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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Faculty 2

Introduction and Welcome 3 Overall Programme Structure & Objectives 4 MEd: Fields of Study in 2012/13 intake 6

PCAES: Fields of Study in 2012/13 intake 6 Electives 7 Research Methods 8 Dissertations and Projects 9

Guidelines for Dissertation Supervision 10 Project by Independent Study 11 Research Ethics Requirement 12 Procedures for Applications for Ethical Approval 15

Assessment and Assignments 16 Grade Descriptors & Assessment Criteria 17 Criteria for Award of Distinction 18 Plagiarism 19

Procedures for Deferment of Assignments 19 Attendance and Punctuality 21 Leave of Absence 21 Guidelines on Student Use of Personal and Institution-related Data 22

General Information 22 Typhoons & Rainstorms 24 Office Hours 25 Contact Details 25

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Welcome to the Master of Education (MEd) Programme at the University of Hong Kong. The MEd Programme is often seen as a continuation of the professional studies which students commenced during their training as teachers. It is that; but for many students it is also the first step in an academic study of education and in educational research. Many of our MEd students are front-line teachers at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Others are school administrators, teacher educators, civil servants, or professionals in other categories. Their enthusiasm and commitment to education have prompted them to seek a broader and deeper understanding of the domain in which they work. By the end of their studies, our graduates have not only enriched their knowledge but have also developed greater insights into what education can and should be. These insights enrich students' personal careers, but they are also important to society as a whole. We must shape together an educational system that is sound, forward looking, and suited to changing circumstances. We are glad to have you with us in the programme. We wish you every success in your studies and in your career during the years ahead.

MESSAGE FROM THE FACULTY

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Congratulations upon your decision to further your education through the Master of Education Programme at the University of Hong Kong. We hope your studies are useful and interesting; and that they provide an important stage in the continued growth of your professional skills and understanding. This Handbook includes the modules on offer this year, the schedule of classes, regulations regarding assessment, associations and facilities available to graduate students, and many other things. Please read it carefully, and keep it for reference this year and next. The Faculty of Education was formed in 1984, replacing the School of Education, but its origins date back to the Department for the Training of Teachers, created in 1917 in the Faculty of Arts. By 2001, the Faculty had three departments (Education, Curriculum Studies and Speech & Hearing Sciences) and one unit (Physical Education and Sports Science) but in September 2002, the departments were consolidated to form one unitary Faculty while the PESS Unit has become part of the new Institute of Human Performance, although its degree programmes are still under the auspices of the Faculty. The Faculty offers opportunity for study in the following programmes: Ed.D., M.Phil., Ph.D. Research M.Ed., M.Sc., M.A., PCAES Coursework P.G.D.E. Coursework B.Ed., B.Sc., BA&BEd, BSc&BEd Coursework In-Service Courses Coursework Prof. Steve Andrews, the Dean of the Faculty of Education has appointed six Associate Deans and 4 Assistant Deans:

Prof. Peter Kutnick, Associate Dean (Research) Prof. Brendan Weekes, Associate Dean (Research Higher Degrees) Prof. Nancy W Y Law, Associate Dean (Development) Dr Angel M Y Lin, Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) Dr Ida A C Mok, Associate Dean (Local Engagement) Dr Ming Fai Pang, Associate Dean (Cross-border/International Engagement) Dr Bob Fox, Assistant Dean (Learning Environments) Dr Alice S L Wong, Assistant Dean (Programmes) Dr Rui Yang, Assistant Dean (Research Projects and Centres) Dr Tammy Y L Kwan, Assistant Dean (School-University Partnership)

Academic staff of the Faculty is grouped into seven Divisions, each with an elected Head:

Chinese Language and Literature (Dr Mark S K Shum) English Language Education (Prof. David Carless) Information and Technology Studies (Dr Daniel Churchill) Learning, Development and Diversity (Dr Eadaoin K P Hui) Policy, Administration and Social Sciences (Prof. Gerry Postiglione) Science, Mathematics and Computing (Dr Benny H W Yung) Speech and Hearing Sciences (Dr Lena L N Wong)

The Faculty of Education offices, including the offices of the Dean of the Faculty and the Faculty Secretary, are located on the ground floor of the Hui Oi Chow Building. The Programme Office is located on the 2nd floor of the Runme Shaw Building. The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences is located on the 5th floor of the Prince Philip Dental Hospital. The Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong is internationally recognized for its highly qualified and dedicated staff, its excellent state-of-the-art facilities, its commitment to extending and deepening knowledge and informed practice through research, and its close ties of service and cooperation with fellow educators in Hong Kong and the rest of China, as well as internationally. We believe the opportunities the university offers for postgraduate study are unparalleled in this part of the world. The extent to which you benefit from these opportunities is, quite properly, up to you as a mature student capable of making decisions and setting priorities in your academic, professional, and personal life. The members of staff of the Faculty of Education look forward to working together with you for the enrichment of Education as a field of study, and the betterment of our community.

INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME

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Overall Structure and Objectives The major objectives of the MEd programme are to provide you with a general understanding of education as a field of study; to encourage focused mastery of your chosen area of specialization; and to equip you with the skills to understand and conduct educational research. The MEd Programme can be completed over one academic year of full-time study, or two but no more than four consecutive academic years of part-time study. There are two parallel strands within the MEd programme: Specialist strand and Generalist Educational Studies strand. Both strands consist of eight modules. Classes for taught modules are generally held on weekdays, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the academic year 2012-2013. For the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies programme (PCAES), it consists of a specific sequence of three MEd modules normally to be completed within one to two academic years, or no more than four consecutive academic years (subject to its availability of designated specialist modules). Some modules are separately taught and assessed: specialist, research methods and elective modules, while project or dissertation will be assessed as a single unit, under the supervision of project lecturers or dissertation supervisors.

Students in Specialist strands

Students in Educational Studies

strand

Students in English Language Studies

Students in Chinese Language and Literature

Dissertation option

Project option

Dissertation option

Project option

Research methods 1 1 1 1 1 1

Specialist/Core module 3 3 1 1 3 6

Elective module 1 3 3 3 3 1

Dissertation 3 --- 3 --- --- ---

Project --- 1 --- 1 1 ---

Total module number 8 8 8 8 8 8

Specialist Modules These modules comprise the specialist knowledge areas for which you applied to the programme. They are listed under each specialist title later in this Handbook. All specialist modules must be completed successfully for your degree. Research Methods All students must complete an integrated research methods course, consisting of methods of enquiry and research in the form of lectures and specialism-based seminars in your first year studies. A series of research workshops will be scheduled in Semester 2 to support those students planning to choose the dissertation option in Year 2. General Electives Elective modules introduce you to the intellectual frameworks of education presented by philosophers, historians, sociologists, and psychologists, and to other areas of study that give you a deeper understanding of topics related to your specialization. Electives also provide you with the opportunity to study things in which you simply might be interested, without any immediate direct relevance or usefulness, in order to broaden your general appreciation of education.

PROGRAMME OF STUDIES R E A D T H I S S E C T I O N V E R Y C A R E F U L L Y !

