HIGHER EDUCATION/TRAINING
PhD in Education, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Canada;
Areas of Study: Curriculum Study, Thoughtful Pedagogy, Research Methods, Education Assessment;
Supervisor: Professor Max van Manen, the Lifetime Achievement Awardee in Curriculum Studies in 2002 by AERA
MPhil in English language and Literature, 1991, School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Nanjing Teachers’University, Nanjing, China
Area of Study: English Language Education
BEd in English Language Education, 1987, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, Hunan Teachers’University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China
President/Dean Leadership Excellence Program, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suchow, 2013
Laureate Executive Onboard Training Program, Madrid, Spain, 2013/01
Senior Executive Leader Onsite Mentoring Program by the Right Management ManPower Group ( Nasdaque Public Company, NASDAQ:MAN), 2013/01 – 2013/12
Laureate Leadership Summits 2012 Miami & 2013 Orlando
Alberta Teacher License， Alberta Ministry of Education, 2003
APPOINTMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
2020 – Present: Pro-Rector, (Concurrent) Dean of Faculty of Education, City University of Macau, Macau S.A.R
Responsibility: Registry, Quality Assurance, Teaching Innovation, Global Exchange, Faculty of Education
2018 – 2019: Academic Registrar, Interim Dean of Graduate School, (Concurrent) Dean of Faculty of Education, City University of Macau, Macau S.A.R
2016/09 – 2019 Academic Registrar, (Concurrent) Dean of Faculty of Education, City University of Macau, Macau S.A.R
2016/01 – 2016/08 Academic Registrar, City University of Macau, Taipa, Macau S.A.R
2015/01 – 2016/01 Education Developer, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Responsibility: The position is to be a leader in the professional development of University of Alberta faculty and all instructional staff and their approach to teaching in diverse environments including the integration of the educational technologies for teaching and learning, flipped learning, blended learning and MOOC course development. Work done including but not limited to one-on-one course consultations, liaison with School of Business and Faculty of Law, professional development workshop Series, mini-lesson video clips with Camtasia, Storyline and Screencast-o-matic, blended learning project support, eCourse development on Concepts of Course Design, Teaching and Learning, Preparing for Multi-faceted Review of Teaching Symposium, Preparing for the Summer University Symposium for Assessing Student Learning, CTL Summer Teacher Training Program for China (55000 CAD revenue generated).
2011/10 –2014/08 Vice President Academic and Internationalization, Chief Academic Officer, Hunan International Economics University (HIEU) (28 thousand Students + 2000 staff), Changsha, Hunan Province, China: hired by Laureate International Universities Network. (U.S. based Global Education Investment Group with over 70 institutes in 30 countries ( website: http://www.laureate.net ) HIEU was ranked the top 1 Private University in China in 2014, by the China's Alumni Association
2005/08 – 2011/09 Instructor I, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Director, Acting Chair of Research & Development, Coordinator for International Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction & Center for Learning Study & University School Partnership, Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIED), Hong Kong. According to the 2015 QS World University Rankings in the field of Education, it is ranked 15th in the World. In 2016, it was retitled as “Hong Kong Education University”.
2005/01 – 2005/07 Executive Officer II, Teacher Development Consultant, English Subject Development Head, Center for Learning-Study and University School Partnership, Hong Kong Institute of Education
2004/10 – 2014/12 Research Associate, Department of Translation, Faculty of Humanities, Chinese University of Hong Kong. According to Times Higher Education, it was ranked 94th in the world in 2016, top 4 in Canada
2000 – 2004 Research Coordinator for CPIn (Curriculum and Pedagogy Institute), Research & Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Canada; Project Manager (Part time), Intelligent Engineering Laboratory and China-Canada United Lab, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Canada;
Web developer and administrator (Part-time) for the following educational websites and more:
• Language and Literacy: A Canadian E-Journal http://www.langandlit.ualberta.ca/
• Phenomenology Online Course http://www.phenomenologyonline.com/
• CPIN (Curriculum and Pedagogy Institute) http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/cpin/
• KTEP (Kangwon Teacher Education Program, Korean)
• HTEP (Hokkaido Teachers of English Program, Japan http://www.htep.ualberta.ca/home.htm
1998 Visiting Scholar, Department of Secondary Education, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
08/1996 – 12/1999 Dean of School of Foreign Languages (Later on changed to Shool of Languages and Culture) , Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), Nanjing, China
08/1989 – 07/1996 Instructor, Lecturer, Associate Chair of Basic Sciences Department, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), Nanjing, China
Editorial Work for International Academic Journals
Senior Editor, Cogent Education (ESCI)
Editor, International Journal of Educational Research (SSCI)
Editorial Board, International Journal for Learning and Lesson Studies
Editorial Board, Phenomenology and Practice
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEACHING AND STUDENT SUPPORT
(a) Major Courses Taught in English
1) CUI 1045 Teaching and Learning (3rd Yr undergraduate);
2) CUI 2088 Promoting Positive Classroom Environments (3rd Yr undergraduate);
3) ED6003 Introduction to Research Methods (Master & Doctoral);
4) ED5004The Critically Reflective Practitioner ((3rd Yr undergraduate, MEd graduate);
5) GEA 1045 Human Relationships from Confucius Perspective (GE (1st, 2nd and 3rd Yr Undergraduate);
6) ED 4045 Honor Projects Supervision; Research Methods (Theory) (4th Yr undergraduate);
7) CUI 3213 Learning Study Action Research (3rd Yr undergraduate);
8) CUI 5014Teacher Professional Knowledge and Curriculum Change (Mphil, MEd and PhD);
9) CUI 5011 Teaching for Learning – Using Theory of Variation (MEd);
10) CUI 5017 Contemporary Issues in Education (MEd)
11) International Perspectives on Education Reform
12) Phenomenological Inquiry as the Human Science Research Methods
13) Leading Organizational Change
14) Managing Diversities in Education Communities
15) Critical Incidents and Thoughtful Pedagogy
16) Curriculum Foundations (3rd Yr undergraduate)
17) Lesson Study and Teacher Professional Development (MEd graduate);
SET score above the faculty and department mean. In 2011/2012 academic year, won the “Outstanding Teaching Performance” Award due to highest SET score above the department mean.
