International / Academic Presentations

• Invited Keynote/ Plenary/ Prestigious Presentations at International/ Academic Conferences
• Invited Presentations at International/Regional Seminars
• Paper Presentations at International/Academic Conferences
• Invited Keynote Speeches at Local Conferences

Invited Keynote/ Plenary/ Prestigious Presentations at International/ Academic Conferences

• Cheng, Y. C. (2020 Online). Multiple disruptions of COVID-19: Paradigm shift in tertiary learning. Invited speaker and panel moderator at the LEARNTech Asia Conference, 18 June 2020.
  
  
• Cheng, Y. C. (2020 Online). The futures of education after COVID-19: Multiple disruptions and lessons. Invited keynote speech presented at the Arabic Regional Dialogue “The futures of education after COVID-19”, organized by the UNESCO-RCEP-CO Webinar 16 June 2020.
  
  
• Cheng, Y. C. (2020 Online). Towards the 3rd wave education reforms for the future. Invited keynote speech presented at the 6th International Conference on Education (ICEDU 2020) on 3rd-5th April, 2020 Bangkok, Thailand.
  
  
• Cheng, Y. C. (2019) Paradigm shift towards the 3rd wave learning. Invited keynote speech presented at the 5th international conference entitled Drivers of the future of education, organized by the Regional Center for Educational Planning (RCEP) of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and UNESCO from 5-6 November 2019.
  
  
• 鄭燕祥(2019) 。品德學習的效能。受邀主題演講。華東七省一市田家中學年會。江西景德鎮。2019年10月9-11日。
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2019). 21st century education reforms: Global perspectives and local lessons. Invited keynote speech at the international conference “Reflection and outlook on Asian education reforms” organized by the National Academy of Education Research, 22-23 March, 2019, Taipei.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2018). Innovation in education research: Global trends and implications. Invited keynote speech at the Advanced Research and Development Conference organized by the Education Discipline, Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan: (1) The first keynote speech is presented on 27 Oct in National Tainan University; and (2) the second keynote speech on 3 Nov in National Taiwan Normal University.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2018). My research journey in education administration: Reflection and sharing. Invited special speech presented at Faculty of Education Leadership and Administration of National Taiwan Normal University on 2 Nov, 2018.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2018). Higher education expansion in the Bay Area: International trends and paradigm shifts. Invited plenary speech at the Nanbo Education Summit organized by Nanbo Institute of Education (Dongguan), Nanbo Enterprise Group, 9 June 2018.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). Education reform phenomenon: Global trends and local implications. Invited keynote speech at the WERA Focal Meeting & HKERA International Conference, 30 Nov – 2 Dec. 2017, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). Leading learning towards the 3rd wave. Invited keynote speech at the the Cambridge Schools Conference organized by the Cambridge International Examinations, University of Cambridge, 2-3 May 2017, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). Internationalization of higher education: Issues and opportunities. Invited by the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) to give a keynote speech at their International Seminar on “Internationalization of Higher Education” on 29-30 April, 2017, Tehran, Iran. (Finally, withdrew the acceptance of invitation due to the concerns of visa problems between USA and Iran.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). Higher education and human capital: Trends, Competition, and Education Hub. Invited keynote speech presented at the Cross-Strait Conference on Demographic Change and Higher Education (海峽兩岸暨港澳地區人口變化與高等教育研討會) organized by the Macau City University, 28-30 March 2017.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2016). Contextualized multiple intelligence and experiential Education: Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. Invited keynote speech at the 9th Asian Chinese Experiential Education Conference, 10 December, 2016, Chinese University of Hong Kong, organized by Hong Kong Alliance of Experiential Education, Macau Experiential Education Association, Asia Experiential Education Association (Taiwan) and Canton Youth Ricky Education Association.d).
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2016). Global trends of education transformation: What Challenges to Leadership. Invited plenary speech at the 1st Annual International Conference and Expo of Education Industry, 10-12 June 2016, Organized by BIT and International Conference Center, Dalian, China.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2016). School autonomy and paradigm shift for 21st century learning: Hong Kong and Beyond. Invited plenary speaker at the symposium on “school autonomy and curriculum reform for 21st century skills: International perspectives” organized by the Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit of Saskatchewan University, Canada, 27 May 2016..
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). How arts reshape learning for imagination, creativity and multiple thinking. Invited panel speech at the Asia Education Leaders Forum/ Education Partnership Forum at the World-didac Asia 18-20 March 2015, AsiaWorld-ExPo, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). Internationalization of higher education in Euro-Asia Region: possibilities and strategies, Invited plenary speaker and moderator at the International Cooperation in Education Forum in the Euro-Asia Economic Forum. 24-26 September, 2015, Xian, China.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). Symposium on International study on school autonomy and 21st century learning. Organizer and chair at the Focal Meeting of World Education Research Association (WERA) and the International Conference of European Education Research Association (EERA), 7-11 September 2015, Budapest, Hungary. (Paper presented at this symposium: Cheng, Y.C., Ko, James, & Lee, Theodore (2015), Implications for international research on school autonomy and 21st century learning: Hong Kong & beyond).
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). Internationalization of higher education in Euro-Asia Region: possibilities and strategies, Invited plenary speaker and moderator at the International Cooperation in Education Forum in the Euro-Asia Economic Forum. 24-26 September, 2015, Xian, China.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). Symposium on International study on school autonomy and 21st century learning. Organizer and chair at the Focal Meeting of World Education Research Association (WERA) and the International Conference of European Education Research Association (EERA), 7-11 September 2015, Budapest, Hungary. (Paper presented at this symposium: Cheng, Y.C., Ko, James, & Lee, Theodore (2015), Implications for international research on school autonomy and 21st century learning: Hong Kong & beyond).

• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). International Education Reforms: Development trends and research direction. Invited keynote speaker at the international workshop for the National Academy of Education Research, Taiwan, 20-21 August 2015.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). Re-define school leadership for learning: Missing links and future developments. Invited plenary speech at the International Seminar on School Leadership organized by School of Education of University of Tampere on 12 May 2015 in Tampere, Finland.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). School management improvement for quality enhancement in social emotional learning. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference on “Social Emotional Learning and Enhancement in Basic Education”, sponsored by UNICEF and organized by Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China, 3-5 December, 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Hong Kong education reforms: Review and future developments. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference on education reform review organized by Education Research and Evaluation Centre of National Taiwan Normal University, 14-16 November, 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Education reform and future development in Globalization: International trends and implications. Invited keynote speech at the Malaysian Chinese Education Conference, 16-17 September, 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Measuring teacher effectiveness: Multiple conceptualizations. Invited keynote speech at the 2^nd International Congress of Educational Sciences and Development, organized by Fundacion General UGR-Empresa, and Universidad de Granada with collaboration of a wide range of national and international organizations, in Granada, Spain, June 25-27, 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). School-based management, paradigm shift and active learning. Invited plenary speech at the international symposium organized by the Ministry of Education of Israel Government, Jerusalem, Israel, 25-27 May 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Change management with key to success. Invited advisory presentation at the 2^st Meeting of Tatweer International Advisory Committee, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 13-14 April 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2013). Paradigm shifts in education: Towards the 3^rd wave research. WERA Presidential Keynote Address at the International Conference of Consejo Mexicano de Investigacion Educativa (COMIE) and the WERA Focal Meeting, 18-22 Nov. 2013, University of Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2013). Hong Kong lessons in systemic education change. Invited advisory presentation at the 1^st Meeting of Tatweer International Advisory Committee, Ministry of Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 28-29 October 2013.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2013). Paradigm shift in higher education: Trends of reform for the future. Invited plenary speech (Education) at the Euro-Asia Economic Forum (EAEF 2013), hosted by the Xi’an Municipal Government with the support of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), 19 Chinese Ministries and nearly 20 overseas and domestic NGOs, 26-29 September 2013, Xi’an, China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2013). The impact of education change on teacher demand-supply. Invited keynote speech at the regional conference on teacher demand-supply and service, organized by University of Malaya, 11-12 June 2013, Malaysia.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Higher education in the next decade: Paradigm shift. Invited keynote speech at the 4th International Academic Conference in the Celebration of 75th Anniversary of the Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, 21-22 December 2012, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Hong Kong as a regional hub for research collaboration. Invited opening speech at the Global Dialogue on Higher Education conference as the Convener of the Heads of Universities Committee (HUCOM ) organized by the British Council on 27 September 2012.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Trends of Higher Education Development & Reform in Asia-Pacific Region. Invited keynote speech at the University Presidents’ Forum organized by Nanjing Normal University, 9 September 2012, Nanjing, China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Multiple thinking and creativity in leadership development: A new paradigm. Invited keynote speech at the Joint Conference on Education, Sport, Library and Technology 2012, organized by the Fu Jen Catholic University, 4-5 May 2012, Taiwan.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Paradigm shift in learning innovation and technology: Towards the 3rd wave. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference on Learning Innovation in Science and Technology (ICLIST), organized by King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, 29 February- 2 March 2012, Phuket, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Learning community for global education reform. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference of the All India Association of Educational Research organized in the Institute of Professional Studies, Gwalior, Madhya, Pradesh, India, 18-20 November 2011.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Education for fostering youths’ creativity. Invited keynote speech at the Conference on Education for Youth’ Creativity in celebration of the 110 th Anniversary of the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, 29 October, 2011, Hong Kong.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). How can teachers face up to the changes in the next decades? Invited keynote speech at the Asia Education Leaders Forum, organized by the World Didac Asia, Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) & UNESCO, 26-28 October 2011, in Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng. Y.C. (2011). Paradigm shift in teacher education: Foreign language teachers for the future. Invited keynote speech at the 4 th National Symposium on Foreign Language Teacher Education and Development ( China), organized by the China English Language Education Society Teacher Education and Development Committee, 20-22 October 2011.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Leadership for learning and school development: Towards the 3 rd wave. Invited keynote speech at the Capital Education Forum: School Development International Conference, organized by the United Association of Social Sciences in Beijing and the Capital Normal University, 16-18 June 2011.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). New learning and teaching for the future: Student creativity and teacher preparation. Invited keynote speech presented at the Global Education Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of United Arab Emirates, on 3-5 May 2011, Dubai Airport Expo, UAE.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Teacher education for the future: Reforms and new learning in the Asia-Pacific. Keynote speech at the 2 nd East Asian International Conference on Teacher Education Research organized by Hong Kong Institute of Education, Japanese Society for the Study on Teacher Education, and Normal Education Branch, Chinese Association of Higher Education, 15-17 December 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Principal leadership for school improvement: New learning & future challenges. Invited keynote speech at the Annual Conference of the School Administration Research Association, Taiwan, 11-12 December 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). The future of education: Imagination, creativity and reform. Invited keynote speech at the Annual Conference of Taiwan Educational Research Association, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 19-20 November, 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Transforming the education system in the 21 st century: Yes, it is possible. Invited keynote speech at the CLASE 2010 Summit “Leadership in Education: The Future is Now”, organized by Mexican Civil Society Council for Quality in Education on 25-27 October 2010, Mexico City. Also, invited advisory presentation on “What are the major obstacles in systemic change in education? How to overcome?” at the roundtable for over 30 specially invited opinion and social leaders of Mexico.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Developing world-class outstanding schools: Global trends and local practice. Invited keynote speech at the Annual Meeting of Contemporary Educators, organized by the “Principals” Journal, Chongcing, China, 20-22 August 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Management and implementation of education reform policies: Challenges and world best practices. Invited keynote speech at the symposium on “Management and implementation of the Education Reform policies” organized by UNESCO-Regional Center for Educational Planning (RCEP), Sharjah University, 20 May 2010, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). A typology of higher education development in the Asia-Pacific region: Reforms and education hub. Invited speech at the “Ideas and Universities” Virtual Seminar Series, coorganized by the WUN (Worldwide Universities Network), FAS-Hong Kong Institute of Education, University of Wisconsin, University of Bristol, and Zhe Jiang University, on 16 April 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Building schools for the 21 st Century: Trends, Challenges and New Paradigm. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference on UK-China School Leadership Strategic Dialogue, organized by the British Embassy, Cultural and Education Section, on 9 March 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Building capacity for school leadership research and development in the Asia Pacific Region. Invited opening speech at the Asia Leadership Roundtable 2010 organized the Asia-Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change on 11 January 2010.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Quality assurance for new learning: International implications for research and practice. Invited keynote speech at the International Seminar cum Annual Conference of All India Association for Educational Research (http.www.aiaer.net) on the theme Quality Concerns in Education, December 22 - 24, 2009 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. (finally the trip was cancelled due to the other commitment)

