Meeting of Minds Series
The SoL-SRT is launching a new series called “Meeting of Minds Series”. Different from the seminar series where an invited speaker talks about his or her research, this series provides a platform for colleagues to exchange ideas about their completed, ongoing and/or future research, and to explore common interests and opportunities for collaboration within the Faculty and across Faculties. Typically, each session will have 2-3 colleagues speaking for 10-15 minutes about their research and will open the floor for discussion.
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Predicting Student Learning Outcomes in Common Core Courses
Speaker: Dr. Xiao Hu, Division of Information and Technology Studies, Faculty of Education, HKU Date: 26 May 2016 (Thursday) Time: 12:30-2:00pm Venue: Room 205, Rumme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served with tea and coffee] Respondent: Professor Liaquat Hossain, Division of Information and Technology Studies, Faculty of Education, HKU Chair: Professor Amy Tsui Register Abstract This talk presents the latest…
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Instructional Guidance in the Learning Sciences: The Case of Knowledge Building
Speakers: Dr. Jan van Aalst and Professor Carol Chan, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong Date: 11 May 2016 (Wednesday) Time:12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 205 Runme Shaw Building Respondent: Professor Manu Kapur, Department of Psychological Studies, The Hong Kong Institute of Education Chair: Professor Amy Tsui Register Abstract One of the most enduring debates in the learning sciences…
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The Influence of Language on Mathematics Assessment
Speaker: Professor Frederick K.S. Leung, Kintoy Professor in Mathematics Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong Date: 10 March 2016 (Thursday) Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 203 Runme Shaw Building Chair: Professor Brendan Weekes Respondent: Professor Carol Chan Register Abstract Significant differences in mathematics achievement among students in different countries have been observed in recent international studies…
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Cross-linguistic constraints on speech perception and production
Speakers: Dr. Puisan Wong and Dr. Shelley Tong, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, FoE, HKU Date: 25 February 2016 (Thursday) Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 101 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served with coffee] Chair: Professor Brendan Weekes Respondent: Professor William Marslen-Wilson, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge Register Talk 1: What do Child-directed Lexical Tones Tell Us about…
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Promoting Successful Intellectual Styles for the Sciences of Learning
Speaker: Professor Li-fang Zhang, Division of Learning, Development and Diversity, Faculty of Education, HKU Respondents: Professor Pauline Chiu, Department of Chemistry, HKU Dr. David M. Pomfret, Department of History, HKU Date: 18 February 2016 (Thursday ) Time: 12:45-2:00 pm Venue: Room 204 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served with coffee]…
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Unlocking the Enigma of Chinese Mathematics Teaching Practices: Variation and the Secrets of the Virtuosos
Speakers: Dr. Ming Fai Pang, Dr. Wing-wah Ki, Dr. Arthur Lee, Mr. Ka-Lok Wong and Dr. Gaowei Chen, Faculty of Education, HKU Respondent: Prof. Kevin Niall Dunbar Visiting Research Professor of the University of Hong Kong; Director of the Laboratory for Complex Thinking, Creativity and Educational Neuroscience; Professor of the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology, College of Education, University of Maryland College…
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Book Launch Seminar: Educational Technologies in Medical and Health Sciences Education edited by Susan Bridges, Lap Ki Chan, and Cindy Hmelo-Silver
Speakers: Dr. Susan Bridges and Dr Lap Ki Chan Respondent: Prof. Ricky Kwok Date: 8 December 2015 (Tuesday) Time: 12:30-1:45 pm Venue: Room 101 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served with tea and coffee] Chair: Prof. Amy B M Tsui Register About the book This research-based volume explores the growing importance of new technologies and situated learning in the…
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Learner Expertise and Mathematics Different Order Thinking Skills in Multimedia Learning
Speakers: Dr. Thomas Chiu and Dr. Ida Mok Respondent: Professor Stanislas Dehaene (SoL-SRT visiting scholar) and Professor Carlo Semenza Date: 10th December 2015 (Thursday) Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 203 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served tea and coffee] Chair: Professor Carol Chan Register Abstract The seminar will present a design of digital material for mathematics concept learning. The material was developed using…
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Technology-facilitated Learning in and outside Classroom
Speakers: Dr. Chun Lai and Dr. Gaowei Chen Respondent: Dr. Jan van Aalst Date: 26 November 2015 (Thursday) Time: 12:30–2:00 pm Venue: Room 101 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served with tea and coffee] Register Topic 1: Foster Self-Directed Language Learning with Technology outside the Classroom By Dr. Chun Lai Chun will share some of her research…
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Interrogating Hong Kong Students’ Superior Performance in PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study)
Speakers: Prof. Shek Kam Tse and Dr. Yin-kum Law Date: 12 November 2015 (Thursday) Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 205 Runme Shaw Building [Sandwiches will be served with tea and coffee] Chair: Prof. Amy B M Tsui Register Topic 1: A multilevel analysis of PIRLS 2011 data from Hong Kong By Prof. Shek Kam Tse Hong Kong Grade 4 students ranked first in reading…
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Studies on Reading and Writing in Chinese
Date: 14 October 2015 (Wednesday) Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Venue: Room 101 Runme Shaw Building Chair: Prof. Carol Chan, Professor in the Division of Learning, Development and Diversity, Faculty of Education, the University of Hong Kong Register Topic 1: A ‘Simple View of Writing’ in Chinese By Dr. Patcy Yeung Patcy will share some preliminary findings of a project examining the interrelationships…
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Science of Learning: Lessons Learned about Interdisciplinary Team Science
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28 January 2015, Wednesday
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
RMS 206, 2/F., Runme Shaw Bldg., HKU
Dr. LIM, Soo-Siang, Lead Program Director and Chair of the Coordinating Committee for the Science of Learning Centers (SLC) Program at the US National Science Foundation
This brown bag seminar is NOT open to the public, but for members…
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fNIRS – a neuroimaging tool for extending the interdisciplinary boundaries of learning research
Date: 30th Oct (Thursday), 2014 Time: 12:45 to 14:00 Venue: Room 205, Runme Shaw Building, HKU Speaker: Dr Frank Zhu Abstract: Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive, non-ionizing, optical method to measure cerebral cortex hemoglobin concentration responses to brain function in humans. fNIRS research is rapidly growing worldwide; the number of publications has doubled every 3.5 years over the…
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The first brown bag seminar on “Integrating neural, cognitive and pedagogical approaches to learning research and educational intervention”
Date: 21 Jan 2014 Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 p.m. Venue: Room 204, Rumme Shaw Building, The University of Hong Kong Photos Response code is 404
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Impacts of Engineering Education in English Secondary Schools: A Systematic Review
Kutnick, P., Hossain, S.,Good,D. Impacts of Engineering Education in English Secondary Schools: A Systematic Review. The 2012 Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association (BERA 2012), Manchester, UK., 4-6 September 2012. Abstract: Background: Low entry-rates into STEM subjects contrast with an increasing number of individuals required for careers in engineering. Understanding why a limited number of young people choose to study engineering…
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Enhancing cultural diversity through e-PBL
Chan LK, Lu J, Lajoie SP, Wiseman J, Hmelo-Silver C. Enhancing cultural diversity through e-PBL. The 2nd Asia-Pacific Joint Conference on PBL, 24-28 October 2012. Shanghai, China. Awarded “Excellent Performance in Oral Session” Background: Exposure to cultural diversity is important in medical education in order to produce global leaders with multicultural sensitivity and communicative competency. E-learning platforms allow learners from…
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Using Online Digital Tools and Video to Support International Problem-Based Learning
Hmelo-Silver, Cindy E., et al. “Using Online Digital Tools and Video to Support International Problem-Based Learning.” System Sciences (HICSS), 2013 46th Hawaii International Conference on. IEEE, 2013. Abstract: The goal of this study is to examine how to facilitate cross-cultural groups in problem-based learning (PBL) using video triggers and computer-based technology tools. Medical students from Asia and North America participated…
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Living anatomy in the 21st century: How far can we go?
