胡馨允博士
高級講師II
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EdD The University of Hong Kong
MEd Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Advanced Certificate in Enterprising GroupT
BEd Shaanxi Normal

Research Areas
New Technologies in Education
STEM in Early Years
Digital Play in Future Classroom
Teacher Professional Development
Selected Outputs
Journal Publications
Refereed Journal Article

2021 Hu. X. (2021) Developing STEM toolkits for young children to improve spatial skills. Journal of Education and Human Development, 10 (1), 24-34. doi.org/10.15640/jehd.v10n1a3

2021 Hu, X., Chiu, M. M., Leung, W. M. V., & Yelland, N. (2021). Technology integration for young children during COVID-19: Towards future online teaching. British Journal of Educational Technology, 00, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13106

2019 Leung, W. M. V, & Hu. X. (2019). We want STEM: Exploring digital toys in a Hong Kong school. Journal of Education and Human Development, 8 (4), 82-93, doi.org/10.15640/jehd.v8n4a11

2019 Hu, X. & Yelland, N. (2019). Changing learning ecologies in early childhood teacher education: From technology to STEM learning. Beijing International Review of Education, 2-3, 487-506. doi.org/10.1163/25902539-00102005.

2017 Hu, X. & Yelland, N. (2017). An investigation of preservice early childhood teachers’ adoption of ICT in a teaching practicum context in Hong Kong. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 38(3), 259-274. doi:10.1080/10901027.2017.1335664.

2013

Hu, X. (2013). Using tablet computers in early childhood education: The experience in Hong Kong (in Chinese). Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, 13(2), 29-36. http://libdr1.eduhk.hk/pubdata/img00/arch00/link/archive/1/instarh/3350_image_vol12_no1.pdf

2012

Hu, X. (2012). Using picture books to teach Putonghua: Experience in Hong Kong kindergartens (in Chinese). Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, 11 & 12(2), 28-32.
http://libdr1.eduhk.hk/pubdata/img00/arch00/link/archive/1/instarh/3349_image.pdf

2008

Zhao, L. & Hu, X. (2008). The development of Early Childhood Education in Rural Areas in China. Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development. 28 (2), 197-209. doi.org/10.1080/79756





Scholarly Books, Monographs and Chapters
Chapter in an edited book

2018 Lau. X. & Hu, X. (2018). In G. Lau, & Y. Y. Tai (Eds.), Integrate “environmental education” picture books (Book Eight), (pp. 72-88) (In Chinese). Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong.

2016 Hu, X. & Wong, S. Y. (2016).Reading from beginning: family reading plan for children aged0 to 3. In G. Lau, & Leung. C. C. (Eds). Family Fun: Reading instruction, (pp. 60-68)( (In Chinese). Hong Kong. Sing Tao Publishing Ltd.

2016 Hu, X. & Wong, S. Y. (2016). Promote parent-child book reading: Applying “Family reading porgramme”. In G. Lau, & Leung. C. C. (Eds). Family Fun: Reading instruction, (pp. 212-221) (In Chinese). Hong Kong. Sing Tao Publishing Ltd.

2016 Hu, X. & Cheng, Y. L. (2016). Review the Position Statement of Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs. In G. Lau, & Y. Y. Tai (Eds.), Studies and Research on Early Childhood Education (Book Seven), (pp.52-64) (In Chinese). Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

2012 Hu, X. (2012). Using picture books to support young children’s Putonghua learning. In G. Lau, & Y. Y. Tai (Eds.), Studies and Research on Early Childhood Education (Book Four), (pp. 49-52) (In Chinese). Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

2012

Hu, X. (2012). Chapter one “emotion”, In M. Wong (Ed.), Zippy’s Friends Hong Kong, (pp. 41-53) (In Chinese). Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

2008 Hu, X. (2008). Research on the status of teaching early experience Putonghua by pre-service kindergarten teachers (In Chinese). Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, 7(2), 55-59.

