DOCTORAL COURSEWORK (IN HONG KONG, S.A.R.)
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, S.A.R.), Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Psychology; Doctor of Education in Educational Psychology, 2008-2015 | |
| Doctoral Guided Research (Prof. S. Alvin Leung): I investigated a structural equation model (SEM) of vocational interest and self-efficacy profile characteristics (known as “secondary constructs” in Holland, 1985, 1997; or simply as “profile” in Tracey, 2002b) in predicting career choice readiness and status in adolescents. Four interest/self-efficacy profile characteristic predictors tested were interest differentiation, interest/self-efficacy congruence (or discrepancy), interest elevation, and self-efficacy elevation—measured by the administration of the Personal Globe Inventory-Activity version (PGI-A; Tracey, 2002b). Previous research on the effect of interest differentiation on career outcome has been equivocal. The effect of interest/self-efficacy congruence (or discrepancy) has been under-researched despite the identification of “internal conflicts” as an indicator of decision difficulties. My study used both Holland-based and Tracey-based indexes for measuring interest differentiation and interest/self-efficacy congruence (or discrepancy) to evaluate their differential effects. Self-efficacy elevation was tested the first time in research to parallel the measure of interest elevation, providing a test of the social cognitive career theory. In constructing a career choice process-status model based on Albion & Fogarty’s (2002) method, a career choice readiness measurement model by Dybwad (2008) on adolescent career decision making was adopted. This study offers empirical evidence toward theoretical integration and practical applications toward improvement on inventoried interest/self-efficacy profile interpretation, particularly for Hong Kong high school students in their specific educational context. Future research and limitations were also discussed. (https://repository.lib.cuhk.edu.hk/en/item/cuhk-1291759) | Spring 2014-Fall 2015 |
| Ethnographic Study in Educational Research (Dr. Kit-Ho Fung) | Fall 2011 |
| Comparative-Historical Method in Educational Research (Prof. Kwan-Choi Tse) Interventions for Children with Emotional and Social Problems (Dr. Sarah Luk) | Spring 2011 |
| Selected Topics in the Science of Learning (Prof. Ling-Po Siu & Prof. Yu-jing Ni) | Fall 2010 |
| The Developmental Process of Motivation and Its Role in Human Development (Prof. Wan-Chi Wong) | Spring 2010 |
| Organization and Implementation of School Guidance and Counseling (Prof. S. Alvin Leung & Prof. Patrick Lau) | Fall 2009 |
| Counseling Process, Techniques and Ethics (Prof. S. Alvin Leung) Multi-Dimensional and Multi-Causal Analysis in Educational Research (Prof. Kit-Tai Hau) | Spring 2009 |
| Career Exploration and Assessment Tools (Prof. S. Alvin Leung) Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (Prof. Man-Hung Lai) | Fall 2008 |
ECLECTIC KNOWLEDGE FROM M.DIV., M.A., AND B.A. (HONS) COURSEWORK (IN USA) — 1990-2001 & COMPUTER SKILLS — 1990-Present
| Basic Psychology: Post-Childhood Development Clinical Neuropsychology Judgment and Decision Making—with Prof. Daniel Kahneman (Nobel Prize Laureate 2002) Human Dysfunctions Physiological Psychology Personality Psychology Clinical Psychology Animal Cognition and Behavior Theology and Ministry: Preaching; Greek New-Testament Exegesis; Hebrew Old-Testament Exegesis; Church History; Systematic Theology; Christian Education and Counseling; Intermediate Greek; Intermediate Hebrew Mentored Ministry Special Coursework: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | Applied Psychology/Counseling: Counseling the Adolescent Group Dynamics and Group Therapy Urban and Environmental Psychology Directed Studies: 1) Human Motivation and Social Cognition—with the late Prof. David McClelland; 2) Interaction Among Personality, Family Environment, and Social Cognition Thesis: Consumer Behavior, Marketing, Context Effects Master’s Thesis: Value Systems (Rokeach Value Survey), Historical Analysis, Social Anthropology, Social Cognition, Cultures Computer Skills & Statistical Packages: SPSS, AMOS; LISREL, SAS, JMP, Statgraphics, BMDP, Systat MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desktop publishing Programming Languages: Pascal, FORTRAN Website Production & Editing (2020-present): WordPress Video Production & Editing (2025-present): CapCut |
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