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The PECERA 13th Annual Conference will be held in Singapore from 20 - 22 July, 2012. The theme of the conference this year is “Building a Community of Researchers: Children at the Heart of Research”. The deadline for paper submission is Mar 1, and final date for early bird registration is Apr 18. (Nov 25, 2011) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) organized a seminar on “Quality Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education” on Dec 15, 2011 to look into this topic of worldwide interest and concern. The guest speakers were Dr. Bonnie Yim and Dr. Louise Paatsch from Deakin University in Australia. (Dec 16, 2011) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) organized a seminar on “Prevention of Osteoporosis - the Life Course Approach” on Oct 24, 2011. Professor Suzanne Ho from the Chinese University of Hong Kong shared with us about the modifiable factors through the life course that help lower the risks for the development of osteoporosis and related fractures. (Oct 25, 2011) |
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The PECERA 12th Annual Conference was held from July 30 to August 2, 2011 in Kobe, Japan. The theme was “Evidence Based Practice in Early Childhood Care and Education: promoting professionalism in the field”. (Aug 3, 2011) |
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The Hong Kong Chapter of Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (PECERA) and the Department of Child Education and Community Services, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education jointly organized the seminar on Arts Education: “Where is the work in dramatic play?” on May 6, 2011. Mrs. Julie Orchard, Arts Education Manager of Windmill Theatre, Australia, shared with the audience her insights on arts education and dramatic play in early childhood education. (May 9, 2011) |
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Over 200 educators, practitioners and parents attended the 2010/11 Annual Meeting cum Seminar of PECERA (Hong Kong) on February 26, 2011 (Saturday) which brought about deep discussions on important issues in early childhood education.(Jan 21, 2011) |
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The seminar on "Physical Activity Levels of Young Children during Preschool and Non-Preschool Time" was held on 27 September, 2010 (Monday). Prof. Bik Chow of the Department of Physical Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, talked about the trend of obesity among children and its relationship to health, the physical activity levels of young children in HK and strategies to raise their activity levels. (Sep 28, 2010) |
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The 11th PECERA Annual Conference was held from July 25-27, 2010 in Hangzhou, China with the theme “Early Childhood Education in a Changing World”. (Jul 28, 2010) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) will organized a seminar on "Early Child Development: Myths and Facts" on April 19, 2010 (Mon) to look into the interesting facts about children's brain development. The guest speaker will be Dr. Chun-bong Chow, BBS, JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Early Childhood Development Foundation. (Apr 20, 2010) |
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Associate Prof. Romina Jamieson-Proctor and Dr. Bonnie Yim from the University of Southern Queensland presented at PECERA(HK)'s seminar on “Mathematics and Music Learning for Young Children” on Feb 5, 2010. (Feb 8, 2010) |
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The Annual Meeting 2009 of PECERA (HK) was held on November 28, 2009 (Saturday). Dr. David Whitebread, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, delivered an address on Developing Metacognition and Self-regulation in Young Children. PECERA (HK) also shared the papers and the highlights of research studies presented in the 10th PECERA Annual Conference in Manila. (Dec 1, 2009) |
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The 10th PECERA Annual Conference was held on July 25-27, 2009 in Manila, the Philippines with the theme "Towards Unity amidst Diversity in Early Childhood Education". (Aug 1, 2009) |
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Dr. Chow Chun-bong gave a very inspiring presentation on the "Magic of Play in Brain Development" at the PECERA (HK) seminar on May 18, 2009. The audience was enlightened on the importance of play to the brain development of children and how children should be encouraged to explore in a safe environment. (May 19, 2009) |
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Dr. Yan-yan Lam and Mr. Kelvin Tam from the Hong Kong Design Institute shared on the topic “Chinese cultural resources as inspiration for design education: reference for enrichment of early childhood curriculum” at the PECERA (HK) seminar on March 23, 2009. (Mar 24, 2009) |
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A seminar by Dr. Sharon Russo from the University of South Australia was held on January 12, 2009. She shared with the audience on the topic “Tell me a story: Investigating Children's Prior Knowledge in Science”. (Jan 13, 2009) |
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The PECERA (Hong Kong) Annual Meeting 2008 was held on November 29, 2008 with about 200 participants of educators and parents in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. Dr. Thelma Harms, Research Professor Emerita of Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, delivered an address on quality rating and improvement systems for ECE. (Nov 29, 2008) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) participated in the17th ISPCAN International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect in September 2008. (Sep 15, 2008) |
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The 9th Annual Conference of PECERA was successfully held on July 6-9, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand with the theme “Educating Young Children in Knowledge-based Economy”.(Jul 9, 2008) |
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Parents' Workshop on "Bridging the gap between home and school: Fostering bilingual competence and confidence" on June 4, 2008. (Jun 4, 2008) |
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Seminar on Emotional Health for Children was successfully held. (Mar 12, 2008) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) reminds members that deadline for call for papers for the Alliance for International Education 2008 Conference is Mar 31, 2008. (Feb 29, 2008) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) will organise a seminar on “Building emotional well-being of young children through enhancing their living, playing and studying environments” jointly with Hong Kong Health Education and Promotion Foundation (HEP) on February 29, 2008. (Feb 15, 2008) |
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The PECERA 8th Annual Conference themed “Re-thinking Early Childhood Education” was organized in Hong Kong from July 4 to 7, 2007. More than 530 participants from 16 different countries/regions attended the conference. (Jul 8, 2007) |
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PECERA (Hong Kong) will be holding an Annual Meeting (Report Back Session) on December 2, 2006. (Oct 13, 2006) |
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Hong Kong Delegates Participate in the 2006 PECERA 7th Conference in Seoul
(July 26, 2006) |
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PECERA Sets Up New Subsidiary in Hong Kong (Feb 25, 2006) |
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