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Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

The Experience of Hong Kong

By: Shek Kam Tse,Wing Wah Ki,Mark Shiu Kee Shum

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Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

The Experience of Hong Kong

By: Shek Kam Tse,Wing Wah Ki,Mark Shiu Kee Shum

The book is an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of the case of language in education reform and language policy controversies of Hong Kong over the initial two decades after 1997. It is a scholarly monograph of conscientious educators and researchers who have been active during the education reform, collaborating with different parties on school development and classroom teaching experiments. This book provides a multiple-perspective investigation into the education and language matters. Besides socio-political perspectives, this book also emphasizes the frontline educational and practical perspectives. The book explores the benefits and effective methods of mother-tongue and multi-lingual teaching that have emerged in the period. Based on the problematic experience of language purism and bifurcation in the reform, the book argues for an inclusive multilingual education policy with mother-tongue as the core. This book provides potential solutions and good practices to tackle the complex issues brought about by medium of instruction policy reforms in post-colonial times.

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Springer Nature

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981165784X

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Politics, Managerialism, and University Governance

Lessons from Hong Kong under China’s Rule since 1997

By: Wing-Wah Law

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Politics, Managerialism, and University Governance

Lessons from Hong Kong under China’s Rule since 1997

By: Wing-Wah Law

This book explores the interplay between politics, managerialism, and higher education, and the complex linkages between politics and public universities in Hong Kong. Since the mid-20th century, literature on the state, market, and higher education has focused on the state’s shifting role from the direct administration to the supervision of higher education, and its increased use of market and managerial principles and techniques to regulate public universities. However, very few studies have addressed the political influences on university governance produced by changing state-university-market relationships, the chancellorship of public universities, or students’ and academics’ civic engagement with regard to sensitive political issues. The book examines both the positive and problematic outcomes of using market principles and managerialism to reform public higher education; questions the longstanding tradition of university chancellorship; explores the issue of external members holding the majority on university governing boards; probes into the dilemma of either relying on the system or a good chancellor and external members to preserve universities’ autonomy and academic freedom; and assesses the cost of students’ and academics’ civic engagement with regard to politically sensitive issues.

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236

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9811373035

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9789811373039

Repositioning the Hong Kong Government

Social Foundations and Political Challenges

By: Stephen Wing Kai Chiu

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Repositioning the Hong Kong Government

Social Foundations and Political Challenges

By: Stephen Wing Kai Chiu

The relationship between government and society in Hong Kong has become an intensely debated topic as the complexities of governance grow and the old strategies of consensus building without genuine public participation fail to satisfy. Increasingly interventionist, yet lacking democratic credentials, the Hong Kong SAR government finds itself more and more limited in its capacity to implement policies and less able to rely on traditional allies. A society dissatisfied with old forms of governance has become ever more ready to mobilize itself outside of the formal political structures. This collection of studies by leading scholars examines the Hong Kong government's efforts to reposition itself in the economy and society under the pressures of globalization, economic and political restructuring and the rise of the civil society. Drawing on changing theoretical conceptions of state, market and citizenship and on comparisons with other Asian economies,Repositioning the Hong Kong Governmentoffers new interpretations of the problems of governance in Hong Kong and puts forward positive suggestions for resolving them.

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281

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Hong Kong University Press

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988808349X

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9789888083497

The Hong Kong Legal System

By: Stefan H. C. Lo,Kevin Kwok-yin Cheng,Wing Hong Chui

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The Hong Kong Legal System

By: Stefan H. C. Lo,Kevin Kwok-yin Cheng,Wing Hong Chui

Offers an accessible overview of Hong Kong's legal system and guides first-year law students in legal research and methods.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108721826

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Digital Image Interpolation in Matlab

By: Chi-Wah Kok,Wing-Shan Tam

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Digital Image Interpolation in Matlab