(b) Contributions to teaching materials, course and program development
Professional Consultation to University Faculty members on course design/redesign;
Program coordinator of the BACEE joint program with Lingnan University of Hong Kong;
Program coordinator of the BA(ENG) joint program with Chinese University of Hong Kong;
Revamped the course “Classroom Management” syllabus using outcome based designing principle;
Program developer, course material developer and instructor for 30-hr, 60-hr, and 90-hr in-service teacher professional development courses to local Hong Kong school teachers and teacher cohorts from Mainland China, as well as Singapore, Taiwan and other regions;
GE course development for “Human Relationships from Confucius Perspective”;
(c) Contributions to teaching innovation
Providing Professional Support for Faculty’s Development of Blended Learning and Flipped Learning Course projects in University of Alberta
Co-developed Chinese MOOC courses with partners in Chinese universities
delivered GE online courses;
Major contributor to the revamping of course syllabus according to Target Oriented Course (TOC) Design Principe and Outcome Based Learning (OBL) Assessment strategies
Applied Master Lecture with small class tutoring in Learning Study Action Research course;
Promoted the innovative instruction of “Teaching less, Learn More” using diversified interactive methods, such as case study, project learning, activity led learning and service learning;
Developed the highly recognized 3+3+3 model of teaching to facilitate the change of teaching from “stand to deliver” to “teach to learn” educational reform in China;
Advocator of using team teaching and lesson study as a platform for teacher professional development;
(d) Contributions to Student Supervision
1) Graduate Thesis Supervision:
2 MEd students in 2010 in HKIED;
PhD supervision committee (external member) since 2012: one PhD student, Zoey Zhang with Professor Robert Klassen, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta);
2) As personal tutor for Postgraduate Diploma of Education (PGDE) students: 29 students in HKIED;
3) Supervised and hosted 4 visiting scholars and 3 research associates when in HKIED;
4) Student Teaching Practice Supervision: Over 200 students in HKIED
(e) Teaching related awards
2010/2011 the “Outstanding Teaching Performance” Award (based on highest SET scores), Department of C & I, Hong Kong Institute of Education;
1997-1999 Award for "Most Promising University Young Teacher" (provincial level, awarded for two years), Nanjing, China, (two year fixed bonus)
1995 1st prize award of “Excellence in Teaching” (Nanjing Municipal Level Award),
1992, 1994 Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Basic Sciences Department, HUIST, China
1991, 1994, 1997 Awards for "Excellent Class Teacher" in (university level), Nanjing, China
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS, BUSINESS VISITS AND CLOSE CONNECTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSITIES (IN THE PAST 10 YEARS)
In China:
a. Beijing: Renmin University of China, Beijing University, Tsinghua University, Beijing Normal University, Capital Normal University, Beijing Academy of Education Research, China Academy of Education Science, Shichahai College.
b. Shanghai: East China Normal University, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai Academy of Education Science, Shanghai Shanda College.
c. Guangdong Province: South China Normal University (Guangzhou), Baiyun College (Guangzhou), Shenzhen University (Shenzhen), Shenzhen Academy of Education Science, Foshan University (Fosha), Peizheng University (Huadu)
d. Chongqing: Chongqing Normal University, Southwest University
e. Guangxi Province: Guangxi Normal University (Guilin)
f. Jilin Province: Northeast Normal University (Changchun), Huaqiao College of Foreign Languages (Changchun)
g. Henan Province: Henan University (Kaifeng), Henan Teachers’ College (Zhenzhou), Huanghuai College (Zhumandian)
h. Jiangsu Province: Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (Suchow)
i. Jiangxi Province: Jiangxi Normal University (Nanchan), Jiangxi College of Science and Technology (Nanchan), Shangrao Normal University (Shangrao), Jinggangshan University (Jinggangshan)
j. Hubei Province: Central China (Huanzhong) Normal University (Wuhan), Central China (Huazhong) University of Science and Technology (Wuhan)
k. Hunan province: Hunan Normal University (Changsha), Hunan International Economics University (changsha), Hunan First Normal University (Changsha), Hunan University of Technology (Zhuzhou), Nanhua University (Henyang), Chenzhou College (Chenzhou), Loudi College (Loudi), Huaihua College (Huaihua).
In Singapore: National Institute of Education (NIE)
In Malaysia: INTI International University & College (Kuala Lumpur & other campuses)
In Taiwai: Zhanghua Normal University (Zhanghua), National Donghua University (Hualian), Tzu Chi University (Hualian)
In Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Baptist University
In Macau: Macau University, Macau City University
In India: Pearl Academy, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
In Indonesia: the President’s University
In Thailand: Stamford International University
In Brunei: Brunei University
In Australia: Blue Mountain International Hotel Management School, Torrens University, Woolonggong University
In Spain: Universidad Europera de Madrid (UEM)
In Switzerland: Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
In Cyprus: European University Cyprus
In Germany: Business and Information Technology School (BiTS), BTK Group
In France: Ecole Centrale d’Electronique (ECE), Ecole Suprerieure du Commerce Exterrieur (ECSE)
In UK: University of Hertfordshire, University of Coventry, Edgehill University, Liverpool University, University of Sheffield
IN US: Kendall College, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, New School of Architecture and Design
In Mexico: Universidad del Valle de Mexico
In Brazil: CEDEPE Business School
EXTERNAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
2017/05 - Present Specialist of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in education related progrograms, language service programs and cultural study programs.
