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Dr LEUNG, Promail K. Y.

Dr LEUNG, Promail K. Y.

梁健儀

B.Sc., PGDE, M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D., FHEA

Director, School-University Partnerships, Faculty of Education
Master of Education Teaching of Science in an International Context (TSIC) Specialism Co-ordinator

Senior Lecturer

Academic Unit of Mathematics, Science, and Technology


Email

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Phone

(852) 2859 1958

Location

Room 315, Runme Shaw Building

Research Expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • Science Education
  • Teacher Education and Development
  • University-School Partnerships

Prospective PhD/ EdD/ MPhil Applications

Not applicable.

Teaching Areas:

STEM/STEAM Education; Science Education; Teacher Education and Development

 

Research Interests:

STEM/STEAM Education; Science Education; Teacher Education and Development; Critical Thinking

Awards

  1. 2021 University Early Career Teaching Award, The University of Hong Kong 
  2. 2021 Faculty Early Career Teaching Award, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
  3. 2020  Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship, UK
  4. 2011 Singapore Outstanding Educator in Residence (OEIR) Program Awardee, The Ministry of Education, Singapore
  5. 2006 Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence (行政長官卓越教學獎), Science KLA, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Funding Projects

 

  1. 2021/2022: Developing innovative hands-on and minds-on learning and teaching packages in Physics/STEM education, Quality Education Funding, The Education Bureau, ($199,900), Principal Investigator
  2. 2020/2021, Fostering 4Cs (Creativity, Complex Problem-Solving Skills, Communication and Collaboration skills) through engaging STEM/STEAM-related EL Activities, (an experiential learning course BBED6794), The Gallant Ho Experiential Learning Fund, The University of Hong Kong, ($100,000), Principal Investigator
  3. 2019/2020, Fostering 4Cs (Creativity, Complex Problem-Solving Skills, Communication and Collaboration skills) through engaging STEM/STEAM-related EL Activities, (an experiential learning course BBED6794), The Gallant Ho Experiential Learning Fund, The University of Hong Kong, ($100,000), Principal Investigator

Journal/Conference 

  1. Yip, V.W.Y., Leung, P.K.Y. (2023). In: Tierney, R.J., Rizvi, F., Erkican, K. (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of Education, vol. 11. Elsevier. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818630-5.13046-5.
  2. Leung, P. K. Y., & Cheng, M. M. W. (2021). Practical work or simulations? Voices of millennial digital natives. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 50(1), 48-72. DOI: 10.1177/00472395211018967. 
  3. Tsui, A. B., Chan, C. K., Harfitt, G., & Leung, P. (2020). Crisis and opportunity in teacher preparation in the pandemic: exploring the “adjacent possible”. Journal of Professional Capital and Community, Vol. 5 No. 3/4, pp. 237-245. 
  4. Leung, K. Y. P. (2024). Reviving Post-pandemic Adolescents' Science Interest: A Mixed-Methods Study on the Effectiveness of Argument-driven Inquiry and Academically Productive Talk Approaches. Paper presented at the ASERA 55 - 2024 Conference, The Australasian Science Education Research Association, Albany, New Zealand, 2 July – 6 July.
  5. Leung, K. Y. P. (2022). Using 3D-printed Models to Help Students Draw Free-Body Diagrams. Paper presented at the 2022 Summer Conference, The American Association of Physics Teachers (APPT), Michigan USA, 9 July – 13 July.
  6. Leung, K. Y. P. & Yip, W. Y. Valerie (2021). Promotion of STEM Literacy and STEM teacher identity in Preservice Science Teacher Education through Experiential Learning. Paper presented at the International Science Education Conference (ISEC) 2021, Singapore, 22 June - 24 June.
  7. Leung, K. Y. P. & Cheng, M. M. W. (2019). Practical Work or Simulations? Voices from Generation Z. Paper presented at the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) Conference, Bologna, Italy, 26 August - 30 August.
  8. Leung, K. Y., Lee, A. M. S., & Cheng, M. M. W. (2018). The making of a Master of Education (Teaching Science in International Contexts) programme - alignment with IB philosophy. Paper presented at the IB Educator Certificate University Conference, University of Bath, England, 18th June - 20th June.
  9. Leung, K. Y. (2012). Self-Directed Learning in Science. Paper presented at the 2012 Hong Kong Biennial Gifted Education Conference, The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, Hong Kong, 17th May.
  10. Leung, K. Y. (2010). Self-Directed Learning in AL Physics. Paper presented at the 2010 Singapore Teachers’ Conference, SUNTEC Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore, 6th Sept – 7th Sept.
  11. Leung, K. Y. (2010). One Size Doesn’t All. Paper presented at the 2010 Singapore Teachers’ Conference, SUNTEC Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore, 6th Sept – 7th Sept.
  12. Leung, K. Y. (2007). Effective Teaching in Science. Paper presented at the 2007 Conference on Integrated Learning: Research and Classroom Practices, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, 14th Dec – 15 Dec.