2007 Chan, L. K. S., Hu, X., & Chan, L. (2007). Early childhood education in Hong Kong: Meeting the challenges (In Chinese). In J. X. Zhu (Ed.), Chinese Inspective in Early Childhood Education (pp. 30-42). Shanghai, Shanghai Normal University.



Conference Papers
Refereed Conference Paper

2020 Zhang, L., & Hu, X. (2020). A Design-Based Study of STEM Education in A Shenzhen Kindergarten. Presented at International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2020, Hong Kong, 2020. (Link)

2020 Hu, X., Liang, Y., & Hai, Y. (2020). Using STEM Toolkits to Support Young Children’s Spatial Learning. Presented at International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2020, Hong Kong, 2020. (Link)

2020 Hu, X., Liang, Y., & Xu, J. (2020). Future Classroom in Early Years: An Exploratory Study in Hong Kong. Presented at International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2020, Hong Kong, 2020. (Link)

2018 Hu, X. (2018, December). STEAM education in early childhood: Explore pedagogical play. Learning & Teaching Expo 2018. Hong Kong, 12-14 December, 2018.(Link)

2018 Hu, X. (2018, November). STEAM education: New opportunities and challenges for young children's creativity. Research Association- Global Association of Chinese Creativity 2018 (TERAGACC2018). Kaohsiung, 8-11 November, 2018. (Link)

2017 Hu, X. & Wong, S. Y.（2017, November）Kindergarten environmental education: Exploring nature through play. The 8th Cross-Strait Education Forum for Sustainable Development, Hong Kong (in Chinese). (Link)

2017 Hu, X. & He. C. (2017, November). Using picture books to teach in kindergarten through experimental-based learning. WERA Focal Meeting & The Hong Kong Educational Research Association (HKERA) International Conference 2017. Hong Kong, 30 November -2 December, 2017. (Link)

2017 Hu, X. (2017, July). Adopting interactive media in preschool settings. The Annual Conference of Digital Learning and Teaching (DigiCon 2017). Melbourne, 27-28, July 2017. (Link)

2017 Hu, X. & Ng. K. (2017, June). Using picture books to explore effective Putonghua learning strategies in an international kindergarten. 3rd International Conference on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Hong Kong, 24, June 2017.

2016 Hu. X. (2016, May). Using interactive digital media to improve non-Chinese speaking children’s interest in learning Putonghua. 2rd International Conference on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Hong Kong, 28, May 2016.

2015 Hu, X. (2015, June). Using interactive media in early childhood education. UNESCO-FEHD (HKIEd) Expert Meeting for ?Building the Capacity of Higher Education Institutions in Asia-Pacific for Blended Learning to Enhance Student Engagement and Outcomes. Hong Kong, 3-5, June 2015.(Link)

2015

Hu, X. & Wong, S. Y. (2015, June). Using interactive digital picture book to promote young children’s Putonghua learning. Paper will be presented at the 2015 Quality Childhood Conference International (QCCI), Hong Kong, 17-19 June. (Link)

2015

Cheung. S. M. & Hu. X. (2015, June). The innovation of school-based curriculum: A mechanism for developing in a long whole day kindergarten in Hong Kong. Paper will be presented at the 2015 Quality Childhood Conference International (QCCI), Hong Kong, 17-19, June 2015. (Link)

2014

Hu, X. (2014, November). Using interactive media to promote young children’s learning. The Asia Pacific Educational Research Association International Conference 2014. Hong Kong, 17-21, November. (Link)

2014

Hu, X. (2014, March). Pre-service teachers’ ICT adoption in preschool settings in Hong Kong. Paper presented at Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2014. Jacksonville, 17-21, March. (Link)

2009

胡馨允(2009, 5月). 兩文三語環境中的早期普通話教學。論文發表於「2009幼兒教育專業、品質與卓越：幼教課程與幼兒園經營學術研討會」, 台北市。


2008

Hu, X. (2008, June). Integrating technologies: New possibilities for early childhood pedagogy. Paper presented at the Centre for Information Technology in Education Research Symposium 2008, Hong Kong. (Link)