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Dissertation or Project Students undertaking the specialist strands with a dissertation or project option will have to confirm their choice for either doing a dissertation (of 3 modules), or a project (of 1 module) and two elective modules, to their Course Coordinators normally by the end of the first year of studies. Normally, the dissertation or project is scheduled for completion in the second year of studies. English Writing Workshops The Centre for Applied English Studies will provide our MEd first year students with a series of four English writing workshops divided into two parts over the course of the first year study. The English Writing workshops are entirely OPTIONAL for first year MEd students which consist of 5 sessions in 5 different topics on academic writing. The English writing workshops will focus on academic writing skills, including citations, attribution and plagiarism, argumentation, literature review and dissertation writing. Registration for the English Writing Workshops is optional, while non-local full-time students who do not have similar English writing skills training before are recommended to attend. The workshop schedule in 2012-2013 is as follows: (Please note that September 11 (Tuesday, 6:30-9:00pm) is a plenary session on the topic How to avoid plagiarism) Tuesday afternoon: (1:30-4:00 pm) Sep 18, Sep 25, Oct 9 & Oct 16, 2012; Thursday afternoon: (1:30-4:00 pm) Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 11 & Oct 18, 2012; Wednesday evening: (6:00-8:30 pm) Sep 19, Sep 26, Oct 10 & Oct 17, 2012; Thursday evening: (6:00-8:30 pm) Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 11 & Oct 18, 2012; University Calendar 2012-2013 Regulations and Syllabuses governing the MEd Degree and PCAES, including curriculum, dissertations and examinations, can be found in the University Calendar 2012-2013, which can also been browsed / downloaded directly from our Faculty websites: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/docs/2012-13-regulations-syllabuses.pdf for MEd programme, and for PCAES programme at http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/pcaes/docs/2012-13-regulations-syllabuses.pdf. You are strongly advised to become familiar with these provisions and read the relevant regulations very carefully, as they are strictly adhered to by the Faculty.

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The Master of Education (MEd) programme is a taught postgraduate programme with various specialisms to be offered in each academic year. The following specialisms listed the Specialist Strand and the Generalist Educational Studies Strand are offered in the 2012/2013 intake: Specialist Strand:

1. Chinese Language and Literature 2. Chinese Language Education 3. Educational Administration and Management 4. Educational Guidance 5. English Language Education 6. English Language Studies 7. Higher Education 8. Information and Communications Technology in Education 9. Language Across the Curriculum 10. Liberal Studies 11. Science Education 12. Teaching Chinese as a Second Language 13. Teaching and Learning Chinese Language

Generalist Educational Studies Strand: 14. Educational Studies

You may refer to the MEd Syllabuses for details of the course requirements in respective specialisms from the Faculty of Education weblink: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/docs/2012-13-regulations-syllabuses.pdf. The Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies is a taught postgraduate certificate which is articulated to the Master of Education (MEd) and/or Master of Science (Information Technology in Education) and Master of Science (Library Information Management) programmes. The following specialisms are available in the 2012/2013 intake:

1. Career Education and Counselling 2. Liberal studies 3. Science Education 4. Teaching Chinese as a second language 5. Educational Studies (Individual programme)

You may refer to the PCAES syllabuses for details of the course requirements in respective specialisms from the Faculty of Education weblink: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/pcaes/docs/2012-13-regulations-syllabuses.pdf.

MEdFieldsofstudy(20122013intake)

PCAESFieldsofstudy(20122013intake)

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General Information

1. Normally, students registered for PART-TIME MODE of study will be required to complete 4 modules in Year 1 study and another 4 modules in Year 2 study. For FULL-TIME MODE of study, students will have to complete the taught modules and Dissertation/Project requirements (totally 8 modules) within an academic year.

Important! For students on part-time mode of study who prefer to extend the MEd studies beyond two academic years, please provide your STUDY PLAN to the Programme Office for record, before the beginning of your first year study so that the office can follow up course enrolments for students concerned in each academic year. 2. Generally, students opting for the dissertation track in Specialist strands need to complete only ONE elective module,

but THREE elective modules for students in Educational Studies strand in MEd studies. Students opting for the project track in Specialist strands have to complete totally THREE elective modules, normally ONE elective in Year 1 and TWO more electives in Year 2; but for students opting for project track in Educational Studies strand, it will be totally FIVE elective modules, normally TWO electives in Year 1 and THREE electives in Year 2.

3. Students in the English Language Studies specialism are required to complete THREE specialist electives in English

subject knowledge based aspects to meet the SCOLAR requirements, as directed by their Course Coordinators. 4. Students in the Chinese Language and Literature specialism are required to complete FOUR specialist elective in

Chinese subject knowledge based aspects to meet the SCOLAR requirements, as directed by their Course Coordinators. Change of Elective Generally students are not allowed to change electives after your selected electives have been approved and finalized in August. However, your application will be considered only when there are still quotas for the elective modules, and when the grounds for your change of elective are justified, and approved by the lecturers concerned before the second teaching session. Application for change of elective will NOT be considered after the second teaching session of the module. In order to change your elective, you can obtain a form "Application Form for Change of MEd Elective" from the Programme Office counter at Room 219, Runme Shaw Building. This form requires you to get the written approval of the lecturer in charge of the elective to which you want to transfer and that of the lecturer of the module you intend to leave before the second teaching session of the module. Note that your new choice may already be fully subscribed, so do not assume your transfer will be approved automatically. Please return the form after obtaining the approval from both new and current module teachers with their signatures. Return the completed form to the Programme Office counter for the Programme Directors endorsement. If your transfer is approved, the Programme Office will notify students, and update their course enrolment online immediately.

ELECTIVES

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MEDD6014 Methods of Research and Enquiry (Core module for all MEd students at first year study)

Class Specialism/Field of study Seminar Tutors/Lecturers Schedule 1A Chinese Language Education (CLE) Prof S K Tse, Dr W M Cheung Semester 1,

Friday evening

1B Chinese Language and Literature (CLL) Dr Y K Law, Dr K M Lee Semester 1, Friday evening

1C & 1D

Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL) (1 PT group and 1 FT group)

Dr Bennan Zhang, Dr C Lai Semester 1, Friday evening and Friday morning

1E For Full-time students in English majors: English Language Education, English Language Studies and Language Across the Curriculum

Dr Y Y Lo Semester 1, Thursday morning

1F Generalist Educational Studies strand (GES), and Educational Guidance (EG)

Lecturer: Dr Johnson Li Semester 1, Friday evening

1G Educational Administration & Management EAM), and Higher Education (HE)

Lecturer: Dr Marie Ng Semester 1, Friday evening

1H Liberal Studies (LS), and Science Education (SE)

Lecturer: Dr Marie Ng Semester 1, Wednesday evening

2A English Language Education (ELE), and Language Across the Curriculm (LAC)

Dr F Hyland Semester 2, Monday evening

2B English Language Studies (ELS) Dr Yongyan Li Semester 2, Monday evening

2C Information & Communications Technology in Education students will join the MSc (ITE) students for the module MEDD6014 Methods of Research and Enquiry, to be held in Semester 2, Tuesday, 18:30-21:30, January 22 March 26, 2013.

It provides a systematic introduction to educational research methods, with a particular emphasis on critical reading and understanding of a variety of approaches to research in education, including methods of data collection and analysis.

Reference book: Johnson, R.B. & Christensen, L.B. (2010). Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches. Los Angeles: Sage Publication.

Research-support workshops on data collection & analysis (for dissertation-track students) including references, questionnaires and classroom observations will also be arranged for research students and dissertation-track students in Semester 2, generally during February and May. Detailed arrangements will be circulated to students by email once they have been finalized at the beginning of Semester 2.

