APERA Conference 2006 - Theme: Innovations and Reforms in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessments

Innovations and Reforms in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessments

G11	‘Debating’ Your Way To Expository Writing in the Genre Classroom	Paper
	Pillai, Anitha Devi Pillai (Nanyang Technological University) S, Anitha (West View Primary School)

G12	A Research and Development of the Measurement and Assessment Integrated Learning System in Primary School	Paper
	Ekwarangkoon, Pikun (Chulalongkorn University)

G13	A Critical Analysis of the Use of Formative Assessment in Schools	Paper
	Marsh, Colin James (Curtin University)

G21	A Development of the Emotional Intelligence Scale by Applying the Buddhism Concept	Paper
	Jitmart, Watcharaporn (Chulalongkorn University)

G22	A Framework for Service Learning in Professional Disciplines	Paper
	Chan, Chi Fai, Stephen (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Ng, To Yee, Vincent (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Ngai, Grace (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

G23	A Comparative Study of the Development of Meta-cognitive Skills in High Ability Students: A Teacher-Crafted Assessment Task Versus a Student-Designed Assessment Task	Paper
	Lye, Ai Fern (Nanyang Girls' High School)

G24	Development of Reading Skills in a Primary Reading Program: A School Based Evaluation	Paper
	Wan, Wai Yan, Sally (Shatin Tsung Tsin School)

G31	A Pilot Study of Mathematical Investigation for the High Achievers in Mathematics	Paper
	Lim, Linda (Chongzheng Primary School) Phyllis, Toh (Chongzheng Primary School)

G32	A New Item Response Modeling for Likert-type and Rating Scale Items	Paper
	Wang, Wen-Chung (National Chung Cheng University) Shih, Ching-Lin (National Chung Cheng University)

G33	A Study of Project-Based Learning through Learning Tools: A Case Study of Darunsikkhalai School	Paper
	Jitgarun, Kalayanee (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi) Thaweesin, Sangdeuan (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi) Vitthayaporn, Nattip (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi) Chunkul, Charathip (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi) Tongsakul, Anuvat (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi)

G41	AIDS Education Reform at the University Level in Thailand	Paper
	Jinvong, Achara (Curtin University of Technology) Fisher, Darrell (Curtin University of Technology)

G42	An Exploration of Assessments of Early English Language Development for Kindergarten Children in Hong Kong	Paper
	Chan, Lydia Lai Seng (University of Oxford) Sylva, Kathy (University of Oxford)

G43	Becoming Fluent in Java (or Any Computer Language): Overlearning and Active Learning in Introductory Computer Science Learning	Paper
	Ngai, Grace (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Chan, Chi Fai, Stephen (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Ng, To Yee, Vincent (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Leong, Hong-va (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

G51	Language Curriculum Development: Moving with the Times	Paper
	Seow, Anthony T. C. (Nanyang Technological University)

G52	Comparative Study of the Educational Inspectorate Systems in the United Kingdom, France and China	Paper
	Yang, Xiaolin(Shenyang Normal University) Shi, Chengyuan(Shenyang Normal University) Sun, Hechuan(Shenyang Normal University)

G53	Correlation between Test and Examination for Different Types of Tests - A Hong Kong Study	Paper
	To, Wah Tong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Wong, L T (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Mui, K W (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

G61	Curriculum as a Self-reflexive Project	Paper
	Lam, Tak Shing John (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

G62	Curriculum Reform in Australia: Assessment and Reporting for Cross-Disciplinary Domains	Paper
	Lumley, Tom (Australian Council for Educational Research)

G63	English Language Teaching Based on Genre Analysis	Paper
	Sandra-Segeram, Charmini (Nanyang Technological University) Lim, Swee Eng, Audrey (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

G71	Fostering Social Emotional Learning	Paper
	Ong, Ai Choo (Nanyang Technological University)

G72	The Literature-Driven English Programme to Enhance English Language Skills	Paper
	Pereira, Mary Delfin (University of Notre Dame Australia)

G73	Issues of Heterogeneous Grouping for Engaged Learning	Paper
	Chan, Kam Wing (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

G81	Using Problem-Based Learning teaching model to promote the Self-Directed Science Learning Readiness and Science Learning Motivation of eighth-grade students	Paper
	Chen, Yu-Kai (National Kaohsiung Normal University) Yang, Kun-Yuan (Chung Yuan Christian University)