Ganguly PK, Chan LK. December 2008. Living anatomy in the 21st century: How far can we go? South East Asian Journal of Medical Education 2(2):52-57. Abstract: Living anatomy, defined as the anatomy revealed on living humans, is gaining importance in modern anatomy education, and has even been considered to replace cadaver-based anatomy study. We discussed the modalities through which living…
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Advantages of Video Trigger in Problem-based Learning
Chan LK, Patil NG, Chen JY, Lam JCM, Lau CS, Ip MSM. September 2010. Advantages of Video Trigger in Problem-based Learning. Medical Teacher 32(9):760-765. Abstract: Background: Traditionally, paper cases are used as ‘triggers’ to stimulate learning in problem-based learning (PBL). However, video may be a better medium because it preserves the original language, encourages the active extraction of information, avoids…
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The new era of e-learning: mobile learning & interactive class for the new curriculum
Fok, WWT, Tam, VWL & Wong, KKY. The new era of e-learning: mobile learning & interactive class for the new curriculum. Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong. 2012 Abstract: N/A
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iClass Assessment: A Pen-Based Assessment and Feedback Platform
Fok, W. W. T., and C. K. Y. Chan. “iClass Assessment: A Pen-Based Assessment and Feedback Platform.” Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2013 IEEE 13th International Conference on. IEEE, 2013. Abstract: In recent years, the demand of in-class interaction and assessment for learning is rising. There is more emphasis on using electronic tools for assessment for learning in order to facilitate…
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PBL Learning as a field learning approach: a management perspective
Chan, L.S. & Kong, W.F., 2011. PBL Learning as a field learning approach: a management perspective. In C.N. Leung & T. Luo (Eds.), Education and Heritage: historico-cultural perspective, Hong Kong: HK Education Publishing Co.
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Earth Sciences as a Vehicle to Gifted Education
Murphy, P., Chan, L.S. & Murphy E., 2011. Earth Sciences as a Vehicle to Gifted Education. School Science Review, 93(343), pp. 91-96. Abstract: The development and delivery of an Earth-science-focused short course designed to prepare Hong Kong students for university level study is described. Earth sciences provide an inspirational and challenging context for learning and teaching in Hong Kong’s increasingly…
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Recovery of naming and discourse production: a bilingual anomic case study
Dai, EYL., Kong, APH. Weekes, B. Recovery of naming and discourse production: a bilingual anomic case study. In Aphasiology, 2012, v. 26 n. 6, p. 737-756 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02687038.2011.645013 Abstract: Differential language recovery in bilingual speakers with aphasia is of interest for theoretical reasons. One issue concerns the interaction between languages (L1-L2), word class (noun versus verb), and language task (naming versus…
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Is the left IPS necessary for verbal short-term memory? A TMS study
Kligebiel, k.
Hutton, S.
Majerus, S.
Mazzi, C.
Kligebiel, k., Hutton, S., Majerus, S., Mazzi, C., Weekes, B. Is the left IPS necessary for verbal short-term memory? A TMS study. In Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2012, v. 61, p. 115-116 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.10.105 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: Studies reveal the importance of verbal short-term memory (STM) to understanding the…
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How are affective word ratings related to lexicosemantic properties? Evidence from the Sussex Affective Word List
Francesca M. M. CITRON
Brendan S. WEEKES
Evelyn C. FERSTL
FRANCESCA M. M. CITRON, BRENDAN S. WEEKES and EVELYN C. FERSTL. How are affective word ratings related to lexicosemantic properties? Evidence from the Sussex Affective Word List. Applied Psycholinguistics, available on CJO2012. DOI:10.1017/S0142716412000409. Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: Emotional content of verbal material affects the speed of visual word…
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Progressive dyslexia: Evidence from Hungarian and English
Druks, J
Aydelott, J
Genethliou, M
Jacobs, H
Druks, J., Aydelott, J., Genethliou, M., Jacobs, H., & Weekes, B. (2012).Progressive dyslexia: Evidence from Hungarian and English. Behavioural Neurology, 25(3), 185-191.DOI: 10.3233/ben-2012-119003 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: We report a patient with non-fluent Primary Progressive Aphasia who was premorbidly literate in two alphabetic scripts, Hungarian (L1) and English (L2). Testing…
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Executive and language control in the multilingual brain
Kong, PH
Kong, A. P.-H., Abutalebi, J., Lam, K. S.-Y., & Weekes, B. Executive and language control in the multilingual brain. Behavioural Neurology. 2013 DOI: 10.3233/ben-120331 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: Neuro imaging studies suggest that the neural network involved in language control may not be specific to bi-/multilingualism but part of a domain general executive control system. We…
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Relationship between riddle appreciation and reading comprehension in Chinese children
Tang, Nga-yee, Ivy
Tang, I.; To, KS. ; Weekes, B. Relationship between riddle appreciation and reading comprehension in Chinese children. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 2013 Link to HKU Scholars Hub Abstract: Using riddles to train inference-making skills for better reading comprehension is effective for English-speaking children. Given the different writing system of Chinese, the goal of the…