 

 

Social Media/ Newspaper (STEM-related Column series - click here)

  1. Nurture children’s creativity beyond the classroom 創意只能在學校培養嗎?the Ming Pao (Chinese only) (24-1-2023) 瀏覽[Happy PaMa 教得樂 第433期]  https://web.edu.hku.hk/knowledge-exchange/education-column/creativity-nurture-school
  2. 〈Spark of Ideas Series of COTAP: New Norm for Teachers Professional Development〉Please visit https://t-surf.hk/download/20122812360001pdf1.pdf to read the article (Chinese only). (03-12-2020) 〈教師及校長專業發展委員會 Spark of Ideas系列:老師專業發展新常態〉請瀏覽https://t-surf.hk/download/20122812360001pdf1.pdf  (03-12-2020)
  3. Promoting STEM education and the role of the Faculty School-University Partnerships Office, the Hong Kong Economic Journal  (Chinese only). (18-06-2020)   本學院院校夥伴計劃總監梁健儀女士於《信報》分享本學院如何與中小學緊密合作,鼓勵學校推動STEM教育,以及相關項目的實踐及成效。請瀏覽以閱讀全文。 
  4. 星島日報 - 教壇生力軍 (梁健儀女士) (08-06-2020)
    Sing Tao Daily - Newsclip 20200608.pdf
  5. 香港電台 - 梁健儀女士擔任《教學有心人》嘉賓 談論STEM教育 (May 23 2020)https://podcast.rthk.hk/podcast/item.php?pid=356&eid=160051&year=2020&list=1&lang=zh-CN
  6. Leung, K.Y. (2019, Sept 12). STEM Education and STEM Literacy in Hong Kong series (3/3): (STEM 教育 與 STEM 素養(). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  7. Leung, K.Y. (2019, Sept 11). STEM Education and STEM Literacy in Hong Kong series (2/3): (STEM 教育 與 STEM 素養()). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  8. Leung, K.Y. (2019, Sept 9). STEM Education and STEM Literacy in Hong Kong series (1/3): (STEM 教育 與 STEM 素養(一)). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  9. Leung, K.Y. (2018, Sept 27). STEM Education and Other Learning Experience Practices in Hong Kong (3/3): Integration of Design Thinking (STEM 教育與其他學習經歷(三)). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  10. Leung, K.Y. (2018, Sept 26). STEM Education and Other Learning Experience Practices in Hong Kong (2/3): Authentic Application (STEM 教育與其他學習經歷(二)). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  11. Leung, K.Y. (2018, Sept 17). STEM Education and Other Learning Experience Practices in Hong Kong (1/3): Serving Others and the Community (STEM 教育與其他學習經歷(一)). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  12. Leung, K.Y. (2018, June 11). STEM Education and Odyssey of the Mind program (2/2) (STEM 教育與香港創意思維活動). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  13. Leung, K.Y. (2018, June 8). STEM Education and Odyssey of the Mind program (1/2) (STEM 教育與香港創意思維活動). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F6
  14. Leung, K.Y. (2018, May 28). STEM Education in Hong Kong series (5/5): Challenges to HK pre-service teachers (STEM 教育對香港準老師的挑戰). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F4
  15. Leung, K.Y. (2018, May 25). STEM Education in Hong Kong series (4/5): Bringing Finland pre-service training experience (STEM 教育與芬蘭師訓經驗). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F4
  16. Leung, K.Y. (2018, May 17). STEM Education in Hong Kong series (3/5): Bringing Win-Win-Win Situations (STEM 教育能帶來三贏局面). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F4
  17. Leung, K.Y. (2018, May 10). STEM Education in Hong Kong series (2/5): Implementation Suggestions (STEM 教育在香港推行的建議). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  18. Leung, K.Y. (2018, May 9). STEM Education in Hong Kong series (1/5): Status and Challenges (STEM 教育在香港的現況和面對的困難). The Sing Tao Daily, p. F2
  19. 【香港教育工作者看贵州系列之五】梁健仪:谈贵州教师的特质 (23-11-2018) 