G82	English Program for High Ability Students	Paper
	Wiriyachitra, Arunee (Chiang Mai University)

G83	Evolution in Project Work	Paper
	Kuek, Cheow Teck Marcus (Chung Cheng High School) Munirah, Shaik Kadir (Chung Cheng High School) Prasanthee, Rajendram (Chung Cheng High School)

G91	Factors Affecting Project-Based Learning as Perceived by Electrical Power Instructors	Paper
	Tongsakul, Anuvat (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi) Jitgarun, Kalayanee (King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi)

G92	Development of Creative Subject Matter in Science for the 6th Grade	Paper
	Liu, Kun-Shia (National Sun Yat-sen University) Cheng, Ying-Yao (National Sun Yat-sen University) Lin, Huann-Shyang (National Hualien University of Education) Chen, Chiu-Chan (National Sun Yat-sen University) Yen, Chia-Ling (National Sun Yat-sen University)

G93	How does Social Interaction Facilitate Experiential Learning in Enterprise Education: A Case of the Teen Entrepreneurs Coompetition	Paper
	Yu, Wai Mui Christina (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Man, Wing Yan Thomas (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

H31	Profiling the Literacy Practices of Hong Kong Junior Secondary Students	Paper
	Firkins, Arthur (TWGHs. Mr. & Mrs. Kwong Sik Kwan College) Wong, Pik Yu (TWGHs. Mr. & Mrs. Kwong Sik Kwan College) Chan, Chi Wai (TWGHs. Mr. & Mrs. Kwong Sik Kwan College) Forey, Gail (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

H32	Revisioning Social Studies Curriculum in an Era of Globalization: A Canadian Perspective	Paper
	Thompson, Laura A. (University of Alberta)

H33	Implementing an Interdisciplinary Mathematics Module in the Secondary School: A Case Study	Paper
	Tan, Kuo Cheang (Nanyang Girls' High School)

H41	Understanding the Meanings of Calculation in the Mathematics Classroom: Focusing on the Use of Tools and Inscriptions	Paper
	Kawano, Masami (The University of Tokyo)

H42	Informing Learning and Teaching using Feedback from Assessment Data: An Exploratory Study of Primary and Secondary School Teachers' Perceived Values of Assessment Data in Hong Kong	Paper
	Chen, Cheng Hui (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Ho, Chi Ming (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Tung, Lung Chu (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Mok, Mo Ching, Magdalena (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Cheung, Tsz Mei, Paisley (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

H43	Measuring the Impact of SAIL on Students’ Beliefs and Teacher Classroom Practices	Paper
	Lee, Yim Ping (Ministry of Education)

H51	School-University Collaboration for Developing Integrated School-Based Curriculum in Southern Part of Thailand	Paper
	Kajornsin, Boonreang (Kasetsart University) Samahito, Chalatip (Kasetsart University)

H52	Linking Teaching Beliefs to Classroom Practice: A Profile of Three Physics Teachers	Paper
	Mistades, Voltaire (College of Science, De La Salle University)

H53	M.I. (Multiple Intelligences) Based Developmental Portfolio to Promote Mastery in Language Arts	Paper
	Ad Majid, Dianaros (Ministry of Education)

H61	Perception of Classroom Environment, Achievement Goals, and Strategy Use Among Hong Kong Students	Paper
	Lau, Kit Ling(The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Lee, Chi Kin John (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

H62	Problem-based Learning – Is it right for Sri Lanka?	Paper
	Madurapperuma, Ajith (Moratuwa University) Macan Markar, Deborah (University of Southern Queensland)

H63	Developing Motivated Learners Through Music	Paper
	Tan, Sock Li Sally (Woodlands Primary School) Neo, Siew Bee (Woodlands Primary School) Ramalingam, Lalitha (Woodlands Primary School)

H64	The Effect of Video Episodes on School Children’s Knowledge of Mathematics, Sciences and Values	Paper
	Perez-de Vera, Marina Kathlyne (ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.) Alegado-Cruz, Darlene Dolly (ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.) Ibe, Milagros Dimal (ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.)

