Our last talk was very well received! Once again thank you all for your support. The 12th “Public Talk” of the JC Bright Start Project will invite Dr. Amelia N. Y. Lee (Associate Dean and Former Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education), to discuss how to achieve a balance of grace and discipline in parenting.
Date: 19 October 2024 Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Format: Online
Topic: Building a Lifelong Growth and Independence in Children Through Setting Boundaries
Language: Cantonese
Speaker: Dr. Amelia N. Y. Lee (Associate Dean and Former Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education)
Building a Lifelong Growth and Independence in Children Through Setting Boundaries
As parents, interacting with our children is a lifelong process, though the modes of communication and support change at different stages. If we can better understand ourselves—recognizing our own strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots—and map out a blueprint for our children’s future growth, we will be able to establish clear boundaries for both ourselves and our children, with each person taking responsibility for their own development. The ultimate goal of parents is to enable our children to independently plan their lives as they grow, enjoy the journey’s joys and challenges, and face the future with confidence. This talk primarily focuses on the exploration of concepts and perspectives, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the parent-child relationship.
Dr. Amelia N. Y. Lee (Associate Dean and Former Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education)
Dr. Amelia NY Lee serves as the Associate Dean and former Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. A distinguished educator, she possesses a vast background in teacher training, curriculum design, and educational management, with a notable record of creating highly regarded teacher training programs that resonate deeply within the educational community. Dr. Lee’s active involvement extends to government committees and professional organizations, where she chaired the committee responsible for developing the Curriculum Guide adopted by all local kindergartens in Hong Kong. Additionally, she led the teams responsible for crafting the Curriculum Frameworks on Parent Education, initially for kindergartens, then for primary schools, and later for secondary schools. As the President of the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP), Hong Kong, her unwavering commitment to the field is evident. Her current research endeavors are focused on the study of education policies and parent education.