By: Chi-Wah Kok,Wing-Shan Tam

This book provides a comprehensive study in digital image interpolation with theoretical, analytical and Matlab® implementation. It includes all historically and practically important interpolation algorithms, accompanied with Matlab® source code on a website, which will assist readers to learn and understand the implementation details of each presented interpolation algorithm. Furthermore, sections in fundamental signal processing theories and image quality models are also included. The authors intend for the book to help readers develop a thorough consideration of the design of image interpolation algorithms and applications for their future research in the field of digital image processing. Introduces a wide range of traditional and advanced image interpolation methods concisely and provides thorough treatment of theoretical foundations Discusses in detail the assumptions and limitations of presented algorithms Investigates a variety of interpolation and implementation methods including transform domain, edge-directed, wavelet and scale-space, and fractal based methods Features simulation results for comparative analysis, summaries and computational and analytical exercises at the end of each chapter Digital Image Interpolation in Matlab® is an excellent guide for researchers and engineers working in digital imaging and digital video technologies. Graduate students studying digital image processing will also benefit from this practical reference text.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119119634

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9781119119630

21st Century Skills Development Through Inquiry-Based Learning

From Theory to Practice

By: Samuel Kai Wah Chu,Rebecca B. Reynolds,Nicole J. Tavares,Michele Notari,Celina Wing Yi Lee

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21st Century Skills Development Through Inquiry-Based Learning

From Theory to Practice

By: Samuel Kai Wah Chu,Rebecca B. Reynolds,Nicole J. Tavares,Michele Notari,Celina Wing Yi Lee

This book presents innovative instructional interventions designed to support inquiry project-based learning as an approach to equip students with 21st century skills. Instructional techniques include collaborative team-based teaching, social constructivist game design and game play, and productive uses of social media such as wikis and other online communication affordances. The book will be of interest to researchers seeking a summary of recent empirical studies in the inquiry project-based learning domain that employ new technologies as constructive media for student synthesis and creation. The book also bridges the gap between empirical works and a range of national- and international-level educational standards frameworks such as the P21, the OECD framework, AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner, and the Common Core State Standards in the US. Of particular interest to education practitioners, the book offers detailed descriptions of inquiry project-based learning interventions that can be directly reproduced in today's schools. Further, the book provides research-driven guidelines for the evaluation of student inquiry project-based learning. Lastly, it offers education policymakers insight into establishing anchors and spaces for applying inquiry project-based learning opportunities for youth today in the context of existing and current education reform efforts. The aim of this book is to support education leaders', practitioners' and researchers' efforts in advancing inspiring and motivating student learning through transformative social constructivist inquiry-based knowledge-building with information technologies. We propose that preparing students with inquiry mindsets and dispositions can promote greater agency, critical thinking and resourcefulness, qualities needed for addressing the complex societal challenges they may face.

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210

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Springer

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9811024812

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Gallium Arsenide Digital Circuits

By: Omar Wing

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Gallium Arsenide Digital Circuits

By: Omar Wing

Gallium Arsenide technology has come of age. GaAs integrated circuits are available today as gate arrays with an operating speed in excess of one Gigabits per second. Special purpose GaAs circuits are used in optical fiber digital communications systems for the purpose of regeneration, multiplexing and switching of the optical signals. As advances in fabrication and packaging techniques are made, the operat ing speed will further increase and the cost of production will reach a point where large scale application of GaAs circuits will be economical in these and other systems where speed is paramount. This book is written for students and engineers who wish to enter into this new field of electronics for the first time and who wish to embark on a serious study of the subject of GaAs circuit design. No prior knowledge of GaAs technology is assumed though some previous experience with MOS circuit design will be helpful. A good part of the book is devoted to circuit analysis, to the extent that is possible for non linear circuits. The circuit model of the GaAs transistor is derived from first principles and analytic formulas useful in predicting the approxi mate circuit performance are also derived. Computer simulation is used throughout the book to show the expected performance and to study the effects of parameter variations.

