Courses Taught 

ECE 6176  Early Child Development and Education across Cultures (3 credits), The Education University of Hong Kong 

This masters level course emphasizes the dynamic role of culture in influencing child development and early childhood education. It explores recent research conducted across various cultures, with a focus on comparing studies from Confucian Heritage cultures and others. The first part of the course examines children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development within families, schools, and society across different cultures. The second part discusses the impacts of globalization and cultural values on early childhood education in both families and schools.

ECE4266/4268 Honors Project I / Capstone Project I: Research Methods & Proposal in Early Childhood and Family Studies (3 credits), The Education University of Hong Kong 

This course provides opportunities for students to understand the basic research methods used in early childhood and family studies. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches will be introduced with a critical reflection on their strengths and shortcomings. Students are expected to acquire the basic skills for conducting a project that is significant, innovative, and practical, including identifying a research topic, conducting a literature review, adopting appropriate methods of collecting and analysing data, and writing a proper project proposal. The honours project is expected to transfer knowledge to a wider community of practices in ECE and family involvement. The capstone project has to do with designing engaging learning and teaching materials to support the development of young children in an area of early childhood and family studies. The project is expected to transfer knowledge to work-related contexts.

ECE 4267 Honors Project II: Research Methods & Proposal in Early Childhood and Family Studies (3 credits), The Education University of Hong Kong 

This course is a continuation of the Honours Project I, and serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students. It provides opportunities for students to conduct research independently under the guidance of their supervisors. Students are expected to finalize their initial project proposal first. By the end of the course, students are expected to present their research findings and submit a research report. 

ECE 3259 Current Issues in Child Development (3 credits), The Education University of Hong Kong 

The course aims to equip students with an in-depth understanding about contemporary issues, milestones, needs, and challenges in early childhood development in diverse contexts. Students are asked to discuss and reflect critically on major developmental and family theories in Hong Kong and other societies. Through the lenses of theories and empirical research, the course is designed to facilitate students’ application of knowledge into practice.

ECE 0025 Child Development (3 credits), The Education University of Hong Kong

This course introduces students to a number of theories as well as contemporary research on neurosciences and child development between 0-8 years. Major developmental milestones in the domains of physical, social and emotional, as well as cognitive and language development are highlighted. The course places an emphasis on the whole child, directing students to appreciate how different domains of child development may affect one another. The course also emphasizes how theory and research can be used to inform teaching practices.

Psych 1404 Lifespan Development (3 credits), Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

This course provides an overview of the human development from conception to death, with an emphasis on the scientific analysis of developmental patterns. The course covers the biological cognitive, emotional, social, personality, linguistic, and moral development of the individual at different stages of life. Students critically examine the theoretical, methodological, and practical approaches to understanding how social, emotional, and academic factors and contexts influence developmental trajectories.

CPSY 2301  Introduction to Child Psychology (4 credits), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities  

This course introduces students to the study of child psychology. A broad range of topics in development from the prenatal period through adolescence, including cognitive, perceptual, social, and emotional development is covered. This course introduces students to important research and theoretical approaches in the field of developmental psychology.

Research Mentoring