2015/04 Invited to provide professional consultation on “Global Market and Competitiveness of Private Universities” by Ernst & Yong, one of the four major global financial consultation companies in the world.
2014 /07 - Present “Lifelong Professor” at Hunan International Economics University, China.
2014/02 Nominated by the university to compete for the most prestigious provincial “Xiaoxiang” award for foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to Hunan development of China;
2014 – 2017 Guest Professor of Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China;
2013/06 Invited as MoE Quality Audit expert for a simulated quality audit for Huanghuai University of Henan Province;
2013/04 – Present Visiting Professor, Edgehill University, UK;
2012/02 – Present Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Learning and Lesson Studies, International Journal hosted by University of East Anglica, UK;
2011/12 – 2014/12 Executive Council Member, Hunan Provincial Higher Education Professional Association, China;
2007 – Present Editorial Board member, Journal of Phenomenology and Practice (Northern American Journal, the former title “Journal of Phenomenology and Pedagogy)”;
2010/05 – 2011/12, Associate Director, centre for Learning Studies, Hong Kong Institute of Education;
2010/04 – 2011/02, Acting Chair of Research and Development Committee, Department of C&I, HKIED ;
2010/06 – 2011/06 Chair of Social Welfare Committee, Department of C&I, HKIED;
2006/01 – 2009 Chair of Academic Development and Research Committee, Centre for Learning Study and School Partnership, HK Institute of Education;
2006 Member of Academic Regulations Committee of HK Institute of Education;
2008/01 –2010/12 Guest Professor, in the area of Curriculum and Instruction, South China Normal University;
2007 – Present Guest Professor, Henan Teachers’ Institute, Henan Province, China;
2007/04 – Present Guest Researcher, Henan Provincial Teacher Education Research Center, Henan Provincial Education Bureau, China;
2007/01 – present Vice Director, International Research Center for Phenomenological Pedagogy and Teacher Development in China Academy of Educational Research, Ministry of Education, Beijing, China;
2007 Program Chair of the 2007 International Conference of World Lesson Study Association;
2006 – Present Founding Council Member of the World Association for Lesson Studies (WALS);
2006 – Present Member of Academic Regulations Committee of Hong Kong Institute of Education;
2006 Organizing Committee Member, International Conference on Phenomenology and Pedagogy: The meaning of pedagogy in the complex world;
2002 – 2005 Guest Professor, Nanhua University, Hunan Province, China;
2002- 2006 Editorial Board, Journal of Foreign Language Teaching and Translation;
1999-2004 Editorial Committee Member, “World Library of New Curriculum and
Instruction Theories” Book Series, China Educational Science Press, China Education Ministry Project;
1993- 1999 Member of the Editorial Committee (English Editor), the Journal of Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, one of the Key academic journals in China;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, EDUCATION BUREAUS AND REGIONS FOR IN-SERVICE TEACHERS
Year Name Role Venue
2016/03/04 聚焦一課、超越一課：課堂學習與教師的教育智慧研究 主講嘉賓 澳門培道中心
2015/09/14-20 the 4-day Preconference Workshop on Phenomenological Research Method in Education, 3rd International Conference on Phenomenology and Professional Practice, Instructor, Workshop Coordinator Beijing, China
2015/07/20-08/12 2015 CTL Summer China Teacher Training Program (3-Week) , 55,000 CAD revenue generated Program Developer & Coordinator Edmonton, Canada
2013/05 “Focus on one lesson and beyond one lesson: school based teacher professional development”, Teacher Professional Workshop organized by Shandong Education Bureau (approx.. 300 teachers) Keynote
presenter Weifang City, Shandong Province, China
2013/08 “Cultivating the Tone of Teaching”, Pre-Semester Teacher Professional Day Workshop (about 200 teachers) in Bocai School, Invited Speaker Changsha, Hunan Province
2012/08 Teacher Professional Development Program on Target Oriented Curriculum Design Invited presenter Changde, Hunan Province
2011/07 “Senior Teacher Training Summer Seminar， Keynote speaker Yueyang, Hunan Province
2009/05/28 Introducing Lesson Study as a Teacher Professional Development Platform for Shaanxi Normal University Academic Visitors Invited Presenter Hong Kong
2008/10/20 – 24 2nd Shenzhen Nanshan Senior Teacher Training Workshop on Lesson Studies (30 Senior Teachers)
(200, 000 HK Revenue Generated) Program Developer, Coordinator, & instructor Hong Kong
2008/10/06 Choi Wan ST. Joseph's Primary School PM
Workshop for 40 teachers on English Lesson Observation and Analysis English Subject Consultant Hong Kong
2008/09/04 “Teachers' Pedagogical Thoughtfulness and Classroom Contingent Moments", Teacher Professional Development Day Workshop for C&MA Sun Kei Primary School (60 teachers) Keynote Speaker Hong Kong
2008 /07 Workshop for the Senior Training Course for Tertiary Institutes in Guizhou Province , Funded by Amity Foundation, China Course instructor Hong Kong
2008/05/26- 30 1st Shenzhen Nanshan Senior Teacher Training Workshop on Lesson Studies (30 senior teachers)
200,000 HK Dollars revenue generated Program Developer, Coordinator, & instructor Hong Kong
2008/03/03 – 07 Workshops for the Swedish Teacher Team on Learning Study (8 Swedish teachers) Coordinator, Instructor Hong Kong
2007/11/28 Workshops for 120 Singaporean Teachers on Learning Study Course instructor Singapore
2007/10 Workshops for Northwest China Education Leadership Training Cohort Course instructor Hong Kong
2007/06 “Cultivating Teachers’ Sensitivity and Tact of Teaching”, Guangzhou Senior Teacher Training Workshops Keynote Nansha, Guangdong Province
2006, 2007 Workshops on Learning Study, one in China National Institute of Education Research, the other in Beijing Xinyuanli School, each about 100 teachers participated. Course instructor, Beijing, China
