RESEARCH PROJECTS

Developing a computer-assisted programme selection kit for school leavers and adult learners in Hong Kong, March 2002 - October 2006, CERG/ RGC.

East Asia global distance education network, World Bank/ UNESCO/ COL.

PAN-DLT (Asia): Networking distance learning technology engines for research. International Development Research Centre. June 2005 – December 2007.

Lifelong learning in Hong Kong, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 

Distance and adult education for the information society, September 2005 – September 2006, joint project with QIU Ping from Beijing Language and Culture University, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK, Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong.

A comparison of online teaching and learning platforms, March 2005 – March 2006, joint project with WANG Zhuzhu from National Centre of Educational Technology at Ministry of Education in China, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK, Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong.

The development, validation and use of a distance and open virtual learning environment scale, March 2002 - August 2005 (deadline for submission of completion report), The Research Grants Council, Hong Kong. 

Evaluation of OUHK programmes in Mainland China, December 2003 – December 2004, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

The perception of distance educators and learners about web-based instruction (WBI) in selected Asian Open Universities, September 2001 - February 2003, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Students' use of tutorial support at the OUHK, September 2001 - February 2003, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Guidance at a distance: developing an online interest inventory for adult learners at the Open University of Hong Kong, August 2000 - August 2002, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Students’ perceptions of learning support at RTVUs, November 2001 - September 2002, joint project with JIANG Guozhen from China Central Radio & Television University, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK, Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong.

Chinese distance learners in the northwest area of China: characteristics and needs, February 2001 - December 2001, joint project with HU Jun from Ningxia Radio & Television University, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK, Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong.

The use of open and distance learning for teacher education at China Television Teaching College - a case study, June 2001 - September 2001, UNESCO Teacher Education, Paris.

Learning activities, ageing and expertise, and metacognitive knowledge of older adults in Hong Kong, January 2000 - September 2002, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 

An investigation of the problems experienced by OUHK students who are prison inmates, June 2000 - September 2002, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

A comparative study of the administrative styles, educational processes and outcomes of selected Asian open universities, June 1998 - November 2000, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

A database of experts and their foci in distance/adult education: an Asian inventory, September 1998 – December 1999, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Student attrition at the OUHK, 1998-1999, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Employer and student perceptions of the OUHK, 1998-1999, The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

An investigation into the communication mechanism in web-based instruction, February 2000 - December 2000, joint project with PAN Weidong from Jiangsu Radio & Television University, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK, Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong. 

An investigation into online student assessment in web-based instruction, February 2000 - December 2000, joint project with PAN Weidong from Jiangsu Radio & Television University, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK, Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong. 

Chinese adult learners, February 1999 - December 1999, joint project with Chen Jianguo from East China Normal University, Croucher Foundation Visiting Fellow at the OUHK Croucher Foundation, Hong Kong.

A preliminary study of the current state of distance education research in India, joint project with V. Venkaiah,  Rector of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University in India and AAOU Visiting Fellow in 1999.

Young people and careers: a comparative study of school careers guidance and counselling in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Edinburgh, 1996-97, two years’ post-doctoral study grant and INSTEP funding at the University of Hong Kong.

Comparative careers guidance and counselling in China and Great Britain, 1992-96, the Sino-British Friendship Scholarship Scheme (46 months’ scholarship for Ph D study).

Careers guidance and counselling in twentieth century China, 1994, the Great Britain - China Educational Trust.

How to improve the communication technology of careers information in Lothian Region, 1995, Lothian and Edinburgh Enterprise Limited.

Studies of educational system in secondary schools in Shanghai, 1991, the China State Education Commission.

The theories and practice of educational and career guidance, 1986-91, the China State Education Commission.

Co-operative research on careers guidance and counselling between the University of Victoria and East China Normal University, 1987-89, the International Development Research Centre.

Reform of the curriculum in secondary schools, 1991, the Shanghai Education Bureau.