2007

Hu X. (2007, July). A case study in integrating ICT into early childhood teacher education. Paper presented at International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong. (Link)


2007

Hu X. (2007, July). Exploring pre-service teachers to integrate ICT into teaching and learning. Paper presented at the Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (PECERA), Hong Kong. (Link)



Keynote Speaker

2020

Hu, X. (2020). Connecting Children with Nature: Multimodal Learning Experience. 6th Conference of Research in Early Childhood Education, Hong Kong, 10/10, 2020 (Conference link)



Other Publication

2020 Hu, X. (2020). Little Explorer: Constructing STEM thinking in early years. In W. Wang (Ed.), Guideline for A Smarter Brain in Your Child, (pp. 216-243) (In Chinese). Beijing. Publishing House of Electronics Industry.

2020 Hu, X. (2010). Imitation? Keep own strategies? In K. M. B. Wong, W. K. G. Yuen, & A. Chak (Eds.), The Activity Guide Book of the Field Experience in Kindergartens (pp. 30-42) (In Chinese). Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

2020 Hu. X. (2009). Young children’s Putonghua learning in Hong Kong (In Chinese). Early Education (Teacher’s edition), 6, 18-19

2008 胡馨允(2008, 12月). 新媒体，新玩教具—信息技术时代自制玩教具的案例。論文發表於第一屆亞洲兒童遊戲與玩具國際研討會，杭州市。


RESEARCH GRANTS
Departmental Research Grant
Principal Investigator, (Developing a Portable STEM Toolkit to Support Early Childhood Teacher Education, Departmental Research Grant), 7/2019-12/2020,
Complex Analysis ARC Grant
Principal Investigator, Investigating Student Teachers’ Engagement in the Future Classroom: Technology-mediated Learning Experiences, Complex Analysis ARC Grant), 8/2019-8/2021
ECE Departmental Innovative Teaching Grants
Principal Investigator, Prepare New e-Portfolio: Supporting New Field Experience Framework for Part-time BEd (ECE), 27/07-30/06, 2021
Leaders of Learning Travel Grant
Group Leader, (Visiting Future Classroom Lab and Research Teams in Europe (Belgium)
European Schoolnet, Ghent University-TECOLAB project, University of Leuven-TECOL project, Leaders of Learning Travel Grant), 2018-2019, HK$ 25,000
Innovative Teaching (Beyond e-Learning)
Principal Investigator, (Exploring Nature Play in Early Childhood Teacher Education: A Pilot Study
Production of the first e-learning package related to nature education in early years in Hong Kong, Innovative Teaching (Beyond e-Learning), 2/2018-1/2019
Leaders of Learning Cluster Grants
Co-investigator, (Digital Pedagogy: Exploring the Effectiveness of Social Media in Teaching and Learning, Leaders of Learning Cluster),12/2017-12/2018
Co-investigator, (Online Learning Professional Development - Q&A Platform), Leaders of Learning Cluster, 12/2017-12/2019
Teaching Development Grants (TDG)
Co-investigator, (Incubating artificial intelligence (AI) makers by integration computer vision and 3D technologies for remote learning, Teaching Development Grants), 1/12/2020-31/03/2022,
Principal Investigator, (Piloting the Future Classroom: Developing Self-directed Professional Development Resources, Teaching Development Grants), 1/2019-7/2019
Central Reserve Allocation Committee (CRAC) Project:
Co-investigator, Strategic Development of the EdU Online Classes Platform (EOCP) for the Enhancement of Online Learning and Teaching in Local Schools [FEHD part: EdU Online Classes Platform]HKD
Co-investigator, Early Childhood Education STEM and Maker Education, 5/2020-12/2022, HKD
Co-investigator, (Harnessing Online Technologies for Quality Access to Education and Lifelong Learning: Innovations@FEHD and the Next Level, CRAC), 9/2018-7/2020
Co-investigator, (A Multi-Disciplinary Research Programme in Research on Child Development, CRAC), 7/2018-7/2020
Knowledge Transfer Grant
Principal Investigator, (Integrating Interactive Digital Storybooks to Support Young Children’s Putonghua Learning in Preschools), 02/2014-06/2015
Other Grants
Principal Investigator, (English Using Multimedia to Support the EMI Course, FEHD EMI Enhancement Grants), 01/2015-06/2015
Member (Global and Future-oriented Learning: Nurturing Global Perspectives through Innovative Pedagogies), 8/2019- 8/2022
PAPER REVIEWER
International Journal of Early Years Education
Early Years: An International Research Journal
Frontiers in Psychology

