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The Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL) recently hosted a well-attended brown-bag seminar featuring Dr Percy Kwok, who shared valuable insights into the complexities of mixed-methods research. The event drew an engaged audience of over 30 students and faculty members. Dr Kwok opened the session with an inductive approach, inviting attendees to discuss their firsthand experiences and challenges in combining qualitative and quantitative data.
This interactive introduction set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of core issues in learning, teaching, and mixed-methods research in education and educational planning. A major focus of the seminar was the application of these research methods to practical policy recommendations. Dr Kwok also addressed the critical cross-cultural dynamics involved in leading collaborative mixed-methods projects across universities in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong, emphasising the need for cultural sensitivity in international research design.
The seminar concluded with a call for greater methodological reflection. Dr Kwok urged local and international scholars to critically evaluate their research frameworks, fostering a deeper understanding of how diverse perspectives enrich educational research and its contribution to society.