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Managing human capital in the Asia-Pacific: Higher education development. Invited plenary speech at the “Managing Human Capital in World Cities: Education Reform, Nurturing Talent and Student Learning in a Globalizing World” international conference organized by University of Hong Kong (Managing World Cities Symposium Series) and the Hong Kong Educational Research Association’s 25 th Anniversary Conference on 4 December 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Grand challenge: Technology-enhanced learning for what. Invited plenary speaker at the Forum of Grand Challenge Problems in TeL of the The 17th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2009) organized by the Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education , 30 Nov to 4 Dec, 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Higher education reforms: Trends, world class and paradigm shift. Invited keynote speech at the International Forum on Higher Education with theme on “Challenges and reflection on the talent development under the financial tsunami”, organized by the National Taiwan Normal University, 12-14 November 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009), Distance education: Challenges of globalization and the future. Invited keynote speech at the 2 nd Forum of Vision China-Distance Education Forum held in Ningbo, China, 31 October 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Teacher management: Reforms and international paradigm shifts. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference organized by the Shanghai Normal University, 15-16 October 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). 2 nd Order Research: Theory, Evidence and Reforms. Invited presentation at the WERA symposium at the European Conference of Educational Research, 26-30 September 2009, Vienna Australia.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Paradigm shift in leadership for learning: Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific. Invited public lecture for the Chair Professors’ Public Lectures Series of the Hong Kong Institute of Education, 23 September 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Teacher management and development: Reform syndrome and paradigm shifts. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference on Educational Research (ICER 2009) organized by Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Thailand ; Hirosaki University, Japan and Hong Kong Institute of Education, September 11-12, 2009.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Paradigm shift in higher education leadership: Globalization and local developments. Invited plenary speech at the International Conference on Higher Education Research and Development (IHERD2009) 9 to 12 July, 2009, organized by Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Teacher management for educational reforms and new learning. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference on Teacher Development and Management organized by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), the European Commission, UNICEF, & UNESCO with the technical support of Ministry of Human Resource Development, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the National University of Educational Planning and Administration (NUEPA) and the National Council of Teacher Education on 23-25 February 2009, Vidya Bhawan Society, Udaipur, India.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2008). Initiatives for new learning: Integration, sustainability and creativity. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference of Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association 2008 in Singapore, 26-28 November 2008.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2008). Research on school leadership: Change in paradigm and practice. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference organized by the East Taiwan University, 25-26 July 2008.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). School leadership for new learning and sustainable development: Towards third wave.Invited keynote speech at the 2 nd International Conference for Educators with the theme of "Change Forces in Education: A Global Perspective", organized by Taylor's University College, Subang Jaya in Malaysia, 18- 19 June 2007.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). Multiple models of integrated learning: Conception, effectiveness, & creativity. Invited keynote speech at the Conference on Integrated Learning: Research and Classroom Practice, organized by MSST, Hong Kong Institute of Education on 14 December 2007.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). Challenges and strategies for teacher education development in the Asia-Pacific Region. Invited special lecture at the "Strengthening APEID and its Networks: Planning for the 8 th Programme Cycle" Meeting of the UNESCO-APEID in Bangkok, 15- 17 May 2007.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). Educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region: Paradigm shift, reforms and practice.Special speech invited by the President of American Educational Research Association (AERA) at the Presidential Session of the Annual Meeting of AERA held in Chicago, 9- 13 April, 2007.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006).School reforms and world-class education: Three waves and paradigms shifts. Invited keynote speech at the International Symposium on Educational Innovation and School Reforms, organized by the Department of Education of Pusan National University, Pusan Korea, 20- 21 December 2006.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Future developments of educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region: Reforms, policy and networks. President address at the Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association International Conference held in Hong Kong from 29- 30 November 2006.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Qualitative research in globalization and development: Implications for educational reforms. Invited Specialist Lecture at the Multi-disciplinary International Conference on Qualitative Research in Developing Countries organized by the Faculty of Arts, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan from 3- 4 November, 2006.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). International trends and issues of teacher education and reforms. Invited keynote speech at the First Chinese Teacher Education Forum organized by Teacher Education Research Centre of the Beijing Normal University and Journal of 21 st Century Principals, 29- 31 October 2006, Beijing Normal University.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006).Paradigm shifts in learning and integration of ICT in education. Invited keynote speech at the Digital Learning India 2006 organized by the Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies (CSDMS) together with the Department of Information and Technology of India and United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) on the theme "Vision 2010", August 23- 25, 2006 at Hotel Taj Palace in New Delhi, India.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Trends and issues of teachers and teacher education in Asia-Pacific. Invited keynote speech presented at the Regional Seminar on the Status of Teachers: Attracting, Developing and Retaining Effective Teachers, organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 1- 3 August, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). New Paradigm of learning and teaching in a networked environment: Implications for applying ICT. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning, organized by the Open University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Web Symposium Consortium from 10- 11 July 2006.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). A paradigm shift in redefining and ensuring learning: Towards multiple and sustainable effectiveness. Invited keynote speech presented at the World Education Forum 2006 organized by iT 21 (international), International Enterprise Singapore, and World Bank, 21- 23 June 2006.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Multiple thinking and creativity in multi-level learning for sustainable development. Invited keynote speech presented at the Educational Association Research of Singapore Conference, organized by the Educational Research Association of Singapore, 29- 31 May, 2006, Singapore.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Innovative management and leadership in school: Paradigm shift in effectiveness assurance. Invited keynote speech presented at the Academic Conference on School Innovative Management, organized by the Research Institute of Education and Management of the National University of Tainan on 29 April 2006, Tainan, Taiwan.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Sustaining educational effectiveness: Multiple thinking and creativity in multi-level learning. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Conference on Curriculum reform and school management innovations, organized by the Institute of Curriculum and Instruction , East China Normal University and the Education Bureau of Jiading District,, 30 October to 1 November, 2005, Shanghai, China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Three waves of teacher education reform: Sustainable development and ICT application. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Forum on Teacher Education, jointly organized by East China Normal University, UNESCO Chinese Committee, and UNESCO-Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, 25 - 27 October, 2005, Shanghai, China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Multiple thinking and creativity in school leadership. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Seminar 2005 on Professionalization of School Leadership organized by the University of Erfurt, Erfurt, Germany, 3- 7 October 2005.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Sustainable School Effectiveness and Improvement: Multiple Thinking and Creativity. Invited keynote speech presented at the The First International Conference on School Effectiveness and School Improvement in China organized by Shenyang Nornal University Shenyang, Liaoning, China, 23- 25 September 2005.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Multiple thinking and multiple creativity in organizational learning. Invited plenary speech presented at the International Conference on Learning Organization: Research and Development (ILCORD 2005) with the theme "Learning Organization in a Learning World", jointly organized by King Mongkut's University of Technologyy Thonburi and All India Association of Educational Research At KMUTT, Bangkok, Thailand, 18- 22 April 2005.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Learner-centred Approach: Enhancing multiple thinking and multiple creativity in action learning. Invited keynote speech presented at the fourth International Forum on Education Reform 2004 with theme "Learner-Centred Approach Towards Education for Sustainable Development" organized by Office of Education Council and held in September 6-10, 2004 in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Paradigm shift in teacher education and ICT application. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTED 2004) organized by the College of Education of the University of the Philippines and held in June 30-July 2, 2004, Manila, Philippines.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). A typology of contextualized multiple thinking in action learning: Enhancing creativity. Invited keynote speech presented at the Thinking Qualities Initiative Conference on the theme "Thinking and Learning in Action" held in June 25- 26, 2004, Baptist University, Hong Kong.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Principals' leadership and effectiveness in the new century: Implications for the principals of Tin Ka Ping secondary schools. I nvited keynote speech at the National Principals Forum for All Tin Ka Ping Secondary Schools organized by the Tin Ka Ping Foundation and Quizhou Normal University, 25- 27 June 2004 in Quizang , China .