 

Professional Societies

  1. 2021-2025  Chairperson, Assessment and Monitoring Committee, Quality Education Fund, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  2. 2021-2023  Chairperson (23-24 April Member), CDC-HKEAA Committee on Physics, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  3. 2021-2024  Chairperson, HKDSE Physics Subject Committee. The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  4. 2023-2025  Member, School Allocation Committee. The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  5. 2022-2026  Member, Panel of Review Boards on School Complaints. The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  6. 2024-2026  Member, Sir Jack Cater Scholarship Funding Selection Committee. The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  7. 2017-2023  Member, Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals (COTAP), The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  8. 2019-2024  Member, Committee of Certification for Principalship, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  9. 2021-2025  Member, Steering Committee, Quality Education Fund, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  10. 2018-2024  School Manager, Incorporated Management Committee of Hong Kong University Graduates Association Primary School
  11. 2022-2024  Independent Member, School Management Committee, Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School
  12. 2016-2024  Science KLA Convenor, Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence Teachers’ Association (CEATETA) (行政長官卓越教學獎教師協會), The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  13. 2020-2024  Member, Panel of Review Boards on School Complaints, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  14. 2016-2024  Teaching Advisors, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, The Education University of Hong Kong
  15. 2020-2021  Member, Committee of Working Group on the Implementation of Commendation Schemes, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  16. 2012/13, 2016/17  Science KLA Assessor, Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence Award, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  17. 2013-2016  Vice-Chairlady, the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence Teachers’ Association (CEATETA) (行政長官卓越教學獎教師協會), EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  18. 2017-2019  Member, Task Force on Professional Development of Teachers, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  19. 2017-2018  Member, Sub-committee on Teachers’ Professional Development (SCTPD), The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  20. 2016-2018  Member, Advisory Committee on the Education Development Fund (ACEDF), The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  21. 2015-2017  Member, Focus Group on STEM Education in Hong Kong, The Education Bureau, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Textbook consultant/Project advisor/Seminar Speaker/Competition Judge

  1. 2023  Textbook Consultant "Junior Secondary Science Mastering Concepts and Skills series", Oxford University Press (China)
  2. 2019-2024  Professional Adviser, QEF Thematic Network Project (QTN) Self-Directed Learning as a Strategy to Promote STEM/STEAM Education, The Education Bureau
  3. 2022-2024,  Professional Adviser (STEM/STEAM/Science), School-based diversity management (DM) 2.0 [Differentiated instruction team], The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
  4. 2021-2023  Instructor of "STEM Education Learning, Teaching and Assessment Series: Intensive Training Programme on STEM Education for STEM Coordinators of Secondary Schools", The Education Bureau
  5. 2022 Teachers Training Workshop Instructor 教師專業成長進修計畫 自然科學領域學科教師 「雙語教學研習」課程, National Taiwan Normal University
  6. 2019-2024 Programme Adviser, Project "In-service Professional Development Programme on Course for Secondary School Teachers on Teaching Science Education Key Learning Area in the English Medium", The Education Bureau
  7. 2020-2024 Programme Adviser, "School-based Support Programme on Developing Curriculum Materials to Enhance Teaching the Science Education Key Learning Area in the English Medium", The Education Bureau
  8. 2012-2020 Teachers Training Workshop Instructor, Gifted Education Program, “Optics Course: STEM your Monocular” program, The Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education
  9. 2018-2020  Regional Problem Captian (Spon Problem), The Odyssey of The Mind Program Regional Competition (Hong Kong region)
  10. 2018-2019  Award Adjudicator, The Hong Kong Budding Scientists Award 2018/19 (Secondary Section), Gifted Education Section, EDB
  11. 2021-22, 2017-18  World Final Judge, The Odyssey of The Mind Program World Finals Competition, University of Iowa, USA
  12. 2004-2005  World Final Judge, The Odyssey of The Mind Program World Finals Competition, University of Colorado, USA
  13. 2001-2019  Regional Judge, The Odyssey of The Mind Program Regional Competition (Hong Kong region)