H71	Challenges and Strategies to Educational Change – School Based Curriculum	Paper
	Yu, Lai Wah (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

H72	Holistic Learning in Chinese Language through Philosophy for Children	Paper
	Seet, Jun Feng (National Institute of Education)

H73	Public Examination – Means or Ends of Evaluation	Paper
	Sreekanth, Yagnamurthy (National Council of Educational Research and Training)

H81	Scaling Up: The Results of a Literacy Curriculum Implemented Across an Entire 53-School Education Authority	Paper
	Joyce, Bruce R. (Canada Public Schools) Calhoun, Emily F. (The Phoenix Alliance) Newlove, Kim Elaine (Saskatoon Public Schools District) Jutras, Jim (Saskatoon Public Schools District)

H82	School Innovation: Teachers' Receptivity to Curriculum Innovation and Change	Paper
	Sharma, Poonam Kumari (Victoria School)

H83	Listening to the Voices of Pupils: An Alternative Route to a Balanced Curriculum for Junior Middle Schools in China	Paper
	Feng, Yan (University of Northampton)

H91	Recent Upliftment in the Quality of Elementary Education in state Assam of India Through Reform in Curriculum, Pedagogy etc	Paper
	Das, Sushmita Sutradhar (State Council of Education Research and Training) Duari, Bandana (State Council of Education Research and Training)

H92	Reforms in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessments—Presentation in College Music Appreciation Course	Paper
	Kung, Sandra F. (Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages)

H93	Fostering Social-Emotional Learning Competencies through Philosophy for Children	Paper
	Chang, Shook Cheong Agnes (Nanyang Technological University)

I31	Service-Learning in a Problem Based Institution: Possibilities and the way forward	Paper
	Goh, Stanley (Republic Polytechnic) Ang, Jessica (Republic Polytechnic)

I32	Teachers’ Forum as a Mirror: Exploring Teachers’ Learning in the Context of Curriculum Innovation and National Assessment	Paper
	Ying, Danjun (The University of Hong Kong)

I33	Teaching Accounting To Learners With Diverse Intelligence	Paper
	Chang, Chee Fei (Taylor's College, Malaysia)

I41	Teaching and Learning of Statistics in Singapore's Junior College: Curriculum, Pedagogy, Assessment, and Teacher Education	Paper
	Liu, Yan (Nanyang Technological University)

I42	The Relationship Between Life Experiences and Thinking Styles for College Students in Taiwan	Paper
	Wu, Chia-Ling (National Sun Yat-sen University) Cheng, Ying-Yao (National Sun Yat-sen University)

I43	The Challenge of Making Meaning: Organic Partnerships of Quantitative and Qualitative Data	Paper
	Solloway, Sharon G. (Bloomsburg University)

I44	The Impact of Examinations on Assessing Valued Knowledge in Teacher Education	Paper
	Williamson, Patricia Ann (The University of Auckland)

I51	The Effect of Grades on Student Evaluations of Teaching: Implications for Understanding Student Motivation	Paper
	Carlson, Kevin S. (Republic Polytechnic)

I52	Using Discovery Approach to Teaching General Studies	Paper
	Wan, Wai Yan, Sally (Shatin Tsung Tsin School)

I53	Design Education in Schools: Meeting the Challenge for Globalisation	Paper
	Lahiri, Dipak (Fruangen Skola & Council of Schools)

I61	The Formative Use of Summative Assessment in a Chinese Context	Paper
	Carless, David (The University of Hong Kong) Lo, Yiu Chun (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

I62	The Gender-related Implications of Implementing a Literature-Driven English Programme in Secondary One Classes in Singapore to Improve English Language Skills	Paper
	Pereira, Mary Delfin (University of Notre Dame Australia)

I63	The Extent of Intro Courses on the Behavior of Freshman Students of DLSU-Dasmarinas, Philippines	Paper
	Santarin, Aurora (De La Salle University)

I64	Requriments on University Preparation of Special Pedagogues in Palacky University	Paper
	Ludikova, Libuse (Palacky University Olomouc) Potmesil, Milon (Palacky University Olomouc)

I71	The Practice of Self-Regulated Process - Oriented Writing Instruction in A Primary-5 Class	Paper
	Hsiang, Tien-Ping (National Taiwan Normal University) Shan, Wen-Jing (University of Macau) Mok, Mo Ching, Magdalena (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

I72	Teaching Problem Solving in a Grade 5 Mathematics Class: A Tweak and Its Impact on Formal Assessment	Paper
	Ho, Kai Fai (National Institute of Education) Tan, Preston (Maha Bodhi School)