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Principalship in the new century: Implications from the three waves of school effectiveness . I nvite d keynote speech at the Advanced Seminar for Principals of Guangdong of China organized by Guangdong Institute of Education in 15- 27 June 2004 in Guangzhou China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Three waves of teacher education and development: Paradigm shift in applying ICT. Invited keynote speech presented at the Scandinavian-Asian Pacific Conference with the theme on "The Challenge of Integrating ICT in Teacher Education" held in June 2- 4, 2004, Jonkoping, Sweden.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Paradigm shift in learning: Implications for IBO schools. Keynote speech invited by International Baccalaureate Organization and presented at the IBO Asia Pacific Regional Conference with the theme "Research in practice: Implications for IBO schools" in Mumbai India over 19- 21 March, 2004.

• Cheng, Y.C (2003). Organization of education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Reforms, trends ,and research. Invited plenary presentation at the UNESCO-APEID International Conference on Education, 4-7 November 2003, Shanghai, China

• Cheng, Y.C. (2003). School-based management and learning improvement. Invited keynote speaker at the third International Forum on Education Reform 2003 with theme "Education Decentralization Revisited: School-based Management" organized by the Office of National Education Commission to be held in September 8-11, 2003 in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Triplization in teacher education: Paradigm shift in teacher effectiveness .Invited keynote speech at the 23 rd Annual Seminar of the International Society for Teacher Education (ISTE, 2003) on "Teacher Education: Meeting the Needs of the New Generation" to be held in April 22- 28, 2003. (The conference was finally cancelled because of the outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong)

• Cheng, Y.C (2003). New principalship for globalization, localization, and individualization: Paradigm shift for the future. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Conference on "Principalship and School Management Practices in an Era of Globalization: Issues and Challenges" organized by Ministry of Education Malaysia and University of Malaya, April 22- 24, 2003.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Local knowledge and human development in globalization of education. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Conference on Globalization and Challenges for Education organized by the National Institute of Educational Policy and Administration (NIEPA) February 19- 21, 2003, New Delhi, India.

• Cheng, Y.C (2002). Teacher effectiveness for paradigm shift in learning. Invited keynote speaker at the Annual Conference of Educational Research Association of Singapore from 20- 22 November 2002 in Singapore. The theme of the conference is "Creating Partnership in Research on Pedagogy and Classroom Practice".

• Cheng, Y.C (2002). Fostering local knowledge and wisdom in globalized education. Invited keynote speech presented at the 8 th International Conference held at Faculty of Education of Chulalongkorn University, 18- 21 November 2002, Bangkok, Thailand. The theme of the conference is "Globalization and Localization Enmeshed: Searching for a Balance in Education"

• Cheng, Y.C (2002). New paradigm of borderless education: Challenges, strategies, and implications for effective education through localization and internationalization. Invited keynote speaker at the International Conference on Learning and Teaching with the theme "Challenge of Learning and Teaching in a Brave New World: Issues and Opportunities in Borderless Education from 14- 16 October 2002, Hatyai, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2002). Linkage between innovative management and student-centred approach: Platform theory for effective learning. Invited Plenary Speech presented at the Second International Forum on Education Reform: Key Factors in Effective Implementation organized by Office of National Education Commission in collaboration with UNESCO and SEAMEO, Bangkok, Thailand, 2- 5 September 2002.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). A new paradigm of education: Globalization, localization, individualization & contextualized multiple intelligence. Invited keynote speech presented at the Conference on "Impact of Globalization on Education" organized by The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration in 18- 20 December, 2001, New Delhi, India

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Keynote Speech 1: New theory of school effectiveness assurance in the third wave. Keynote Speech 2: School leadership in the new millennium: A new paradigm. Invited keynote speeches presented at the international conference on "Knowledge Economy and Education Development" organized by National Taiwan Normal University and four educational research associations in Taiwan in 13- 16 December 2001.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Education reforms in Hong Kong: Three waves towards the future. Invited plenary speech at the International Conference on Education Research (ICER) organized by Institute of Asia-Pacific Education Development of the Seoul National University in 25- 26 October 2001, Seoul, Korea.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Education reforms in Hong Kong: Challenges, strategies, and international implications.Invited plenary speech at the International Conference on Education Reforms, organized bythe Office of the National Education Commission of Thailand Government to celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of Education Reforms in Thailand, in 30 July – 2 August 2001 in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Paradigm shifts in quality improvement in education: Three waves for the future. Invited plenary speech at the International Forum on Quality Education for the Twenty-first Century co-organized by UNESCO-PROAP, National Commission for UNESCO of Ministry of Education, and National Institute of Educational Research of China in 12- 15 June 2001, Beijing, China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Tertiary teaching and learning in the new century: Effectiveness, quality, & relevance. Invited by the University Grants Committee to represent the Committee to give a keynote speech on the Hong Kong Conference on Quality in Teaching and Learning held in 24- 26 May 2001.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). New paradigm of school education in the third millennium. Invited keynote speech presented at The Regional Conference on Research on Multiple Dimensions of Education held at Universidade De Macau in 19- 20 May 2001, Macau.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). New vision of school-based management: Globalization, localization, and individualization. Invited keynote speech at the National Conference on School-based Management organized by the Ministry of Education of the Israel Government in April 1- 6, 2001 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). New design of learning environment: Implications from new paradigm of education. Invited plenary speech at the Symposium on "Innovative Design for Learning Environment" held by the Department of Architecture, the Chinese University of Hong Kong on 3 March 2001 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Towards the third wave of education reforms in Hong Kong. Keynote speech at the International Forum on Education Reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region, held in 14- 16 February 2001, Hong Kong.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Educational relevance, quality and effectiveness: Paradigm shifts. Invited keynote speech presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada, with the theme "Equity, Globalization, and Change: Education for the 21st Century".

• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Educational reforms in the new century: Multiple intelligence and globalization, localization and individualization. Invited keynote speech presented at the Regional Conference on Vision and Planning of Educational Development in the New Century organized National Taiwan Normal University and four educational research associations in Taiwan in 8- 12 December 2000.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Value-added and value-created of education. Invited plenary speech at the annual conference of the Hong Kong Teachers Association on "Issues of Teacher Development in the New Century", 2 December, 2000.

