Realizing Women's Human Rights in Asia : The UN Women's Convention and the Optional Protocol

TANG, Kwong-leung,CHEUNG, Jacqueline Tak-York Ewha Womans University Press 2003 Asian Journal of Women's Studies(AJWS) Vol.9 No.4

Different international legal agreements have been arrived at by nations to deal with the global problem of discrimination against women, the most important of which is the Convention on the Elmination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (the Women's Convention). This paper discusses the importance of the Optional Protocol to the Women's Convention for Asian women, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1999. It provides for an individual complaint procedure against violations of women's rights and allows the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) to conduct special investigations into violations of women's rights.

Prospective Teachers` Competency in Teaching how to Compare Geometric Figures: The Concept of Congruent Triangles as an Example

( Leung K C Issic ),( Lin Ding ),( Allen Yuk Lun Leung ),( Ngai Ying Wong ) 한국수학교육학회 2014 수학교육연구 Vol.18 No.3

Mathematically deductive reasoning skill is one of the major learning objectives stated in senior secondary curriculum (CDC & HKEAA, 2007, page 15). Ironically, student performance during routine assessments on geometric reasoning, such as proving geometric propositions and justifying geometric properties, is far below teacher expectations. One might argue that this is caused by teachers` lack of relevant subject content knowledge. However, recent research findings have revealed that teachers` knowledge of teaching (e.g., Ball et al., 2009) and their deductive reasoning skills also play a crucial role in student learning. Prior to a comprehensive investigation on teacher competency, we use a case study to investigate teachers` knowledge competency on how to teach their students to mathematically argue that, for example, two triangles are congruent. Deductive rea-soning skill is essential to geometry. The initial findings indicate that both subject and pedagogical content knowledge are essential for effectively teaching this challenging topic. We conclude our study by suggesting a method that teachers can use to further improve their teaching effectiveness.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for men: A scoping review

Leung Sze Yu,Tse Hau Yi,Leung Sau Fong,Grace WK Ho,Mak Yim Wah 한국간호과학회 2021 한국간호과학회 학술대회 Vol.2021 No.10

Aim(s): Men are less prone to seek help while they have psychological problems. In recent years, empirical studies suggested that men’s mental health is an underrated problem. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy that has been found promising in improving mental health among people with mental problems. However, it is not known the issues of adoption ACT in men. This review aims to describe the adoption of ACT for men. Method(s): A scoping review was conducted to identify English papers published after 2000, 4 databases (CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, PubMed and PsycINFO) were systematically searched using the keywords of “acceptance and commitment therapy” and “male* or men or man”. Only randomized controlled trials and studies that took men as an independent group for measuring outcomes were included. Seven randomised controlled trials with 868 participants were included in this review. Result(s): Only three studies have adopted ACT for men in Asia. Most studies (n=3) delivered ACT via individual approach in 12-14 hours. No significant difference of effect across different delivery modes could be seen. ACT is effective for men in terms of mental and social well-being, and treatment-specific aspects including pornography view, smoking, post-traumatic stress disorder, penile injection and drug-using. Its effect is maintained in follow-up. However, it might not as effective as other interventions in some subscales of social and mental well-being. Conclusion(s): ACT is an effective psychotherapy for men. Due to the limited number of the primary studies in this area, future studies on these topics are suggested.

Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening and Associated Correlates among Chinese Older Women

Leung, Doris Y.P.,Leung, Angela Y.M.,Chi, Iris Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.1

Objective: To explore the participation rates for breast and colorectal cancer screening and identify associated correlates among elderly women. Methods: Logistic regressions were conducted using data collected in 2006 from 1,533 elderly women aged 60 years or above who had completed a screening instrument, the Minimum Data Set-Home Care, while applying for long-term care services at the first time in Hong Kong. Results: The participation rates for breast and colorectal cancer screening among frail older Chinese women were 3.7% and 10.8% respectively. Cognitive status was inversely associated with the likelihood of participation in screening (breast: OR = 0.66, 95%CI = 0.47-0.94; colon: OR = 0.81, 95%CI = 0.66-0.99), as was educational level with the likelihood of participation in breast cancer screening (no formal education: OR = 0.20, 95%CI = 0.06-0.61, some primary education: OR = 0.31, 95%CI = 0.10-1.00). Conclusion: The delivery of cancer preventive health services to frail older women is less than ideal. Cognitive status and educational level were important factors in cancer screening behaviour. Tailor-made strategic promotion programmes targeting older women with low cognitive status and educational levels are needed to enhance awareness and acceptance within this vulnerable group.

