The 7th “Public Talk” of the JC Bright Start Project will invite Dr. Amelia NY Lee, the Associate Dean (Programme Development) and Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University, to discuss the topic of Facilitating Social and Emotional Development in the Infant and Toddler Stage.
Date: 21 October 2023 Saturday
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Format: Online
Topic: Facilitating Social and Emotional Development in the Infant and Toddler Stage
Language: Cantonese
Speaker: Dr. Amelia N. Y. Lee, MH (Associate Dean (Programme Development) and Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education)
Facilitating Social and Emotional Development in the Infant and Toddler Stage
There is a significant body of research indicating the paramount importance of personal social and emotional skills. These skills directly impact an individual’s self-concept, cognitive development, social abilities, learning efficacy, and employability. Social and emotional development can begin as early as infancy, so parents or caregivers who understand social and emotional development early on can assist children in laying the foundation for a happy, healthy, and balanced personal development.
This seminar will explore with parents or caregivers:
- What is an “attachment relationship”?
- The significance of attachment relationships and their influence.
- How to establish attachment relationships with infants and young children to promote a sense of security and foster social and emotional development.
Dr. Amelia N. Y. Lee, MH
Associate Dean (Programme Development) and Head of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the School of Continuing Education
Dr. Amelia NY Lee serves as the Associate Dean (Programme Development) and 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.