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In January 2003, Dr Michael Keppell arrived
from Melbourne University to take over as Head of the
Centre for Integrating Technology in Education. His
chief mission is to integrate technology in an effective
way so as to enhance teaching and learning across the
Institute. Dr Keppell brings to the post a range of
related educational experience, and sees the use of
innovative techniques as important in effective education.
He is particularly keen to advance the use of online
learning and media utilisation.
Professor Jill Bell, formerly Head of the
Faculty of Education at York University in Canada, is
the new Head of the Department of English. She has a
lifelong interest in the relationship between culture
and education. Through a distinguished academic career
in language teaching and linguistics, she has researched
and written extensively in the areas of applied linguistics,
adult education and teacher education, second language
and literacy learning.
Advisory
Professors and Visiting Scholars
Advisory Professors play an important role in enhancing
the quality of teaching. During the reporting year,
nine Professors from renowned universities in Canada,
USA, UK and Australia were attached to various Schools
or academic departments. They paid regular visits to
the Institute and offered advice and support outside
their period of residence. They also played a key role
in mentoring staff in research.
For example, Professor John Elliott from
the University of East Anglia enlightened staff members
with innovative ideas in the field of curriculum development
and valuable knowledge in action research. Professor
Michael Parsons from Ohio State University introduced
the significant role that art education can play in
an integrated curriculum. Professor Robert Arnove from
Indiana University School of Education served as advisor
for an Internal Research Grants project on teacher education
policy in Hong Kong, led by staff of the Department
of Educational Policy and dministration. Professor Patricia
Vertinsky, Faculty of Education, the University of British
Columbia worked with the staff in the Department of
Physical Education and Sports Science and co-authored
a paper on Physical Education and gender with a group
of HKIEd colleagues.
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