I73	Toward a New Learning Science for the Reinvention of Education: A Trans-Disciplinary Perspective	Paper
	Jörg, Ton (University of Utrecht)

I81	Towards Knowledge Building in Technology-Mediated Project Work Learning Environment	Paper
	Quek, Choon Lang Gwendoline (Nanyang Technological University)

I82	Turkish Educational System and The Recent Reform Efforts: The Example of the New Science and Technology Curriculum for Grade 4–8	Paper
	Tasar, Mehmet Fatih (Gazi Universitesi) Atasoy, Basri (Gazi Universitesi)

I83	Indicators Mandate Curriculum Change? A Reflection of External School Review (ESR) Exercise in Hong Kong	Paper
	Yeung-Yeung, Sze Yin, Shirley (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

I91	Unpacking the Policy Process - A Case of (Re)designing a Humanities Curriculum	Paper
	Chng, Eng Hee Melvin (Hwa Chong Institution)

I92	Infusion of Thinking Skills and National Education in the Teaching of Narrative	Paper
	Abdullah, Tazneen (Victoria School)

I93	A Critical Analysis of “Teach Less, Learn More” Initiative	Paper
	Deng, Zongyi (The University of Hong Kong) Gopinathan, Saravanan (Nanyang Technological University)

S24	以閱讀文本引導情境式學習之教學研究-以國小自然虹吸現象單元為例	Paper
	王郁昭 (高雄市莊敬國小) 王靜如 (台灣屏東教育大學)

S34	教學作為一種自由遊戲的構想	Paper
	關明佳 (香港中文大學)

S42	高中中國語文科教師對施行校本評核方法的態度	Paper
	梁錦霞 (香港理工大學)

S43	多元文化教育: 一個課程的探究與省思	Paper
	周惠民 (台灣師範大學)

S51	香港小學中國語文教師對評估的認識狀況研究	Paper
	張國松 (香港教育學院) 廖佩莉 (香港教育學院) 張壽洪 (香港教育學院)

S52	幼兒教師主題教學信念與教學行為之研究	Paper
	陳淑琴 (國立台中教育大學)

S82	如何在小學課堂實施中文科的「形成性評估」案例分享	Paper
	顏明仁 (香港教育學院) 張雅文 (香港教育學院)

S83	港滬初中中學中國語文科課程的比較研究	Paper
	何文勝 (香港教育學院)

T2	Turning on (Mathematics as the Engine of) a Thinking Curriculum: Challenges and Opportunities in Singapore and Wider Asia	Workshop
	van Loo, Marc (Loola Adventure Resort)

T3	Make a Difference to Develop Young Childrens' Social Skills with Joyful Singing and Musical Games	Workshop
	Lau, Wing Chi Margaret (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

T4	Elenchus in Problem-Based Learning	Workshop
	Goh, Stanley (Republic Polytechnic)

T5	Inquiry-based Teaching for Science in Primary Schools using the Interactive Whiteboard	Workshop
	Lam, Eric (Amdon Consulting Group)

T6	Developing Inquiring Learners through a Holistic Environmental Sciences Education	Workshop
	Lam, Eric (Amdon Consulting Group) Christine, Lee (Nanyang Girls' High School)

T8	The STAR Classroom Observation Protocol as a Measure of Powerful Teaching and Learning	Workshop
	Baker, Duane (The BERC Group)

T9	Using Dynamic Assessment as an Innovative Learning Approach for Educators and Students	Workshop
	Seng, Alice Seok-Hoon (Nanyang Technological University) Au, Mei Lan (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

U3	Using the I-Board® Learning System as a Tool for Inquiry-based Teaching of the Life Sciences in Normal (Technical) Stream Students	Workshop
	Lam, Eric (Amdon Consulting Group) Ahangama Badalge, Terence (Chestnut Drive Secondary School)

V1	Evolutionary Approach to Educational Reform Using Learning Study as a Platform	Symposium
	Li, Shuying (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Ko, Po Yuk (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Lo-Fu, Yin Wah (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Kwok, Wing Yin (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Ng, Pun Hon (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

V3	Using Rasch Measurement for Educational Research	Symposium
	Bond, Trevor Grahame (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Mok, Mo Ching, Magdalena (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Callingham, Rosemary (University of New England) Phillipson, Norman Shane (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Heene, Moritz (University of Heidelberg) Ho, Fuk Chuen (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

