• Science Education
• STEAM Education
• Teacher Education and integrating TPACK into education
• Self learning and metacognition

Research and Tendered Projects

2023-24  Principal Investigator, Embracing AI generative tools for promoting metacognitive skills among pre-service ECE teachers, funded by SCE, HKBU.

2023-24  Team member, Development of the Curriculum Framework on Parent Education (Secondary School), funded by EDB.

2015-16  Consultant, Teaching and learning of municipal solid wastes using an evidence-based approach, funded by Environment and Conservation Fund.

2014-15  Consultant, Macau Primary School-based Professional Support Pilot Project – General Studies, funded by DSEJ, Macau.

2014-15  Co-chief Investigator, Professional development on innovative use of  mobile technology for effective teaching and learning of science and environmental studies, funded by TEIF, HKIED.

2013-15  Co-investigator, Innovative ways of using mobile devices for supporting e-learning in science and environmental studies within and outside the classroom environment, funded by TEIF, HKIED.

2013-14  Consultant, The Advisory Service for School-Based Support Project on General Studies (GS), funded by EDB.

2011-13  Co-investigator, A study of pre-service primary GS/science teachers' perception about inquiry learning and inquiry-based teaching in science, funded by Departmental Research Fund, HKIED.

2012-13  Co-investigator, Developing interdisciplinary units related to science and environment that promote critical thinking, democratic processes and action-oriented knowledge, funded by Teaching Development Grants, HKIED.

2011-12  Deputy project leader, Evaluation of effectiveness of e-learning Materials in Senior Secondary Science and Mathematics Subjects, funded by Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Wong Foundation Limited.

2010-12  Consultant, Tender named “Developing Adapted General Studies Curriculum under the Basic Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities”, funded by EDB.

2010-11  Consultant, Inquiry-based project learning of General Studies in a technology-enhanced environment, funded by Quality Education Fund.

2010-15  Teaching team member, Tender course named “In-Service Teacher Development Course “Science and Technology Workshops in General Studies”, funded by EDB.

2008-10  Consultant, Preparing students for the NSS Liberal Studies: A school- based approach to enhancing enquiry learning at Key Stage 3, funded by EDB.

2008-10  Co-Investigator, The interface between the New Senior Secondary Curriculum and the Tertiary Education, funded by HKIED.

KONG, S.Y., LAM, C.M. (Eds.) (2025).  Modern Primary Science: 1A (Textbook and Student's Activity Book), Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd. (in Chinese and English)

KONG, S.Y., LAM, C.M. (Eds.) (2025).  Modern Primary Science: 1B (Textbook and Student's Activity Book), Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd. (in Chinese and English)

KONG, S.Y., LAM, C.M. (Eds.) (2025).  Modern Primary Science: 4A (Textbook and Student's Activity Book), Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd. (in Chinese and English)

KONG, S.Y., LAM, C.M. (Eds.) (2025).  Modern Primary Science: 4B (Textbook and Student's Activity Book), Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd. (in Chinese and English)

LAM, C.M. (2025). Rationales and Changes in Primary Science. Modern Educational Bulletin, 116. Hong Kong: Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd. (in Chinese) https://www.mers.hk/resource/bulletin/content/index.php?selected_mes_id=85&show_mea_id=253

LAM, C.M.(2024).  Strand IV: Fostering Home-school Co-operation and Communication.  In Curriculum framework on parent education (Secondary School), (pp. 85-111). Education Bureau.https://www.parent.edu.hk/en/smart-parent-net/topics/article/framework_sec

LAM, C. M. (2021). Developing Students' STEM Literacy through Self-directed Learning. Hong Kong: School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, Education Bureau. (in Chinese) https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/sbcdp_sharing/2021/GS01_2021_short.pdf

LAM, C. M.(2019).  Strategies for Promoting Coding Education in General Studies. Hong Kong: School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, Education Bureau. (in Chinese)

LAM, C. M.(2018). Vertical Skills Development in STEM: Design and Practice. In Converging Wisdom for Deeper Learning (pp116-124). Hong Kong: School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, Education Bureau. (in Chinese)

Lee, Y.C., Lee, C.K.P.,Lam, I.C.M.et. al. (2018). Inquiry Science Learning and Teaching: a Comparison Between the Conceptions and Attitudes of Pre- service Elementary Teachers in Hong Kong and the United States. Res Sci Educ 50, 227–251. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11165-017-9687-2

