Doctoral Student Consortium of ICEF 2024 cum Postgraduate Student Sharing of L&T @EdUHK Festival 2024

A Doctoral Student Consortium cum Postgraduate Student Sharing will be organised by Graduate School (GS) and Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology (LTTC) to provide opportunities for students’ participation and to promote reflective and peer learning. This activity is scheduled for 24 April 2024 at the International Congress on Educational Futures 2024 (ICEF 2024). Registration and more details will be announced soon.

Date: 24 April 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: InnoCentre, Kowloon Tong (Click to view)

Time Rundown Speakers
2:00 – 3:00 pm Welcome Remarks Professor Michelle GU
Professor of Department of English Language Education
Dean of Graduate School
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
Keynote Speech 1
Charting the Future of AI in Project-Based Learning 		Dr MA Xiaojuan
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Keynote Speech 2
Learning and Teaching Languages in a Brave New World 		Professor GAO Xuesong Andy
University of New South Wales, Australia
3:00 – 3:30 pm Presentation by Outstanding Alumna from FEHD
 Dr LIU Huinan
Research Assistant Professor of Department of Special Education and Counselling
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
3:30 – 4:00 pm Group Presentations by Postgraduate Students (1)
Topic: Postgraduate Studies: A Path to Learning and Teaching 		Charla Rochella Santiago-SAAMONG (RPg student)
Melissa Pearl CALDWELL (RPg student)
Group Presentations by Postgraduate Students (2)
Topic: Strategies to Support Students with Learning Disabilities in Hong Kong Local Schools and International Schools 		WONG Cho Yee Nathania (EdD Student)
CHENG Lingling (EdD Student)
4:00 – 4:30 pm Open Forum Postgraduate Students
Co-chaired by Dr Koji MATSUNOBU and Dr Carman LEUNG
4:30 pm The End



Chair

Chair

Professor GU Ming Yue Michelle

Professor of Department of English Language Education
Dean of Graduate School
The Education University of Hong Kong



Co-Chair

Co-Chair

Dr LEUNG Ka Man Carman

Associate Professor of
Department of Health and Physical Education
The Education University of Hong Kong

Co-Chair

Dr MATSUNOBU Koji

Acting Head and Associate Professor of
Department of Cultural and Creative Arts
The Education University of Hong Kong



Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speech 1

Charting the Future of AI in Project-Based Learning

Speaker

Dr MA Xiaojuan

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology


Speaker Bio
Xiaojuan Ma is an associate professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). She received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science at Princeton University. She was a post-doctoral researcher at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) of Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), and before that a research fellow in the National University of Singapore (NUS) in the Information Systems department. Before joining HKUST, she was a researcher of Human-Computer Interaction at Noah's Ark Lab, Huawei Tech. Investment Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong. Her background is in Human-Computer Interaction. She is particularly interested in data-driven human-engaged AI (HEAI) and Human-Engaged Computing (HEC) in domains including but not limited to education, health, and design.

Abstract
Students' increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents new challenges for assessing their mastery of knowledge and skills in project-based learning (PBL). The growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in student learning presents new challenges for assessing learning outcomes. This talk presents our exploration of the potential of students' AI usage data as a novel material for PBL assessment. We conducted workshops with college students, encouraging them to speculate an alternative world where they could freely employ AI in PBL while needing to report this process to assess their skills and contributions. Our research yielded various scenarios of students' use of AI in PBL and ways of analyzing such usage grounded by students' vision of how educational goals may transform. We also found that students with different attitudes toward AI exhibited distinct preferences in how to analyze and understand their use of AI. Based on these findings, we discuss future research opportunities on student-AI interactions and understanding AI-enhanced learning.

Keynote Speech 2

Learning and Teaching Languages in a Brave New World

Speaker

Professor GAO Xuesong Andy

University of New South Wales Australia


Speaker Bio
Xuesong (Andy) Gao is a Professor of Language and Literacy Education at the School of Education, University of New South Wales, Australia. His research interests include language learning, language education policy, and language teacher education. He co-edits the International Journal of Applied Linguistics for WILEY and edits the English Language Education Book Series for Springer.

Abstract
While technology has been playing an important role in facilitating the learning and teaching of languages, the rise of generative AI tools generates significant challenges for language teachers, who fear being replaced by technology. Researchers now need to identify a repertoire of essential skills, knowledge, competencies, attributes, and dispositions that human beings should retain as language users. Researchers also should reorient research on individual differences (ID) in terms of theoretical diversification, methodological improvement, and pedagogical innovation. ID-related findings can then enable language teachers to help language learners to acquire these desirable attributes and dispositions in a Brave New World.