2006/11/19-20 the “6th National Secondary School English Lesson Competition” organized by the National Foreign Language Teaching and Research Association Assessing Expert Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
2006/11/21 1: Pedagogy from Humanistic Perspective. Lecture 2: Learning Study: Hong Kong Model. Invited Speaker Wei Fong Shandong Province, China
2006/05/23 - 26 Series of Invited Workshops and Seminars on Phenomenological Inquiry, Pedagogical Thoughtfulness and Learning Studies to Northeast China Normal University keynote Changchun, China
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Hong Kong Teacher Mentoring Courses (30, 60 hours) Course instructor Hong Kong
2006, 2007, 2008 Professional Development Course – Education Innovation (PDC-EI Primary) (30 hours) Course instructor Hong Kong
2004/07-08 KTEP Program (Korea Teachers of English Summer Program Instructor Edmonton, Canada
MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Member of American Education Research Association (AERA)
Member of Canadian Social Science and Education Association (CSSE)
Founding council member of World Association for Lesson Studies (WALS)
Alberta Translators and Interpreters Associate (ATIA of CTTIC, FIT)
Education Developers Network Alberta (EDNA)
National Association of International Education (NAFSA)
European Association of International Education (EAIE)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Lesson Study and modes of teacher professional development, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Outcome based learning assessment, Thoughtful Pedagogy, Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner, Moral dimensions of classroom teaching and learning, Human Science Research Methodology, Higher Education Management, Education Leadership, Vocational Education
CONTRIBUTIONS TO RESEARCH PROJECTS
As Chief Investigator:
a) 2011/2 – 2012/2: IRG from University Grant Council block grant, $100,000 HK;
From ‘No’Where to ‘Know’Where -- Hong Kong youth’s conceptions of and experience in transition to adulthood
b) 2009/8 – 2010/11: IRG from University Grant Council block grant, $50,000 HK;
A pilot study on constructing a human science reflective model for teaching practitioners
c) 2007/3 – 2008/9: IRG from University Grant Council block grant, $150,300 HK;
The Phenomenological Inquiry of the Hong Kong School Teachers’ Tact of Teaching and Its Implication for Quality Teaching
d) 2006 – 2007: Self-financed school-based teacher professional development project support (Role: English Academic Consultant/Principal Investigator/project leader) 5 school projects, $1.83 million HK
e) 2002- 2004: Funding for Support of International Development Activities (FSIDA), University of Alberta, Canada, $10,000 CAD;
“Improving the quality of the education and examination system of China”
As co-investigator:
a) 2012/09 -2015/09: GRF fund, Hong Kong University Grant Council (Principal Investigator: Prof. Petrus Ng, Hong Kong Baptist University, Robert Klassen from York University, UK)
Adolescent or Adult? The challenges of Emerging Adulthood in contemporary Hong Kong, $430,000 HK;
Note: this project was mainly drafted by me, the proposal was transferred to the principal investigator in Hong Kong Baptist University due to my leave for the new post of Vice President Academic
b) 2010/01 – 2012/06 Hong Kong Education Bureau Fund, $1.8 Million HK (Principal Investigator: Prof. Po Yuk Ko, HKIED)
Optimizing Lesson Observation and Assessment Practice in Hong Kong
c) 2008/05 – 2009/05 Chinese University of Hong Kong Internal Research Grant $38,000 HK (Principal Investigator: Dr. P.H. Ng, Chinese University of HK)
Phenomenological Inquiry of Students' Learning of Science Concepts and Teachers' Awareness of Students' Possible Misconceptions
d) 2009/03 – 2010/07 IRG from University Grant Council block grant, $199,600 HK
Assessing Vocabulary Strategy use through a Process-Oriented Learning Approach
e) 2007/09 – 2009/08 Hong Kong Education Bureau School Support Fund, $730,000 HK
Developing School-based English Language Curriculum with the Use of Learning Studies;
f) 2007/07 - 2009/08 Hong Kong Education Bureau School Support Fund, $725,000 HK
Enhancing Teaching and Learning in English Language
g) 2004/12 – 2008/12 Research Grant from Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau, $28 Million HK
Variation for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning (VITAL) Project role: Co-investigator, Deputy Project Leader (Cohort A), English Subject Coordinator, Cohort B and C, Academic Consultant Cohort A, B, and C)
h) 1998/03 – 1999/03 China Scholarship Council Fund,150,000RMB
“Cultural consequences in the process of learning a foreign language – field investigation in Canada”;
PUBLICATIONS
(a) Books
(i) Authored
Li, S.Y. with Van Manen, Max (2019). 教学的情调. Beijing: Education Science Press (Best Seller in 2019, Best Book in 2019)
Li, S.Y. (2012). Handbook for Learning Study. Anhui: Anui Education Press
Yin, J. P, Xiao, Li and Li, SY. (1998). English Reading Strategies. Beijing: China Dagong Publishing House.
Li, S.Y and Chen, H. (1997). Practical English Writing. Wuhan, Hubei Province: Hubei Education Publishing House.
(ii) Edited
Li, S.Y & Lo, M. L. (Eds) (2011). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 1：（Lo, ML）
Theory of variation and enhancement of teaching and learning. Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press.
Li, S.Y & Lo, M. L. (Eds) (2011). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 2：（Cheng, CK）Learning Study and teacher professional development). Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press.
Li, S.Y & Lo, M. L. (Eds) (2011). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 3：（Kwok, WY）Introduction to Hong Kong learning study. Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press.
