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Dr Chan Sok Ching May

Assistant Professor
Email: sokching@ied.edu.hk
B4-P-02C1
Tel: 2948 8556

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • D.Ed, University of Western Australia
  • M.Ed. in Teaching in Higher Education, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • M.A .in Mathematics, York University, Canada
  • B.Sc. Hons. in Mathematics, York University, Canada

Teaching and Research Interests:

  • Mathematics Education
  • Applying E-learning for improving students’ learning
  • Transferring Assessment for learning into the practical teaching and learning environment
  • Facilitating Self-directed learning to prepare students for a life of self-education
  • Fostering the skill of problem solving

JOURNAL PAPERS:

  • Chan M.S.C., & Waugh, R.F. (2007). Factors affecting student participation in the online learning environment at the Open University of Hong Kong. Journal of Distance Education, 21(3), 23 – 38.
  • Taplin, M., Yum, J.C.K., Jegede, O., Fan, R.Y.K., Chan, M.S.C. (2001). Help-seeking strategies used by high-achieving and low-achieving distance education students. Journal of Distance Education, 16(1), 56–69.
  • Taplin, M., Chan, M.S.C., Chu, W.W., Kwok, S.K., Lam, M., Lee, A.O.N., Leung, A., Siaw, I.S.C. (1999). Problem-based learning and the Hong Kong Student. Open Education Research, 2 & 3 (In Chinese).
  • Taplin, M., Chan, M.S.C., Chu, W.W., Kwok, S.K., Lam, M., Lee, A.O.N., Leung, A., Siaw, I.S.C. (1999). Problem-based learning and the adult distance education student in Hong Kong. Staff and Educational Development International, 3(3), 359–369.
  • Jegede, O., Taplin, M., Fan, R.Y.K., Chan, M.S.C., Yum, J. (1999). Differences between low and high achieving distance learners in locus of control and metacognition. Distance Education, 20(2), 255–273.

CONFERENCE PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS:

  • Chan, M.S.C., Lau, D.C.H, Mok, M.M.C. (2006). An analysis of item characteristics curve for primary school students in Hong Kong. The Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association International Conference 2006, Hong Kong.
  • Lau, D.C.H., Chan, M.S.C., Mok, M.M.C. (2006). Implication of misfit items in Rasch measurement for item setting: A case study in Mathematics in a primary school. The Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association International Conference 2006, Hong Kong.
  • Chan, K.K.Y., Chan, M.S.C., Mok, M.M.C. (2006). Rasch measurement for the self-confidence in using English of Inner-Mongolian English teachers. The Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association International Conference 2006, Hong Kong.
  • Chan, M.S.C. (2004). The efficacy of an online learning environment for distance mathematics education at The Open University of Hong Kong. The Annual International HERDSA Conference 2004, Miri, Sarawak.
  • Leung, L, K-H., Chan, M. S-C., (2003). The effect of gender on students’ attitudes toward using Web-based Teaching (WBT) in learning Chinese Practical Writing (CPW). The 29th Annual Conference on Language teaching and Learning & Educational Materials Exposition.
  • Chan, M. S.C., Leung, L, K-H. (2003). A comparison of students’ perceptions of using computers between conventional undergraduate students and distance Learners. The 17th Asian Association Open Universities.
  • Chan, M.S.C. (2002). The effectiveness of using computer-mediated instruction in distance. mathematics education. The 1st International Conference on Web-based Learning in China.
  • Chan, M.S.C., Taplin, M., Yum, J.C.K., Jegede, O., Fan, R.Y.K. (1999). A comparison of the study habits and preferences of high achieving and low achieving Open University students. The 13th Asian Association Open Universities.
  • Chan, M.S.C., Siaw, I.S.C. (1999). An exploratory application of PBL for statistics students in distance education. The 5th International PBL Conference.
  • Siaw, I.S.C., Chan, M.S.C., Mok, V. (1999). PBL in the distance education tutorial. The 1st Asia-Pacific Conference on Problem-based Learning.
  • Chan, M.S.C., Taplin, M., Yum, J.C.K., Jegede, O., Fan, R.Y.K. (1998). Factors that enhance high achievers’ success in Open University. The Hong Kong Educational Research Association 15th Annual Conference.
  • Fan, R.Y.K., Chan, M.S.C. (1997). A study on the dropout in mathematics foundation courses. The 11th Asian Association of Open Universities. (Best Paper Award)
  • Chan, M.S.C., Kwan-Liddle, M., Hui, P. (1997). Quality teaching: What can we learn from a comparison between conventional teaching and distance learning? The 2nd International Conference on Quality and Reliability.
  • Chan, M.S.C., Kwok Ip, L.C.F. (1995). Tutor support in distance learning The 17th World Conference of the International Council for Distance Education.

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

  • Learning about Learning: A Focus on Problem-based Learning in Distance Education, 1999
  • Going Online – Enhancing Learning Environment, 2003-2004
  • Investigation into the use of television and video programmes at the OUHK, 2004