RESEARCH METHODS

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MEDD8999 Dissertation (Word length: 12,000 20,000 words) Your dissertation is of particular importance. Apart from the fact that nearly one-half of your program is in dissertation modules, your dissertation is the culmination of the knowledge and skills you should have acquired in your course work and assignments. Although you need not submit the title of your dissertation officially until the second semester of your second year, you should by the end of your first year have at least a general notion of your area of study, the problem you wish to pursue, and the kind of research methods you intend to use. You should also have completed a draft research proposal as part of your preparation. This will allow you to begin collecting materials for your review of the relevant research literature during the summer months between your first and second academic years. The Course Coordinators and lecturers in your specialization will liaise with you directly about the identification of a dissertation problem, and the selection of a dissertation supervisor, which should be finalized by the end of your first year. Normally students are required to present and discuss their dissertation plans in dissertation seminars in the first semester of the second year. Given normal progress, dissertation title shall be submitted in March for approval and dissertation shall be completed and submitted by the end of August in the final year, and the degree awarded at Convocation in November/December of the same year. Please refer to the Timeline and Guidelines for MEd dissertation option (MEDD8999) for detailed arrangements. Students are required to maintain regular contact with their supervisor during the course of their dissertation and to submit drafts and samples of data for discussion and feedback. This is not only to ensure continuing support for the student, but also to authenticate the students work, i.e. to ensure the material produced by students is all their own work. Regular contact is defined as face to face or other forms of contact (e.g. email) at least once a month, or more frequently. Any student who fails to maintain regular contact with their supervisor and/or fails to make satisfactory progress on their dissertation may be asked to appear at a progress review meeting, comprising the Chief Examiner, the Supervisor and Course Coordinator.

In addition, students are required to keep all drafts, original data and other evidence of the authenticity of the work for at least one year after examination. MEd regulations also allow for examiners to prescribe an oral examination on the subject of the dissertation, which will be implemented if there is any doubt as to the ownership of the work.

DISSERTATIONANDPROJECT

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Guidelines for Dissertation Supervision

The Responsibilities of MEd Students

a) To read these Guidelines so that they are aware of what they can expect of the University and what the University expects of them and their supervisors.

The relationship between you and your supervisor is a very personal one, which only you can fully understand and make successful.

b) To attend relevant courses, seminars and workshops that are arranged for MEd students. MEd specialisms will put on a dissertation seminar module and tutorials will be arranged. These are intended to enable you to commence and conduct your research more efficiently and effectively.

c) To conform with the Universitys and the Faculty of Education regulations

d) To execute the research, associated writing and thesis production with sufficient diligence to ensure that their studies can be completed within the period of study specified The MEd dissertation is a test of your ability to initiate, develop, conduct and report research.

e) To establish an agreed manner of working with supervisors and to follow an agreed timetable. Different people interact in different ways that cannot be prescribed by regulations. Agree a way of operating supervision. You will often be the one to initiate meetings and you should go to them well prepared and with a clear idea of what needs to be discussed and what needs to be decided.

f) To maintain contact and meet with your supervisor at sufficiently regular intervals to permit work to progress in a satisfactory and timely manner by, for example, presenting draft chapters at agreed specified times. The frequency of contact will depend on the nature of the study and the particular situations of the student and the supervisor. Contact may be more frequent at one point in the research e.g. the beginning and less frequent at other times. They may be face to face or through e.g. e-mail. However, the normal expectation would be contact with your supervisor at least twice a month.

g) To give the supervisor sufficient notice and sufficient time to comment on research findings or written work, including thesis or chapter drafts. Supervisors have many other responsibilities in addition to you and it is unreasonable to present them with work without prior notice and than expect them to provide detailed comment and criticism ahead of all other demands on their time.

h) To observe the standard of ethical requirements and comply with the ethical guidelines.

Dissertation Supervisors Responsibilities

a) To read these Guidelines so that he or she is aware of what is expected of the MEd student and what the MEd student expects of them. The relationship between you and the MEd student is a very personal one and will only profitable when both parties work at making it successful.

b) To help the student in managing his or her time effectively so that the research is completed on time.

c) To establish an agreed manner of working with you and to follow an agreed timetable.

d) To maintain contact and meet with you at sufficiently regular intervals to permit work to progress in a satisfactory and timely manner by, for example, commenting on draft chapters at agreed specified times. It is not the role of the supervisor to act as a proofreader or editor but the supervisor will point out areas for attention.

e) To discuss your suggestions as to the direction the study might take and provide some general advice on initial literature sources and methods. It is important to recognize that the dissertation is the students and that the student must learn to make and stand by his or her own decisions. Nonetheless the supervisor has an important role in pointing out areas for attention.

f) To advise on problems raised by the student.

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MEDD8998 Project by Independent Study (Word length: 4,000 5,000 words)

The purpose of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to build on or extend interests developed in other areas of education by undertaking an individual project by independent study. The project must clearly represent an eighth of a year's full-time academic work. Examples include the development, trialling and evaluation of a curriculum unit over a semester with an accompanying analysis and reflection (at least 2,000-2,500 words), a small-scale research project, an extended literature review of an issue or topic of significance in education, a relevant professional development activity with an accompanying analysis and reflection, a case study of learning or teaching, or any other project which meets the requirements of postgraduate level work, i.e. it must be intellectually demanding and require reading of the research and professional literature. Although the assessable product(s) arising from the project may be based on the participants own practice, straightforward reports or records of classroom practice with no reference to other work in the field are not acceptable. Collaborative work is permitted, provided the individual contributions can be clearly assessed.

The project and its outcome(s), including the product(s) to be assessed, must be negotiated with the designated lecturer normally by the end of the third week of the semester and a contract (see below) completed and signed by both student and lecturer. In some situations students may be asked to prepare a bibliography or some other background material as part of the initial development of their assignment topic before it can be formally approved. Normally students will meet once with the lecturer at the beginning of the semester, they may regularly liaise with each other as a group, such as, a self-study groups of four to six students working on common areas of interest. Upon requests from project lecturers for students to communicate within their group, we may establish an online community for internal group communications, exchanging information and posting regular progress reports over the semester. Alternative means of intra-group communication may also be employed, including email, telephone, and/or face to face meetings. Designated project lecturers may monitor the discussions and provide feedback for individuals as appropriate.

This is not a dissertation, nor a taught module, so there will not be any regular meetings with the lecturer once you have had your project approved.

MASTER OF EDUCATION POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED EDUCATION STUDIES

MEDD8998 Independent Project

CONTRACT

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name of student : University number : E-mail:

2. TITLE OF PROJECT:

3. RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES OF PROPOSED PROJECT: 4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT AND TIMELINE / KEY DATES: (Outline proposed activities or steps to be completed, key readings, dates and people other than yourself involved attach additional information if necessary) 5. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OUTCOMES, ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (Outline proposed outcomes, including detailed description of proposed assessment and deliverables (Final Report to be 4,000- 5,000 words or the equivalent)) To be discussed WITH and approved by lecturer by the end of the third week of the semester enrolled. Copy of project outline to be retained by all signatories and submitted with official cover sheet and assignments. No assignments will be accepted without a signed, approved project outline. Signature of student:

Date:

For office use only Signature of lecturer: Date:

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RESEARCH ETHICS REQUIREMENTS

(a) Ethical Requirements

All members of the University, including dissertation Masters students, are under an obligation to observe the highest standards of professional conduct. Failure to do so, not only defeats the object of scholarly enquiry, but brings both the researcher and the University into disrepute. The need for researchers to comply with strict ethical guidelines is especially important where the pressure to complete dissertations promptly may generate a temptation to neglect or relax normal practices. The Faculty Research Ethics Committee (FREC) is responsible for safeguarding research participants, students conducting research projects and researchers in or affiliated with the Faculty of Education by formally applying accepted principles and procedures for the conduct of research involving human and animal subjects. These principles are enclosed for your information. Dissertation Masters students are required to submit an application for ethical clearance to undertake any pilot or dissertation study involving human or animal subjects. Details of the procedures, application guidelines and application forms can be obtained from http://web.edu.hku.hk/research.php?ethics. An information session on ethics procedures for each dissertation Masters course will be held in first semester. Details will be circulated to students by email. The FERC is in the process of authorizing Programme Directors (or Cohort Coordinators in the case of the MEd) to approve ethics applications for dissertation Masters students enrolled in the Faculty, however the same application processes must be followed for all students, the supervisors approval must be sought, and a soft copy of the completed approved application sent to the FREC for endorsement. In turn, the FREC reports to the University Human Research Ethics Committee for Non-Clinical Faculties (HRECNCF).

