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Dr. Chan Wing Sum (BSc(Math), MPhil(Math), PGDE, PgD(Teaching in Professional, Vocational and Higher Education), EdD(Math Edu)) joined the University (previously , HKIEd) in 2000 (Jan.) and currently a Senior Lecturer (II). Dr. Chan is specialized in teaching math and pedagogical courses. She has been teaching math and math education for over two decades. With substantial years of working experience, Dr. Chan has built a wealth of knowledge and a network of support from teachers in various sectors. Dr. Chan has been involved in research projects funded by EdUHK and the Education Bureau. She has also devoted herself to organizing various stuendents' activities and competitions. Her research interests is in math education and explore various manipulatives for teaching enhancement.

Gifted Education Fund (Off-school Advanced Learning Programmes for Gifted Students): Mathematical Exploration and Modelling for Gifted Students in Hong Kong Junior Secondary Schools (Co-Investigator)  (2022-2023)   [Funding: $542,175]

Using manipulatives for effective teaching and learning of mathematics (Chief-Investigator) (2019-2022)   [Funding: $188,280]

Humanoid and Virtual Learning and Teaching Environment for STEM Education (Co-Investigator) (2019-2021)     [Funding: $2,085,000]

The Effects of Digital Learning Path to Students' Mathematical Skills and Mindsets (collaborated with University of Turku) (Chief-Investigator) (2019-2020)   [Funding: $10,000]

Provision of Services for Government Primary Schools on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education (Chief-Investigator) (2017-2018)   [Funding: $255,000]

Conceptions of Good Teaching by Good Teachers (with P.I.: Miss Leung Ka Wai (Dept. of C&I) and co-I.: Dr. Zhang YueFeng Ellen (Dept. of C&I) (1 June, 2015 – 31 July, 2016) (Funding: Enhancing Collaboration for Scholarship of Teaching, HKIEd)  (Co-Investigator)

Overcoming the Challenges in Classroom Management by Novice Teachers in Hong Kong Schools(with P.I.: Dr. Zhang YueFeng Ellen (Dept. of C&I) and co-I : Miss Leung Ka Wai (Dept. of C&I) (1 June, 2015 - 31 July, 2016) (Funding: Additional Departmental (Dept. of C & I) Funding for Teaching 2013/14, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Investigate the pre-service primary school teachers’ mathematical  knowledge for teaching (MKT) (with P.I.: Prof. Kong Siu Cheung) (16 Dec., 2014-15 Dec., 2015 (Funding: Internal research grant, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Stories of Effective Classroom management in inclusive education by outstanding teachers in Hong Kong (with P. I.: Dr. Zhang YueFeng Ellen (Dept. of C&I) and co-I.: Miss Leung Ka Wai (Dept. of C&I) (1 June, 2014 – 31 Dec, 2015) (Funding: Faculty-level teaching development grant, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Teaching and learning portfolios for active, engaged and reflective learning  (with Dr. Poon Kin Keung Eric, Prof. Kong Siu Cheung, Dr. Man Yiu Kwong, Dr. Cheung Ka Luen and Dr. Cheng Kell Hiu Fai) (1 June, 2012 – 1 June, 2013) (Funding: Teaching Development Grant, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Understanding the Australian and Hong Kong primary children's thinking and misconceptions in decimal numbers: A comparative study (with Dr. Lai Mun Yee (Charles Sturt University), Dr. Yee Tat Leung (Dept. of MIT)) (1 June, 2010 – 1 June, 2011) (Funding: Faculty Small Grants Scheme of Charles Sturt University, Australia) (Co-Investigator)

Pre-service teacher’s skills on modeling – a comparison between pre-service teachers from various cities of Chinese mainland and Hong Kong (with Dr. CHEUNG, K. L.), 2009-2010. (Funding: Departmental Small Scale Research Grant, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Understanding Primary Children’s Thinking and Misconception in Decimal Numbers (with Dr. LAI, M. Y.), 2008-2009. (Funding: Departmental Small Scale Research Grant, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Competencies in Argumentation and Proof – A comparative Study of Future Mathematics Teachers from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan) (with Dr. CHEUNG, K. L., Dr. LEUNG, I. K. C., Ms. HAN, N. S.), 2008-2009 (Funding: Departmental Small Scale Research Grant, HKIEd) (Co-Investigator)

Problem-based Learning in Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology (with Dr. LEE, Y. C., Dr. CHENG, M. H., Dr. CHENG, M. Y., Mr. CHONG, K. M., Ms. HAN, N. S., Dr. KONG, S. C., Mr. LAU, K. C., Dr. LO T. Y., Dr. PO, S. C., Dr. SO, W. M., Dr. TSANG, P. K., Dr. WONG, L. W., Dr. YEUNG, Y. Y., & Dr. Yung, M. Y.), 2006–2008 (Funding: Teaching Development Grants of the Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Technology of the Hong Kong Institute of Education,). http://www.ied.edu.hk/pbbl/   (Co-Investigator)