Li, S.Y & Lo, M. L. (Eds) (2011). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 4：（Chan, WY., Lo, ML, Lo-hu, YW）Learning study in science. Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press
Li, S.Y & Lo, M. L. (Eds) (2011). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 5：（Leung, YL, Lo-hu, YW & Kong, HY）Learning study in mathematics. Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press.
Li, S.Y & Lo, M. L. (Eds) (2011). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 6：（Ko, PY & Lai, MC）Learning study in Chinese. Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press.
Li, SY & Ko, PY. （2011）：Handbook for Learning study. (in Li, SY & Lo, ML) (Eds). Hong Kong Lesson Study Book Series Book 7). Anhui, China: Anhui Education Press.
(b) Chapters in books
Li, SY. (2002). Chapter 3: Classroom Conversation. In M. van Manen (ed.), Writing
in the Dark: Phenomenological Studies in Interpretive Inquiry. London, Ont.: Althouse Press. Pp56- 77
(c) Refereed Journal articles
Li, G., Li, SY. (2021). “全科型”小學教師素質結構的多元理解 -- 基於中美芬三國課程方案的比較研究。 《教育發展研究》（排期中）
Li, G., Li, SY. (2021). 我國農民工教育研究的熱點主題和發展趨勢. 《成人教育》。（接受，修改校對中）
Li，SY., Qin, Qing., Li, Y. (2021). 未來的大學和大學的未來. 《中國高等教育》.
Li，SY. (2021). 大學教學改進與創新之行動研究. in《中國特色高等教育體系建設大家談》. 高等教育出版社.
Li，SY. (2021). 並非遙不可及的學問：再論教育現象學。教育研究。
Yang, SY., Ng, Petrus., Chiu, R., Li, SY., Klassen, R. (2020). Criteria for adulthood, resilience, and self-esteem among ermerging adults in Hong Kong: A path analysis approach. Child and Youth Services Review. (Impact Factor: 1.93)
Li, SY. (2020). （“后疫情时代的基础教育展望”笔谈）未来的教育和教育的未来：后疫情时代基础教育的发展路径. 基础教育. 2020 -3. 70-71
Li, SY. (2020). 重塑學習認知適應大學學習. 教育家，光明日報。
Li, SY. (2020). 智慧教育需要教育智慧：教師專業發展的人文選擇. 現代遠程教育研究. 新华文摘转载 2020年第4期第166页。
Li, SY. (2020). 智慧教育需要教育智慧：教師專業發展的人文選擇. 現代遠程教育研究. 教育科学文摘转载 2020-01-15
Li, SY. (2020). 智慧教育需要教育智慧：教師專業發展的人文選擇. 現代遠程教育研究. 教育探究转载 2020-02-15
Li, SY. (2019). 智慧教育需要教育智慧：教師專業發展的人文選擇. 現代遠程教育研究. (6): 32-38, 51.
Li, SY. (2018). 全面提升辦學品質 - 澳門城市大學素質核證先導計劃與探索. Evaluation Bimonthly. Taiwan: 2018 (4), 16 - 18.
Li, SY. (2018). University of the Future and the Future of the University: Prospectus of University Development. University Education Science. 2018 (3), 20 - 24.
Li, SY & Hu, B (2016). Tertiary Education Assessment Practice – Macau Perspective. Journal of Hunan Normal University (Education). 2016 (5), 120-123.
Li, SY. (Invited Paper based on my lecture, 2016). The University of the Future and the Future of the University: University Development from A Global Perspective. Social Science Newspaper, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, China
Li, SY. (forthcoming). Teaching for learning: conceptions and misconceptions of teaching and learning. A research paper submitted to the International Journal for Learning and Lesson Studies.
Li, SY. (forthcoming). Principles and practices in course design and redesign: A historical perspective. Education Focus (Canadian Newsletter).
LI, SY. (submitted and expected 2016). Qualified teacher or quality teacher? Appraising old answers with new Ideas. Curriculum Inquiry.
Li, SY. (2011). Phenomenological perspective on studies of teacher’s lived
curriculum decision. Journal of Henan University (Social Science Edition), 2011(1), 45-55.
Li, SY. (2010). Strategies against the imbalance of the professional learning community development. Journal of Henan Institute of Education. 2010(3): 22-24
Li. S. Y. & Cao, S. X. (2009). (2nd Edition)（Preface in the Chinese translation of the book "Childhood’s Secrecy", p. 1 -3. Beijing: Education Science Press. (80% contribution)
Li, SY. (2009). Mindful pedagogy: review of "Tact of Teaching"). People’s Education. 2010(2), 61-62.
Li, SY & Wang, P (2009). Two fundamental questions relating to phenomenological pedagogy. Journal of East China Normal University (Education Science). 2009 27 (3): 40-45 . (80% contribution)
Chan, WY & Li, SY (May, 2009). Use Learning Study Model as a Platform to Improve a “Reading Aloud” Lesson. Journal of Jiangsu Education Research . (30% contribution)
Lo, ML, Li, SY & Kwok WY (May, 2009). Focus one lesson, move beyond one lesson – VITAL report and findings. Journal of Jiangsu Education Research . (50% contribution)
Li, SY. and Wang, P (2008). Phenomenological Pedagogy – How should we live with our students? Jiangsu Education Research. Issue 5, 2008. No. 4. Pp. 22-25. (80% contribution)
Lo, ML & Li, SY (2007). Learning Study Framework --- An Assessment Practice that enhances teaching and learning. Educational Science Research. (50% contribution)
Li, SY. & Ko, P. Y. (2007). Teaching Study, Lesson Study and Learning Study, An International Perspective. Global Education. No 1. pp 57-62. . (70% contribution)
Li, SY. (2006). Preface in Lo, M.L, Pong, W. Y & Chi, P.(Eds) Learning Study -- Catering for Individual Differences Through Learning Study. Beijing: China Education Science Press. Page vii – xi
Li, SY.(2006). Be attentive to lived experience – apply phenomenological pedagogy in moral education. China Moral Education. Vol 1, No 8.: 87-90
Li, SY.(2006) On the application of phenomenological inquiry into education science. China Moral Education. Vol 1, No 7.: 84-87
Li, SY. (2005). Pedagogy from humanistic perspective – Dialogue with Dr. Max van Manen, the Master of Phenomenological Pedagogy, Open Education Research. No. 3, pp 1 - 9. (English translation:)
Van Manen, M. and Li, SY. (2003). The Pathic Principle of Pedagogical Language. Teaching and Teacher Education. No. 18, pp. 38-50 . (50% contribution)
Li, SY. (1997) Strategies on Translating English Relative Clauses into Chinese. Journal of Jiangsu Foreign Language Teaching and Research. No. 2, pp12-23
(d) Other works
i) Newspaper special column articles:
Li, S.Y. (2015.12.17). 未來的大學會發生巨變 嗎？教育講壇，上海社會科學報
Li, S. Y. (Editor) (2011). The lightning rod on the Budha statue’s head . Spiritual Education Column. (Jan-18). Hong Kong: Singdao Newspaper Daily.