V7	Science Education in Hong Kong	Symposium
	Cheng, May Hung, May (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Yeung, Yau-Yuen (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Ng, Pun-Hon (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

W7	Lessons Learned in U.S. Educational Reforms: Educating for a Global Economic Society	Symposium
	Bodenhorn, Nancy (Virginia Tech) Chang, Mido (Virginia Tech) Olsen, Deborah (Virginia Tech) Singh, Kusum (Virginia Tech)

W8	Lessons Learned in U.S. Educational Reforms: Educating for a Global Economic Society	Symposium
	Bodenhorn, Nancy (Virginia Tech) Evans, Michael A. (Virginia Tech) Wiswell, Albert (Virginia Tech) Johnson, Jennie (Virginia Tech)

W9	Integrated Arts Education: A Comparative Study in Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan	Symposium
	Yang, Lei Mei (Beijing Normal University) Cheung, Jane (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Lai, Mei Ling (National Taiwan Normal University)

X3	Perceptions of Students, Teachers and Parents on the Implementation of Secondary Reforms in China	Symposium
	Joong, Peter (Nipissing University) Xiong, Ying (Guangxi University) Li, Lin (Guangxi University) Pan, Chun Jian (Guangxi University)

X4	Promoting Young Children's Creativity Through Music and Movement	Symposium
	Wong, Shu Sing Paul (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Lau, Wing Chi Margaret (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Hong, Wing Wa May (ELCHK Shatin Lutheran Kindergarten)

X5	School-based Assessment	Symposium
	Berry, Rita Shuk Yin (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Lo, Yiu Chun (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Ngan, Ming-yan(The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Flaitz, Jim (University of Louisiana-Lafayette)

X6	授課媒介轉變對語文科課程與教學的衝擊：以香港採用普通話教授中文為例	Symposium
	梁佩雲 (香港教育學院) 謝雪梅 (香港教育學院) 林建平 (香港中文大學)

Y4	Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning in Small Class Settings	Symposium
	Lai, Kwok Chan (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Chan, Kam Wing (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Lee, Mang Ching (Sung Tak School) So, Winng Mui Winnie (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Po, Sum Cho (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Li, Yuen Ling (The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Lim, Swee Eng Audrey (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

Y9	教育專業對話：從系統評核與新初中一生成績編班試的學科測驗對香港教育的衝擊談起……	Symposium
	顏明仁 (香港教育學院) 蔡國光 (教育評議會) 張志鴻 (香港資助小學校長會) 葉錦元 (香港中學校長會) 李少鶴 (香港初等教育研究學會) 蔡楷俊 (津貼小學議會)

ZA8b	Development of the Children Creative Problem Solving Test	Poster
	Cheng, Ying-Yao (National Sun Yat-sen University) Wang, Wen-Chung (National Chung Cheng University) Chou, Wan-Yu (National Sun Yat-sen University) Lee, Yu-Chia (National Sun Yat-sen University)

ZA9a	Case Study of School-based Curriculum Development on Drama in Taiwan	Poster
	湯維玲 (國立屏東教育大學)

ZB4a	Investigating the Inquiry-based Instruction Effects on the 8th Graders’ Perceptions about Learning Environments in the Physical Science	Poster
	Tsai, Chih-Chung (National Changhua University of Education) Tuan, Hsiao-Lin (National Changhua University of Education)

ZB4b	My Group Work Works!	Poster
	Tang, Sok Mei, Christabelle (Kong Hwa School)

ZB5a	The Development Process of Science Teaching Plan: Uncovering the Secrete Veil of Creative Teaching Plan	Poster
	Cheng, Ying-Yao (National Sun Yat-sen University) Chuang, Hsueh-Hua (National Sun Yat-sen University) Yen, Chia-Ling (National Sun Yat-sen University)

ZB5b	The Effects of Reciprocal Instruction on EFL Reading Comprehension and Metacognition of Junior High School Students	Poster
	Wang, Ching-Yi (National Sun Yat-sen University) Guey, Simon (I-Shou University) Cheng, Ying-Yao (National Sun Yat-sen University)

ZB7b	科學學習課程的建構：以「禽流感」單元為例	Poster
	洪明全 (中華醫事學院幼兒保育系)