(b) Principles Guiding the Ethical Integrity of Research

General Principles The following principles guide the Faculty Research Committee and all researchers in the Faculty of Education with respect to the ethical integrity of research:

1. Integrity

The ethical integrity of research implies that the conduct of all researchers is characterized by a respect for self and others, a willingness to accept responsibility for the consequences of ones decisions, and by the principles of goodness, rightness, fairness and honesty. A respect for others implies that researchers accord appropriate respect to the rights, dignity, and worth of all researchers and subjects involved in the research.

2. Competence Researchers should undertake only such research that they and their fellow researchers and research students are competent to, so that the safety of all research participants, and the ethical integrity of the research, might not be compromised for reasons of incompetence.

3. Professional and Scientific Responsibility Researchers should conduct their research in a professionally and scientifically responsible manner. Such responsibility is commensurate with the ethical integrity of the research. Researchers should accordingly design, conduct, and report research in accordance with recognized principles and standards of scientific competence and ethical research.

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4. Social Responsibility Researchers should be aware of their professional and scientific responsibilities to the community and the society in which they work and live, and to the human community in general. Researchers should in their research seek to advance not only the science of their discipline, but also, ultimately, human welfare.

5. Concern for Others Welfare Researchers should, at all times and above all other research priorities, be concerned with the welfare and interests of those participating in the research. Researchers should thus take reasonable steps to implement appropriate protection for the rights and welfare of research participants and other persons affected by the research.

6. Proportionality of Risk Research involving human subjects should not be carried out unless the importance of the objectives is in proportion to the inherent risk to the subject. Potential hazards should be predictable, and should never outweigh the benefits of the research.

Research-Specific Issues

1. Informal Consent Researchers should obtain the appropriate informed consent of research participants, in language that is reasonably understandable to research participants, and that is appropriately documented.

2. Inducements

Inducements to participate that are offered to potential research participants should be appropriate and commensurate with standard practice.

3. Deception

Researchers should not conduct a study involving deception unless they have determined that the use of deceptive techniques is justified by the studys prospective scientific value, and that equally effective alternative procedures that do not use deception are not feasible.

Researchers should never deceive research participants about significant aspects that would affect their willingness to participate, such as physical risks, discomfort, or unpleasant emotional experiences. If deception issued, researchers are obliged to debrief subjects on the nature of the deception as soon as is practically possible.

4. Invasiveness

Researchers should ensure that my invasive procedures are kept to a minimum, and involve minimal discomfort and no physical or other risk to research participants.

5. Commitments

Researchers should take reasonable measures to honour all commitments they have made to research participants.

6. Sharing of Information

Researchers should provide a prompt opportunity for participants to obtain appropriate information about the nature, results, and conclusions of the research.

7. Privacy and Confidentiality

Researchers should at all times seek to respect the privacy of research participants, and to maintain confidentiality in all matters related to individual research participants.

(c) Application Procedures for Ethics Clearance

Application for ethics clearance must be made on the form Application Form for Ethical Approval, which is obtainable from the Human Research Ethics Committee for Non-Clinical Faculties via

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http://web.edu.hku.hk/research.php?ethics. The application should be concise, but contain sufficient information for the Supervisor, the authorized FREC delegate and the FREC to be able to appraise the research from an ethical perspective. If instruments for the project are in Chinese, an English translation must be included or a description of the nature of the instrument in English. Copies of consent or assent forms should also be appended along with any additional information on the interaction with subjects, such as payment, gifts, recruiting advertisements, etc.

One soft copy only of the completed form with relevant attachments should be submitted to the authorized FREC delegate [Course Coordinator for your specialism] before data collection begins, for authorization and onward transmission to the Faculty Research Ethics Committee for endorsement and record.

***STATEMENTABOUTIMPORTANCETOOBTAINETHICALAPPROVAL*** All members of the University, including staff members, research postgraduate, taught postgraduate and undergraduate

students are under an obligation to comply with the highest standards of professional conduct. All research conducted by members of the University involving human participants and the use of vertebrate animal subjects must be referred to the appropriate ethics committee for review. For undergraduate and taught postgraduate students of the

Faculty of Education, such review is done by the Faculty Research Ethics Committee.

If the research study for your dissertation or final-year project involves human participants or the use of personal data,

you are required to obtain ethical approval for the study prior to data collection. You are required to initiate discussion with your supervisor/tutor in charge as early as possible on how to prepare your application. The application

must be submitted to the Office of Research in good time, normally 4 weeks before the planned data collection. Details

about application procedures, the application forms and letter templates are downloadable at the Faculty's website:

http://web.edu.hku.hk/research.php?ethics.

Any research data collected prior to formal ethical approval granted by the Faculty Research Ethics Committee must not be used in any part of your dissertation/project. If you have collected research data before obtaining ethical approval, you

may be given a Fail grade for the dissertation/project.

MEdstudentsdoingDissertation/Project For one-year full-time and currently Year 2 students, after you have discussed ethics application with supervisors and obtain their endorsement, you will have to complete the application form for ethical clearance and send the completed form and a soft copy to the Office of Research of the Faculty of Education via email to Ms Carol Wong, carolw@hku.hk, normally before end of December. Application forms for Dissertation and Project can be downloaded from the University of Hong Kong website: http://web.edu.hku.hk/research.php?ethics. Students undertaking Dissertation (MEDD8999) have to fill in the form FE3/1011 amended Application Form for Ethical Approval (For TPG Students in Faculty of Education) to apply for ethical clearance and approval from the Office of Research (at Room 125, Hui Oi Chow Science Building, via email to carolw@hku.hk) prior to your data collection. Normally, the clearance procedure will be completed in about four weeks after your submission of the application form for ethical approval. Students undertaking Project by Independent Study (MEDD8998) have to fill in the form FE6/912 Application Form for Ethics Review of Taught Postgraduate Independent Project to seek ethical approval from the Project Lecturer prior to your data collection, and finally to submit the completed application form after Project Lecturers endorsement to the Office of Research (c/o Ms Carol Wong, carolw@hku.hk) for record.

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Purpose of assessment The primary purpose of assessment is to support student learning, hence there is a clear and explicit relationship between stated assessment tasks and expectations, module objectives and module content in the MEd programme. Assessment tasks are carefully designed to recognize, motivate and encourage deep learning, and to incorporate a clear developmental perspective which recognizes and supports students growing competence over the course of the programme.

Variation in assessment tasks within and across the programme is encouraged in order to maintain student interest, to cater for and encourage different ways of student thinking and learning, to reflect the different academic and professional demands of different modules as well as to foster student development and progression over the length of a programme. Most modules are assessed by the satisfactory completion of written assignment of between 3,000-4,000 words or its equivalent. Regular attendance and participation in class activities are also critical for success, and informal oral presentations and collaborative activities are also encouraged. Submission of Assignments The procedure for handing in ALL assignments is as follows: 1. All MEd assignments (except those mentioned in 4. below) should be placed in the appropriate assignment-box outside the

Programme Office on the 2nd floor of the Runme Shaw Building ON or BEFORE the deadline. Do NOT hand in assignments directly to lecturers, unless otherwise stated by individual teachers.