Li, S.Y. (2010). The resigning letter from Dad and Mum . Moral and Citizenship Education, General Education Column (June-10). Hong Kong: Singdao Newspaper Daily.
Li, S.Y. (2010). I want to be a bride when I grow up . Moral and Citizenship Education, General Education Column (Mar-11). Hong Kong: Singdao Newspaper Daily.
Li, S.Y. (2009). We should be honest. Moral and Citizenship Education ，General Education Column (Nov-12). Hong Kong: Singdao Newspaper Daily.
ii) Books translator
Li, S. et al (Submitted). Phenomenology of Practice. (Translation from English into Chinese) to be published in early 2016
Li, S. (Submitted). Tone of Teaching (Translation from English into Chinese) to be published in early 2016
Li, S & Kwok, WY. For Each and Every One (Translation from English into Chinese)
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Li, SY. (2000). The Tact of Teaching: The Meaning of Pedagogical Thoughtfulness (Translation from English into Chinese) (Author: Van Manen, Max), Beijing: China Education Science Press.
iii) Book Translation Editor
Li, SY. (Translation editor) (2002) Researching Lived Experience, China Education Science Press.
Li. S. (Translation editor) (2003) Children’s Secrets. China Education Science Press
Iv) Unpublished Research Report
Lo, ML, Ko, PY, Li, SY, et al (2008). VITAL Project Report (Variation for
Improvement of Teaching and Learning)
Li, SY. & Lo, ML (2008). Learning Study Operational Manual
v.) Media Reports
Xie, YH (Reporter). (June, 2014). Behind a private university’s student centric education reform - interview of Dr. Li, VP Academic of Hunan International Economics University, China People’s Political Consultation Conference Newspaper (Top 2 newspaper in China ) http://epaper.rmzxb.com.cn/index.aspx?date=2014-06-11&verOrder=11&banzi=10&paperType=rmzxb
Tang, YX (Reporter). (2012) Dialogue with Dr. Li on Lesson Study and Phenomenological Inquiry in researching lived experience. Teacher Newsletter, China
Yu, J. (Reporter). (2006). Education needs to be attuned to students’ lived experience - interview of Dr. Li. Education Biweekly. China
Ford, D. (Dec. 11, 2006). Educators establish International Centre for Phenomenology and Pedagogy in China. University of Alberta Express News. News Link: http://www.expressnews.ualberta.ca/article.cfm?id=8086
(e) Conference contributions
(i) Refereed conference contributions and proceedings
Li, SY. (Nov 12-15, 2013). 2013 The Way Forward - 3IS’: Internationalization, Innovations
and Individualization. International Conference on Teaching and Learning, Higher Learning in ASEAN Context, Bangkok, Thailand
Li, SY. (2012 April 13 – 17). From “no”where to “know”where: phenomenological study of Hong Kong emerging adults’ conceptions of and experience in transition to adulthood. AERA, Vancouver, Canada
Li, SY. (Nov. 2011). Hong Kong emerging adults’ conceptions of and experience in transition to adulthood with youth development policy implications, paper presented by the “5th international conference on emerging adulthood”, Boston, USA.
Li, SY. (2011, May). Look and say: a case study analysis of English learning study for teacher professional development. International Conference on Teacher Education, Zhanghua Teachers University, Taiwan.
Li, SY. (2010, December). Phenomenological Inquiry of Students' Learning of Science Concepts and Teachers' Awareness of Students' Possible Misconception, Global Chinese Conference on Science Education, Hong Kong.
Li, SY. (2010, December). Qualified teacher or quality teacher? Appraising the old answers with new ideas. 2nd East Asian International Conference on Teacher Education, Hong Kong.
Li, SY. (2010, September). Learning from a „Learning Study action research: An English case analysis and reflections. International Conference on Education Research 2010: Learning communities for sustainable development, Khon Kaen,Thailand.
Li. SY. (August 25 – 30, 2009). (Symposium organizer and presenter). Teaching study, Lesson Study and Action Research, European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) 2009 Annual Conference. Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Li, SY. (April 5 – 9, 2009). Phenomenological Study of Hong Kong Teachers’ Pedagogical Thoughtfulness and Its Implication for Quality Teaching and Teacher Education, American Education Research Association Annual Conference. Santiago, California, USA.
Li, SY. (Sept 19 – 21, 2008).Be sensitive to live experience: the wisdom of teaching in practice; Li, et al. Symposium: Lesson Study and Reflection on Teacher Education. Transformation and Innovation in Teacher Education International Conference. Changchun, China.
