Teaching Areas
- Learning Disabilities
- Bilingual Assessment
Research Interests
- Issues of Inclusive Education
- Transition Planning
- Post-secondary Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Comparative Special Education
- Narrative Methodology
Representative Publications
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2007 ). Including students with intellectual disabilities. In S. N. Phillipson (Ed.) , Learning diversity in the Chinese classroom: Contexts and practice (pp. 283-306) . Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Press.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2004). To integrate or not to integrate: Systemic dilemmas in Hong Kong. The Journal of Special Education, 37 (4), 249-256.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F., & Lian, M.G.J. (2002). Special Needs Education: Children with Exceptionalities. Hong Kong: Chinese University Press.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2002). Meeting Special Needs in Mainstream Classrooms. Hong Kong: Pearson Education Asia ( Longman ) .
- Poon - McBrayer, K. F. (2000). The development and system of special education in the United States: A cultural perspective. In J. R. Sun & J. H. Feng (Eds.), Americanculture and education (pp. 87-113). Beijing, China: China Social and Science Publishing House.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2000). Developing the culture of teacher research. In G. Ding (Ed.), Innovation: Mission of Education (pp.165-177), Beijing, China: Education Science Press.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F., & Garcia, S.B. (2000). Asian-American students with LD at initial referral, assessment, and placement in special education. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33(1), 61-71. Reprinted in ERIC database: (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ601414).
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998). Policies & practices for students with learning disabilities: An Asian-American experience. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 9(1), 11-16. (Reprinted in ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ 571 888)
Refereed Journal Articles
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (in press). Inclusion by osmosis: The Hong Kong tale. International Journal of Inclusive Education.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (in press). Hong Kong Qualifications Framework: A Catalyst to Lifelong Learning? PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (in press). Education reform as platform for promoting lifelong learning: The case of Hong Kong. International Journal of Educational Reform
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (in press). Toward a holistic reform: Supporting students with disabilities after 3+3. Hong Kong Special Education Forum
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2007). Supporting adults with learning disabilities: Insights from two decades of advocacy, Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 10, 34-42.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2005). Full inclusion of children with severe learning disabilities: Ideology and Reality. Journal of International Special Needs Education.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2005). Supporting students with learning disabilities in mainstream schools: The case of Singapore. Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 9 (1), 9-21.
- Quah, M.L., Lim, L., & Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2004). Special Education in Singapore: Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future. ASCD Review.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2004). Equity, excellence, marketization: Inclusive education in Hong Kong. Asia-PacificJournal of Education, 24(2), 157-172.
- Deng, M., & Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2004). Inclusive education in China: Conceptualisation and realization. Asia-PacificJournal of Education, 24(2), 143-156.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2004). To integrate or not to integrate: Systemic dilemmas in Hong Kong. The Journal of Special Education, 37(4), 249-256.
- Deng, M. & Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2003). Review on the ideology of inclusive education and its implications for China. Chinese Journal of Special Education, 4, 1-7.
- Deng, M., & Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2002). The application of mixed methodology in educational research. Journal of Educational Research and Experiment, 80(3), 56-61.
- Deng, M., Poon-McBrayer, K. F., & Farnsworth, E. (2001). The development of special education in China: A sociocultural review. Remedial andSpecial Education, 22 (5), 288-298.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2000). School action research in Hong Kong: Insights from supporting two schools. Journal of International Special Needs Education, 3, 20-26.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F., & Garcia, S.B. (2000). Asian-American students with LD at initial referral, assessment, and placement in special education. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 33(1), 61-71. Reprinted in ERIC database: (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ601414).
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F., & McBrayer, P.A. (1999). Preparing Hong Kong schools to establish school-based problem solving teams: A pre-pilot investigation.The Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2, 7-14.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1999). Practitioners' Views on Integrating Students with Disabilities.Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 2(1), 69-78.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F., & McBrayer, P.A. (1998). Reflections on a liberal arts education: Implications for Hong Kong. ACUCA Exchange, 8(1), 60-67.
