in the design and implementation of global education; 3) identify any issues or problems in teaching about the world; 4) document exemplary practice; and 5) make recommendations for teacher education and the professional development of practicing teachers.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2004.10.
Chief Investigator(s):	LO Tin Yau, Joe [MSST] PO Sum Cho [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	MERRYFIELD Merry*
The 22nd Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad
The HKMO is jointly organised by the Department of Mathematics, HKIEd, and the Mathematics Education Section of the EMB. It is aiming to promote, encourage and sustain student's interest in the study of mathematics, and to foster inter-school communications. In the 22nd HKMO, of 268 schools, 1072 students participated in the heat event on 17 January 2005 and the 40 teams, 160 students, with the highest scores in the hint event entered the final, which was held on 19 March 2005 at Tai Po Main Campus. In order to arouse the interest and problem-solving ability of students in Mathematics, 40 schools which entered the final were also invited to participate in a one day Mathematics Camp. The Mathematics Camp was held on 7 May at the Wu Kai Sha Youth Village. Participants received different challenging tasks to sharp their mind and strengthen their problem-solving abilities. Besides, for promoting the HKMO, all secondary schools in HK were invited to take part in the poster design competition too.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Funding
Commencement Date:	2004.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG Tak Wah [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LEUNG Hing Keung* TSANG Kin Wai [MSST] POON Kin Keung [MSST] LEUNG Chi Keung, Eddie [MSST] YEUNG Kin Wai* YIP Thomas* WU Keung Fai*
The 23rd Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad
The HKMO is jointly organised by the Department of Mathematics, HKIEd, and the Mathematics Education Section of the EMB. It is aiming to promote, encourage and sustain student's interest in the study of mathematics, and to foster inter-school communications. In the 23rd HKMO, of 263 schools, 1052 students participated in the heat event on 14 January 2006 and the 40 teams, 160 students, with the highest scores in the hint event entered the final, which was held on 11 March 2006 at Tai Po Main Campus. In order to arouse the interest and problem-solving ability of students in Mathematics, 40 schools which entered the final were also invited to participate in a one day Mathematics Camp. The Mathematics Camp was held on 7 May at the Wu Kai Sha Youth Village. Participants received different challenging tasks to sharp their mind and strengthen their problem-solving abilities. Besides, for promoting the HKMO, all secondary schools in HK were invited to take part in the poster design competition too.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Funding
Commencement Date:	2005.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG Tak Wah [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	TSANG Kin Wai [MSST] POON Kin Keung [MSST] WU Keung Fai* YIP Thomas* LAI Mun Yee [MSST]
The Development of Using Interactive Whiteboards in Enhancing Learning and Teaching in Schools
The assessor shall provide the following professional assessment service according to the Implementation Schedule in the Specification of the EMB tender: 1) provide advice to teachers in the pilot schools in developing interactive contents for use with the whiteboard in 10 different school sites; 2) conduct research and evaluation of the use of interactive whiteboard in the pilot schools; and 3) evaluate the educational value of using interactive whiteboard in the pilot schools.
