The Faculty of Education of The University of Hong Kong will organise the “Knowledge Fair on Supporting Children’s Learning Journey through Home and School Education” on April 13, 2024 (Saturday). This event aims to share the research findings and deliverables with participants through thematic seminars focused on early childhood education, and to explore how educators, parents and various stakeholders in the community can effectively facilitate the growth, development, and learning of young children.

Members of the media are cordially invited to attend the event. Details are as follows:

Date: April 13, 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:45 pm
Venue: MWT7, 1/F, Meng Wah Complex, HKU, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Rundown: 

10:00 am
Opening Remarks
Professor Yang Rui
Dean, Faculty of Education, HKU

Seminar 1: Using smartphone videos to facilitate playful learning at home for families in Hong Kong

Speakers:
Professor Carrie Lau
Assistant Professor, Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, HKU

Dr Rhoda Wang
Lecturer, Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, HKU

11:15 am
Seminar 2: Pictures say a thousand words: using wordless picture books to enhance young children’s Chinese language development
Speaker:
Dr Diana Lee
Senior Lecturer, Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, HKU

For more details about the event, please visit https://web.edu.hku.hk/event/detail-page/2nd-knowledge-fair.

For media enquiries, please contact Ms Cheryl Cheung, Senior Manager (Development and Communications), Faculty of Education, HKU (Tel: 3917 4270 / Email: chercheung@hku.hk).