Prospective Teachers` Competency in Teaching how to Compare Geometric Figures: The Concept of Congruent Triangles as an Example

( Leung K C Issic ),( Ding Lin ),( Leung Allen Yuk Lun ),( Wong Ngai Ying ) 한국수학교육학회 2014 수학교육 학술지 Vol.2014 No.1

Mathematically deductive reasoning skill is one of the major learning objectives stated in senior secondary curriculum (Curriculum and Assessment Guide S4-6, 2007, page 15). Ironically, students` performance in their routine assessment on geometric reasoning, such as proving geometric propositions, and justifying geometric properties, is far below teachers` expectation. One might argue that it is due to teachers` lack of relevant subject content knowledge. However, recent research findings reveal that teachers` knowledge for teaching (e.g. Ball et al 2009) in deductive reasoning skills also plays a crucial role on students` learning. Prior to a comprehensive investigation on teachers` competency, in an analogue approach of case study, we aim at investigating teachers` knowledge competencyon how to teach their students to argue mathematically that, as an example, two given triangles are congruent. In which skilful reasoning of deduction is essential. Initial findings show that both subject and pedagogical content knowledge are essential for an effective teaching on this challenge topic. We conclude our study by suggesting a way that teachers can further improve their teaching effectiveness.

Training in Psychological Competency for Police Officers

Gracemary Leung,Cammie Leung,Vincent Yeung 아시아경찰학회 2006 Asia Pacific Journal of Police & Criminal Justice Vol.4 No.1

Prospective Teachers` Competency in Teaching how to Compare Geometric Figures: The Concept of Congruent Triangles as an Example

( K C Issic Leung ),( Ding Lin ),( Allen Yuk Lun Leung ),( Ngai Ying Wong ) 한국수학교육학회 2014 뉴스레터 Vol.30 No.2

鍛辭成章: 「閱讀促進學習」教學法中筆記摘錄與共同建構在香港非華 語初中課堂的實踐與成效

Loh Ka Yee Elizabeth,Shum Shui Kee Mark,Lai Kwok Chang,Leung Tit Hei Nixon,Lam Ka Chun 단국대학교 한문교육연구소 2019 International Han-character Education Research Vol.1 No.1