- Lian, M-G.J., & Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998). Perceptions of school and home among Asian-American students and their parents. New Wave: Educational Research and Development, 3(3), 18-20.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998). Policies & practices for students with learning disabilities: An Asian-American experience. Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 9(1), 11-16. (Reprinted in ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ 571 888)
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998). Integrating students with disabilities in Hong Kong: Classroom teachers’ attitudes and beliefs. The Journal of International Special Needs Education, 1, 7-12.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998). Asian-American students in special education: A comparative analysis of service incidence trends. Amerasia Journal, 24(1), 171-184. Reprinted in ERIC database: (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EJ 569 680)
Research Reports, Newspapers, Newsletters, Conference Proceedings, ERIC Publications
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2008). From Education Reform 2000 to Lifelong Learning: A Preliminary Analysis. Society for Research into Higher Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Liverpool, UK.
- Poon-McBrayer, K. F. (2008, November 18). When great minds don’t make the grade. Opinion, The Hong Kong Standard, p. 5.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2008, September 13). Qualifications Framework and Higher Education . Education Post, South China Morning Post, p. 4.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2008, February). Establishing the Recognition of Prior Learning Mechanism: Lessons from the Hong Kong Experience . The 200 8 Asia-Pacific Quality Network Conference Proceeding , Japan .
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2007, February). Hong Kong Qualifications Framework: Making it a Warranty for Quality . The 2007Asia-Pacific Quality Network Conference Proceeding , Malaysia .
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2003, January). Children with specific learning difficulties in Hong Kong. The Hawaii International Conference on Education Conference Proceeding, Hawaii, USA.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2002, December). Higher education in the midst of education reform in Hong Kong . The ASAIHL International Conference Proceeding, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2002, September). Education reform in Hong Kong: What will happen to special education? The Second International Forum on Education Reform Conference Proceeding, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (2002, August). Nurturing a gifted but disadvantaged child: A personal experience. The 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness Conference Proceeding, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1999). Final Report: Action Research of the Pilot Project on Integrating Pupils with Disabilities in Ordinary Schools.
- Mittler, P., & Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998). Interim Report: Action Research of the Pilot Project on Integrating Pupils with Disabilities in Ordinary Schools.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1998, February 5). Prepare teachers to integrate the handicapped. South China Morning Post, Opinion Column, p.19.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F., & Lian, M.G.J. (1997, Sept.). General perceptions of school and home among Chinese-American youth and their parents. The 5 th International Conference Proceedings: Perspectives of Chinese American Education in the 21 st Century, 50-58.
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1997, July). Home and school: Chinese-American parents’ concerns. Cross Roads, 2, 4.
- McBrayer, P.A., & Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1996). Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for academic libraries. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 408 740)
Published Ph.D. Dissertation
- Poon-McBrayer, K.F. (1996). Profiles of Asian-American students with learning disabilities. Dissertation Abstracts International, 58(1), 65 (University Microfilms No. 9719430).
Community & Professional Services
- 2008-2010 Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Accountancy Accreditation Board Member
- 2003-2008 Member-at-Large & Board of Directors of International Association of Special Education
- 2001-2004 Member-at-Large & Board of Directors of CEC’s Division of International Special Education Services
- 2000 Reviewer of conference proposals, Hong Kong Educational Research
- Association Annual Conference
- 2000 Program Sub-Committee, Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference
- 2000-2001 Reviewer of conference proposals, American Educational Research
- Association Annual Convention
- 2000 Reviewer of conference proposals, CEC’s Division of International
- Special Education Services
- 2000- Member of the Research Committee, CEC’s Division for Diverse
- Exceptional Learners
- 2000-2002 Member of the Membership Committee, CEC’s Division of International
- Special Education Services
- 1999-2000 Reviewer of online presentation proposals, American Educational Research Association Annual Convention
- 1999- Distinguished Member of the International Advisory Committee of CEC
- 1999- International Liaison of the International Advisory Committee, CEC
- Member of the Working Group for International Professional Standard in Special Education, CEC
- Member of the Membership and Unit Development Standing Committee
- Member of Human Rights Task Force, CEC
- Member of Multicultural and Ethnic Concerns Committee, CEC
- Invited facilitator at the Rehabilitation International Convention, Hong Kong (August 98).
- 1998-99 Past-President of the Asian/Pacific Islanders Caucus, CEC
- 1997-98 President of the Asian/Pacific Islanders Caucus, CEC
- 1996-97 President-Elect of the Asian/Pacific Islanders Caucus, CEC
- The Texas Assistive Technology Partnership Advisory Council; Treasurer of Texas Association of Student CEC
- 2001 Sept-2003 Member of the Hong Kong Examination & Assessment Authority [Sixth Form, Psychology]
- 2001 June- Member of the Register of Subject Specialists of Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation
