Dr. Ricci Fong

Learning Sciences Research Group Member

Assistant Professor

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Education University of Hong Kong

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Ricci W. Fong (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). She received her BA in psychology, linguistics & philosophy, PGDE in English language teaching, MEd in special education, and PhD in gifted education from the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Before embarking on her doctorate, she was an English teacher in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong where she gained insights into the needs of gifted and talented students, including those with twice-exceptionality. She had participated in various GRF and TDG projects in educational psychology, school guidance and counseling, and teaching innovations over the years. Her current research centers on the influence of perfectionism in the Chinese sociocultural context, as well as students' psychological strengths and well-being development. Besides engaging in research activities, she is currently serving the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) as a Hong Kong delegate to facilitate knowledge transfer among members from 47 countries and regions. For the local community of practice, she had delivered professional development sessions for various primary schools, as well as the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) and the Gifted School Network; and she has been working closely with the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) to deliver seminars and workshops for gifted students, parents, and practitioners in the professional community.

Publications:

Journal Publications

Huang, Y., Li, H., & Fong, R. W. (2016). Using Augmented Reality in early art education: A case study in Hong Kong kindergarten. Early Child Development and Care, 186(6), 879-894.

Fong, R. W., & Yuen, M. (2014). Perfectionism and Chinese Gifted Learners. Roeper Review, 36(2), 81-91.

Fong, R.W-T., Lee, J.C-K., Chang, C-Y., Zhang, Z.H., Ngai, A. C-Y., & Lim, C.P. (2014). Digital teaching portfolio in higher education: Examining colleagues' perceptions to inform implementation strategies. The Internet and Higher Education, 20, 60-68.

Yuen, M., & Fong, R. W. (2012). Commentary on A. Zeigler & S.N. Phillipson ‘Towards a Systemic Theory of Gifted Education’: Connectedness and life skills development for all children. High Ability Studies, 23(1), 119-121.

Fong, R. W., & Yuen, M. (2011). Perfectionism in Chinese elementary school students: Validation of the Chinese Adaptive/Maladaptive Perfectionism Scale. Talent Development and Excellence, 3(2), 203-213.

Fong, R. W., & Yuen, M. (2009). Associations among measures of perfectionism, self- concept and academic achievement identified in primary school students in Hong Kong. Gifted and Talented International, 24(1), 147-154.

Invited conference paper

Fong, R. W., & Yuen, M. (2012, June). Perfectionism and Chinese Learners in Hong Kong. HKPS Annual Conference 2012, Hong Kong.

Yuen, M., & Fong, R. W. (2011, August). Social-emotional development of Chinese gifted students: A review based within the framework of Actiotope Model of. Symposium on Giftedness in East-Asia: Explorations in the Actiotope Model of Giftedness, Hong Kong.

Refereed conference paper

Fong, R. W., & Lee, J. C. K. (2016, July). Perfectionism, self-compassion and self-regulation of learning: A structural equation analysis. The 14th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Macau.

Fong, R.W., & Yuen, M. (2015, August). Perfectionism, social connectedness and academic confidence in academically talented Chinese primary students: A qualitative investigation. Paper presented at the 21st World Gifted Conference, Odense, Denmark.

Fong, R.W., Lee, J.K., Chang, C., Zhang, Z., Ngai, A.C., Lim, C.P. (2013, May). Digital teaching portfolio in higher education: Examining perspectives to inform implementation strategies. Paper presented at the eLearning Forum Asia 2013, Hong Kong.

Fong, R.W., & Yuen, M. (2010, July). Perfectionism in Chinese elementary school students: Validation of the Chinese Adaptive/Maladaptive Perfectionism Scale. Paper presented at the 12th International ECHA Conference, Paris, France.