Educational Studies

Co-ordinator: Dr ZHAO, Zhenzhou
Email: zhaozz@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ci

Civic and citizenship education is a priority for all societies. It is concerned with the development of the next generation of citizens who will have responsibility for the social and political processes that underpin the ways people interact and work together. School education plays an important role in this process but it is recognized that schools do not work in isolation from their communities and the values they represent. The influence of peers and families is also recognized as contributing to citizenship development. Specifically, this area is designed to seek a better understanding of citizenship issues in different cultural contexts, to expand that understanding with explicitly comparative studies, to move outside the bounds of the formal structures of government and investigate the role of civil society in the development of citizenship and to explore the theoretical and practical issues related to the way students view their citizenship responsibilities.

Specialised Courses

• International Perspectives on Citizenship Education
• Critical Literature Review on Citizenship Education
• Researching Citizenship Education: Issues and Directions

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Co-ordinator: Dr TAM, Po Chi Pansy
Email: ppctam@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ece/

The early childhood specialization in the Doctor of Education is designed for professionals who want to enrich their career with a post graduate qualification that enables them to systematically investigate the field and embark on a research project with a notable practical and professional outcome. The courses are designed to support investigations in early childhood research in policy, pedagogies, curriculum and any other aspects of working with young children in formal learning contexts in local and international contexts.

Graduates of the programme will demonstrate:

• An advanced knowledge of the theories and practices inherent to early childhood programmes in an international context.
• An ability to critically review and discuss contemporary literature and research findings in early childhood education.
• The capacity to think theory and practice in dynamic and practical ways.
• The ability to design, implement and evaluate a systematic research project that is relevant to their chosen area of interest.

Specialised Courses

• Critical Literature Review in Early Childhood Education
• Policies and Practices in Early Childhood Education
• International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
• Provision of Exemplary Early childhood Education

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Co-ordinator: Dr WONG, Koon Lin
Email: wongkl@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/epl

The rapid social change and associated educational (re)developments in global development in the past decades has given rise to multiple and unprecedented challenges to the capacities of teachers, school leaders and policy makers. Against this background, this Specialized Area: Leadership for Future School (LFS), is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of major issues relating to the three domains, globally and regionally. Students who complete the specialization will be equipped to utilize theoretical frameworks to analyse, debate and transform their understanding in at least one of the following areas: teacher professional development, education policy and leadership. In addition, students will also be able to adapt the frameworks for improvement and innovation in multiple social and educational settings.

Specialised Courses

• Education Policy Studies: Approaches, Analyses, and Self
• Problem-based Approaches to School Improvement
• Leading for Educational Change and Innovation
• Building Teacher Capacity
• Educational Leadership: Theory, Research, and Practice
• Intercultural Policy and Practice in a Diverse, Global World

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Co-ordinator: Dr HAN, Xiao
Email: ivyhan@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/ie

This specialization features:

• The opportunity to study at an advanced level across a wide range of issues, concepts and perspectives in the fields of international education, comparative education, and educational development;
• A focus on understanding international education, in its prevalent manifestations, and educational and social change and development, from the associated sociological, philosophical, historical, economic and political perspectives;
• A team of professors who are acknowledged globally as leaders in the field, and as excellent teachers;
• Hong Kong’s geographical, economic, political and socio-cultural location, which offers an ideal site in and from which to study international education, and educational and social change and development, under conditions of increasing globalization;
• A commitment to educating for a sustainable future and to social justice in education and society as a key rationale for study in this specialisation.

Specialised Courses

• Theories and Methods in Comparative Education Research
• Intercultural Education
• Multilingual Education
• International Education and Development

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

*Full-time mode is not open for application for 2025/26 intake

Co-ordinator: Dr CHEN, Yuan
Email: cheny@eduhk.hk
Website: http://www.eduhk.hk/sec/?lang=en

The special education EdD will involve four independent study courses with the emphasis and application of knowledge and skills pertaining to learners with special educational needs. Each independent study course will link carefully to the candidates proposed area of study. The independent study areas will emphasize and demonstrate research skills and enable individuals to pursue their own interest within the broad framework of special education.

Specialised Courses

• Critical Literature Review in Special Education
• Policies & Practices in Special Education in the Asia-Pacific Region
• International Perspectives in Special Education
• Evaluating Effective Special Education Support

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.