Doctor of Education
Year 2004
Dr Yeh Wai Man, Helen
passed her viva on 19 November 2004
Dissertation Title :
"A framework for the Integration of Information Technology into Guided Independent Language Learning of Tertiary ESL students: Attitudes and Implications.
Supervisor :
Dr Richard Kiely
Internal Examiner :
Dr Richard Kiely
External Examiner :
Prof Bill Littlewood (Department of English, The Hong Kong Institute of Education)
Sharing
"I found the EdD programme inspiring and fruitful to both my intellectual thinking and my academic advance. The modules, taught through lectures, workshops and group discussions not only equipped me with necessary and up-to-date information but also kept challenging my thoughts and reasoning. The dissertation further strengthened my ability in formulating effective teaching and learning theories and educational management. Though there are difficulties I have never tasted, with the useful and inspiring advice from my supervisor, Dr. Richard Kiely, I benefited and improved a lot during the process of the dissertation writing. It’s really the most challenging but fruitful programme I have ever had."
Dr Mak Ming Chung, Mandy
passed her viva on 12 October 2004
Dissertation Title :
"Hong Kong Secondary School Teachers’ Computer Attitudes, Beliefs and Use of the Technology in Teaching"
Supervisor :
Prof Angela MCFarlane
Internal Examiner :
Prof Susan Robertson
External Examiner :
Prof Carmel McNaught (Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, CU HK)
Dr Kwok Chi Ng
passed his viva on 13 January 2004
Dissertation Title :
"From Isolation to Interaction. A Case Study in the Implementation of Computer Mediated Communication as an innovation in Distance Education in Hong Kong."
Supervisor :
Professor Rosamund Sutherland Ms Agnes McMahon
Internal Examiner :
Dr Sally Barnes
External Examiner :
Prof Carmel McNaught (Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, CU HK)
Self Introduction
Kwok Chi Ng is an assistant Professor at the Open University of Hong Kong. He is interested in research in the area of information and communication technologies in supporting learning and teaching.
Sharing
"The EdD programme has provided me with a valuable learning experience and enhanced my professional development. I enjoyed the opportunities for interaction with my fellow students and tutors in the taught courses very much. Interaction with knowledgeable others in the field is of particular significance in the process of completing the dissertation. Using the terminology of the socio-cultural learning perspective, a theoretical framework adopted in my dissertation, I am glad that I have entered a 'community of practice' through engaging in the learning activities of the programme."
Kwok Chi Ng
Kwok Chi Ng
Dr Virginia Cheng
passed her viva on 26 March 2004
Dissertation Title :
"School-based Management and its impact on school secretaries and clerks – a case study of primary schools in Hong Kong"
Supervisor :
Tim Hill
Internal Examiner :
Dr Leon Tikly
External Examiner :
Dr Mok Ka Ho (Associate Professor, Public and Social Administration, CityU)
Self Introduction
Dr Cheng Suk Kuen Virginia is the Senior Officer of the Department of Applied Social Sciences of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Virginia has been serving as an administrative staff in differ
ent organisations such as the Government, non-profit-making organisations and different tertiary institutes in Hong Kong. She has been responsible for a wide variety of activities such as financial management, IT development, personnel issues, public relations and promotions as well as organisation of territory-wide and community-based projects. She is dedicated to contributing her effort in identifying efficient and effective means of administration and management in different settings.
ent organisations such as the Government, non-profit-making organisations and different tertiary institutes in Hong Kong. She has been responsible for a wide variety of activities such as financial management, IT development, personnel issues, public relations and promotions as well as organisation of territory-wide and community-based projects. She is dedicated to contributing her effort in identifying efficient and effective means of administration and management in different settings.
Sharing
"I enjoyed the pursuit of EdD. I treasured the moments when I exchanged, shared and challenged my views and opinions on various issues on education administration and management with a group of classmates holding different positions (teachers, principals and administrators) from different settings (primary schools, secondary schools, tertiary institutes, organisations offering other kinds of training and educational programmes). I valued the process through which I reviewed and re-examined my ideas formulated either through reading or from my work experience on an individual basis during the completion of various writing assignments and, especially, during the compilation of my dissertation. The programme has definitely equipped me with the readiness to take up new challenges ahead."
Virginia Cheng
Virginia Cheng
