Phase II: Area Study

Programme information

4 biweekly workshops (face-to-face/online) (2 hours each)

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Objective

Students will participate in activities to inquire authentic issues across disciplines on a chosen area of study, i.e. education, environment or science.

Class arrangment

• ​Students are divided into eight groups. They will conduct research on topics related to education, environment or science, under the guidance of the instructors in The Education University of Hong Kong. The eight topics and the instructors are:
  • School students’ interests in STEM careers
    • Professor SO, Wing Mui Winnie ( Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • A study of the natural environment in Hong Kong
    • Dr CHEANG, Chi Chiu ( Associate Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • Public perception and support on waste reduction strategies
    • Dr FOK, Lincoln ( Associate Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
    • Dr WONG, Kwan Lam Gwendolyn ( Lecturer of Department of Social Science, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • A survey on sustainable lifestyles
    • Dr LI, Wai Chin ( Associate Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • Geology and built environment
    • Dr WONG, Tai Choi Richard ( Lecturer of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
    • Dr CHENG, Nga Yee Irene ( Assistant Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • Dialogue between science and religion
    • Dr CHAN, Man Ho ( Associate Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • The philosophy of science
    • Dr CHAN, Man Ho ( Associate Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )
  • The ethics of artificial intelligence (AI)
    • Dr YEUNG, Chi Ho ( Associate Professor of Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong )