Project Director (Schools), CLAP@JC
The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr Stephen Yip is the Director (Schools) of CLAP@JC, the Education University of Hong Kong (2020-now). He served as a Principal Curriculum Officer and later the Chief Executive, the Curriculum Development Institute of the Education Bureau, HKSAR Government (2002-16), taking the responsibility of curriculum development in Hong Kong primary and secondary schools as well as kindergartens. He gained his PhD in education and Master of Education degrees from the University of Cambridge and studied Chemistry and Biochemistry at Imperial College of Science and Technology, London. Before returning to HK in 2002, he was a school adviser and a schoolteacher in several local authorities in the United Kingdom. His research interest areas include career and life development, curriculum leadership, values education, life-wide learning and experiential learning. He was awarded three teaching awards during his full-time university lectureship (2016-20). Recently, he was presented with the ‘2023 Outstanding Figure’ award from Chinese Today magazine.
Transitioning from a student to entering the workplace as a newcomer marks a necessary stage of personal growth and a significant juncture in life's journey. As a newcomer of the workforce, individual need to step out from the structured learning environment, necessitating independent exploration of the new professional landscape, shouldering greater responsibilities, and engaging with a broader array of individuals and tasks.
This transformation involves the practical application of theoretical knowledge to address real-world challenges and adaptations that demand appropriate mindsets, skills, and attitudes. The timely development of these skills not only facilitates obstacle navigation but also enhances the ability to capitalise on a wider range of opportunities.
In this forum, the education experts will explore strategies for assisting students in cultivating essential competencies through school-to-work transition learning, empowering them to transit confidently from academic settings to workplace environments, fostering self-assurance and competence as they embark on their career journeys.