• Cheng, Y.C., Mok, M.C. & Tsui, K.T. (2000). Educational research for policy development and practice in Hong Kong. Invited plenary speech at the Regional Seminar on Educational Research for Policy and Practice, held by National Institute for Educational Research of Japan with the support of UNESCO on 2- 7 October 2000 in Tokyo Japan.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). New education and total life-long teacher education: Relevance, quality, and effectiveness. Invited plenary speech presented at The International Conference on Reforming Teacher Education for the New Millennium: Searching for the New Dimensions, organized by Faculty of Education, Chulagongkorn University and SEAMEO RIHED, 10- 13 July, 2000, Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). The knowledge base for the practice of school-based management: An international perspective.Keynote speech invited by Thai Office of National Education Commission (ONEC) the Office of the National Education Commission of Thailand Government at the educational forum to policy-makers, educational administrators, and ONEC staff in launching the implementation of school management reform towards school-based management, on 4 May 2000 at ONEC in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Total life-long teacher education driven by triplization: Effectiveness, quality and relevance in the third millennium. Invited plenary speech presented at the 2000 International Symposia on Educational Reforms and Teacher Education Innovation for the 21 st Century, 26- 30 March, 2000 Tokyo, Japan.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Globalization, localization and individualization for effective education. Keynote speech presented at the 14 th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement "Global Networking for Quality Education", 4- 8 January 2000, Hong Kong.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). Curriculum and pedagogy in new century: Globalization, localization and individualization for multiple intelligences. Invited keynote speech presented at the 5 th UNESCO-ACEID International Conference with the theme "Reforming Learning, Curriculum and Pedagoy: Innovative Visions for the New Century", 13- 16 December, 1999, Thailand.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). Globalization, localization, and individualization for the quality of teaching and learning in tertiary institutions. Invited plenary speech presented at the Action Learning Project Conference held by the Action Learning Project on 27 December 1999 in the Lam Woo International Conference Centre of the Hong Kong Baptist University.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). Two waves of educational reforms in Hong Kong: Towards the new millennium. Invited keynote speech presented at the Chinese Communities International Education Conference: Educational Reform Towards the 21 st Century-Teacher and Social Change. The conference was organized by the Hong Kong Teachers' Centre, Hong Kong Baptist University, and Hong Kong Institute of Education, October 1999.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). The knowledge and practice of school effectiveness: An international perspective for school reforms.Keynote speech presented atthe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Project Seminar on "Achieving High Performing Schools: Using Measurement to Manage Improvement", May 5- 8, 1999, Shanghai, China.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). The layer leadership and multi-model leadership in school for the new millennium. Invited as one of keynote Presenters by the Australian Council for Educational Administration for the Educational Leadership Online (ELO) – AusAsia Online Conference on Leadership for the New Millennium: Leaders with Soul. The conference was held on 6- 22 August 1999.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1997). The transformational leadership for school effectiveness and development in the new century. Invited plenary speech at the International Symposium on Quality and Training of Primary and Secondary Principals Towards the 21st Century organized by State Education Commission of the People's Republic of China and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Nanjing, China, 20- 24, January, 1997. (Invitation and full sponsorship by UNESCO)

• Cheng, Y.C. (1996). The pursuit of new school functions: Reengineering schools for the new century. Keynote speech presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 16- 17 November, 1996.

• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). School effectiveness and school-based management: A mechanism for education quality, Keynote speech presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 1994.

Invited Presentations at International/Regional Seminars

• Cheng, Y.C. (2019). Innovation in education research: Global trends and implications. Invited plenary lecture at the seminar organized by the College of Education, Chinan International University, Taiwan.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2018). My research journey in education administration: Reflection and sharing. Invited special speech presented at Faculty of Education Leadership and Administration of National Taiwan Normal University on 2 Nov, 2018.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Traditions & Prospects in Education Research: Asia- Pacific Perspective, Invited presentation at the GERA-WERA Symposium at 24th Congress of German Education Research Association (GERA), for Celebration of 50th Anniversary of GERA, Berlin, German, 9-12 March, 2014.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). Measuring system, school and teacher effectiveness: Conceptualizations and practical dilemmas. A special speech invited by the Ministry of Education Singapore to a group of senior education officers and experts, 14 Oct 2015, Ministry of Education Singapore.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2013). Education research in Asia: Positioning and future development. Invited presentation at the WERA-IRC symposium “Education Research in a Changing World”, co-organized by the World Educational Research Association and the International Relations Committee of American Educational Research Association (AERA) at the AERA Annual Meeting, 13-30 April, 2013, San Francisco, California US.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Invited chairmanship for the IRC-WERA symposium “The world’s educational issues, policies, and research in the 21st century: Seeking to stimulate collaborative and comparative, cross-national, and worldwide research”, co-organized by the World Educational Research Association and the International Relations Committee of American Educational Research Association (AERA) at the AERA Annual Meeting, 13-17 April, 2012, Vancouver.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2012). Fundamental issues in measuring teacher effectiveness. Invited discussant for the APRU-WERA symposium “Measuring teacher effectiveness”, coorganized by the World Educational Research Association and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Education Deans, 13-17 April, 2012, Vancouver.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Higher education development in Asia-Pacific: Challenges and strategies. Invited seminar organized by the Higher Education Office of Macau SAR Government on 14 May 2011.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). The international trends of school reform and development: Implications for leadership. Invited workshop for school leaders in Macau organized by Ministry of Education of Macau SAR Government on 14 May 2011.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). How to overcome the major obstacles in changes for new learning and teaching? Invited workshop presented at the Global Education Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of United Arab Emirates, on 3-5 May 2011, Dubai Airport Expo, UAE.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). An empowering re-alignment of time and space: The art of Ha Bik-chuen. Invited public lecture organized by the Hong Kong Art Museum on 30 April 2011.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). General education: Bridging the Arts-Science divide. Invited presentation at the Heads of Universities Forum: General Education in an age of globalization, organized by the Hong Kong Baptist University, 16 November 2010.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). 2 nd Order Research: Theory, evidence and reform. Invited presentation at the research seminar jointly organized by Consejo Mexicano de Investigacion Educativa (COMIE) and Departamento De Investigaciones Educativas Del Cinvestav, 27 October 2010, Mexico City.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Leadership for learning: Towards the 3 rd wave. Invited presentation at the research seminar of Panamerican University, on 26 October 2010, Mexico City.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). (1) Teacher Effectiveness and Paradigm Shift in Education; (2) Initiatives for New Learning: Sustainability, Integration, and Creativity.Invited lectures at the 2009 National Summer School (education) for Graduate Students organized by the School of Education Science, East China Normal University on 7 July 2009, Shanghai, China.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Constraints and possibilities in promoting public policy research. Invited speech at the Seminar on Public Policy Research with the theme “Informing policy: Realizing the potential and benefits of public policy research in Hong Kong, organized by the Central Policy Unit of the Hong Kong Government and the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong on 6 November 2009.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Education Reforms & New Learning for the Future in Greater China Region. Invited speech presented at the Young Educators Forum 2009 organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education on 8 July 2009, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2008). (1) Leadership and management: Six paradigms; and (2) The theory and research in leadership integrity. Invited research seminar series organized by Research Institute of Educational Management, Beijing Normal University from 15 Oct 2008.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2008). Principalship and transformations Invited leadership seminar organized by 21 Century Principals, Beijing Normal University from 16 Oct 2008.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). (1) Management and world-class education; (2) Multiple thinking and creativity in action learning; (3) School-based management, paradigm shift and self-directed learning; (4) Teacher effectiveness and paradigm shift in education. Invited research seminar series organized by Research Institute of Educational Management and Faculty of Education, Beijing Normal University from 9- 22 May 2007.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). Paradigm shifts in education as related to school-based management. Invited research seminar organized by the Faculty of Education of Groningen University on 6 February 2007, Groningen, the Netherland.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Issues and impacts of school reforms: Research, policy and practice. Invited research seminar for the Department of Education of Pusan National University, Pusan Korea, 21 December 2006.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Paradigm shifts in principalship: Implications for practice and development. Invited speech at a professional seminar organized by the Middle School Principals Association in Taipei on 15 December 2005.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Research on principalship: Paradigm shifts in conceptualization. Invited speech at a research seminar organized by the Hualien University of Education on 16 December 2005.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Sustainable educational effectiveness: Multiple thinking and creativity in multi-level learning. Invited speech at a research seminar organized by the Chung Cheng University on 19 December 2005.
  
  
• Mok, M.C. & Cheng, Y.C. (2002). Self-learning in Hong Kong schools: Empowerment through information technology. Invited Paper presentation at the International Conference 2002 of the Korean Society for Educational Technology with the theme on "The Role of Educational Technology in Knowledge-based Society" held at Seoul National University, Korea, 23 August, 2002.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2002). Educational reforms in the Asia-Pacific region: Trends and implications for research. Invited speech presented at the International Symposium on Globalization and Educational Governance Change in East Asia, organized by Comparative Education Policy Research Unit, Department of Public and Social Administration, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Educational Research Association, and Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). New vision of school-based management: Globalization, localization, and individualization. Invited research seminar for faculty and research students of Teacher College of Kyungpook National University of Education, held in Taegu, Korea, 4 July, 2001.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). The new knowledge base for school effectiveness and school-based management. Invited presentation at the research seminar for the Faculty of Education of the University of Edinburgh, 19 September, 2000.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). Educational change and development in Hong Kong: The pursuit of effectiveness, quality, and relevance.Invited Presentation for Thai Office of National Education Commission (ONEC). In launching the project on Educational Reform in line with the Constitution and the National Education Bill, ONEC of Ministry of Education invited him to give a lecture to policy-makers, educational administrators, and ONEC staff on 14 July 1999 at ONEC in Bangkok, Thailand.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Monitoring school effectiveness: Conceptual and practical dilemmas in developing a framework. Invited presentation at the international symposium on "School-based Indicators of Effectiveness" organized by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Education Forum in Quilin China, April 14- 16, 1997. (invited by APEC and supported by Epson Foundation)
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1997). A framework of indicators of education quality in Hong Kong primary schools: Development and application. Invited presentation at the international symposuim on "School-based Indicators of Effectiveness" organized by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Education Forum in Quilin China, April 14- 16, 1997. (invited by APEC and supported by Epson Foundation)

Paper Presentations at International/Academic Conferences
(For those invited keynote speeches or presentations, please refer to the previous sections)

• Lee, T.H. T, Cheng, Y.C. & Ko, J (2016). Curriculum reform with a school-based approach: Intellectual, structural and cultural challenges. Presentation at the WERA-AERA symposium, AERA annual meeting, Washington, 9-12 April, 2016.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Urban education: Views from 3 continents—A Repsone.  Invited discussant at the World Educational Research Association Symposium of the European Conference for Educational Research , Berlin, Germany.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Comments on evidence-informed policy and practice in education. Invited presentation at the World Educational Research Association symposium of the International Conference of Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association, 22-26 November 2010, Kuala Lumpa, Malaysia.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2008). Reform syndrome and educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Invited presentation at the Symposium on International Perspectives of Educational Research of the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association, 24-28 March 2008, New York, USA.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). A response to the papers of Prof Linn & Prof Kuroda: Shift in policy concerns. Invited critique at the International Conference for Educational Cooperation in Asia 28-29 August 2007, KEDI, Seoul, Korea.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2007). School effectiveness and improvement in the Asia-Pacific Region: Three waves and nine trends. Paper presented at the Symposium of School Effectiveness and Improvement of the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA) held in Chicago, 9- 13 April, 2007.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Mok, M.M.C (2007). School-based management and paradigm shift in education. Paper Presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, held in Portoroz, Slovenia, 3- 6 January 2007.
  
  
• Mo, M.M.C., Cheng, Y.C., Leung, S.O., Shan, W.J., Moore, P. & Kennedy , K. (2007). Self-directed learning in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Paper Presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, held in Portoroz, Slovenia, 3- 6 January 2007.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Sustainable educational effectiveness: Multiple thinking and creativity in multi-level learning. Invited keynote speech at a research seminar organized by the Taiwan Normal University on 14 December 2005.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2005). A new school effectiveness: Multiple thinking and multiple creativity in Action Learning, Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement held in 2- 5 January 2005, Barcelona, Spain.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Localization and globalization in curriculum: Paradigm shift and multiple theories. Paper presented at the Pacific Circle Consortium 28 th Annual Conference held in April 21- 23 2004, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Education reforms and their impacts on school effectiveness in the Asia-Pacific region: Implications for research. Invited Paper presented at the Symposium of International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) organized at the Annual Conference of American Educational Research Association (AERA) held in San Diego, USA, April 12- 16, 2004.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (2003). International collaboration in improving educational practice: The Hong Kong and Cambodia case . Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement held in January 6- 8, 2003, Sidney.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Tsui, K.T. (2003). Building up a knowledge base for teacher education and development in a turbulent education environment . Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement held in January 6- 8, 2003, Sidney.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., M.M.C. Mok, & K.W. Chow (2003). Organization and management of education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Development, reform and growth . Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement held in January 6- 8, 2003, Sidney.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Developing the multi-level self-management capacity of school through intervention: A case study . Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement held in January 6- 8, 2003, Sidney.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2002). Towards the third wave of school effectiveness and improvement in Hong Kong: Internal, interface and future .Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, held in New Orleans, USA, 1- 6 April, 2001.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). New citizenship education: Implications from triplization and contextualized multiple intelligence. Paper presented at the International Forum on Democratic Citizenship Education organized by the Korea Educational Development Institute in 16- 17 October, 2001, Seoul, Korea.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Education reforms in the Asia-Pacific region: Trends, challenges, and research. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education Research (ICER) organized by Institute of Asia-Pacific Education Development of the Seoul National University in 25- 26 October 2001, Seoul, Korea.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W.M. (2001). A typology of school environment: Multi-level self management and education quality . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association held at Universite Charles de Gaulle in Lille, France, 5- 8 September, 2001.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Quality assurance in education: A new paradigm. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association held at Universite Charles de Gaulle in Lille, France, 5- 8 September, 2001.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Three waves of education reform: Paradigm shifts for the future in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the 11the World Congress of Comparative Education held in 2- 6 July, 2001 in Chungbuk, Korea.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W.M. (2001). Multi-level self management and education quality: Empirical evidence . Paper presented at the 11the World Congress of Comparative Education held in 2- 6 July, 2001 in Chungbuk, Korea.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Mok, M.M.C. (2001). Teacher self learning in a human and technological environment: A theory for continuous development.Paper presented at the 11the World Congress of Comparative Education held in 2- 6 July, 2001 in Chungbuk, Korea.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). The changing context of school leadership: Trends and implications for paradigm shift in leadership. Paper presented at theSymposium on "The Changing World of Leadership: Drawing Together Perspectives on Leadership from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Scotland, England, & USA" of the International Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). A paradigm shift in school leadership: The layer theory for transformational and strategic leadership . Paper presented at theInternational Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2001). A paradigm shift in school leadership: The layer theory for transformational and strategic leadership .Paper presented at theInternational Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
  
  
• Yuen, P.Y. & Cheng, Y.C. (2001). Transformational leadership for implementing information technology in school education. Paper presented at theInternational Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
  
  
• Tam, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (2001). A typology of organizational culture in primary schools: Productive, shaky, conservative or hindering? Paper presented at theInternational Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Tsui, K. T. (2001). Curriculum change towards globalization, localization and individualization: Implications for teacher performance .Paper presented at theInternational Congress for School Effectiveness and School Improvement held in 5- 9 January 2001 in Toronto, Canada.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Teacher education for effectiveness, quality, and relevance: A new paradigm for the new century. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association, 20- 23 September 2000, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  
  
• Mok, M.C. & Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Self-directed learning in a human and technological environment: Implications for assessment. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the European Educational Research Association, 20- 23 September 2000, Edinburgh, Scotland.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). The new knowledge base for school effectiveness and school-based management. Paper presented at the research seminar for the Faculty of Education of the University of Edinburgh, 19 September, 2000.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Multi-models of education quality and principal leadership. Presented at the Comparative Education Policy Workshop Series 2, organized by the Comparative Education Policy Research Unit, Department of Public and Social Administration, City University of Hong Kong, 26 June 2000.
  
  
• Tsui, K. T. & Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Multi-dimensions of teacher performance: Developing teacher for the changing school context . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, 24- 28 April, 2000, New Orleans, USA.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Multi-dimensional teacher performance: An organizational perspective. Paper presented at the 14 th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement "Global Networking for Quality Education", 4- 8 January 2000, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (2000). A case study of effective and ineffective teaching groups from multi-dimensional perspective. Paper presented at the 14 th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement "Global Networking for Quality Education", 4- 8 January 2000, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Yuen, P.Y. & Cheng, Y.C. (2000). A leadership framework for facilitating teachers' action learning in school.Paper presented at the 14 th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement "Global Networking for Quality Education", 4- 8 January 2000, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Mok, M. C. & Cheng, Y.C. (2000). Self-learning driven assessment: A new framework for assessment and evaluation. Paper presented at the 14 th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement "Global Networking for Quality Education", 4- 8 January 2000, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1999). Developing teachers for the new century: Multi-dimensions of teacher performance. Paper presented at the annual conference of the European Association of Educational Research, 22- 26 September 1999, Lahti, Finland.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W. M. (1999). Education quality profile: The case of Hong Kong secondary schools . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada, 19- 23, April, 1999.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1999). A report on teacher education in Hong Kong: Current situation, challenges, and future development. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education and Development held by Hong Kong Institute of Education, Feb. 22- 24, 1999.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1998). Teacher effectiveness: A new knowledge base for teacher education. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Teachers' Centre 10th Anniversary International Conference, 27- 28 June 1998. Hong Kong Baptist University.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1998). Cultural factors in educational effectiveness: A preliminary framework for comparative research. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, 16- 22 March, 1998, Buffalo, USA.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1998). School-based management as knowledge application and cultural transformation .Paper presented at the annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Society, Buffalo, USA, 18- 22 March, 1998.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1998). The knowledge case for re-engineering schools: Multiple functions and internal effectiveness. Paper presented at the International Conference on Restructuring the Knowledge Base of Education in Asia. 12- 14 February 1998, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1998) Multi-level self management and school performance: A case study. Paper presented at the International Congress of School Effectiveness and Improvement, 4- 7 January 1998, Manchester, UK.
  
  
• Tam, Y.C. & Cheng, Y.C. (1998). A framework for school quality research: Multi-models and multi-perspectives. Paper presented at the International Congress of School Effectiveness and Improvement, 4- 7 January 1998, Manchester, UK.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Group self management in school: Instrument development . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, Hong Kong, 15- 16 November, 1997.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W.M. (1997). Towards school-based management: Uncertainty, meaning, opportunity and development . Paper presented at the European Conference on Education Research, Frankfurt, Germany, 24- 27 September, 1997.
  
  
• Tsui, K. T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Research on teacher effectiveness: New conceptions from multi-models .Paper presented at the European Conference on Education Research, Frankfurt, Germany, 24- 27 September, 1997.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Teacher self management as related to teacher performance: A two level analysis . Paper presented at the European Conference on Education Research, Frankfurt, Germany, 24- 27 September, 1997.
  