2. In the event of an emergency preventing you from meeting the deadline of a particular module, you MUST immediately notify both the lecturer and the Programme Office about the delay and the reasons. Failure to do this will normally result in failure for the module.

3. It is the responsibility of each student to make a back-up copy of each assignment. In case a student may claim that he/she had placed the assignment in the box but it was lost, the student will need to produce another copy to the Programme Office within the following day.

4. Exceptions (a) Assignments set by staff of other departments/faculties. Please follow the instructions given by the lecturer concerned. (b) Bulky assignments which do not fit into the box. Please follow instructions given by the tutor. (c) Examinations/tests conducted in the lecture-room will be collected by the tutor. (d) Dissertations should be submitted to the Programme Office counter to acknowledge receipt upon submission, on or before

the due date. FINAL Assignment Deadlines for 2012-2013:

Semester 1 modules: January 14, 2013 (Monday).

Semester 2 modules: May 13, 2013 (Monday). Deadline for submission of MEd Project: July 31, 2013.

Deadline for submission of M Ed Dissertations: Year 2 part-time students to submit the Title of Dissertation: March 31, 2013 Year 2 part-time students to submit Dissertation: August 31, 2013

Year 1 part-time students to submit a draft Research Proposal for doing dissertation in 2013-14: June 15, 2013 (full-time students to submit the Research Proposal for dissertation by mid-January, 2013 to Course Coordinators)

Important note: Lecturers may vary the deadline for their course assignments but recommended to be NO LATER THAN the final assignment deadlines (January 14, 2013 / May 13, 2013), except with advance approval from the teacher concerned and/or Programme Director in special circumstances. Assignment Cover Sheet An assignment cover sheet serves to provide basic information about the assignment such as the module code, the names of the student and the teacher; to provide a location for the student declaration that it is his or her own work; and to provide a convenient

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way of acknowledging receipt of the assignment to the student. All MEd assignments should be submitted with a standard assignment cover sheet available for student collection from the Programme Office counter or downloaded from the Online Teaching and Learning system (Moodle) MEd-PCAES Programme Information.

GRADEDESCRIPTORSANDASSESSMENTCRITERIA { All the MEd results are reported on a five point grade scale: A, B, C, D, and F (Fail) only} Common grade descriptors and assessment criteria have been established for all modules in the MEd and PCAES programmes to enhance comparability and transparency in assessment across the program. The following five general criteria apply to the majority of assessment tasks:

understanding of the task and key concepts/issues involved; depth of analysis and/or critique in response to the task, use of appropriate professional and/or research literature to support response; structure and organization of response; presentation of response according to appropriate academic and linguistic conventions.

In order to help students understand their own strengths and weaknesses as exhibited through the assignment submitted, feedback to students will normally makes specific reference to these assessment criteria, although they may be adapted and contextualized to suit the specific assessment task. A feedback sheet will normally be distributed by your lecturer with the guidelines for each module assignment. You should then attach this feedback sheet immediately after your cover sheet when you submit your assignment for marking. Grade Descriptors Please note that the grade descriptors are designed to be used holistically, that is, it is not envisaged that separate scores would be given for each criteria. To achieve the designated grade the majority of criteria should be met. Depending on the format of the assignment, one or two criteria may not be so relevant in which case this should be clearly indicated in the module guidelines and specific assessment criteria. Lecturers are also free to add criteria or contextualize the above criteria to suit the particular demands of their assessment task. Grade A: Excellent Overall, a very impressive and excellent piece of work, equivalent to a distinction. Includes the majority of the following features:

Demonstrates an understanding of the task which may be beyond what is expected, but which is always relevant. Original perspective on the problems in question. Contextualization of sources and viewpoints and comprehensive

evaluation of contributions. Application of relevant theories in answering the question. Use of wide range of relevant sources, well understood and critically evaluated. Well structured and organized with a clear line of reasoning. Appropriate length. Clear, articulate style with accurate spelling, word choice and grammar. Referencing follows consistent academic

conventions with all references fully and accurately cited. Grade B: Good Overall, a good and commendable piece of work. Includes the majority of the following features:

Demonstrates sound understanding of the task. Presentation of points and arguments generally relevant to the question. Sustained commentary on evidence and materials used. Inclusion of appropriate critical perspective. Use of theoretical

models in a relevant way to answer the question. Sound understanding of main sources of literature, well summarized and used in a critical and relevant way. Clear structure and presentation. Control of length Generally accurate spelling, word choice and grammar. Generally consistent and accurate referencing.

Grade C: Satisfactory Overall, a satisfactory piece of work. Includes the majority of the following features:

Understands main point of the task. Most points and arguments presented are relevant to the question. Adequate commentary on evidence and materials used. Some evidence of critical awareness. Use and understanding of

theoretical models, but in a fairly pedestrian way. Adequate range of source material consulted. Clear understanding of the literature used. Good structure and presentation, minor problems in organization do not impede communication. Control of length. Comprehensible spelling, word choice and grammar, inaccuracies do not impede meaning. Generally consistent

referencing.

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Grade D: Minimal Pass Overall, a bare pass. Includes the majority of the following features:

Understanding of basic concepts and effort made to relate them to the question. Argument mainly descriptive points and/or points which requires greater substantiation. More development of ideas

needed to sustain an argument. Identification of main issues, but little critical awareness. Some evidence of reading and understanding of the literature, but range and /or relevance very limited. Attempt made at coherent presentation, but ideas not well integrated. Comprehensible spelling, word choice and grammar, although inaccuracies may sometimes impede meaning. Some

attempt at consistent referencing and control of length

Grade F: Failure Overall, a very poor piece of work. Includes the majority of the following features:

Inadequate understanding or misunderstanding of task. Purely descriptive account with little or no analysis. Irrelevant comments and/or assertions which are not supported by meaningful evidence. Little evidence of integration of

various sources to sustain an argument. Lack of any critical or appreciative framework. Few relevant sources used and/or little use of literature. Unstructured presentation and/or lack of coherence which impedes understanding. Little or no attempt at consistent referencing. Major inaccuracies in grammar, word choice and spelling. Length

problematic. GRADES Grades are reported on a five point scale: A, B, C, D, and F (Fail). Once approved by the Board of Examiners for the Master of Education degree, these grades will appear on your University transcript. Final grades will be released to students through the Student Information System (SIS), under the HKU Portal at https://hkuportal.hku.hk at My Page -> Enrollment -> View My Grades, shortly after the results have been approved by the Board of Examiners by end of February, June and September. Students will be notified via MEd Moodle and email of the grade released dates later. In accordance with the University General Regulations, there shall be NO appeal against the results of examinations and all other forms of assessment. All potential failures, all suspected plagiarism cases and all MEd dissertations are automatically double-marked by another examiners. Assignments may also be double-marked for moderation purposes. Students failing in module(s) or dissertation should immediately make arrangements to discuss the matter with the examiner concerned after the results in Semester 1, Semester 2 and summer semester have been confirmed by Board of Examiners by end of February, June and September respectively.

CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD OF DISTINCTION MEd Specialist strand Dissertation option: A grade on Dissertation, at least two As in the specialist modules, and no D or F. Coursework option: A grade on Project, at least two As in the specialist modules, at least two As in any other modules; and no D or F. MEd (Chinese Language & Literature) specialism: students are required to obtain two As in the specialist modules and at least three As in any other modules. MEd Educational Studies strand Dissertation option: A grade on Dissertation, at least two As in any other modules, and no D or F. Coursework option: A grade on Project, at least four As in any other modules, and no D or F. In addition, candidates who have attained Distinction or an overall result of five As and three Bs or a better result are also recommended for inclusion to the Deans Honours List.