Li, SY. and Wang, P. (July, 2008). Pedagogical Tact --- Understand teachers’ curriculum decision from phenomenological perspective. 10th Curriculum Research Conference for Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao and Taiwan. Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong.
Li, SY. (May 2008). The Learning Study: Hong Kong version of lesson study. The 9th Conference on Lesson Study – building worldwide collegial network through lesson study, Chicago, USA.
Li, S and Li, MF. WALS Conference 2007, Nov. 28 – December 2, 2007
Li, S; Ng, PH and Kwok, WY. Symposium organizer, “Redesigning Pedagogy through Learning Study” , Redesigning Pedagogy Singapore Conference, May 28 – 30, 2007
Li, S; Ng, PH; Kwok, WY; Ko, PY and Lo-Fu, YW (Dec 7 – 9, 2006). Symposium: Contributions of the Theory of Variation to “Learning to Learn”. EARLI (European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction) SIG 9 "Phenomenography and Variation Theory” Biennial Workshop. Hong Kong University
Li, S; Ng, PH; Kwok, WY; Ko, PY and Lo-Fu, YW (Nov 28 -30, 2006). Symposium: Evolutionary approach to educational reform using Learning Study as a platform. Asia- Pacific Education Research Association 2006.
Li, S; He, An E and Li, MF (Dec 1-2, 2006). Developing primary students‟ ability to form up a complete SVO sentence: English Learning Study in Fr. Cucchiara Memorial Primary School. In 2nd International Conference on Learning Study, 2006.
Li, SY. (2002). A Phenomenological Inquiry of Students‟ Examination Experience in Chinese High Schools. The ninth learning conference, Beijing, China. July 16 –20, 2002
Li, SY. (2001). Pedagogy: The Hidden Variable of Curriculum, American Education Research Association Conference in Seattle, Washington State, April 10-14, 2001
(ii) Non-refereed conference contributions
Li, SY. (June 14, 2013). Teaching Innovations and Professional Development, delivered in the 2013 Laureate Leadership Summit in Orlando, US.
Li, SY. Introducing Thoughtful Pedagogy, International Symposium organized by the C & I Department with TLRP team from the Institute of Education of London University, April 22 - 24, 2008
Li, SY. (2004) ESL and EFL Teaching with Approaches Reconsidered in China, Presentation delivered to the School of Foreign Languages, Nanjing University of Science and Information Technology (NUSIT)
Li, SY. (2004) Curriculum Studies and Phenomenological Inquiry, Presentation delivered to Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Li, SY. (2004) Doing Phenomenology in Education, Presentation delivered to East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Li, SY. (2003) Phenomenological Inquiry and Human Science Research In China. A presentation delivered to the Faculty of Education, Beijing University in the
summer of 2003
Li, SY. (1999). Comparative Analysis of Secondary Education Systems between Canada and China: My Personal Experience as a Visiting Scholar in Edmonton. Delivered at them Annual conference of Jiangsu Foreign Languages Teaching Association in July, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Li, SY. (1999). The Coming Industry of Tele-Translation. Delivered in the faculty teaching and research forum in May in Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, Nanjing, China
Li, SY. (1998). Cultural Consequence in the Process of Learning a Foreign Language.
Delivered in Jiangsu Foreign Language Teaching and Research Conference.
Li, SY. (1995) Equivalent Effect Translation and Culture Barriers, Annual Academic
Conference of Jiangsu Teaching and Research Association.
INVITED LECTURES, KEYNOTES, WORKSHOPS AND INTERNATIONAL FORUM PANELIST
(Over the past 10 years, I have delivered over 50 presentations and lectures to 50 universities, colleges, and government agencies in many countries. In China, over 11 provinces.) The following are a few selected and highlighted:
2015/09/18: “The University of the Future and the Future of the University: A Global Perspective on University Development”, at Renmin University of China, Beijing, China (top 600 in QS ranking)
2015/09/14-20: a. Phenomenology of Practice in Teacher Education: Re-Searching Lived Experience; b. Thoughtful Pedagogy Attentive to Lived Experience of Teachers and Students, at 3rd International Conference on Phenomenology and Professional Practice, Capital Normal University, Beijing
2014/06/26: Panelist on “Senior Executive International Forum on Future University: what would the future university look like and how should we prepare for it?” organized by Laureate Education International Universities Network, June 26, 2014
2014/06/05: “Implementation of TOC (Target Oriented Curriculum) Design and Outcome Based Learning (OBL) Assessment: Challenges and Benefits” at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Jiangxi Province, China. (managers of all middle level and above)
2014/03/19-23: Four invited presentations on university classroom based teaching innovation to four universities in Jiangxi province: Jiangxi Normal University, Shangrao Normal College, Jinggangsha University.
2013/11/12-15: Panelist in the ASEAN Forum on “The Way Forward - 3IS’: Internationalization, Innovations and Individualization” (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and China Panelists). Bangkok, Thailand. Nov 12-15, 2013.
2013/08 : Invited Presentation on University Curriculum Reform and Teaching Innovation: Ideas and Strategies, Huang Huai University, Zhumadian, Henan Province, China
2013/08: “The Tone of Teaching: Creating the Conducive Atmosphere for Learning”, invited Lecture in Bocai School, Changsha, Hunan Province.
2013/06: “What does it mean to be student centric and outcome oriented?” invited Speech in the 2013 Laureate Leadership Summit in Orlando, US. June 14, 2013.
2013/05: Invited lecture on teacher professional development for 300 teachers in Weifang City, Shandong Province.
2012/0329: Invited Lecture on phenomenological entry and thematic analysis of my observation and thoughts on the future development of private universities in China. Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan Province
2012/03/27: Keynote Speaker in the “First Teachers’ Reading Forum” in Changsha, Hunan Province, China (300 teachers, principals and officials attended).