  
• Yuen, P.Y. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). The action learning leadership for pursuing education quality in the 21 st century. Paper presented at the International Conference on Chinese Education in the 21st Century, Hong Kong, 14- 16 August, 1997.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Multi-level self management in school: Further development of school-based management in Hong Kong . USA: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management No. EA 028632. Paper presented at the International Conference on Chinese Education in the 21st Century, Hong Kong, 14- 16 August, 1997.
  
  
• Tam, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). A multi-model analysis of systemic school quality improvement plans: The case of Hong Kong. Paper presented at the International Conference on Chinese Education in the 21st Century, Hong Kong, 14- 16 August, 1997.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Multi-models of teacher effectiveness: Implications for educational reform. Paper presented at the International Conference on Chinese Education in the 21st Century, Hong Kong, 14- 16 August, 1997.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C.(1997). A multi-level analysis of teacher's self belief and behavior, and students' educational outcomes . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, USA, 24- 28, March, 1997.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Total teacher effectiveness: Implications for curriculum change (TOC) in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, USA, 24- 28, March, 1997.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1997). A new direction of educational reforms in the 21st century: Hong Kong and international contexts. Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Memphis, USA, 5- 8 January 1997.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W.M.(1997). Multi-level self management and multi-models of education quality in school. Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Memphis, USA, 5- 8 January 1997.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). School self management and school performance: A multi-level analysis . Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Memphis, USA, 5- 8 January 1997.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). School organizational health and teacher's organizational commitment: A multi-level analysis. Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Memphis, USA, 5- 8 January 1997.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). A Multi-level and multi-perspective framework of teacher effectiveness. Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Memphis, USA, 5- 8 January 1997.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1996). The multiplicity of school functions in the new century: The shift of paradigm in school effectiveness research. Paper presented at the joint conference of the Singapore Educational Research Association and the Australian Association for Research in Education, 25- 29 November 1996, Singapore.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Multi-level self management in school: Strategies for implementation . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 16- 17 November, 1996.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). The instrumentation for research on teacher self management . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 16- 17 November, 1996.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Ng, K.H. (1996). The management of school crises .Paper presented at theAnnual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 16- 17 November, 1996.
  
  
• Tam, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). The management of education quality in schools: A multi-model and multi-frame approach. Paper presented at theAnnual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 16- 17 November, 1996.
  
  
• Chan, M.T., Ching, Y.C., & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Participative decision making in SMI schools.Paper presented at theAnnual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 16- 17 November, 1996.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Teacher self management: Implications for teacher development . Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, 25- 28 September, 1996, Seville, Spain.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Tam, .M. (1996). Multi-models of school education quality. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, 25- 28 September, 1996, Seville, Spain.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). A framework of total teacher effectiveness for research. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, 25- 28 September, 1996, Seville, Spain.
  
  
• Tam, W.M., Cheng, Y.C., & Wing Ming Cheung (1996). Total home-school partnership: A framework for effective schooling. Paper presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, 25- 28 September, 1996, Seville, Spain.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C & Yuen, B.Y. (1996). Strategic leadership in school: Multi-functions for strategic management . Paper presented at the International Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20- 24, August, 1996.
  
  
• Ng, K.H. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Management of school-based organizational change: A matrix approach . Paper presented at the International Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20- 24, August 1996.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M., Cheng, Y.C., & Tam, W.M. (1996). A conceptual framework of parental involvement in school education. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20- 24, August 1996.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1996). A multi-level and mult-indicators framework for monitoring education quality in primary schools. Paper presented at the 1996 International Seminar on School Effectiveness and Classroom Processes at the Primary Stage, New Delhi, India, July 24- 26, 1996. (Invitation, Full Sponsorship by UNICEF)
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Effective classroom environment for students' satisfaction and academic achievement. Paper presented at the 1996 International Seminar on School Effectiveness and Classroom Processes at the Primary Stage, New Delhi, India, July 24- 26, 1996. (Invitation, Full Sponsorship by UNICEF)
  
  
• Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Individual and group level teacher self learning: Implications for teacher education . Paper presented at the International Conference on Nurturing Competent Teachers for Basic Education, April 5- 6, 1996, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Total teacher effectiveness: Implications for research and teacher education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Nurturing Competent Teachers for Basic Education, April 5- 6, 1996, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Walker, A. (1996). Multi-functions of school-based teacher education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Nurturing Competent Teachers for Basic Education, April 5- 6, 1996, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Tam, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Staff development for education quality: Theory and practice. Paper presented at the International Conference on Nurturing Competent Teachers for Basic Education, April 5- 6, 1996, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Walker, A. & Cheng, Y.C. (1996). Professional development in Hong Kong primary school: Beliefs, practices, and change.Paper presented at the International Conference on Nurturing Competent Teachers for Basic Education, April 5- 6, 1996, Hong Kong.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Tam, W.M. & Cheung, W. M. (1996). The theory and practice of home-school cooperation . Paper presented at the Conference on Educational Support: School, Family, and Community" jointly organized by Universidade de Macau and Direccao dos Servicos de Educacao e Juventude de Macau on March 22- 23, 1996.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Cheung, W. M., & Tam, W.M. (1996). Multi-level and multi-criterion perspective of school effectiveness: A case study . Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, April 8- 12, 1996, New York.
  
  
• Ng, K.H. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). Methodological consideration on school organizational change . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, November 1995.
  
  
• Tsui, K.T. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). Reconceptualization of teacher effectiveness. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, November 1995.
  
  
• Cheung, W.M., Cheng, Y.C., & Tam, W.M. (1995). Management and practice of parental involvement in school education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, November 1995.
  
  
• Yuen, B.Y. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). Reconceptualization of leadership in school: Implications for research and practice .Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, November 1995.
  
  
• Shum, L.C. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). Woman principals' leadership and teachers' work attitudes.Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, November 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Tam, W.M. & Cheung, W. M. (1995). A new conception of home-school cooperation .Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, November 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Ng, K.H. & Tam, W.M. (1995). The theory of staff development for effective school-based changes. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education in the Asia Region. University of Hong Kong, June 5- 7, 1995.
  
  
• Cheung, W. M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). A theory of teacher self-learning in school organization. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education in the Asia Region. University of Hong Kong, June 5- 7, 1995.
  
  
• Tam, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). A typology of school environments: Synergetic, headless, mediocre, & disengaged. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, USA, April, 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1995). Classroom environment and students' satisfactions and academic achievements. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, USA, April, 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Tam, W.M. & Cheung, W.M. (1995). International school effectiveness research project: The quantitative analysis of the Hong Kong data. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, USA, April, 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Cheung, W.M., & Tam, W.M. (1995). International school effectiveness research project: The Hong Kong case studies . Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, USA, April, 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1995). A preliminary profile of the education quality in Hong Kong primary schools. Paper presented at the Annual Conference on Primary Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. April, 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1995). Monitoring school education quality: Framework and technology, Paper presented at The International Congress for School Effectiveness & Improvement, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, Jan. 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W.M. (1995). Conception of self-management in school , Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness & Improvement, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, Jan. 1995.
  
  
• Tam, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1995). School environment and student performance: A multi-level analysis, Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness & Improvement, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, Jan. 1995.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). The profile of education quality in primary schools: Multi-levels and multi-indicators, Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association, Oxford University, U.K., Sept. 1994
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). The effective classrooms: Performance, environment, & family experience, Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association, Oxford University, U.K., Sept. 1994
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). Education & development of the people & nation: A chain-reaction modelproposal, Paper presented at the Second Academic Research Conference on Modernization of China, Beijing, China, August, 1994.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). The international school effectiveness project: The case of Hong Kong, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association 1994, New Orleans, U.S.A.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Cheung, W.M. (1994). Education policy analysis: Framework & applications. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference , The Hong Kong City University, Nov. 1994.
  
  
• Ng, K.H. & Cheng, Y.C. (1994). Research approaches and strategies of school organizational change. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference , The Hong Kong City University, Nov. 1994.
  
  
• Yuen, B.Y. & Cheng, Y.C. (1994). Strategic leadership & school improvement . Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference , The Hong Kong City University, Nov. 1994.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). Principal's instructional leadership and students' academic achievements and personal developments. Symposium Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference , The Hong Kong City University, Nov. 1994.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). Research agenda for the future education. International Panel Discussion at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference , The Hong Kong City University, Nov. 1994.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Tam, W.M. (1994). A theory of school-based staff development: Development matrix.Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference , The Hong Kong City University, Nov. 1994.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1994). Conception and enhancement of quality of teaching in school. Paper presented at the Annual Education Conference held by the Hong Kong Teachers' Association, Hong Kong, 29 Oct. 1994.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). Management and effectiveness of moral and civic education in school: A framework for research and practice, Paper presented at The International Conference on Moral and Civic Education , Hong Kong, Nov. 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). The characteristics of school-based management: Profile and measurement, Paper presented at The Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association, Liverpool U.K., Sept. 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). Effectiveness of curriculum change: An organizational perspective, Paper presented at The International Symposium--Curriculum Changes for Chinese Communities in Southeast Asia: Challenges of the 21st Century, Hong Kong, June, 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). The conceptualization and measurement of school effectiveness, Paper presented at The American Educational Research Association Annual Conference in U.S.A., Atlanta, April, 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). An investigation of the relationship between classroom environment and students' affective performance, Paper presented at The American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, U.S.A., Atlanta, April, 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). Principal's leadership as a critical factor for school performance: Evidence from multi-levels of primary schools, Paper presented at The International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Sweden, Norrkoping, Jan., 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). Education standards and school management initiative. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Conference, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Nov. 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). The new developments of school management initiative. Symposium Paper presented at theHong Kong Educational Research Association Conference, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Nov. 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1993). School management initiative and effectiveness of primary education. Paper presented at the Conference on Primary Education "Facing Up to Challenges in Primary Education", Hong Kong, April, 1993.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1992). Teachers' professionalism as related to students' educational outcomes, classroom management, job attitudes, and organizational characteristics, Paper presented at The 38th International Council on Education for Teaching World Assembly, Paris, France, July, 1992.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1992). The development of teacher education network. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Nov. 1992.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1992). A study of job characteristics of secondary teachers.Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Nov. 1992 (with W.S. Tai)
  
  
• Chan, Y.C. & Cheng, Y.C. (1992). A study of principal's instructional leadership in secondary schools. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Nov. 1992.
  