Presentation by Outstanding Alumna from FEHD

Topic
Technological Affordances and Debates in Learning and Teaching

Speaker

Dr LIU Huinan

Research Assistant Professor of
Department of Special Education and Counselling
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)


Speaker Bio
Huinan Liu is a research assistant professor at the Department of Special Education and Counselling at The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. She obtained an MA degree in criminology from The University of Hong Kong and a PhD in psychology from The Education University of Hong Kong. Her core research interest is mental health problems and deviant behaviors. Along this line, she is interested in the underlying mechanism of psychological resilience and the pathway of desistance among people involved with the criminal justice system. She serves as an editorial board member of Social Inclusion and an ad-hoc reviewer for academic journals, such as BMC Public Health, BMC Psychiatry, BMC Geriatrics, PeerJ, Stress& Health, and Cogent Medicine.

Abstract
Technology is a double-edged sword. This presentation delves into technological affordances and ongoing debates surrounding the application in learning and teaching. Burgeoning research evidence highlights the benefits of incorporating technology in education settings. Technology contributes to the positive teaching and learning experiences, including enhancing active engagement and interaction and facilitating assessment and feedback. However, research also reveals unprecedented challenges and concerns associated with integrating technology in teaching and learning, such as overreliance on content-generating tools, excessive screen time, and issues of equity and privacy. The sharing emphasizes the importance of critical examination and thoughtful implementation of technology in education settings to maximize its benefits while mitigating the potential risks.



Postgraduate Student

Topic

Postgraduate Studies: A Path to Learning and Teaching

Speakers

Charla Rochella Santiago-SAAMONG
Melissa Pearl CALDWELL

RPg students


Abstract
While technology has been playing an important role in facilitating the learning and teaching of languages, the rise of generative AI tools generates significant challenges for language teachers, who fear being replaced by technology. Researchers now need to identify a repertoire of essential skills, knowledge, competencies, attributes, and dispositions that human beings should retain as language users. Researchers also should reorient research on individual differences (ID) in terms of theoretical diversification, methodological improvement, and pedagogical innovation. ID-related findings can then enable language teachers to help language learners to acquire these desirable attributes and dispositions in a Brave New World.

Topic

Strategies to support students with learning disabilities in Hong Kong local schools and international schools

Speakers

WONG Cho Yee Nathania
CHENG Lingling

EdD Students


Abstract
This presentation examines the current state of support for students with special educational needs (SEN) in Hong Kong local and international schools, with a focus on fostering inclusive education. We explore effective strategies for teaching academic concepts to SEN students, emphasizing the importance of breaking down complex ideas into manageable components. Additionally, we highlight the significance of comprehensive support through individualized approaches that cater to learning diversity in the classroom, as well as pullout and after-school services. By implementing these strategies, we aim to create an inclusive educational environment that nurtures the diverse needs of all students, supporting their academic growth and success while promoting inclusivity in education.



Master of Ceremonies
Student MC

PAN Yingying

PhD student

Undergraduate Student Sharing

To foster a culture of reflective and peer learning, the School Partnership and Field Experience Office (SPFEO) and the Centre for Learning, Teaching, and Technology (LTTC) collaborate to organise an Undergraduate Student Sharing event based on the theme of “Learning and Teaching for Future Readiness” with valuable input and support from the various Faculties.

Date: 29 February 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm (3 hours)
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Creative Arts Room, MMW Library (C-1/F-01F)

For student who attended the Undergraduate Student Sharing, the hours of the Sharing will be recorded in the Experiential Learning and Achievements Transcript (ELAT) under “Student Participation in Experiential Learning Activities”.

Time Rundown Speakers Language
2:00 – 2:05 (1) Welcome Remarks Prof. XU Guandong
Director, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology, EdUHK
Dr. KAM Wai Keung Kevin
Director, School Partnership and Field Experience Office, EdUHK 		English
2:05 – 2:35 (2) 正向教師奇妙教育旅程 Principal WAN Siu Kwong
Principal, Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School 		Cantonese
2:35 – 3:05 (3) 數碼時代的創新教學 Dr. MAK Hin Yu Mark
Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer, Roborn 		Cantonese
3:05 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 3:35 (4) Sharing on "Professional Learning from ePortfolio" Ms. WANG Yiran
BEd(S)-ICT, Year 4 student
Ms. SO Yuen Ting
BEd(P)-MA, Year 4 student 		English
3:35 – 3:55 (5) 教育路上的重要歷程 Principal CHAN Chui Yin
Honorary School Partnership Advisor, SPFEO, EdUHK
Principal CHAN Ka Yun
School Partnership Advisor, SPFEO, EdUHK 		Cantonese
3:55 – 4:25 (6) 從跨學科到超學科: STEAM 中的人文素養 Vice Principal LAM Shuk Cho
Shanghai Alumni Primary School 		Cantonese
4:25 – 4:55 (7) Sharing on "University Life: From Freshman Fear to Graduation Euphoria" Mr. NG Chi Hong Moses
Graduate of BEd(Sci) 		English
4:55 – 5:00 (8) Closing Remarks Dr. CHENG Kwok Shing Gary
Executive Co-Director, Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology, EdUHK 		English

Masters of Ceremony (English supplemented with Cantonese):
Ms. WONG Cho Ngai Wendy, Year 3 student from BSocSc(GES) and Ms. LO Mei Chi Angel, Year 4 student from BA(SE)