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Warning: Plagiarism Please note this warning! Plagiarism is perhaps the most common, and the most avoidable, reason for an assignment or dissertation to be failed. To plagiarize is to present as your own work materials copied or closely paraphrased from someone else (even a classmate or staff member) without acknowledging the original author. Whether published or unpublished materials, from a noted authority or from another student, directly appropriating the work of others without giving due and appropriate credit is plagiarism. Paragraph 5 of the Regulations Governing Conduct at Examinations, published in the University of Hong Kong Calendar, Part 1, states that any student who fails due to plagiarism may be referred to the University Disciplinary Committee, and may be resulted to discontinuation of the studies. Please refer to What is Plagiarism? at http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/ and Plagiarism and How to Avoid it at http://ec.hku.hk/plagiarism/ for more details. Plagiarism is a serious matter. If you have any doubts about whether or not your use of sources constitutes plagiarism, ask your lecturer or Course Coordinator immediately. Warning: Submission of the Same Work More Than Once Submitting an exact copy or significant portions of another assignment in more than one module without explicit acknowledgement is not acceptable and may result in an F grade. However, quoting from your previous or current work and including this in a new piece of work is acceptable provided that this is explicitly acknowledged in the new body of work. Warning: Late Submission of Assignments without Prior Approval To order to be fair to students who have submitted their assignments on time, and to encourage effective time-management skills, late submission of assignment/dissertation without prior approval will normally receive the following penalties: up to 3 days late: a full grade will be deducted from the grade the assignment would otherwise have received;

more than 3 days late: the assignment will fail. Deferment of Assignment Submission If you are experiencing problems in completing an assignment, please contact your lecturer. If, for some very serious reason, you believe you will not be able to submit an assignment on time, you must apply for a deferment, stating your reasons for an extension with the following procedure:

- for a single assignment, apply to the lecturer concerned; - for more than one assignment, apply to the Programme Director (via the Progamme Secretary for MEd/PCAES)

This request should be made well before the assignment deadline with causes provided for justification. Deferment for medical reasons should be supported by a Doctors certificate.

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Application to defer assignment deadline

(Students are required to (i) make application on the appropriate form prior to deadline, (ii) attach medical certificate or other supporting documents); and (iii) submit application to the Lecturer (for 1 assignment) or to the Programme Director (for more than 1 assignment)

One assignment only: Lecturer More than 1 assignment: Programme Director

Lecturer/ Programme Director considers whether the reasons given fall within one of the following circumstances: 1) medical reasons 5) unexpected personal crisis 2) childbirth 6) unexpected work-related crisis (part-time students only) 3) marriage 7) similarly serious reasons considered acceptable by the 4) death in family lecturer/ Programme Director

1) Lecturer (for 1 assignment)/ Programme Director

(for more than 1 assignment) approves application 2) Informs the Programme Office, and Programme

Office will inform the student and all parties concerned.

1) Lecturer (for 1 assignment)/ Programme Director (for more than 1 assignment) do not approve application

2) Informs the Programme Office, and Programme Office will inform the student and all parties concerned.

NO YES

1) If there are valid reasons for not submitting the assignment on time, but there is no valid reason for not seeking prior approval, then a full grade will be deducted.

2) Programme Director recommends grade to Programme Office for Board of Examiners approval and Programme Office will inform all parties concerned.

1) Penalty stands. 2) Programme Director

recommends grade to Programme Office for Board of Examiners approval and Programme Office will inform all parties concerned.

Late submission of assignment without prior approval

1 to 3 calendar days late**Programme Office informs student a full grade is normally deducted and advises students to refer to the Handbook on penalties and appeal procedures.

More than 3 calendar days late** Programme Office informs student the assignment is normally failed and advises students to refer to the Handbook on penalties and appeal procedures.

1) Student may submit a written appeal to the Programme Director not later than 10 calendar days before the Board of Examiners meeting (student may check with Programme Office to find out the date of meetings);

2) Programme Director will consider whether there are valid reasons for not submitting the assignment on time, and whether there are valid reasons for not making a prior application to defer the assignment deadline.

1) No penalty if there are valid reasons for not submitting the assignment on time and not seeking prior approval.

2) Programme Director recommends grade to Programme Office for Board of Examiners approval and Prof Office will inform all parties concerned.

Appeal

YES NO

No Appeal

** Late submission of assignment without prior approval: (i) Assignment deposited in the assignment box before emptying at 9:00 a.m. on the day following the deadline will be considered as submitted on time; and (ii) For assignments submitted by post, the post-marked date will be considered as the date of submission.

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Attendance and Absence You are required to attend all classes which may or may not be conducted face-to-face. You will be assessed by diverse forms of assessment, including certain class activities, throughout their studies for continuous assessment. Candidates who fail to participate in any in-class assessment will fail that particular assessment and may fail that particular course where the assessment contributes to a high percentage of the overall result of the course. You shall observe the Regulation G8 Attendance and absence governing the application for leave of absence in the General Regulations available in the Universitys website: http://www0.hku.hk/tlearn/advising/uni_degree_reg.html. Application for leave of absence should be sent to the Teacher concerned and the Programme Director in writing, together with any supporting document, at the earliest opportunity. The application form can be downloaded from the Online Teaching and Learning system (Moodle) MEd-PCAES Programme Information Blank Forms Under certain circumstances, you will be regarded as having withdrawn from their studies in accordance with the Regulation G8(c)(i) and (iii) which stipulate respectively:

G8(c)(i): A student registered in a Faculty who has been absent, whether leave has been granted under this regulation or not, for a period of such length as to make it impossible, in the opinion of the Dean of the Faculty concerned, for him to complete his years work, shall not resume attendance in the same academic year, except with the permission of the Board of his Faculty. G8(c)(iii): A student who is not permitted to resume attendance in the same academic year under the provisions of clause (c)(i) of this regulation shall be regarded as having withdrawn from his studies with effect from the first day of his absence but shall be re-admitted at the commencement of the next academic year to the same curriculum and year of his previous registration. He may be required, before being re-admitted, to submit a certificate signed by a registered practitioner to the effect that his state of health will permit him to resume and to complete his studies.

Where students performance in continuous assessment is unsatisfactory, they may be required to discontinue their studies, repeat any part of a course or represent themselves for re-assessment in accordance with the Regulation G11 Unsatisfactory performance or progress which stipulates:

A student whose performance at examinations or in continuous assessment as may be held from time to time is unsatisfactory, or in the case of a higher degree student whose progress is unsatisfactory, may be required by the Senate (a) to discontinue his studies, or (b) to repeat any part of his course before being admitted to further assessments or before being allowed to present his thesis or dissertation, or (c) to re-present himself for assessment without repeating any part of his course.

You are expected to attend all classes. Class attendance is an important component of fulfilling module requirements, particularly for those modules assessed by assignments and participation in class activities. If students must be absent due to unavoidable circumstances, you should inform the module lecturer in advance. You must also make all necessary arrangements with the module lecturer to complete the module readings and assignments. Failure to observe these requirements may result in a 'Fail'.

In accordance with Degree Regulations concerning leave of absence, you have to inform the teacher(s) concerned by completing a Request Form for Leave of Absence for absence up to 2 days. An original copy of the medical certificate should be attached if leave of absence is sought on medical grounds. students who cannot attend for between three and seven days inclusive because of illness or non-medical reasons shall write to the Programme Director, explaining your situation and asking permission for the leave at the earliest opportunity. When longer absence is necessary or when absence from examinations is in question, students shall submit in writing an application for leave of absence together with a certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner.

