Launch of Bright Start Project 2.0
The launch ceremony of Bright Start 2.0 Project will be held on 10 May 2025.
Research Office
YCCECE is making an impact on the most fast-moving and challenging early childhood education trend in Hong Kong. Actively interact with professional parties, the Research Office thrives to closely collaborate and has exchange connection with the government and industry leaders to facilitate in-depth research that contributes to ECE in Hong Kong.
The College utilizes both public and private-sector fundings appropriately for every type of project. As a pioneer and the very first and only ECE specialist higher education institution in Asia, it shares the latest research findings and provides support for lectures and conferences for the general public.
The Research Office strives to promote research capacity, research culture and research branding of the College. Contact us for collaboration opportunities:
- Research project advice
- Individual consultation on research opportunities
- Proposal preparation and funding application
- Research ethical review application support
- Networking event
- Various research activities (e.g. workshops, seminars, academic conferences)
Contact Us
Address: Research Office, 4F, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education, 2 Tin Wan Hill Road, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Email: research@yccece.edu.hk
Public Seminar and Event
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Supporting the Mental Health of Parents and Carers of Children with SEN
This seminar will address the importance and ways parents may practice self-care and self-compassion as well as how professionals can best support a parent whose child has diverse needs.
Transforming Education for Happiness in Bhutan
Prof. Fazal Rizvi will discuss some of BB’s key concepts, especially in relation to the notions of happiness and well bring, and the challenges Bhutanese educational system is facing in enacting them into effective practices.
Chinese Classical Theatre 2025
The annual Chinese Classical Theatre is back for 2025!
Principals Forum: "Child-Centered" Curriculum Practices — Kindergarten Teaching Design Template
The “Principals Forum”, jointly hosted by the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education (YCCECE), China Education Culture Exchange Foundation and Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association, will be held on 12 December.
Supporting the Mental Health of Parents and Carers of Children with SEN
Professor Yip Kam-shing will delve into practical ways in how to support carers of children with SEN.
The Overarching Impact of Digital Addiction on children’s brain and development: Evidence-based support for children with SEN
Dr Sunny Liu , Specialist in Psychiatry, will discuss the evidenced-based impact of digital addiction, efforts to enhance early detection and intervention strategies.
The “4th 'CoolPlay' International Conference on Early Exploration”
The “4th 'CoolPlay' International Conference on Early Exploration” will be hosted at the College's City Campus on 28 September 2024.
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Development and Validation of Quality Framework and Standards for Early Childhood Education in China: A Study Based in Guangdong and Jiangsu Provinces
This seminar will lead us to delve into a study that has explored the development and validation of a Quality Framework and Standards for ECE in China, focusing on Guangdong and Jiangsu provinces. Addressing the need for improved kindergarten evaluations, the research team from YCCECE, alongside regional collaborators, developed the Chinese Kindergarten Quality Rating Scale (CKQRS).
Mengxue Institute Second Drama
This year, Dr Hui Ching, director of Mengxue Institute, once again led students to undergo drama training and are now ready to bring classic Chinese culture on stage.
Professional Development Seminar
A brand new series of seminars designed for academic staff, providing professional training for exchange and learning.
Children Play-based Learning Workshop for Principals and Teachers
To deepen the understanding of exploratory learning among early childhood educators, the Jockey Club "CoolPlay Project" will host a workshop and sharing session for principals and teachers at YCCECE Tin Wan Campus on 26 April 2024.
Cultivating a harmonious, intimate, and healthy parent-child relationship
During this event, speakers will delve into the profound relationship between healthy parent-child relationships and emotions, drawing from educational psychology theories and extensive practical experiences.
Enhancing Understanding of Autism: A Parenting Workshop Adopting an Experiential Approach
Samson will share an innovative 8-week parenting workshop for parents of autistic children which he and his team developed in 2023. This workshop focused on enhancing parental understanding of autism and equipping parents with effective strategies for interacting with their autistic children. Through different activities, parents are given the opportunity to experience how autism feels like, fostering a deeper connection with their children and insight into their daily challenges. The workshop includes practical suggestions and techniques to support parents in interacting with autistic children.
Professional Development, Evidence-based Practices and Child Outcomes: The Who, the What and the How of Effective Practice
This session draws on examples of effective professional development and describes lessons learnt from research and practice, focussing on the 'who', 'what' and 'how' of effective PD design and delivery.
