Teaching and Learning for Children with SEN by Using Intelligent Robot

In 2016, for celebrating the HSBC 150th Anniversary, eleven large projects, on a very competitive basis, was awarded and supported by The HSBC 150th Anniversary Charity Program. In 2016-2019, members from Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education participated in an innovative project titled “Intelligent Robots for SEN Children Learning Robot4SEN” funded by HSBC 150th Anniversary Charity Programme and led by TWGH Kwan Fong Kai Chi School, in partnership with Hong Kong Special Schools Council, PEAK of Vocational Training Council and over 30 special schools in Hong Kong. In the project (http://robot4sen.org/), CSENIE conducted the evaluation work on the “Teaching and Learning for Children with SEN by using Intelligent Robot”. Prof. Sin led the team for school based consultancy, research activities, knowledge dissemination and staff training (https://www.eduhk.hk/csenie/view.php?m=6005&secid=51542). With the concerted effort, the deliverables included over 60 teaching kits for the teaching and learning of SEN students with the Robot. During 2016-2019, over 8,000 SEN students in 70 special schools or centers were benefitted the provision of robot and related activities

Funding Source: HK Private Fund - Charities/Foundations^^