  
• Ng, K.H. & Cheng, Y.C. (1992). Teachers' attitudes towards school change .Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , Nov. 1992.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1992). A preliminary study of school management initiative: Induction and responses to management reforms. Paper presented at theSeminar on School Management Initiative for Principals, Supervisors, and Teachers, held by the Faculty of Education CUHK & The Hong Kong Subsidised Schools Councils, May, 1992.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1992). A preliminary report on educational quality in Hong Kong primary schools. Paper at the Conference on Primary Education "Crises and Counter Measures", Hong Kong, April, 1992.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Chan, B. (1991). The management thought of Lao Tzu: Implications for management of modern organizations, Paper presented at The Conference on Management and Philosophy, National Central University, Taiwan, June, 1991.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1991). Profiles of organizational culture and effective schools, Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Chicago, U.S.A., April, 1991.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. & Ng, K.H. (1991). Profiles of effective classrooms . Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong/Baptist College, Nov. 1991.
  
  
• Yuen, B.Y. & Cheng, Y.C. (1991). Principal leadership behavior and teacher organizational commitment: A contingency approach . Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong/Baptist College, Nov. 1991.
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1991). An organizational perspective on school management initiative. Paper presented at theSeminar on School Management Initiative, School of Education, CUHK/ The Hong Kong Subsidized Sec. Schools Council, June, 1991.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1991). The theory of school-based management and external control management.Paper presented at the Seminar on School Management Initiative held by the Hong Kong Teachers Center, June, 1991.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1991). School-cased activities and school effectiveness. Paper presented at the Conference on Primary Education in a Changing Society , Hong Kong, April, 1991.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1990). Teachers' job attitudes and schools' organizational attributes: A school-level analysis. Paper presented atthe 36th International Council on Education for Teaching World Assembly, Singapore, July, 1990.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1990). The relationship of job attitudes and organizational commitment to different aspects of organizational environment, The Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Boston, U.S.A., April, 1990.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1990). Job attitudes and locus of control sensitivity and resistance to organizational impacts. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, Nov. 1990.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C., Chan, B. & Hau, K.T. (1990). The conception and measurement of principal-teacher relationship .Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, Nov. 1990.
  
  
• Chan, B., Hau, K.T, & Cheng, Y.C. (1990). Entry, participation rate, and response biases. Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, Nov. 1990.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1990). The meaning and function of parental involvement in school.Paper presented at the Hong Kong Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Hong Kong, University of Hong Kong, Nov. 1990.
  
  
• Chan, B., Cheng, Y.C., & Hau, K.T. (1990). A report on principal-teachers relationship in Hong Kong aided secondary schools. Paper presented at the Seminar on Principal-Teachers Relationship held by the School of Education, CUHK & the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, March, 1990.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1990). Management strategy and school improvement looking forward to a new decade.Paper presented at the Conference on Development of Primary Education in the 1990s, Hong Kong, April, 1990.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1989). Conception of school effectiveness and models of school evaluation. Paper presented atthe International Conference on "School-based Innovations: Looking Forward to the 1990s.", Hong Kong, Dec. 1989.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1989). Organizational environment in schools: Commitment, control, disengagement, and headless, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, U.S.A., April, 1989.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1989). Organizational commitment: An environmental model. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Education Research Association, Nov. 1989.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1988). School effectiveness and organizational process in Hong Kong secondary schools,Paper presented atthe Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, U.S.A., April, 1988.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1987). Effectiveness of science teaching in contributing to civic education: What teaching strategies. Paper presented at the Forum on The Teaching of Civic Education in Science and Mathematics, University of Hong Kong, June, 1987.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1986). A study of school organizational environment and teachers' professional behaviors. Paper presented at The Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Education Research Association, April, 1986.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (1985). School effectiveness as related to organizational climate and leadership style. Paper presented at The Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Education Research Association, Nov. 1985.

Invited Keynote Speeches at Local Conferences

• 鄭燕祥 (2019). < 香港教育的前路: 化矛盾為動力>, 香港教育評議會週年大會主講, 2019年3日30月.
  
  
• 鄭燕祥 (2018). <中文寫作的目前制約與未來創新 >。受邀點題演講，「 積累．傳承．創新：近三十年來香港問題研究與出版」研討會。三聯書店（香港）有限公司與香港教育大學香港研究學院合辦。2018年12月4日。
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2018). The challenges to principals in primary schools. Invited speech at the annual meeting of the Hong Kong Primary School Leaders Association, 2 June 2018.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2018). The significance of “Walk with youth” mentorship. Keynote speech invited by the Teach Unlimited Foundation (TUF) at the launch event of “Walk with youth” mentorship programme supported by the Jockey Club Charities Trust.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). The Dao of being a teacher. Invited keynote speaker at the Joint-School Staff Development Day for Secondary Schools in Wan Chai District jointly organized by the Wan Chai Headmasters’ association and the Wan Chai District School Development Section, Hong Kong Regional Education Office, EMB on 27 October 2017, for over 800 principals and teachers.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). The pursuit of 21st century learning: Global Perspectives. Invited keynote speech at the 2017 National programme for Tin Ka Ping Secondary School principals on instructional management and leadership organized by the Tin Ka Ping Foundation in Shanghai, 16 October 2017..
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). Leadership for character formation: Theory, ambience, and development. Invited guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the Catholic Relighious Schools Council on 13 October 2017, St Mary’s Canossian College.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2017). Global trends in education. Invited speech at the launching Lecture Series in Education organized by the Department of Policy and Leadership, APCLC, HK Primary schools council, and HK Secondary schools council on 13 October 2017.
  
  
• Cheng, Y.C. (2015). How arts reshape learning for imagination, creativity and multiple thinking. Invited panel speech at the Asia Education Leaders Forum/ Education Partnership Forum at the World-didac Asia 18-20 March 2015, AsiaWorld-ExPo, Hong Kong.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Hong Kong education reforms in a global perspective: Development, review and prospect. Invited keynote speech at the Hong Kong Education Policy Roundtable Forum with the theme “Collaborating for Hong Kong Education Development", co-organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education (Centre for Governance and Citizenship), Roundtable Education and Hong Kong Policy Research Institute, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, 12 December, 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Prospects of education research in challenges of globalization. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference of Asia-Pacific Association of Education Research, Hong Kong, 19-21 November 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2014). Conceptualizations and dilemmas in measuring teacher effectiveness. Invited keynote speech at the International Conference of Asia-Pacific Education Research Association, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, 19-21 November, 2014.

• Cheng, Y.C. (2013). Transforming Hong Kong education: Review, strategy, prospect. Invited keynote speech at the Main Stage Conference, Learning and Teaching Expo 2013, Hong Kong Convention Centre, 12 December 2013.

• Invited keynote speaker at the Conference 2013 on Curriculum Development and Instructional Practice, organized the Hong Kong Teacher Centre, 23 March, 2013. The topic:  The meanings and effectiveness of education: Four models.

• Invited keynote speaker at the Education Forum on Who dominates the rise and fall of teaching profession, organized by the Quality Education Fund in celebration of its 15th anniversary on 9 March 2013. The topic of his speech:  The future of teaching profession: Crises and Rebirth.

• Invited keynote speaker and Guest of Honor at the Annual General Meeting of Hong Kong Special Education, organized by the Hong Kong Special Education Society 26 January 2013. The title: The future of special and inclusive education: Effectiveness, policy and teacher education.

• Invited keynote speech at the Joint School Professional Development Conference on Values education and Tung Wah Spirit, organized by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals on 9 January 2013, Queen Elizabeth Stadium Arena. The title:  Multiple value education: Tung Wah spirit.

• Invited keynote speaker at the 1st Hong Kong Deputy Principals Forum on 6 December 2011 organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education together with four school sponsoring bodies. Topic of his speech: “Reform and Development: International, China, and the future”.

• Invited speech at the public seminar on the relationship between policy implementation and school leadership, organized by 信報 and the Alumni Association of School Leadership Course of Baptist University on 12 November 2011.

• Invited keynote speaker at the seminar, “e-Learning for Twenty-first Century Skills / Assessment for Mathematics Learning” on 24 June 2011 organized by Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, The Hong Kong Institute of Education and coorganized by the Information Technology in Education Section and the Mathematics Education Section, Education Bureau, the Hong Kong Educational Research Association (HKERA) and the Centre for Enhancing English Learning and Teaching, CUHK. Topic: “e-Learning and Paradigm Shift in Learning and Teaching”.