2012/03/21: “International perspective on curriculum design and course assessment strategies”, Invited lecture delivered in Peizheng University in Guangzhou.
2011/07: Invited Keynote speaker “Senior Teacher Training Summer Program”, Yueyang City, Hunan Province.
2010/11/17: Invited lecture on Teacher Development and Research Methods by Faculty of Education of Hunan Normal University
2011/04/26-28: Invited lecture by Southwest China University and Chongqing Normal University.
2009/12/01-03: Invited Keynote Speech on Research of Effective Classroom Teaching and Learning. The fourth Educators’ Forum and Effective Teaching Demonstration from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao and Mainland China organized by Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Education Research. Rugao, Jiangsu Province, China
2009/11/26: Invited Lecture on Phenomenological Pedagogy in Moral Education Research. Delivered in the National Key Research Institute of Moral Education Research, Nanjing Normal University.
2009/11/22-25: Invited visit and seminar on Hong Kong Learning Study in Shanghai Normal University
2009/11/21: Invited Seminar on Phenomenological Pedagogy. Teachers’ College of Shenzhen University
2008/09/22: Invited Lecture on Phenomenological Pedagogy and Human Science Research”. In Northeast China Normal University. Changchun, Jilin Province
2008/09/18: Invited Lecture on “Attentive to students’ lived experience – prepare ourselves to be good teachers in 21st century”. In Capital Normal University, Beijing, China
2008/09/17: Invited Lecture on “What phenomenological pedagogy would say and do on moral education”, Civil and Moral Education Centre in Beijing Normal University.
2008/03.07: Invited lecture on phenomenological pedagogy and its application in classroom teaching and learning in South China Teachers University (at the occasion of receiving the award of adjunct professorship)
2007/10: Invited to give workshop on Learning Study and Teacher Professional Development in South China Teachers University.
2007/05/28-30: Symposium organizer, “Redesigning Pedagogy through Learning Study”, Redesigning Pedagogy Singapore Conference, May 28 – 30, 2007
2007/04/16: Invited to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Henan Provincial Teachers’ Education Centre and delivered a Lecture on School based Action Research – Let us do a research lesson together. in Henan Teachers’ Institute, Zhenzhou, Henan Province, China
2007/04/06: Invited Lecture on Phenomenological Pedagogy in the Faculty of Education Science of Guangxi Normal University, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China
2007/04/06: Invited Lecture on Classroom-based Research in the Research Centre for Science Education and the Centre for School Curriculum and Development, Guangxi Normal University
2007/01/26 – 02/02: Invited to attend as Honourable Guest the 50th Anniversary of China National Institute of Education Research. Invited Lecture on “Basic Education Innovation in Hong Kong: Starting from Classroom Lesson Studies”, International Forum of Basic Education Reform and Innovation during the ceremony.
2006/12/09: Invited Keynote on Issues and Challenges in Teacher Education: An International Perspective. Sponsored by Nanjing Teachers University and the China National Institute of Education Research, Ministry of Education.
2006/11/21: Lecture1: Pedagogy from Humanistic Perspective. Lecture 2: Learning Study: Hong Kong Model. Wei Fong Education Bureau, Shandong Province, China.
2006/11/19-20: Observe the “6th National Secondary School English Lesson Competition and Seminar on English Teaching” organized by the National Foreign Language Teaching and Research Association of China Education Society in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
2006/10/25: Together with Prof. Lo, M.L., Dr. Ko, P.Y., Dr. Ng, P.H.& Ms. Lo-fu, Y.W. Academic exchange visit to Shanghai Academy of Education Science, Shanghai, China. (activities include school visits, lesson observations, research report).
2006/10/24: Together with Prof. Lo, M.L., Dr. Ko, P.Y., Dr. Ng, P.H.& Ms. Lo-fu, Y.W. Learning Study: A School-based research practice that promotes teacher professional development. Shanghai, China: East China Normal University.
2006/10/21: Introducing Learning Study: A School Based Practice That Enhances Teaching and Practice. Senior Teacher Seminar Series. Beijing, China: the China National Institute of Education Research of Ministry of Education.
2006/10/15-17: Keynote: The Pedagogy of Testing. International Conference on Phenomenology and Pedagogy. Capital Normal University, Beijing, China.
2006/05/23-26: Series of Invited Workshops and Seminars on Phenomenological Inquiry, Pedagogical Thoughtfulness and Learning Studies. Northeast China Normal University. China Ministry of Education.
2006/05/20: Hong Kong Learning Study and Teacher Professional Development. Kun Ming: The 2nd National Senior Forum for Teacher Development. Sponsor: China National Institute of Education Research, China Ministry of Education, Kunming, Yunnan Province
2006/04/03: Oriental Lesson Studies and the Enhancement of Classroom Teaching and Learning: Hong Kong Perspective. Delivered in the CPIn (Curriculum and Pedagogy Institute of the University of Alberta, Canada.
2006/03/02: Invited lecture on Hong Kong Learning Study: Theory and Practice. Shanghai: National Institute of Curriculum and Instruction, East China Normal University
2006/02/29: Invited lecture on Apply Phenomenological Inquiry in Education Research. Beijing: China National Institute of Education Research, China Ministry of Education
2005: Teaching Study, Lesson Study and Learning Study --- Hong Kong’s contribution. Hunan Zixing Education Bureau.
2004: From Phenomenological Wonder to Phenomenological Nodding, Presentation delivered to the Capital Normal University, Beijing, China.
2003: Phenomenological Pedagogy – Humanistic Perspective in Education. Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong Province.
2002: Phenomenology as a philosophy and as a practice. Wuhan, Central China University of Science and Technology.
2002: Community Development in Edmonton – A Case Analysis. Research centre for Socialism Study, Central China Normal University.
2002: Invited Lecture to the School of Foreign Languages and Literature of Hunan Normal University.