No abstract

Purpose: This study explored the conceptual framework and procedures of course design and then optimal evaluation tools for blended learning in social work education in the Chinese context. Method: Fifteen courses of five social work programs in Hong Kong are used to create a blueprint for blended learning in the social work curriculum in the Hong Kong Chinese context. Videos, virtual tours, online games, and an e-forum are components of the course design while pre-test and post-test multiple measurements are used for course evaluation. Parameters are provided for the blended learning blueprint and framework that integrate face-to-face instruction and virtual learning elements. Results: A prominent conceptual framework and important protocols in social work higher education in China is introduced. Discussion: The results of this study contribute to current understanding of the applicability and pedagogical aspects of blended learning in social work in the Chinese context, especially in the post-pandemic era.

Purpose: This article reviews research work on special education needs in Greater China during the past 5 decades. Methods: All searches are done on online search engines to determine the (a) volume of the related research work, (b) targets of the research studies, (c) types of SENs addressed, and (d) type of research work. Results: 828 publications are identified, among which the majority are published in the Mainland China and Taiwanese contexts. The most common target groups are “children” (51.3%). The studies mostly focus on ASD with 467 articles (56.4%), and 600 articles (72.5%) are descriptive, empirical, or correlational. Conclusion: There is a shift of research target group from person of interest to caregivers; importance of collective shame in the Chinese culture; and increase in research in the Greater China context. More support for research related to SEN in Greater China and acknowledging cultural relevance are recommended.

Purpose: This article reviews narrative therapy (NT) publications specific to Hong Kong over a period of 20 years. Methods: Three search strategies are adopted: using the Hong Kong Baptist University OneSearch database and Google Books index, and sending soliciting emails to local scholars and practitioners. Four research questions are asked: (a) how many related publications? (b) who are the targets? (c) who are the authors? (d) what is the type of publication? Results: In total, there are 127 publications identified. The first NT publication is dated 1996. The most common target group is “People with Problem” (48.8%). Most authors are academics (78.7%). The publications are mostly Journal Articles (68.5%). Conclusions: Co-construction between academics and practitioners, co-researching as the landscape for co-constructing an NT community, and finally, the co-deconstruction process of local narratives are recommended as future tasks for Hong Kong related NT publications.