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198

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461315417

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Microaggressions in Everyday Life

By: Derald Wing Sue,Lisa Spanierman

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Microaggressions in Everyday Life

By: Derald Wing Sue,Lisa Spanierman

The essential, authoritative guide to microaggressions, revised and updated The revised and updated second edition of Microaggressions in Everyday Life presents an introduction to the concept of microaggressions, classifies the various types of microaggressions, and offers solutions for ending microaggressions at the individual, group, and community levels. The authors—noted experts on the topic—explore the psychological effects of microaggressions on both perpetrators and targets. Subtle racism, sexism, and heterosexism remain relatively invisible and potentially harmful to the wellbeing, self-esteem, and standard of living of many marginalized groups in society. The book examines the manifestations of various forms of microaggressions and explores their impact. The text covers: researching microaggressions, exploring microaggressions in education, identifying best practices teaching about microaggressions, understanding microaggressions in the counseling setting, as well as guidelines for combating microaggressions. Each chapter concludes with a section called "The Way Forward" that provides guidelines, strategies, and interventions designed to help make our society free of microaggressions. This important book: Offers an updated edition of the seminal work on microaggressions Distinguishes between microaggressions and macroaggressions Includes new information on social media as a key site where microaggressions occur Presents updated qualitative and quantitative findings Introduces the concept of microinterventions Contains new coverage throughout the text with fresh examples and new research findings from a wide range of studies Written for students, faculty, and practitioners of psychology, education, social work, and related disciplines, the revised edition of Microaggressions in Everyday Life illustrates the impact microaggressions have on both targets and perpetrators and offers suggestions to eradicate microaggressions.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119513812

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Micropropagation of Orchids

By: Tim Wing Yam,Joseph Arditti

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Micropropagation of Orchids

By: Tim Wing Yam,Joseph Arditti

Divided into three volumes, Micropropagation of Orchids Third Edition retains the exhaustive list of micropropagation protocols for many genera and updates each section to include new and/or revised information about: Culture media and vessels Techniques and procedures for both orchids which were previously cultured and for those which were not Plant hormones and growth regulators Media components Methods for tissue decontamination Historical information Procedures for the cultivation for plantlets which have been removed from flasks Sources of light and illumination methods Written by two globally acknowledged experts in the field, the third edition of this definitive text on the micropropagation of orchids is a detailed and comprehensive collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro and is intended for researchers in plant science and propagation, professional and amateur orchid growers, and plant breeding professionals. Much of the general information about techniques and procedures can be applied to plants other than orchids.

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1119187060

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Polymer Nanocomposites

Towards Multi-Functionality

By: Aravind Dasari,Zhong-Zhen Yu,Yiu-Wing Mai

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Polymer Nanocomposites

Towards Multi-Functionality

By: Aravind Dasari,Zhong-Zhen Yu,Yiu-Wing Mai

This highlights ongoing research efforts on different aspects of polymer nanocomposites and explores their potentials to exhibit multi-functional properties. In this context, it addresses both fundamental and advanced concepts, while delineating the parameters and mechanisms responsible for these potentials. Aspects considered include embrittlement/toughness; wear/scratch behaviour; thermal stability and flame retardancy; barrier, electrical and thermal conductivity; and optical and magnetic properties. Further, the book was written as a coherent unit rather than a collection of chapters on different topics. As such, the results, analyses and discussions presented herein provide a guide for the development of a new class of multi-functional nanocomposites. Offering an invaluable resource for materials researchers and postgraduate students in the polymer composites field, they will also greatly benefit materials

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1447168097

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Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

The Experience of Hong Kong

By: Shek Kam Tse,Wing Wah Ki,Mark Shiu Kee Shum

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Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

The Experience of Hong Kong

By: Shek Kam Tse,Wing Wah Ki,Mark Shiu Kee Shum

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Book's by Wing Wah Ki

Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

Politics, Managerialism, and University Governance

Politics, Managerialism, and University Governance

Repositioning the Hong Kong Government

Repositioning the Hong Kong Government

The Hong Kong Legal System

The Hong Kong Legal System

Digital Image Interpolation in Matlab

Digital Image Interpolation in Matlab

21st Century Skills Development Through Inquiry-Based Learning

21st Century Skills Development Through Inquiry-Based Learning

Gallium Arsenide Digital Circuits

Gallium Arsenide Digital Circuits

Microaggressions in Everyday Life

Microaggressions in Everyday Life

Micropropagation of Orchids

Micropropagation of Orchids

Polymer Nanocomposites

Polymer Nanocomposites

Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

Controversies in Medium of Instruction Reform

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