Dr. Lau Yi Hung Eva (Associate Professor), Dr. Li Jianbin (Assistant Professor), Dr. Chan Po Lin Pauline (Senior Lecturer I), and Dr. Cheung Sum Kwing Sam (Assistant Professor) of the Department of Early Childhood Education received the 2022-2023 President’s Awards for Outstanding Performance in Knowledge Transfer (Team Award). Congratulations to the team’s achievements!
The team launched the “EdUHK Jockey Club School Transition and Readiness (STAR) Project” and the “EdUHK Jockey Club School Transition and Readiness Extended Support (STAR-ES) Project”, in 2021 and 2022 respectively, to provide a timely support to the needs of young children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team conducted evidence-based research and supported young children in their transition from kindergarten to primary school through the free distribution of a series of “EdUHK Jockey Club STARt-up Resource Kits” to all primary one and two students in Hong Kong, as well as School-based Support Services at 30 Hong Kong primary schools, with teacher training workshops, on-site consultations, school transition funds, peer support, and public seminars for the community. The team also provided online, synchronous, small-group child workshops to support children’s learning skills, executive functioning, and socio-emotional well-being during the fifth resurgence of the pandemic. Teacher training, parent education and interactive resource kits developed under the projects were presented to schools and government units, and to various other organisations locally, regionally and internationally. The team also maintained a strong online and media presence through 27 educational videos and various E-resources on different online platforms, benefiting numerous families, teachers, and community stakeholders.
Full List of Awardees of President’s Awards for Outstanding Performance in Teaching, Research, Knowledge Transfer and Administrative Services 2022/23: