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Education reform and the quest for excellence : the Hong Kong story / / edited by Lok Sang Ho, Paul Morris, and Yue-ping Chung
| Education reform and the quest for excellence : the Hong Kong story / / edited by Lok Sang Ho, Paul Morris, and Yue-ping Chung |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hong Kong, : Hong Kong University Press, c2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 252 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 370.95125 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
HoLok-sang
MorrisPaul ChungYue-ping |
| Soggetto topico |
Educational change - China - Hong Kong
Education - Aims and objectives - China - Hong Kong |
| ISBN |
1-282-70405-2
9786612704055 988-220-115-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Contributors -- 1 Driving for Excellence: An Introduction to the Volume -- 2 Education Reform: A Socio-Economic Perspective -- 3 Education Policymaking in a Disarticulated System -- 4 The Way to Build World-Class Universities -- 5 Sub-Degrees and the 60 Percent Post-Secondary Target -- 6 Reforming the University Admission System inSingapore: Lessons for Hong Kong -- 7 Education Reform and Policy Implementation in Hong Kong -- 8 Quality Education in Hong Kong: The Anomalies of Managerialism and Marketization -- 9 Implementation of Graduate Teacher Policy in Hong Kong Primary Schools: Promises and Disillusionment -- 10 The Best Students Will Learn English:Ultra-Utilitarianism and Linguistic Imperialism in Education in Post-1997 Hong Kong -- 11 Colonialism and the Politics of Chinese History in Hong Kong's Schools -- 12 Between Egalitarianism and Elitism:Media Perception of Education Reformin Post-1997 Hong Kong -- 13 Education Reform in Hong Kong: What Are the Lessons? -- Notes -- References -- Index. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814490603321 |
| Hong Kong, : Hong Kong University Press, c2005 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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First year in a multilingual university : double transitions / / Feng Ding
| First year in a multilingual university : double transitions / / Feng Ding |
| Autore | Feng Ding |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (206 pages) |
| Disciplina | 370.95125 |
| Soggetto topico |
Learner autonomy - China - Hong Kong
Education, Higher - China - Hong Kong Universities and colleges - China - Hong Kong Autonomia de l'alumne Educació superior Ensenyament multilingüe |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Llibres electrònics |
| ISBN | 981-16-0796-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgement -- Acknowledgement -- Abstract -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Aims of the Study -- Research Questions and Significance of the Study -- Chapter 2: Transition and Autonomy -- School-University Transition -- Recent Research on First-Year School-University Transition -- Role of Autonomy in School-University Transition -- Cross-Border Transition -- Chinese Students in Anglophone Countries -- Cross-Border Transition and Chinese Cultural Background -- Comparison Between the Two Types of Transitions -- Directions for Future Research on Transition -- Learner Autonomy -- Introduction -- Definition and Dimensions of Autonomy -- Nature of Autonomy and Autonomous Behaviors -- Conditions for Autonomy -- Autonomy and Educational Culture -- Social Dimension of Autonomy -- Measure of Autonomy -- Directions for Future Research on Autonomy -- Operationalization of Autonomy in the Present Study -- Conclusion -- Chapter 3: Methodology: Multiple-Case Qualitative Study -- Research Setting -- Hong Kong: The Broader Context -- Hong Kong-Mainland China Relationship -- Research Site -- The Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) -- Data Collection Methods -- Interview as the Major Tool -- Direct Observation -- Written Documents -- Participants -- Locating the Participants -- Initial Contact with Participants -- Data Collection -- First Phase -- Second Phase -- Third Phase -- Fourth and Fifth Phases -- Data Analysis -- Framework of Data Analysis -- Steps of Coding -- Writing up of the Findings -- Reflective Thinking -- Building Trustworthiness -- Researcher´s Role in the Study -- Ethical Considerations -- Chapter 4: Profile of the Participants -- Profile of the Nine Participants -- Dora -- Dora´s English Learning Experience -- Dora´s Expectations of University Life.