Source of Funding:	HK Private Fund ¡V Industries
Commencement Date:	2005.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Fong Lok* PUN Sai Wing* LI Siu Cheung* KONG Siu Cheung [MSST]
The Feasibility of Offering PSHE/LS Major in the BEd(S) Program at the HKIEd
This project aims to study the feasibility of offering a PSHE major by the Department of Social Science in the HKIEd's full-time BEd(S) program by chiefly conducting a territory-wide questionnaire survey on the view of secondary school principals with regard to the marketability and desirability of the major and its future graduates.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	FANG Jun [MSST]
The Gender Identities, Career Trajectories, and Management Practices of Male Principals in Primary Schools
This project had dual purposes. First it aims to provide a fuller understanding of the experiences of men in a female-predominant occupation, and secondly, it aims to explore the gender awareness of male leaders and the extent that they have reinforced or challenged the gendered cultures in primary school teaching.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	CHAN Kit Wa, Anita [MSST]
The HKIEd Longman Mathematics Day 2005
It aims to promote our Institute and Department to senior secondary students and inservice teachers, and it is achieved through involving these students and teachers in interesting and meaningful mathematics activities at our campus. These activities are designed to stimulate students' interest in mathematics, and to encourage them to participate in mathematics learning in ways that are different from those normally adopted in their school studies. Besides, it also provides opportunity for in-service mathematics teachers and HKIEd student teachers to organize and participate in such large-scale extracurricular mathematics activities.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2005.05.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG Tak Wah [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LEUNG Hing Keung* SZE Chong Lap [MSST] POON Kin Keung [MSST] LEUNG Chi Keung, Eddie [MSST] MAN Yiu Kwong [MSST] TSANG Kin Wai [MSST] LEUNG King Shun [MSST] KWAN Shi Pui [MSST] YEUNG Kim Wai, Thomas*
The HKIEd Longman Mathematics Day 2006
This project intends to promote HKIEd and the Mathematics Department to senior secondary students, and is achieved through involving these students in interesting and meaningful mathematics activities at our campus. These activities are designed to stimulate students' interest in mathematics, and to encourage them to participate in mathematics learning in ways that are different from the normally adopted in their school studies. The project involves a number of strands, which include talks, workshops and problem solving contest. The talks are focus on higher order thinking, and strategies for exploring mathematical concepts. The workshops include paper-folding, recreational mathematics, number games and continued fractions.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2006.03.
Chief Investigator(s):	WONG Tak Wah [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	MAN Yiu Kwong [MSST] LAI Mun Yee [MSST] POON Kin Keung [MSST] KWAN Shi Pui [MSST] LEUNG King Shun [MSST] TSANG Kin Wai [MSST]
The Other Report on Hong Kong Education: Collection of Relevant Writings from Local Chinese Newspapers (1874 - 1954)
The project aims to collect all the newspaper writings (reports and commentaries) related to Hong Kong Education from local Chinese newspapers during the 1874 - 1954 period and to produce collected materials in accordance with date and theme which can be published as a primary source book on early HK education.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Special Project Funds
Commencement Date:	2003.09.
Chief Investigator(s):	FANG Jun [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	MAK Chiu Ling, Grace [EPA]
The Place of Cooking in Healthy Eating: A Study on the Perception of Young People in Hong Kong on Food Preparation Skills and the Contemporary Eating Culture
This preliminary study aims to collect relevant data for further investigation on the issue with a view to provide useful information for school communities to implement initiatives at schools to take a hands-on approach to food and nutrition education. Objectives of the project include: 1) To identify young people's experience and perceptions of cooking and food preparation; 2) to provide opportunities for young people to express their views on the food and cooking culture at home and in the community; and 3) to provide useful information with a view to encouraging school communities to take a hands-on approach to food and nutrition education.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	LAI-YEUNG Wai Ling, Theresa [MSST]
To Enhance 3D Education Game
The design of this game followed the rationale of Logo which was intended to provide children with a new way of "playing" with (and learning) mathematical ideas by controlling a turtle's motion. Random factors and looping were added to the game upon feedback from participants. The project aimed to enhance a computer game, namely Simulator, which was previously funded. It is hoped that the enhancement would increase participants' interests and motivation to play the game.
Source of Funding:	UGC - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2004.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LEE Lap Piu*
To Investigate and Compare the Critical Factors that Affect Successful Implementation of Electronic Learning in Asia
The study is designed to examine the critical success factors for implementing E-Learning in Hong Kong, particularly at the Hong Kong Institute of Education, and to identify ways to facilitate such adoption which lead to effective outcomes. A questionnaire will provide quantitative data for statistical analysis whilst interviews and focus group meetings will offer insightful comments complementary to the quantitative information. The results will be cross compared with a similar study conducted in Australia to identify if there are any cultural differences between the two countries.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.01.
