Symposium on Life Skills Development and the Comprehensive Guidance Program

Symposium on Life Skills Development and the Comprehensive Guidance Program (22/05/2002)

The symposium will provide a platform for dialogue and reflection on the development of life skills curriculum and comprehensive guidance program in the U.S. , Hong Kong , Macau , Japan and mainland China.

Keynote Address One

Student Success and the Comprehensive Guidance School Program in the U.S. : Research Findings and Implications for Policy Makers and Practitioners
Prof. Norman C. Gysbers (University of Missouri-Columbia)

Keynote Address Two

Pinde Jiaoyu, Mental Health Education, and School Counseling in Beijing
Prof. Hou Zhijin, Beijing Normal University , China

Parallel Poster Presentations

Life Skills Development among Adolescents in Hong Kong : Research Findings and Resources Development
Dr. Mantak Yuen, Dr. Eadaoin K. P. Hui, Prof. Norman C. Gysbers,Mr. Thomas K. M. Leung, Prof. Patrick S. Y. Lau, Dr. Raymond M. C. Chan and Mr. Peter M. K. Shea

Implementing Comprehensive Guidance Program in Hong Kong Schools: Policies and Practices
Mr. Brian S. F. Lee, Guidance and Discipline Section, EMB, Hong Kong SAR Government
The Association of Hong Kong Student Guidance Professional (Primary School)
Bonham Road Government Primary School
Sacred Heart Canossian School

School Guidance in Macau : Policies and Practices
Ms. Vicky V. K. Leong, Centre of Psycho-pedagogical Support and Special Education, Education and Youth Affairs Department, Department of Education, Macau

School Guidance in Japan : Policies and Practices
Research Committee on School Counseling and Guidance, Japan