LAM, C. M. (2017).  Applying the Design Cycle to Develop STEM Education in Primary General Studies. In Diversified Teaching, Ubiquitous Learning (pp. 114-118).  Hong Kong: School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, Education Bureau. (in Chinese)

Lam, I. C. M., Yeung, C. H., & Yeung, Y. Y. (2016). Mobile learning in Hong Kong teacher education: Pilot implementation and evaluation. In M. Carmo (Ed.), Education applications & developments: Vol. II. Advances in education and educational trends series (pp. 112-122). Lisboa, Portugal: inScience Press.

Lam, C.M.(2015). How to use pictorial representations to promote conceptual understanding when reading scientific magazines. The Newsletter of The East-Asian Association for Science Education, 8(1), 11. http://theease.org/transfer.php?atid=160

Lam, C.M. (2013). The roles of self-regulated learning in computer-based learning environments. The Newsletter of The East-Asian Association for Science Education, 6(4), 5.https://theease.org/read.php?bdid=2&page=3&msid=174&st=

Yeung, Y.Y., Lee, Y.C., & Lam, C.M.(2012). Curriculum reform and restricting of senior secondary science education in Hong Kong: Teachers’ perceptions and implications. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 13(2), 11.https://www.eduhk.hk/apfslt/download/v13_issue2_files/yeungleelam.pdf

Lee, Y.C., Lam, C.M., & Yeung, Y.Y. (2010). From changes in education system to curriculum reform: A critique of the new Hong Kong senior secondary science curriculum. Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 11(1), 13.https://www.eduhk.hk/apfslt/download/v11_issue1_files/leeyc_abs.pdf

Lam, C.M.,& Leung W.C.(Eds.)(2010).New Horizon Liberal Studies: Independent Enquiry Study: Skills Edition.  Hong Kong：Hong Kong Educational Publishing Company Ltd. (in Chinese)

Yan, W.L., Lo, J.K., & Lam, C.M. (2010). Inquiry Learning through Data Collection. In Lo, T.Y. (Ed.), Inquiry Learning: School-Based Development and Practice (I) (pp121-143). Hong Kong: Centre for Research in Interdisciplinary and Liberal Studies, Hong Kong Institute of Education. (in Chinese)

Kwok, S.K., Ng, C.W., & Lam, C.M. (2010). How to Guide Students in Setting Title for Project-Based Learning. In Lo, T.Y.(Ed.), Inquiry Learning: School-Based Development and Practice (I) (pp. 233-250). Hong Kong: Centre for Research in Interdisciplinary and Liberal Studies, Hong Kong Institute of Education. (in Chinese)

Lam, C.M., & So, W.M. (2008). Enhancing Students' Inquiry Skills through Field Study Learning. In Cheng, M.H., & Lo, T.Y. (Eds.), Integrated Learning: Theory and Practice - Secondary School Edition (pp. 103-122). Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Education. (in Chinese)

So, W.M., & Lam, C.M. (2008). Teaching Strategies for Scientific Issues. In Cheng, M.H., & Lo, T.Y. (Eds.), Integrated Learning: Theory and Practice - Secondary School Edition (pp. 45-66). Singapore: Marshall Cavendish Education. (in Chinese)

Lam, C.M. (2007). Illustrations for Science Inquiry. In So, W.M. (Ed.), Science Inquiry: Primary Teaching Collection (pp. 66-70). Hong Kong: The Association of Heads of Primary Schools, The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China, Department of MSST, Hong Kong Institute of Education. (in Chinese)

Lau, K.C., & Lam, C.M. (2007). How to Plan Science Inquiry. In So, W.M. (Ed.), Science Inquiry: Primary Teaching Collection (pp. 61-65). Hong Kong: The Association of Heads of Primary Schools, The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China, Department of MSST, Hong Kong Institute of Education. (in Chinese)

Editorial Board

Reviewer, Education Journal, Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research

Patent

K. Y. Chan, X. Zhang, C. M. Lam, A.C.C. Tseung, P.K. Shen, and J.K. You, “Methods and Apparatus for the Oxidation of Glucose Molecules”, US Patent 7,419,580 issued September 2008.