최근 홍콩에서 중국어를 모국어로 사용하지 않는 학생들을 합격시킨 주류 중등학교들이 급증하고 있다.(2016, 입법회). 이 학교는 이러한 학생의 학습 차이를 고려하여 다양한 대처를 필요로 하고 있다. 다양한 방식을 채택하여 학생들이 중국어 학습을 잘 마칠 수 있게 지원하여, 그들의 진학이 구직난을 해소하고 사회 상류로의 진출 기회가 될 수 있도록 해야 한다.(Leung et al 2017; Loh & Tam, 2016). (중국은) 중국어를 사용하지 않는 학생들에게 적합한 중국어 교육법을 제공하 는 것이 필요하다고 판단하고 있으며, 이는 해결해야 할 급선무 문제가 되었다.(shum, 2015). 본 연구는 이러한 홍콩의 상황에 집중하였다. 「阅读促进学习」(Rose&Martin, 2012) 교수법은 비 중국어 사용자 학생들의 비율이 비교적 높은 중등학교 한 곳을 선정하고, 제2외국어 교육 과정을 중국어로 하는 대외한어교육현장에서 제 2외국어 학습 기관(홍콩교육국, 2014) 및 국제 일반 중등학교 교육 증서(IGCSE)의 교육과정 개요를 참조하여, 본 교육과정(커리큘럼)을 수정 하였다. 협업과 회의를 통해 공동으로 수업을 준비하고 교육현장을 관찰하는데, 교사와 학생들이 모인 소그룹 인터뷰, 필기 및 수업 원본 분석 등의 방법을 진행하였다. 이를 통해 본 교수법이 학생들에게 설명문 종류의 글을 읽고 쓰는 능력을 향상시키고 학습 동기를 높일 수 있는지의 여부를 검토하였다. 교사는 학생들이 본문을 자세하게 읽도록 한 후, 그룹 협업을 통해 그 문장에 서 핵심 키워드를 발췌하여 노트에 기록하도록 학생들을 지도하는 방법(Note Making)을 시행하고, 이어서 학생들은 상호 간의 교류와 협력에 의해 문장 속에 등장한 핵심 단어들과 구 형식, 문장 형식을 활용하여, 협업을 통해 새로운 글을 창작하고, 마지막으로 학생들이 각자 개별적으로 작문을 수행하게 하였다. 본 연구를 통해, 상술한 단계가 학생들이 문장 형식에 따른 다양한 언어 능력의 차이를 이해하도록 돕는데 효과적이며, 서로 다른 글쓰기 활동에 활용할 수 있음을 발견했다. 원전 분석 및 소그룹 인터뷰 또한 위 교수법이 학생들의 중국어 학습 동기를 향상시키는 데 효과가 있음과 학생들의 학습에 대한 믿음이 증가한 것을 보여주었다. 본 연구는 阅读促进学习 교수법이 학생들의 읽기와 쓰기 능력을 개선하고, 각 교육 절차의 실천적 성과들이 모두 시사성이 있음을 검증하였다는데 그 의의가 있다. In Hong Kong, the number of secondary schools admitting Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students has increased tremendously in recent years (LegCo, 2016), in which most of them are mainstream schools. To cater the learning differences of NCS students, various supportin g programs have been employed to help NCS students to improve their Chinese so as to ease their difficulties in applying for universities and finding jobs (Loh & Tam, 2016), and hence enhancing upward social mobility (Leung et al, 2017). Thus developing suitable Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) pedagogies has caught much scholarly attention with pressing needs. Under such backdrop, the paper discusses the use of “Reading to Learn (R2L)” Pedagogy (Rose & Martin, 2012) to support the junior secondary CSL teaching and learning in a secondary school with high NCS density. The research team developed school-based teachin g and learning materials based on Chinese Language Curriculum Second Language Adapted Learning Framework (EDB, 2014) and International General Certificate of Secondary Educat ion (IGCSE) syllabus. Based on collaborative lesson preparation, class observation, teachers and students focus groups, close examination of students’work, the study aims at finding the effectiveness of R2L in enhancing students’ reading and writing abilities of explanatory essays, as well as their motivation. Through Detailed Reading, Note-making, Joint Rewriting and Joint Construction, with extensive scaffolding and teacher-student interaction, students are able to understand the register variables and transfer to individual writing of explanatory essays. Discourse analysis and focus group interviews also show that R2L can enhance the motivation of students and their confidence in learning Chinese. The study explores the potential of applying R2L pedagogy to enhance the reading and writing of explanatory essay s, as well as discerning the praxis and effectiveness of various teaching stages.

Breathing Through the Skin - Achieving a Highly Efficient Center Core Variable-Air-Volume System

Leung, Luke,Sadaba, Sergio,Clark, Ray Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat Korea 2012 International journal of high-rise buildings Vol.1 No.2

<i>FERMI</i> -LAT DETECTION OF PULSED GAMMA-RAYS ABOVE 50 GeV FROM THE VELA PULSAR

Leung, Gene C. K.,Takata, J.,Ng, C. W.,Kong, A. K. H.,Tam, P. H. T.,Hui, C. Y.,Cheng, K. S. IOP Publishing 2014 ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL LETTERS - Vol.797 No.2

<P>The first Fermi-Large Area Telescope (LAT) catalog of sources above 10 GeV reported evidence of pulsed emission above 25 GeV from 12 pulsars, including the Vela pulsar, which showed evidence of pulsation at > 37 GeV energy bands. Using 62 months of Fermi-LAT data, we analyzed the gamma-ray emission from the Vela pulsar and searched for pulsed emission above 50 GeV. Having confirmed the significance of the pulsation in 30-50 GeV with the H test (p-value similar to 10(-77)), we extracted its pulse profile using the Bayesian block algorithm and compared it with the distribution of the five observed photons above 50 GeV using the likelihood ratio test. Pulsation was significantly detected for photons above 50 GeV with a p-value of = 3 x 10(-5) (4.2 sigma). The detection of pulsation is significant above 4 sigma at > 79 GeV and above 3 sigma at > 90 GeV energy bands, making this the highest energy pulsation significantly detected by the LAT. We explore the non-stationary outer gap scenario of the very high-energy emissions from the Vela pulsar.</P>