 

 

Teaching profession services

  1. 2024  Speaker of "Professional Development for High School Distinguished Teachers in China (北京師範大學珠海校區): The Professional Development of Hong Kong Teachers". Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, EduHK
  2. 2024  Speaker of "Self-regulated Learning Festival - Argument-Driven Inquiry Learning", Fanling Ka Yan College
  3. 2024  Speaker of "Staff Development Day (Middle Managers): Reflective Teaching", The Methodist Church Hong Kong Wesley College
  4. 2023  Speaker of "Teachers as Learners through Reflective Practice". Centre for Learning and Teaching, Vocational Training Council
  5. 2023  Speaker of "When Science Teacher Meet GenAI - ChatGPT", 「教師的專業‧專業的教師」專業交流會, CEATETA and PDTD, The Education Bureau
  6. 2022  Speaker of "Staff Development Day: Effective Lesson Observations", The Methodist Church Hong Kong Wesley College
  7. 2022  Speaker of "Staff Development Day: Empowering Teachers through Lesson Observations",  HKUGA Primary School
  8. 2020-23  Speaker of "Workshop: Mentoring for Novice Teachers", School-University Partnership, Faculty of Education
  9. 2020-23  Speaker of "Workshop: Mentoring for Experienced Teachers", School-University Partnership, Faculty of Education
  10. 2021  Speaker of "Staff Development Day: Science Inquiry and Design Thinking in Curriculum Planning", Yan Tak Catholic Primary School
  11. 2021  Adjudicator of "Summer School for Global Leadership 2021", the Hong Kong Federal of Youth Groups
  12. 2021  Speaker of "Understanding and Interpreting the Physics and Combined Science (Physics Part) Curriculum", CDI, The Education Bureau 
  13. 2021  Speaker of "Developing STEM Activity: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Part II (Secondary)", QTN Project, QEF, The Education Bureau
  14. 2021  Speaker of "Developing STEM Activity: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Part II (Primary)", QTN Project, QEF, The Education Bureau
  15. 2020  Speaker of "Science Teaching Enrichment Workshop" for Science/Physics Teachers, Faculty of Education, HKU
  16. 2020  Supervise project "Physics Teaching Package for Secondary School Physics Teachers", Faculty of Education, HKU (https://web.edu.hku.hk/sup-partners/community-engagement)
  17. 2020  Supervise project "Workshop on Unleash Your Creativity at Home", Faculty of Education, HKU (https://web.edu.hku.hk/sup-partners/community-engagement)
  18. 2020-21  Supervise project "Video Series of Stay Home Science Experiment: Primary School", Faculty of Education, HKU (https://web.edu.hku.hk/sup-partners/community-engagement)
  19. 2020  Speaker of "Developing STEM Activity: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Part I (Secondary)", QTN Project, QEF, The Education Bureau
  20. 2020  Speaker of "Developing STEM Activity: Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment Part I (Primary)", QTN Project, QEF, The Education Bureau
  21. 2019  Speakers of "Staff Development Day: Developing STEM teachers’ Competence", Ng Clan’s Association Tai Pak Memorial School 
  22. 2019  Affiliated guest and adjudicator of the district-wide STEM competition, SKH Li Ping Secondary School
  23. 2019  STEM-related Activities in Secondary Schools, QEF Teachers’ Professional Experience Sharing Month 2019, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  24. 2019  STEM Education Sharing, New Territory East Region, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  25. 2019  STEM-related Classroom Activities for Primary Schools, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  26. 2019  STEM-related Classroom Activities for Secondary Schools, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  27. 2018  Staff Development Day: Re-think and Re-shape Your Classroom Talk, The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
  28. 2018  STEM Classroom Activity for Secondary Schools, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  29. 2018  STEM Classroom Activity for Primary Schools, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  30. 2018  AGM Forum: STEM-re-THINK!?, Hong Kong Association for Science & Mathematics Education