Chief Investigator(s):	NG Mee Wah, Eugenia [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	BURN, Janice*
Trial Use of Student Questionnaire and Teacher Interview Questions for Study on Inquiry Learning in Primary Classroom
The Curriculum Development Council (CDC) has completed the new General Studies curriculum for Hong Kong primary schools in 2002. In order to achieve the learning and teaching guiding principles of optimizing learning opportunities; arousing students' interest in learning; developing students' learning to learn capabilities; developing students' generic skills and nurturing students' positive values and attitudes; and enriching students' learning experiences, the inquiry approach is strongly recommended (CDC, 2002). The present study aims to trial use a set of student questionnaire and teacher interview questions to investigate inquiry learning in primary classrooms.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Departmental Small Scale Research Fund
Commencement Date:	2004.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	SO Wing Mui, Winnie [MSST]
Unsolved Mathematics Problems for Secondary School Students
This project aims to teach secondary students to conduct mathematics research by encouraging them to solve unsolved mathematics problems. Participating students will try to settle achievable unsolved knot theory problems which were collected by the principal investigator as a part of the outcomes of his previous research project. The students will develop original and innovative ideas and results in mathematics. The research results will be submitted to mathematics or mathematics education journals.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Committee on Research and Development
Commencement Date:	2005.12.
Chief Investigator(s):	TSANG Kin Wai [MSST]
Use of a Diagnostic Tutorial Assessment System (DTAS) and an Intelligent Content Assessment Marking System (ICAM) in Learning Science
This project has facilitated teachers of Secondary 2 Science to link assessment and teaching strategies to promote learning through use of a computer-based environment. The dynamic assessment and diagnostic tools DRAS and ICAM facilitated the collaboration of project team members with teachers to diagnose student's learning difficulties and to focus on students' preparedness for learning. By identifying more explicitly the type of problem that a student can or cannot solve teachers could then further determine whether a student is ready to learn and what format of instruction is most appropriate. The outcome was that the establishment of a customized implementation of a suite of teaching and learning content based on the proprietary educational technology. Diagnostic Tutorial Assessment System (DTAS) and the Intelligent Content Assessment Marking (ICAM) System. This project was provided teachers with science content that is mapped on to discrete skills outcomes; (Secondary 2: 5 units of work developed). It allow teachers to evaluate misconceptions and the learnability of abstract concepts in science.
Source of Funding:	Quality Education Fund
Commencement Date:	2003.07.
Chief Investigator(s):	LEE Kar Tin*
Co-Investigator(s):	LAM Yiu Sing* LI Kai Ming [MSST]
a) Developing Resources for Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of the "Health Management and Social Care" Curriculum; b) Developing Online Learning Package for Socially Critical Approaches to Home Economics in Fashion/Health/Family Modules that are Related to Culture, Value and Social Issues
a) Developing Resources for Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of the Health Management and Social Care Curriculum: A new subject Health Management and Social Care has been proposed as one of the elective subjects in the New Senior Secondary curriculum. With a view to meeting the learning and teaching needs of the lecturers and students in this unexplored area, resources will be developed in order to support the teaching of this health subject in schools. b) Developing an online learning package for package for socially critical approaches to Home Economics: "Society Critical Approaches" are believed to be a powerful pedagogical process to promote critical thinking. To promote the teaching of home economics utilizing social inquiry, attempt will be made to develop an online learning package which in particular appropriate for learning and teaching any fashion/ health/ family modules that are related to culture, value and social issues.
Source of Funding:	HKIEd - Teaching Development Grants
Commencement Date:	2006.06.
Chief Investigator(s):	YUNG-CHAN May Yee, Millie [MSST]
Co-Investigator(s):	LAI-YEUNG Wai Ling, Theresa [MSST] MA Wai Wing, Ada [MSST]
*Investigator from an outside institution/organization