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Ricci W. Fong (Ph.D.) is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Faculty Teaching Innovation Co-ordinator. She received her Ph.D. (Gifted Education), M.Ed. (Special Education), PGDE (English), and B.A. (Psychology, Linguistics & Philosophy) from the University of Hong Kong. Before embarking on her doctorate, she was an English teacher in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong and she also received training as a mindfulness teacher. Her passion in teaching is recognised by her receipt of the Faculty Teaching Award (2020-2021).
Her current research interests centre on students' perfectionism in the Chinese context, affective development of gifted students, positive education, and the intersection of these three lines of inquiry. Her work has been presented in various key conferences in gifted education, including the European Council for High Ability (ECHA) and the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC); in refereed journals, such as Roeper Review, High Ability Studies, and Internet and Higher Education; as well as in edited books for Routledge and Springer.
Besides engaging in research activities, Dr Fong plays an active leading role in promoting teaching innovation and positive education. Apart from giving professional development seminars on integrating educational technology into teaching, she has led the development of various eLearning resources with the use of technology, e.g. AI chatbot and AR, to promote teaching innovation in higher education and secondary education. She is currently leading a UGC-funded project that aims to develop VR learning and teaching resources to enhance undergraduate students’ communication skills in work settings, as well as a QEF-funded project on promoting kindergarten students’ character strengths and well-being.
Dr Fong has been serving the WCGTC and the Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (APFG) as an elected Hong Kong Delegate to facilitate knowledge transfer among members from 47 countries and regions. For the local community of practice, she has given professional development seminars for schools and professional bodies, such as the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) and the Gifted School Network; and has been working closely with the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) both in terms of research collaboration and knowledge transfer activities, including the delivery of seminars and workshops, for gifted students, parents, and practitioners in the professional community.
Research interests
- Positive education
- Gifted education and talent development
- Perfectionism and students' well-being
- ICT integration in education and teaching innovation
Teaching Interests
Current Courses Taught (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
- Curriculum and Assessment
- Effective Teaching and Positive Classroom Learning Environment
- Field Experience Foundation
- Honours Project
- Learning in the Inclusive Classroom
- Practitioner-based Research Project
- Biographical films: Arts, Societies and Human Development
Previous Courses Taught (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
- The Building Blocks of Flourishing: Happiness, Engagement, and Meaning
- Child Development in Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum Studies
- International Transferable Research Skills Program
- School-based Curriculum Development
- Working and Researching in Organisations
External Appointments
Regional Delegate, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (2015-Present)
Regional Delegate, Asia Pacific Federation for Giftedness (2016-Present)
External Examiner of Doctoral Dissertations
- Monash University
- University of Bristol
Journal Reviewer
- Asia Pacific Education Review
- Early Education and Development
- Frontiers in Education (Teacher Education)
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Internet and Higher Education
- Interactive Learning Environments
- Learning and Individual Differences
- Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development
- Roeper Review
- School Psychology International
- Youth & Society
Adjudicator
- The 2nd Student Conference 2015, The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
- The 3nd Student Conference 2016, HKAGE
- The 4nd Student Conference 2017, HKAGE
University Representative, Gifted Education Providers Network, HKAGE (2016-Present)
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Projects
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Kids with Character: A Positive Education Program to Promote Children’s Character Strengths and Well-being
FONG, W. T. R., KING, R. B., YIP, Y. W. S., LAW, W., NG, M. L., LEE, K. & LI, H.
01/08/20 → 31/01/22
Project: Research project
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Are Triarchic Model of Grit Dimensions Related to Subsequent Achievement Goals and Academic Engagement in Math and Science in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Philippines?
YANG, L., FONG, W. T. R., YUEN, M. T., MATEO, N. J., DATU, J. A. D. & CHIU, M. M.
01/01/20 → 30/06/22
Project: Research project
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Happy Start School Project: A Social and Emotional Learning Programme to Facilitate Children’s Transition to Primary School
FONG, W. T. R., KING, R. B., ZHOC, C. H., LAW, W., CHEN, J., SONG, Y. & LEE, W. S. W.
01/11/18 → 31/08/20
Project: Research project
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Enhancing Teachers’ Well-Being in Hong Kong Through Mindfulness Training
FONG, W. T. R., KING, R. B. & ZHANG, Y. E.
01/01/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Research project
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Study on Small Class Teaching in Macau Infant and Primary Education (Phase Six)
FONG, W. T. R., LEE, C. K. J., CHAN, K. W. P., LAI, K. C., LEE, W. S. W., HUI, K. F. S. & TO-CHAN, S. P. T.
01/06/17 → 31/12/19
Project: Research project
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Parents’ perfectionistic tendencies and children’s early numeracy competence: The mediating roles of children’s executive functions and numeracy interest
CHEUNG, S. K., CHAN, W. L. W. & FONG, W. T. R., 18 Oct 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Psychology of Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Applying mindfulness to benefit economically disadvantaged families: A randomized controlled trial
LO, H. H. M., WONG, J. Y. H., WONG, W. L. S., WONG, S. Y. S., CHOI, C. W., HO, R. T. H., FONG, W. T. R. & SNEL, E., 01 Oct 2019, In: Research on Social Work Practice. 29, 7, p. 753-765Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
18 Citations (Scopus) -
Perfectionism, self-compassion and test-related hope in Chinese primary school students
FONG, W. T. R. & CAI, Y., Aug 2019, In: The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. 28, 4, p. 293-302Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Roles of parents’ sense of perfectionism learning and home numeracy activities in young children’s numeracy skills
CHEUNG, S. K. & FONG, W. T. R., Jun 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Papers
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The roles of Hong Kong preservice early childhood teachers’ creativity and zest in their self-efficacy in creating child-centered learning environments
CHEUNG, S. K., FONG, W. T. R., LEUNG, S. K. Y. & LING, E. K., 2019, In: Early Education and Development. 30, 6, p. 788-799Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)