Specialised Areas:
Information and Communication Technology in Education
Co-ordinator: Dr LAI Yiu Chi
Email: yiuchi@eduhk.hk
The easy access to information using the Internet has transformed industrial societies to knowledge societies and facilitated globalization. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is becoming a powerful tool to empower learning, teaching, research and adminstration in the 21st century. The education reform and the importance of ICT open new opportunities for educators, administrators and practitioners to adopt ICT as a change agent to meet the changing needs. The aim of the ICT in education programme is for experienced professionals who aspire to try out innovations to improve their own practices or their workplaces. It aims to develop participants’ capacity for inquiry and to expand their theoretical bases for practice, to consider global issues and to address problems of practical implementation of using ICT in education. Upon completion of the programme, the participants are expected to be the leaders in education or non-education settings.
Specialised Courses
- Critical Literature Review on ICT in Education
- Research on ICT in Education and Related Ethical Issues
- Technology, Pedagogy and Education
- Leadership and ICT in Education
Mathematics Education
Co-ordinator: Dr POON Kin Keung
Email: kkpoon@eduhk.hk
This specialization meets the need for professional development of primary and secondary mathematics teachers, and other related professionals who are specialists in Mathematics/Mathematics-related domains within some sector of education. It offers candidates an opportunity to study at an advanced level for acquiring a specialist Doctoral Degree in Mathematics Education and enables them to take a leading role in their work environment. The programme involves in-depth study on pedagogy, curriculum development, knowledge in Mathematics teaching and learning, the use of information and communication technology and broader social issues concerning mathematics education. It aims to provide high quality learning opportunity and supervision to those who are keen to acquire updated research and practices related to mathematics education. Candidates are expected to broaden and advance their knowledge and research capacity through practices and critical thinking.
Specialised Courses
- Research and Issues in Mathematics Learning
- Curriculum Research and Development in Mathematics
- Research on ICT in Mathematics Education
- Research and Issues in Mathematics Teacher Education
Any aspect of the course (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.
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