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Students are subject to general obligations of confidentiality in regard to the personal and institution-related 1 data, information and materials which they have accessed or obtained during their studies, practicum, research and other activities in respect of or in connection with the curricula offered by the Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong. In dealing with personal data, students are also required to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Ordinance) (including the data protection principles) which cover, among others, the collection, retention, use, handling, disclosure, storage, security and access in respect of personal data. Details of the Ordinance can be found at: http://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/ordinance/ordfull.html. The Privacy Policy Statement of the University can also be accessed at: http://www.hku.hk/siteguide/privacy_policy.html. Without prejudice to the general obligations, a student must seek prior written approval from the relevant Course Coordinators and/or Programme Directors if s/he intends to disclose any personal and institution-related information, data or materials to the public or in any context that is not related to the curriculum to which s/he has been admitted. Should any student be found not observing the above guidelines, s/he may be considered to be infringing the obligatory conduct by inappropriate disclosure of such information, data or materials. Such an infringement will be subject to disciplinary actions. 1 Institution refers to the Faculty, the University and any other units or organisations (both internal and external). Programme Information (1) University Calendar: The Regulations for the degree of Master of Education (MEd) are in the University of Hong Kong Calendar 2012-2013, which can also be browsed from the Faculty of Education website: http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/med/docs/2012-13-regulations-syllabuses.pdf. These regulations cover requirements for completing the Programme, provisions in case of failure, and so forth. You are strongly urged to acquaint yourself with these Regulations, since they regulate all administrative procedures and academic requirements for the Programme. (2) MEd Bulletin Board: The MEd Bulletin Board is located on the 2nd floor of the Runme Shaw Building, next to the Programme Office counter. You should check it up regularly, as it may contain urgent messages, room assignments, information on feedback, and so on. Our main means of making important announcements will be through the HKU Online Teaching and Learning system (MOODLE) MEd-PCAES Programme Information. Please do remember to check your emails frequently for effective communications, particularly any course teaching materials and updates from your teachers. (3) Faculty of Education Homepage: The Faculty of Educations homepage on the World Wide Web for students at http://www.hku.hk/education/ has further information on the Master of Education Programme and the Student Handbook in electronic copy for references. (4) Universitys Online Learning System (MOODLE): Students can access MOODLE via your HKU Portal account at https://hkuportal.hku.hk/login.html --> My eLearning --> Moodle. Online Teaching & Learning System is currently used as a platform for an interactive teaching, learning and discussion environment. Web-enhanced learning and teaching environment will be set up for the modules before the commencement of a semester, and they are available to students with authorized access or to the students who have enrolled for the modules. Once access is obtained, students are able to read module notes, view presentations, and join discussions on the internet from any site at any time. Notes and presentation files can be downloaded too. It is a convenient means of carrying out and sharing collaborative work, of participating in course-related discussions from the convenience of their homes or schools, and of submitting their assignments electronically. Computer Facilities Computer facilities are available in Room 324 in the Runme Shaw Building, complete with software. Additional PC facilities are in the Computer Centre, while Macintosh computers connected to laser printers are available on the second floor of the Main Library. As a graduate student, you may be able to take advantage of University discounts to purchase your own computer equipment. Although you are not required to use a computer, you will find that word processors, spread sheets, and other computer software will help you meet the required standards of analysis, presentation, and English grammar and style. Also, it is not unusual for lecturers to request a computer file on disc as well as a printed copy of your assignments. As a graduate student, you are entitled to an account on the University's mainframe computers, which gives you, among other things, access to the Internet, e-mail, the World Wide Web, and Usenet. It is increasingly common practice for lecturers and students to communicate through e-mail, so you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this facility. A full description of

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e-mail and Web procedures is in a booklet available at the Computer Centres Inquiry Window on the second floor of the Run Run Shaw Building or call 2859-2491 for enquiries. Language Assistance Many MEd students, sometimes returning to their studies after many years away, have difficulties writing their assignments in standard, effective, academic English. To help you, the Faculty has arranged for a series of writing workshops for first year MEd students. In addition, the University has provided a number of language facilities, including short courses, pamphlets on how to write a dissertation, and walk-in computer-based English practice programmes. Contact the Centre for Applied English Studies at Room B0660, Run Run Shaw Tower, Centennial Campus. University Libraries Both the Education Library and the Main Library publish lists of references and resources in Education and the Social Sciences, style sheets, guides to library services, and other helpful materials, including an extensive collection of reference materials in education and related disciplines on machine-readable compact disks. The Libraries offer frequent orientations, short courses and workshops to inform graduate students of the extensive resources available. You are encouraged and expected to use the full resources of the University available to you in the preparation of your assignments and dissertation. Registration for the Library Workshops is available online at http://lib.hku.hk/general/instruction. University Health Service All students who pay a composition fee are eligible to use the services of the University Health Service. These include outpatient care, preventive care, physiotherapy, mental health care, and health education. Dental care is also available at reasonable fees. The University Health Service is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Meng Wah Complex. Centre of Development and Resources for Students (CEDARS) The Centre of Development and Resources for Students provides a very wide range of support services, information and resources to help students integrate into campus life and to facilitate your study, such as student support in the aspects of accommodation, student visa application, international students/exchange students, student finance, careers and placement, counseling and person enrichment, student development etc. Details can be obtained from the CEDARS website http://www.cedars.hku.hk, or from their office located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Meng Wah Complex. University Bookstore Textbooks and books for general reading are available from the University Bookstore, on the ground floor of the Run Run Shaw Building. The University has negotiated a special rate of exchange that makes the prices offered by the Bookstore relatively attractive. The Faculty strongly discourages the photocopying of textbooks. Carparking The Estates Office issues parking permit to part-time students in post-graduate programmes on a needs basis. The permit holder is only allowed to park his/her vehicle during the following periods:

Weekday evenings: 17:00 to 23:59 Saturdays, Sundays, University and Public Holidays: 06:00 to 23:59

Application form [EF86(06/03)] for Evening / Weekend Parking Permit can be obtained from the Estates Office, Tel. 2857-8280, in 1/F, Knowles Building or via Estates Office's website http://www.hku.hk/estates/noticepage.htm. Staff-Student Consultative Committee This committee comprises the MEd Programme Director, the Course Coordinators, and student representatives elected from each MEd specialist group. The Committee is an interactive channel for criticisms and suggestions to improve the programme. You will be asked early in the academic year to elect a representative from your group. Each meeting will commence with informal group discussion between student representatives, followed by a summary of key issues and recommendations in an interactive forum with all Course Coordinators and the MEd Programme Director. Normally, MEd Staff/Student Consultative Committee will meet once or twice during an academic year.

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Typhoons and Rainstorms Under the new procedures, all morning, afternoon and evening classes will be cancelled if either a Typhoon No. 8 (or higher) or Rainstorm Black Warning Signal is hoisted or in force at or after 6:00am, 11:00am and 3:00pm respectively. When Typhoon Storm Warning Signal No. 8 (or a higher number) or the Black rainstorm warning is hoisted, the following arrangements will apply: (A) For classes and examinations not yet started

If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 6:00 am

All morning classes and examinations commencing before 2:00 pm will be cancelled automatically.

If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 11:00 am

All afternoon classes and examinations commencing at any time from 2:00 pm and before 6:00 pm will be cancelled automatically.

If either of the warnings is hoisted or in force at or after 3:00 pm

All evening classes and examinations commencing from 6:00 pm onward will be cancelled automatically.

(B) For classes and examinations already started

When Typhoon Storm Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted

All classes will be suspended immediately. All examinations to continue until the end of that examination session.

When Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted

All classes and examinations, except those held outdoors, will continue. For outdoor classes and examinations, the responsible staff members on the spot should suspend the activities immediately, ensure that all students are taken to a safe place, and remain there until it is safe for them to return home.

When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 3 or Red Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force, it should be assumed that all classes and examinations will be held as scheduled unless an announcement to the contrary has been made by the University.

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Faculty of Education offices: Office hours: Main Office: Hui Oi Chow Science Building, Ground Floor Monday Friday: 9:00 am 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm 5:45 pm. Saturday: 9:00 am 1:00 pm. Programme Office: Runme Shaw Building, Room 219 Monday Friday: 9:00 am 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm 5:45 pm Saturday: 9:00 am 1:00 pm. Monday Friday: 9:00 am 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm 7:00 pm** (** Office hours on weekdays at the Programme Office will be extended until 7:00pm for the periods of September 10th October 5th, 2012 and January 14th February 8th, 2013 only) General enquiries on MEd / PCAES programme issues, please contact the following:

MEd programme issues: 2859-1951 Email: medu@hku.hk PCAES programme issues: 2859-2533 Email: pcaes@hku.hk

2012-13 Intake Course Coordinators for Master of Education (MEd) programme

(1st year study in the academic year 2012-13)

Generalist Educational Studies Strand Educational Studies: Dr Chad Lykins Room 211, Runme Shaw 2241-5428 lykins@hku.hk

Specialist Strand

Chinese Language Education: Dr Y K Law Room 333, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5299 yklaw@hku.hk Chinese Language and Literature: Dr S Y Ho Room 114, Runme Shaw 2859-2421 hosya@hku.hk Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Dr Ben-nan Zhang Room 327A, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5292 bennan@hku.hk English Language Education: Dr Fiona Hyland Room 119, Hui Oi Chow 2859-2783 fhyland@hku.hk English Language Studies: Dr Yongyan Li Room 122, Hui Oi Chow 2859-2415 yongyan@hku.hk Language Across the Curriculum: Dr Angel Lin Room 326, Hui Oi Chow 2859-2784 angellin@hku.hk Educational Administration and Management: Dr H M Ng Room 416, Runme Shaw 2859-2788 hmng@hku.hk Educational Guidance: Dr Eadaoin Hui Room 414, Runme Shaw 2859-1903 eadaoin@hku.hk Higher Education: Dr Anatoly Oleksiyenko Room 317, Runme Shaw 2241-5339 paoleks@hku.hk Liberal Studies: Dr C K Cheung Room 415, Hui Oi Chow 2857-8365 cheungck@hku.hk

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Science Education: Dr Alice S L Wong

Room 315, Runme Shaw 2859-1958 aslwong@hku.hk Information & Communications Technology in Education: Dr Jingyan Lu Room 413, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5450 jingyan@hku.hk

Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Dr Joseph W I Lam (2013 January intake, for Chinese language teachers in Singapore) Room 116, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5282 jwilam@hku.hk

2011-12 Intake Course Coordinators for Master of Education (MEd) programme (2nd year study in the academic year 2012-13)

Generalist Educational Studies Strand

Educational Studies: Dr Chad Lykins Room 211, Runme Shaw 2241-5428 lykins@hku.hk

Specialist Strand

Chinese Language Education: Dr Y K Law Room 333, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5299 yklaw@hku.hk Chinese Language and Literature: Dr S Y Ho Room 114, Runme Shaw 2859-2421 hosya@hku.hk Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Dr Ben-nan Zhang Room 327A, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5292 bennan@hku.hk English Language Education: Dr Fiona Hyland Room 119, Hui Oi Chow 2859-2783 fhyland@hku.hk English Language Studies: Dr Yongyan Li Room 122, Hui Oi Chow 2859-2415 yongyan@hku.hk Comparative & Global Studies in Education & Development: Prof. Mark Bray Room 312, Hui Oi Chow 2219-4194 mbray@hku.hk Educational Administration and Management: Dr H M Ng Room 416, Runme Shaw 2859-2788 hmng@hku.hk Higher Education: Dr Anatoly Oleksiyenko Room 317, Runme Shaw 2241-5339 paoleks@hku.hk Inclusive and Special Education: Dr Patcy P S Yeung Room 412, Runme Shaw 2219-4446 patcyy@hku.hk Liberal Studies: Dr C K Cheung Room 415, Hui Oi Chow 2857-8365 cheungck@hku.hk Mathematics Education: Dr Ida Mok Room 322, Runme Shaw 2859-2536 iacmok@hku.hk Psychological Studies in Education: Prof. Carol K K Chan Room 417, Runme Shaw 2859-1906 ckkchan@hku.hk Information & Communications Technology in Education: Dr Jingyan Lu Room 413, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5450 jingyan@hku.hk Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Prof. S K Tse (2012 January intake, for Chinese language teachers in Singapore) Room 322, Runme Shaw 2859-1960 sktse@hku.hk

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Course Coordinators for Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies (PCAES) Educational Studies (Individual programme): Dr Chad Lykins Room 211, Runme Shaw 2241-5428 lykins@hku.hk

Career Education & Counselling / Gifted Education & Talented Development: Dr M T Yuen Room 112, Runme Shaw 2857-8542 mtyuen@hku.hk Information Technology in Education: Dr Jingyan Lu Room 413, Hui Oi Chow 2241-5450 jingyan@hku.hk Library Information Studies: Mr Peter Warning Room 121, Runme Shaw 2859-1165 pwarning@hku.hk Liberal Studies: Dr C K Cheung Room 415, Hui Oi Chow 2857-8365 cheungck@hku.hk Science Education: Dr Alice S L Wong

Room 315, Runme Shaw 2859-1958 aslwong@hkucc.hku.hk

Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Dr Chun Lai Room 325, Hui Oi Chow 2859-7087 laichun@hku.hk

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Swire Hall & Fong Shu ChuenAmen ities Cent re

Central/Wanchai/Causeway Bay

Haking Wong Buil ding

Hung Hing Ying Build ing3B, 23, 40,40M,103

Ch ow Ye i C hing B ldg .

R un R un Sh aw B uilding

T.T. Tsui Bldg.

Meng Wah Complex

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From Kotewall Road

The University of Hong Kong: Campus Map

Ja m e s H . L e eS cie n c e B u ild in g

G ra d u a te H o u se

R un m e S ha w B uilding

Fung P ing Shan Building

Pao Siu Loong Building

W on g Ch ue M en gBu ild ing

W on g Ch ua ng La i W ah Bu ild ing

C ho ng Yu et Min g A me nitie s C en tre

Bus

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Bus

Technology Innovation and Incubation Build ing

Bus

Bus

Bus

3B, 23,40, 40M

3A, 3B, 4, 7, 23, 37 A, 4 0, 40M, 46X, 71,90B, 91, 94, 103, 970, 970P, 973, M49

May Hall

Eliot Ha ll

Pok fulam R oad

3B, 23, 40, 40M, 40P, 93,93A, 93C,103

3A, 4, 7, 37B, 37X, 40P,46X,71, 71P, 90B, 91, 93, 93A,93C, 94 , 103, 970, 970P,970X, 973, 973P, M49

Library Building(Old Wing)

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R a y so n H u a ng T h e a tre

R un R un Sh aw B uilding

G ra d u a te H o u se

Tang Chi NgongBuilding

KK LeungBuilding

Knowle sBuilding

Entrance via

Pokfulam R oad University

Main Building

(Lok Yew Hall)

Hill Road

Bonham Road

Bonham Road

EastGate

WestGate

Ha king Wo ngBuilding

Kad oor ieBiologicalSciencesBuilding

CAMPUS MAP