Other Publications
Local newspapers
胡馨允、梁語桐（2020年9月1日）。幼稚園網絡學習：混合式教學法。明報。
Hu Xinyun, Liang Yutong (01/09/2020). Online learning in kindergartens: Blended Learning approaches. Ming Pao.
胡馨允（2020年8月4日）。趁疫情培養自驅力。明報。
Hu Xinyun (04/08/2020). Cultivate children’s self-drive ability during the COVID-19. Ming Pao.
胡馨允、張偉樂（2018年12月28日）。從幼兒開始 進行 STEM 探索。信報財經新聞。
Hu Xinyun, Zhang Weile. (28/12/2018). Supporting children to start STEM exploration early. Hong Kong Economic Journal, Teaching and Researching.
胡馨允（2018年11月13日）。運用「停止信號」節制玩手機。明報。
Hu Xinyun. (13/11/2018). To control the mobile phone using through 'Stopping cue'. Ming Pao.
胡馨允、黃雪媛 (2018年1月4日)。大自然融入日常幼稚園活動。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun, Wong Suet Yuen. (04/01/2018). Bringing nature into the kindergarten Classrooms. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2017年10月17日）。防止兒童使用手機成癮。星島日報，F02版。
Hu Xinyun. (17/10/2017). Prevent children from mobile phone addiction. Sing Tao Daily, F02.
胡馨允（2017年5月23日）。e時代的養育。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (23/05/2017). Parenting in the Digital Era. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2017年4月07日）。新學習範疇：大自然和發現。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (07/04/2017). New Learning Area: Nature and Discovery. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2017年2月07日）。數碼媒體是洪水猛獸？星島日報，F02版。
Hu Xinyun. (07/02/2017). Is Digital Media a Monster? Sing Tao Daily, F02.
胡馨允（2015年6月10日）。兒童節禮物。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (10/06/2015). A gift of the Children’s Day. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2015年4月15日）。五個小孩的老師。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (15/04/2015). Little Big Master. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2015年2月18日）。兒童的知識建構-由蘿蔔糕引起的故事。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (18/02/2015). Children's knowledge construction-A story caused by the turnip cake. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2014年12月24日）。長全日幼稚園。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (24/12/2014). Long whole-day Kindergartens. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2014年10月29日）。全日制幼稚園。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (29/10/2014). Whole-day Kindergartens. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2014年9月3日）。窗口的圖書館。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (03/09/2014). Library by the window. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2014年6月25日）。內心的聲音。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (25/06/2014). Inner voice. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2014年3月19日）。何處寄存悲傷。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (19/03/2014). Where to handle the sorrow? Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2013年12月4日）。快病纏身。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (04/12/2013). Suffer from hurry sickness. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2013年9月18日）。孩童當行的道。星島日報，F03版。
Hu Xinyun. (18/9/2013). Train up a child in the way he should go. Sing Tao Daily, F03.
胡馨允（2009年4月29日）。教育語言「微調」 波及幼園。信報財經新聞。
Hu Xinyun. (29/4/2009). 「Fine-tuning」of language policy impacts on kindergartens. Hong Kong Economic Journal.