| Date & Time: | 11th January 2025, Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Registration starts at 8:30am) |
| Venue: | Yew Chung International School – Secondary 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong |
| Language: | English |
| Admission Fee: | Free |
We are delighted to announce that the PECERA-HK 2024-2025 Annual Meeting cum Young Scholars Conference will be held on 11th January 2025 (Saturday). Please join us onsite for a rich programme of invited keynotes, symposia, peer-reviewed paper and poster presentations, as well as workshops on research methods and publishing. This event will be free of charge for PECERA-HK members and young scholars, including early career faculty, postgraduate students, and undergraduate students engaged in research (including Action Research) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related fields.
Young Scholars Conference is a dedicated programme designed for students and early career scholars to showcase their research projects (e.g. through paper/poster presentations) and receive constructive feedback from seasoned academics, as well as learn new skills in research and publication.
Thank you for joining us in creating unforgettable memories at the event!
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Invited Speakers
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| Keynote (I) | Planning, executing, and analysing longitudinal studies on children’s development | Prof. Kerry Lee President and Chair Professor of Child Development Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education |
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| Keynote (II) | The importance and global surveillance of 24-hour movement behaviours in young children | Prof. Amy Ha Professor, Department of Sports Science and Physical Education The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education |
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| Invited YSA Address | Family Socioeconomic Status Predicts Child Executive Functions: Child Routines as a Mediator | Ms. Xinying Zeng PECERA International Young Scholar Award 2024 Recipient |
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| Invited Symposium (I) | HKMU Parenting Hub | Dr. Larry Ching Associate Director Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) |
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| Invited Symposium (II) | Effectiveness of a Home-based Support Program for Underprivileged Families with Infants and Toddlers: Findings on Parents from a Mixed-Method Approach | Dr. Carly Ng Assistant Professor Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Dr. Anna Hui |
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| Research Writing Workshops | How to Get Your Paper Accepted? Sharing from an Editor-in-Chief | Dr. Derwin Chan Associate Professor The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Early Childhood Education |
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| Research Writing Workshops | Fast-tracking Literature Review and Data Collection through AI-Powered Tools | Dr. Brad Chan Assistant Professor Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education |
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| Research Writing Workshops | Building collaborations and using of social media for academic purposes | Dr. Alfredo Bautista Associate Professor The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Early Childhood Education |
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| Seminars & Workshops (I) | From Theory to Practice: Undergraduate Students’ Summer Initiatives in Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs | Dr. Dorothy Tong Assistant Professor Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School of Education and Languages |
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| Seminars & Workshops (I) | Unlocking Potential: The Power of Creative Drama for Children with Special Educational Needs | Dr. Apple Wong Senior Lecturer Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School of Education and Languages |
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| Seminars & Workshops (I) | Early Visual Arts Studies in Hong Kong | Dr. Suzannie Leung Associate Professor The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education |
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| Seminars & Workshops (II) | The Key for Building the Future of Our Children: A Parent-focused Intervention for Enhancing Executive Function Skills of Young Chinese Children | Prof. Alex Chan Dean and Professor of the School of Arts and Humanities Tung Wah College |
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| Seminars & Workshops (II) | Home and preschool learning environments and children’s development of English as a second language | Dr. Carrie Lau Assistant Professor The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education |
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| Seminars & Workshops (II) | High Attrition Rate of Preschool Teachers in Hong Kong | Dr. Paulina Yuen Acting Head of Early Childhood & Elementary Education Division Programme Director Hong Kong Baptist University, School of Continuing Education |
Contact Us
For inquiries, please email seminar@pecera.org.hk to get in touch with the Secretariat of PECERA-HK.
Co-Organizers
– The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education
– The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education
– The Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Early Childhood Education
– Hong Kong Baptist University, School of Continuing Education
– Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School of Education and Languages
– Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE)
– Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education
– Tung Wah College
