Volume 3 Supplement 1

Proceedings of Practical Social and Industrial Research (PSIR) Symposium 2014

Meeting abstracts

Edited by Chan Tak Yuen, Benjamin, Chiu Chu Hing, Catherine, Leung Man Kit, Christopher, Cheng Kar Wai, Joanna, Lam Yan Yan and Kwok Sin Tung

The publication charges for this supplement were funded by the Vocational Training Council. The Supplement Editors declare that they have no competing interests.

Practical Social and Industrial Research (PSIR) Symposium 2014. Go to conference site.

Wanchai, Hong Kong5 December 2014

Introduction

Authors: Tak Yuen Benjamin Chan

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):I1

Content type: Introduction Published on: 4 December 2014
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On translating technology research into industrial applications

Authors: Stephen T C Wong

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):K1

Content type: Keynote speaker Published on: 4 December 2014
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Assisted technology for daily living

Authors: Kai-yu Raymond Tong

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):K2

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TVET as an important factor in country’s economic development

Authors: Margarita Pavlova

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):K3

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Schooling and career aspirations of South Asian students

Authors: Stella Sin-tung Kwok, Catherine Chiu, Brenda Lo and Richard Wu

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O1

Content type: Oral Presentation Published on: 4 December 2014
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An empirical study of mainland Chinese students’ learning needs, perceptions of self-identity and sense of belonging

Authors: Ricky Yuk-kwan Ng and Lai-fong Lau

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O2

Content type: Oral Presentation Published on: 4 December 2014
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Needs analysis and curriculum development of vocational Chinese for NCS students

Authors: Xiao-yan Qiu, Dan-ping Wang, Hau-yee Lo and Ming-tak Tsang

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O3

Content type: Oral Presentation Published on: 4 December 2014
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Stress, burnout and resilience of teachers of students with emotional behavioural challenges

Authors: Brenda Lai-kuen Lo

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O4

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Frameworks for nurturing and assessing students’ statistical thinking in regression modelling

Authors: Ken W Li

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O5

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Addressing the language needs of industry: Incorporating real-life workplace communication into SGC-based vocational English modules

Authors: Annie Lai-kun Choi

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O6

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Enhancing vocational English learning through peer tutoring

Authors: Miranda Man-wai Lam and Avery Chung-woon Chan

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O7

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Engaging students with clickers in language lessons

Authors: Janet Man-wai Cheung, Alan Nga-lun Wong and Emmy Yin-ha Chan

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O8

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Learning styles and learning preferences of higher diploma students

Authors: Janet Man-wai Cheung, Joanna Kar-wai Cheng and Alan Nga-lun Wong

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):O9

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Challenges facing the elderly care industry in Hong Kong: the shortage of frontline workers

Authors: Stella Sin-tung Kwok, Kris Wai-ning Wong and Shun-lai Yang

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):P1

Content type: Poster Presentation Published on: 4 December 2014
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Case study of the effectiveness of the learning communities program for students in higher diploma in environmental science

Authors: Ho-leung Au and Fung-sheung Chung

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):P2

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A study of mobile learning for higher education students in Guangzhou

Authors: Hugo Chun-hung Wong

Citation: SpringerPlus 2014 3(Suppl 1):P3

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