Excellent FE Supervision Award (2021/22, sem I) FE Supervision Appreciation Scheme - Award for Excellent FE Supervision (google.com)

Long service award (Feb, 2017) -- EdUHK

Excellence in Teaching Award -- Certificate of Merit  (2010-2011)  https://www.eduhk.hk/flass/resources/Content/uploads/docs/List_of_Teaching_Awardees_2010_11.pdf

Certificate to be a qualified Scorer of lessons by using the Mathematical Quality of Instruction (MQI) instrument developed by National Center for Teacher effectiveness. (Jan, 2014) 

Women in Math circle (Representative of EdUHK) (Organization for female mathematician in CUHK, HKU, HKUST, HKBU, CityU and EdUHK) (2022 - present)

Honorary consultant of the Hong Kong Primary Mathematics Challenge (HKPMC) (2016 - present)  http://hkpmc.cswcss.edu.hk/

Committee member of Hong Kong Mathematics Olympiad (2019 - present)

Author of local primary math textbooks which won the market leader status 

Coordinator of the Hong Kong Primary Mathematics Challenge (HKPMC) (2016 - 2018)

Advisor to the Po Leung Kuk Mathematics World Contest (2016 & 2017).

Consultant of Kiddie World interactive learning platform (Popular Holdings Ltd.) (2015-present) https://www.kiddieworld.com.hk/kiddieworld_wp/consultant_team/   

Members of Working Group on Good Practices and Excellence in Teaching (GPET members) (2013) 

Center member of the centre for development and research of small class teaching at HKIEd  (2009 – 2017)  

陳詠心 (2022) 小學數學教學資源 -- 教具 、教學活動、數學遊戲。 (網上資源) http://tiny.cc/WSChanResourcesBook

黃毅英、梁玉麟、鄧國俊 和 陳詠心 (2020)：香港數學教育專業知識基礎的集體追求，輯於黃毅英等編輯《漫漫香港「數教路」》，(頁V-1-V-77)，香港，香港教育大學課程與教學學系。

洪進華、文耀光、陳詠心、梁志強 (2019) 小學數學新思維課本〈第二版〉，教育出版社有限公司 。

Leung, I. K. C., Wong, N. Y., Schwarz, B., Cheung, K. L., Chan, W. S., & Kaiser, G. (2013). Competency of Prospective Chinese Mathematics Teachers on Mathematical Argumentation and Proof. The Mathematics Educator, 15(1), 74-90.

關樹培、陳詠心 (2013)。數學、摺紙及GeoGebra : 等邊三角形的探究，香港教育會議2013 論文集，(頁33-43) 。

Wong, N. Y., Rowland, T., Chan, W. S., Cheung, K. L., & Han, N. S. (2010). The Mathematical Knowledge of Elementary School Teachers: A Comparative Perspective. Journal of the Korea Society of Mathematical Education Series D: Research in Mathematical Education, 14(2), pp.187-207.

Wong, N. Y., Leung, A. Y. L., Tang, K. C., & Chan, W. S. (2009, summer). Research in Mathematics Education in the Past Twenty-Five Years. Educational Research Journal, 24(1), 41-70.

黃毅英，梁玉麟，鄧國俊，陳詠心 (2009) 。 香港數學教育專業知識基礎的集體追求。 (Booklet sponsored by the HKAME (香港數學教育學會 ).)

Leung, I. K. C., Wong, N. Y., Chan, W. S., Cheung, K. L., & Han, N. S. (2008, July). The competence of potential mathematics teachers of Hong Kong: A comparative study. Paper presented at Discussion Group 14 of the 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Monterrey, Mexico. 6th – 13th July.

Wong, N. Y., Rowland, T., Chan, W. S., Cheung, K. L., & Han, N. S. (2008). To what extent are our mathematics teachers equipped with adequate mathematics to teach? A comparative perspective. Paper presented at Discussion Group 14 of the 11th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Monterrey, Mexico. 6th -13th July.

提升幼兒邏輯思維能力 -- 數學遊戲、活動設計點子 (英揚樂兒中英文幼稚園) (30/3/2021)

發掘數學趣味優化課堂教學 -- 小學數學 STEM 體驗活動 (教育出版社) (2/12/2017) 

STEM 教學活動點子 (塘尾道官立小學)  (11/10/2017) 

STEM 教學活動點子 (油麻地天主教小學) (3/4/2017)  

如何將 STEM教育滲入數學教學 (教育出版社)  (5/2/2017)  

提升幼兒邏輯思維能力 -- 數學遊戲、活動設計點子 (29/10/2016)  

Teaching, learning and Assessment methos in the recent years: Departmental conference (15th June, 2015)

Developing Learning and Teaching Resources on Mathematics Curriculum in Basic Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities – Learning and Teaching Sharing Session (4th July, 2014)   

“Mathematics activities in 21stcentury” -- Departmental conference (17th June, 2014) 

The Pursuit of meaningful learning (Sharing at the Central plaza at EdUHK)  (11thNov, 2013) 

數學教學點子: Public talk to Macau kindergarten Teachers (1st Sept, 2011)