Fiona -- Fiona´s English Learning Experience -- Fiona´s Expectations of University Life -- Hanna -- Hanna´s English Learning Experiences -- Hanna´s Expectations of University Life -- Claire -- Claire´s English Learning Experience -- Claire´s Expectations of University -- Natalie -- Natalie´s English Learning Experience -- Natalie´s Expectations of University -- Justin -- Justin´s English Learning Experience -- Justin´s Expectations of University -- Anna -- Anna´s English Learning Experience -- Anna´s Expectations of University Life -- Serena -- Serena´s English Learning Experience -- Serena´s Expectations of University Life -- Cathy -- Cathy´s English Learning Experience -- Cathy´s Expectations of University -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Becoming More Independent in Life -- A Life that Requires More Independence -- The Need to Take Care of Oneself in Daily Life -- Life Is Less Structured in University -- Balancing Social Activities and Study -- Learning to Set Goals -- Learning to Make Plans -- Feeling Lonely and Lacking a Sense of Belonging -- Social Context and Cultural Differences -- School-University Difference in the Student Management System -- Coping Strategies -- Self-discipline -- Self-reflection -- Reading Books on Time Management -- Social Support -- Growth of Autonomy in Life Management -- Autonomy in Life Management -- Evidence of Growth -- Summary -- Chapter 6: Becoming More Independent in Academic Learning -- Selecting Their Own Courses and Learning Materials -- Entering a New Field -- Not Clear About the Evaluation Standard -- New Assessments: Presentations and Group Work -- Participants´ Development in Learning -- Factors That Helped Them Develop -- Students´ Hard Work and Self-Discipline -- Social Support -- Teachers´ Support -- Peer Support -- A Special Case of Getting Support from Others -- Participants´ Unique Coping Strategies. Seeking Help -- Self-Motivation -- Growth of Autonomy in Academic Learning -- Conclusion -- Chapter 7: Becoming More Independent in a Multilingual Context -- Entering an EMI Setting -- Listening -- Anna -- Serena -- Natalie -- Hanna -- Cathy -- Reading -- Anna -- Serena -- Speaking -- Anna -- Serena -- Classroom Observations -- Academic Writing -- Natalie -- Autonomy Development in the EMI Setting -- Changing One´s Understanding of English -- Multilingual Context Complicates the Situation -- Perceived Need for English in a Multilingual Context -- Life Was Complicated by a New Language -- Not Enough Opportunities for Speaking in English -- Autonomous English Learning in a Multilingual Context -- Conclusion -- Chapter 8: Discussion -- School-University Transition and Autonomy -- Cross-Border Transition and Autonomy -- Emotional Side of Developing Autonomy During the Transitional Period -- Interaction Among the Three Domains of Autonomy -- Autonomy Development with Individualistic Features -- Individual Differences -- Different Priorities in University -- Different Conceptions of Autonomy -- Family Background and School Culture -- Social Network and a Supportive Environment in University -- Double Transition and the Three Domains of Autonomy as an Interpreting Framework -- Summary -- Chapter 9: Conclusion -- Contributions -- A New Framework to Understand School-University and Cross-Border Transitions -- Contribution to Autonomy Research -- Contribution to the Understanding of Learning English in the EMI Context -- Methodological Application and Educational Implication -- Limitations -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- Appendices -- Appendix A: The First Interview Guide -- Appendix B: The Second Interview Guide -- Appendix C: The Third Interview Guide -- Appendix D: The Fourth Interview Guide -- Appendix E: The Fifth Interview Guide. Appendix F: Sample of NVivo Coding -- References. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910488709203321 |
Feng Ding
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| Singapore : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Making sense of education in post-handover Hong Kong : achievements and challenges / / edited by Thomas Kwan-Choi Tse and Michael H. Lee
| Making sense of education in post-handover Hong Kong : achievements and challenges / / edited by Thomas Kwan-Choi Tse and Michael H. Lee |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (251 pages) : illustrations, tables |
| Disciplina | 370.95125 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LeeMichael Hong Hwee <1972->
TseThomas Kwan-choi |
| Collana | Routledge Critical Studies in Asian Education |
| Soggetto topico |
Education - China - Hong Kong
Education and state - China - Hong Kong |
| ISBN |
1-317-43938-4
1-138-60463-1 1-315-69437-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Introduction : setting and issues / Michael H. Lee and Thomas Kwan-Choi Tse -- 2. Vouchers in early childhood education : market still? What to choose next? / Gail Wai-Kwan Yuen -- 3. Parental choice in the new education market : aided-turn-direct subsidy scheme schools in focus / Jacqueline Chak-Kei Woo -- 4. Unlocking the dilemma of language policy in the post-1997 era / Anita Yuk-Kang Poon -- 5. In search of equal and excellent basic education in Hong Kong : insights from programme for international student assessment / Esther Sui-Chu Ho -- 6. Shadow education : features, expansion and implications / Kevin Wai-Ho Yung and Mark Bray -- 7. Curriculum reform : why, how, what and where it is headed for / Chi-Chung Lam and Ngai-Ying Wong -- 8. Civic education in Hong Kong : from the colonial era to the post-occupy movement era / Yan-Wing Leung, Eric King-Man Chong, and Timothy Wai-Wa Yuen -- 9. Changing governance, accountability and leadership : Hong Kong education meets neo-liberalism / Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang -- 10. Should there be public reporting of school performance? The lessons from the school inspection reports disputes / Thomas Kwan-Choi Tse -- 11. Parent and home-school relationships : issues and challenges / Shun-Wing Ng -- 12. Changing student diversity, changing cultures and changing education policies : cross-boundary students, Chinese immigrant students and non-Chinese speaking students in focus / Celeste Yuet-Mui Yuen -- 13. Excellence without a soul? Higher education in post-1997 Hong Kong / Michael H. Lee. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910150341003321 |
| London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2017 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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