  31. 2018  Use of micro:bit in STEM education: HKU experience in pre-service teachers training, BroadLearning Education (Asia) Limited
  32. 2018  Implementation of STEM education: The Role of Mathematics educator, Hong Kong Association for Mathematics Education
  33. 2018  STEM Education workshop, SKH Lui Ming Choi Secondary School
  34. 2017  Seminar on Secondary School Curriculum Reform: Looking Back and Looking Forward, Hong Kong University Graduates Association Education Foundation
  35. 2017  Finland Attachment Trip, The Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence Teachers’ Association, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  36. 2017-2018  Science Learning and Teaching Staff Development Series: Dissemination of Teaching Practices, Lesson Observation, Theories and Experience Sharing, Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School
  37. 2017-2018  Science Learning and Teaching Staff Development Series: Dissemination of Teaching Practices in General Studies, F.D.B.W.A. Chow Chin Yau School
  38. 2017  STEM Education Workshop (Primary School session), A.D. & F.F. of Pok Oi Hospital Mrs Cheng Yam On Millennium School
  39. 2017  Sharing of an effective lesson (General Studies), Lesson observation post-conference, Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), The Education University of Hong Kong
  40. 2016  STEM Education Workshop (Junior Secondary School session), San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, Gertrude Simon Lutheran College, SMKMCF Ma Ko Pan Memorial College
  41. 2016  Sharing on Schools Development in Hong Kong, EDB CEATE Professional Exchange Trip (Changsha), EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  42. 2016  Staff Development Day Sharing Session: Dissemination of Teaching Practices, TWGHs Kwok Yat Wai College
  43. 2016  Sharing on Science Learning Circle Experience, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  44. 2015  Seminars on Effective Teaching Strategies for Novice Teachers, 「新教師研習課程」延伸課程之教學策略與課堂學習的分享 (物理科Hong Kong Teachers’ Centre, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  45. 2015  Guest Speakers of RTHK Radio 5 Programme (Backchat) on STEM Education, Radio Television Hong Kong
  46. 2015  Staff Development Day Sharing Session: Dissemination of Teaching Practices, 貴州省三都民族中學, Guizhou Province
  47. 2012-2013  Action Research Experience Sharing in Singapore, Leadership Development Programme for Middle Leaders of Secondary Schools, Hong Kong Baptist University
  48. 2011  Professional Development Practices in Hong Kong, Singapore Outstanding-Educator-in-Residence (OEIR) Programme Awardee, Ministry of Education, Singapore
  49. 2011  Effective Teaching Practice Sharing, Singapore Outstanding-Educator-in-Residence (OEIR) Programme Awardee, Ministry of Education, Singapore
  50. 2010  Singapore TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE 2010 (Top Overseas Teachers), “Deepening Professional Practice: teachers as learners, teachers as leaders”, Ministry of Education, Singapore
  51. 2010  Staff Development Day Sharing Session: How to develop students' learning strategies through science classroom, Lok Sin Tong Wong Chung Ming Secondary School
  52. 2009  The Chief Executive’s Award for Teaching Excellence Teachers Sharing Session – Physics Lessons’ Practice, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  53. 2008  Sharing on An Odyssey of Discovery - Scientific Discovery in Student Learning, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  54. 2007  Conference on Integrated Learning: Research and Classroom Practices, COIL 2007 – Effective Teaching in Science, The Hong Kong Institute of Education
  55. 2007  On-line Teachers TV: Excellence in Teaching Tour 8 (Science): Learning to learn through games,The Hong Kong Education City
  56. 2006  The Showcase of the Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence: Sharing on Effective Teaching Practices, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  57. 2006  TV Programme of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence教出彩虹, Radio Television of Hong Kong, EDB, The Government of Hong Kong SAR