Year 2005
Dr Lynn Mun Yau, Margaret
passed her viva on 15 November 2005
Dissertation Title :
"From the Conservatory to the workplace: Understanding the Music Graduate's Experience in Early Career Development in Hong Kong."
Supervisor :
Dr Leon Tikly
Internal Examiner :
Dr Leon Tikly
External Examiner :
Dr Janet Mills (Research Fellow, Royal College of Music)
Dr Ip Ying Har, Cassandra
passed her viva on 7 October 2005
Dissertation Title :
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Self Introduction
Dr Cassandra Ip was trained as an accountant by profession, graduated from the Department of Accountancy, University of New South Wales. While working in the accounting field, she developed an interest in accounting and management information systems (MIS). She then undertook a Master of Commerce Degree, specializing in MIS. She is now a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Computer Studies, City University of Hong Kong. Her teaching and research interests are in the areas of system methodologies, curriculum development, and education and training.
Sharing
"The EdD Programme has inspired me to think with deeper and wider perspectives about education. The taught courses are well managed and provide a solid foundation on various aspects of education. The dissertation is demanding, and sure there were frustrating moments, but intellectually stimulating. As an educator, I believe myself better equipped than before. As a learner and researcher, I found myself more confident and critical."

Cassandra
Dr Fok Shiu Yeu
passed her viva on 6 September 2005
Dissertation Title :
"The Meaning of Learning Experience of older adult learners in Hong Kong"
Supervisor :
Prof Marilyn Osborn & Sheila Trahar
Internal Examiner :
Mr Tim Hill
External Examiner :
Dr Chan Kam Wah (Department of Applied Social Science, PolyU)
Sharing
"Dr. S.Y. Fok is the senior lecturer of the Division of Social Studies of the City University of Hong Kong. She is a social worker and had served in various service settings before she joined the City U. She had experiences in both providing front-line services as well as working as a service co-ordinator in the social welfare field. In the City U, Dr. Fok is the Programme Leader of the Associate of Social Science in Social Work. She is a devoted teacher and is dedicated to contributing to curriculum development and quality teaching. Her research and teaching interests lie in the fields of older adults and group work practice.

The Bristol EdD to me is full of pains and joys. I enjoyed the moments when our classmates joined together to share our views in class or at lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. I remember that when I first started the first taught unit in September 2000, I thought the lessons would never come to an end and wondered how I could survive to the end of the programme. Yet time flew so quickly then, I felt sad when it was time to say good bye at the last unit. I have indeed learnt a lot from the programme. The work on my dissertation was a lonely journey. It required perseverance and hard work. There were many times when I felt like giving up. But it was so wonderful when I finally submitted my dissertation and passed the viva. I am glad that I have jumped over all the hurdles and reached my destination."

Fok Shiu Yeu
Dr Peter Kennedy
passed his viva on 15 June 2005
Dissertation Title :
"The Impact of globalisation on the continuing education sector in Hong Kong."
Supervisor :
Dr Pauline Read-Dickins
External Examiner :
Prof. Peter Jarvis (Dept. of Policy Studies, University of Surrey)
Dr Lai Shui Ying, Eva
passed her viva on 25 May 2005
Dissertation Title :
"Teachers qualifications and the quality of teachers: perceptions of primary school teachers and principals"
Supervisor :
Mr Tim Hill
Internal Examiner :
Prof Eric Hoyle
External Examiner :
Professor John Fitz (University of Cardiff)
Self Introduction
Eva began teaching as a secondary school teacher and later moved to serve children with special educational needs. After completing the Master of Education in special needs at the University of Bristol, she moved to the higher education sector and began her involvement in providing programmes at the Hong Kong Institute of Education for teachers working with children with special educational needs. The movement of inclusive schooling in Hong Kong gives rise to her concern about the benefits to teachers participating in these courses. She is committed to helping teachers, particularly those in the mainstream setting, to see the meaning of such learning to their practice.
Sharing
"It was a dream to me when I was told I had passed the viva. I started doing the doctoral study part-time, but at the end took leave of absence so that I could work full-time on writing up my dissertation. This is my second enjoyable and memorable study experience since the start of my teaching career. It is fortunate for me that both these (my second and third degrees) were connected to the University of Bristol. In the future, I intend to do better by doing less. I hope that this is the optimal way for me to contributing to a better educational environment in Hong Kong as well as the world."

Eva
Dr Tsang
passed her viva on 21 January 2005
Dissertation Title :
"Filipina Domestic Workers and English Language Preparedness in the Hong Kong Home"
Supervisor :
Prof Pauline Rea-Dickins
Internal Examiner :
Prof Marilyn Osborn
External Examiner :
Prof Jill Sinclair Bell (Department of English, HKIEd)
Self Introduction
Dr Tsang has a background both in public health administration as well as teaching English. She is presently a part-time Lecturer in the Division of Language Studies at City University; a Visiting Lecturer at Poly U’s Centre for Professional and Business English; and, a tutor/honorary teaching fellow at the University of Ballarat, Australia, School of Nursing.
Sharing
"I was accepted into several PhD programmes but decided to study at the University of Bristol because I thought that the teaching staff would be the most supportive and flexible. This initial hunch paid off since I found all of my lecturers to be very positive and encouraging. My advisor was most responsive and the administrative staff always helpful. I never was given any indication that I might be a second class student or in some special category because I was studying overseas. Selecting this programme was certainly the right choice for me."

Tsang
Dr Chui Wing Tak, Ernest
passed his viva on 18 January 2005
Dissertation Title :
"An Exploration into the Issues of Assessment in Social Work Field Education in Hong Kong"
Supervisor :
Prof Susan Robertson
Internal Examiner :
Prof Marilyn Osborn
External Examiner :
Dr N M Tsang (Department of Applied Social Sciences, PolyU)
Self Introduction
Dr Ernest Chui is an Associate Professor of The Department of Social Work & Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong. He is also the Associate Director of the University's Sau Po Centre on Ageing. His research interests cover social work education, practice teaching, community work, policy on the elderly, housing, and social welfare.
Sharing
"The EdD is actually my second doctoral degree. The reason why I ventured to take this programme is that I want to better equip myself in the field of education. After reviewing various similar programmes offered in UK, I chose the Bristol programme which I considered as the best with its content suiting me well. Throughout my years of study, I found the course intellectually stimulating and it has further broadened my horizon. My experience in taking this course proved that my choice was correct."

Ernest Chui
Dr Richard Andrew Mitchell
passed his viva on 18 January 2005
Dissertation Title :
"How do Chinese adults appropriate values and concepts of others? A Sociocultural approach to knowing and learning in peer group experience"
Supervisor :
Professor Pauline Rea-Dickins
Internal Examiner :
Dr Sally Barnes
External Examiner :
Dr Jan Connelly (Department of English, HKIEd)