Featured Talk on Chinese Traditional Culture and Early Childhood Education
The Book of Rites, in its section on "Record of Education," states: "Jade requires polishing to become a valuable object; people need learning to acquire knowledge. Therefore, in ancient times, wise rulers placed emphasis on establishing a nation, governing the people, and prioritizing education."
Developing Chinese in bilingual and trilingual contexts: language input and early development
Many young children in Hong Kong typically acquire Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) alongside English. This talk reports and discusses recent discoveries by Dr Mai and her research team. In a series of longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, Dr Mai and her research team have investigated effects of language input and their interaction with cross-linguistic influence in children acquiring Chinese in bilingual or trilingual contexts.
Featured Talk on The Yew Chung Approach in Higher Education
In this interactive discussion, we will review the 12 Values of the Yew Chung Approach and discuss what these values mean to teacher preparation.
Inaugural YCYW International Education Symposium 2024
On 1-2 March 2024, in collaboration with the International Education Research Office of the Shanghai Changning District Institute of Education, YCYW will hold the Inaugural YCYW International Education Symposium 2024 — “Transforming Education, Empowering Humanity: China’s Contribution to the Understanding of International Education” at Yew Chung International School of Shanghai Puxi (Hongqiao Campus).
Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Children with Additional Needs
The speakers will discuss important concepts related to the social-emotional development of young children, as well as methods for you to effectively facilitate this process.
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Robot for Autism Behavioral Intervention: A full-fledged robot based curriculum for autistic individuals
In this presentation, Prof. Catherine So will introduce Robot for Autism Behavioral Intervention (RABI), a newly developed robot-based intervention since 2015.
Common Childhood Communicable Diseases During Winter
Entering into the new year, we once again thank you all for your support! “JC Bright Start” project will continue to provide the 9th “Public Talk”. This time we have invited Dr. Daniel CHIU and Dr. Lilian WONG, to discuss the topic Common Childhood Communicable Diseases During Winter.
Featured Talk on Children's Rights - "Will a Child’s Life be Different Because of You?"
Mrs. Priscilla LUI, B.B.S. will share her experiences and perspectives on the pressing needs of children in Hong Kong. Her valuable insights will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by children and the importance of taking prompt action to improve their lives by ECE caregivers and parents.
Individual differences in working memory: SES, parenting, and societies
Although individual differences in Working memory (WM) can be readily observed in early childhood, there are still uncertainties regarding the factors and mechanisms that lead to these differences.
The First International Conference of Hong Kong Nantong Early Years Education Research Centre
Children, Play, Curriculum - The First International Conference of Hong Kong Nantong Early Years Education Research Centre
Trends in Early Childhood Education
Professor Kathy Sylva is an educational psychologist and a world-known early childhood educator and specialist.
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The Development of Online Teaching and Learning in HEIs: Introducing the Online Course 'Comparative Early Childhood Education'
Professor Li Minyi will be sharing the design of an online curriculum in Comparative Early Childhood Education (https://www.icourse163.org/course/BNU-1206418809), which has been nationally recognized as a first-class undergraduate course by the Ministry of Education. In the course, Prof Li discusses with early childhood educators and students early education systems in different countries and regions, including the evolution and the state of the art in Early Childhood Education and Care, focusing on issues such as the development and revolution in EC ideologies, national curriculum development and implementation, as well as the transition from kindergarten to primary, and the integration between care and early childhood education.
Best & developmentally appropriate practice: The Whole Child Approach in ECE
This practitioner-focused presentation explores the Whole Child Approach in ECE. Based on practical experience in high-risk, special needs multiage settings, Ana discusses its history, key concepts, and its standing as a fundamental and developmentally appropriate best practice in early childhood education.
Learn Through "Play" - For the 21st Century
Dr Hui will give a public talk on 'Learn Through "Play" - For the 21st Century' on the College's Info Day on 28 October 2023. Don't miss the chance to learn more about the importance of "play" and Mengxue.
Facilitating Social and Emotional Development in the Infant and Toddler Stage
The 7th “Public Talk” of the JC Bright Start Project will invite Dr. Amelia NY Lee, the Associate Dean (Programme Development) and Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, to discuss the topic of Facilitating Social and Emotional Development in the Infant and Toddler Stage.
Nurturing Children of Different Temperaments
The 7th “Public Talk” of the JC Bright Start Project will invite Ms. Tiffany Sham (Educational Psychologist), Member of the Register of Educational Psychologists accredited by Department of Health, to discuss children of different temperaments.