• Invited keynote speaker at the Seminar for Principals’ Continuing Professional Development, organized by the Oxford University Press on 25 March 2011. Topic: “Challenges to Principals: Taking the Advantages of e-Learning for “Self-regulated Learning”.

• Invited keynote speaker at the Teacher Development Conference organized by the Po Leung Kok for 1,000 primary teachers on 10 December 2010. Topic: “To develop the talents for the 21 century”.

• Invited keynote speaker at the Symposium on e-learning for Transformational Learning and Teaching, organized by the elearning Forum, on 16 July 2010, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Topic: “The Future of Hong Kong Education: Paradigm Shift and e-learning”.

• Invited panel presentation at the Hong Kong School Principals’ Conference 2010 organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education, Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, and Primary Schools Council and coorganized by the Hong Kong Special Schools Council on 29 March 2010. Topic: “Leadership for Riding the Tide with Strategic Views and Soft Power”.

• Invited speaker at the Chair Professor’s Public Lecture organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education on 23 September 2009. The title: Paradigm Shifts in Leadership and Learning: Hong Kong & the Asia-Pacific.

• Invited keynote speech at the Hong Kong Youth Conference “Reflections” organized by the Cambridge University Hong Kong and China Affairs Society on 23 August 2009. The title is: Education & Attracting Talent: Reforms and Education Hub.

• Invited keynote speaker at the Roundtable with the theme “Challenges for Post-secondary Education – threats, opportunities and trends” organized by the Federation for Continuing Education in Tertiary Institutions on 19 November 2009. The title: Challenges for the Continuing Education sector and self-financing providers in Hong Kong.

• Invited plenary speaker at the Public Policy Research Forum on “Informing Policy: Realizing and Potential and Benefits of Public Policy Research in Hong Kong” organized by the Central Policy Unit on 6 November 2009. The title: Constraints and Possibilities in Promoting Public Policy Research

• Invited speech at the Public Forum on the MOI Fine-tuning Policy organized jointly by the Faculty of Languages of the Hong Kong Institute of Education, 多元社會語文教育研究中心，教育政策論壇 on 28 February 2009. The title is: 外控微調與校本微調的利弊：多層次的政策分析 .

• Invited keynote speech at the annual teacher development conference organized by the Tai Po District Primary School Principals Association on 5 December 2008. The title is: Future challenges to teaching: Students’ self-initiated learning.

• Invited panel presentation at the Hong Kong School Principals' Conference 2008 organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education, Subsidized Secondary Schools Council, and Primary Schools Council and coorganized by the Hong Kong Special Schools Council on 29 May 2008. Topic: "International Reform Syndrome and New Developments in Hong Kong Education".

• Invited Public Lecture at the Primary Matters Seminar on Primary Education organized by Hong Kong Institute of Education on 29 January 2008. Topic: "New horizons of primary education: International perspectives, Hong Kong and the future".

• Invited keynote speaker at the Annual Conference organized by the Hong Kong Professional Teachers Union on 8 March 2007. Topic: "Review of educational reforms in Hong Kong: What is the way forward?".

• Invited keynote speech presented at the Teachers' Development Conference jointly organized by the Secondary School Principals Association of Tai Po District and the Teacher Development Group of the Education and Manpower Bureau on 1 December 2006. Topic: Paradigm shift in education: Development of contextualized multiple intelligence and creativity.

• Invited keynote speech presented at the Teachers' Conference on Appealing for Releasing Pressure organized by the Professional Teachers Association on 4 March 2006. Topic: Observations of educational reforms in Hong Kong: Great leap, bottle neck crisis and the way forward.

• Invited keynote speech presented at the Education Seminar for Teachers of Kindergartens and Nursery Centres of the Yan Chai Hospital on 3 February 2006. Topic: Early childhood education for the future: Cultural transfer and development of contextualized multiple intelligence.

• Invited keynote speech presented at the Education Seminar organized by the Hong Kong Early Childhood Teachers Association on 8 April 2006. Topic: Early childhood education for the future: Cultural transfer and development of contextualized multiple intelligence.

• Invited keynote speaker at the annual conference organized by the Hong Kong Association of Extra-curricular Activities Masters on 30 June 2005. Topic: "Extra-curricular activities and liberal education: Learning multiple thinking and creativity".

• Invited speaker at the Seminar for Catholic Schools on 7 April 2005. The topic: "Three waves of educational reforms and its implications for Catholic Diocesan Schools"

• Invited keynote speaker at the Annual Conference organized by the Hong Kong Professional Teachers Union on 9 March 2005. Topic: "Teachers and Future of Education: Substainable Development".

• Invited key speaker at the Seminar organized by the Association of Chinese University Alumni as School Principals on 3 February 2005. Topic: "The policy on medium of instruction and allocation of secondary places: Control without Prospect".

• Invited speaker at the Seminar organized by the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union on 19 December 2004. Topic: "Conditions for Success and Failure of Reforms of Academic Structure".

• Invited keynote speaker at the Seminar organized by the Hong Kong Teachers' Association on 17- 18 December 2004. Topic: "Three Waves of Education Reforms: Internal, Interface and Future".

• Invited keynote speaker at the Seminar organized by the Scout Association of Hong Kong on 11 December 2004. Topic: "Multiple Thinking and Multiple Creativity in Action Learning".

• Invited keynote speaker at the Seminar organized by the New Education Knowledge Alert Service (NEKAS) on 8 December 2004. Topic: "Multiple Thinking and Multiple Creativity in Action Learning".

• Invited speaker at the In-house Forum "3+ 3+ 4 : Issues and Concerns" jointly organized by Academic Staff Association of the Hong Kong Institute of Education and Department of Educational Policy and Administration on 25 November 2004. Topic: "Conditions for Success and Failure of Reforms of Academic Structure".

• Invited speaker at the 20 th anniversary meeting of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, 20 November 2004. Topic: "World class school education: Implications from the waves of education reforms"

• Invited keynote speech as guest of honor at the annual meeting of the aided primary schools council, 12 November 2004. Topic: "The future of primary education: Implications from the waves of education reforms".

• Invited speaker at the 10 th annual meeting of the Towards A Better School Movement (TABS), October 28, 2004. Topic: "World class school education: How to achieve it?".

• Invited plenary speaker at the Policy Forum of the 1 st Hong Kong School Principals' Conference jointly organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Education, the Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council and the Subsidized Primary Schools Council on 19 March 2004. His speech was "The big picture of Hong Kong educational reforms: Bottle neck effects and crises".

• Invited keynote speaker at the Joint-School Staff Development Day for Secondary Schools in Wanchai District jointly organized by the Wan Chai Headmasters' conference and the Wan Chai District School Development Section, Hong Kong Regional Education Office, EMB on 12 November 2003, for over 1000 principals and teachers. The topics for the morning and afternoon sections were "Teacher Action Learning for Improving Education" and "Self-evaluation of Teaching for Students' Effective Learning".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Seminar organized by the Government Educational Staff Union on 26 September 2003. The title of his speech was "School Effectiveness and Self-Evaluation".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Joint Schools' Conference organized by the Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Schools Association (Tsuen Kwai Ching District), 22 March 2003. Topic: "Enhancing Leadership of Middle School Administrators"

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Conference on Reforms of Chinese Curriculum and Collaborative Culture organized by Tai Po District Secondary School Principals Association on 4 January 2003. The title of his speech was "Collaborative Culture and Enhancing Chinese Teaching".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Joint Schools' Conference organized by the Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Schools Association (Wong Tai Sin District), 16 Nov 2002. Topic: "Leadership Development of Middle School Administrators"

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Joint Schools' Conference organized by the Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Schools Association (Kwuntong District), 1 June 2002. Topic: "Leadership and Management Skills of Middle School Administrators"

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Annual Conference of the Towards A Better School Movement, 3 May 2002. The title of his presentation is "The Tomorrow of Hong Kong Education"

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Outstanding Teachers Association, 27 April, 2002. The title of his presentation is "Teacher Effectiveness and Development in the New Century".

• Keynote Speech invited by the Curriculum Development Institute of Education Department at the conference on curriculum leadership held 7 December 2001 in the Hong Kong Science Museum. The title of his speech is "The Strengths of Hong Kong School Education and the Implementation of School-based Teaching and Learning"

• Keynote speech at the Conference of the Leadership Development Network on "Facing up Educational Reforms: Leading Schools for Quality Education", organized by the Asia-Pacific Centre for Education Leadership and School Quality, 20 October 2001. The title of the speech is "The strengths and future of Hong Kong education".

• Keynote Speech invited by the Curriculum Development Institute of Education Department at the Conference for Panel Heads of Science Education on 29 December 2001. The title of his talk is "A Paradigm Shift in Science Teaching and Learning".

• Keynote Speech invited by the Department of Architecture, Chinese University of Hong Kong at the Symposium on "Innovative Design for Learning Environment" on 3 March 2001. The title of his presentation is "Paradigm Shift of Education and New Design of Learning Environment".

• Keynote Speech invited by the Principals Association of Secondary Schools in North District to present a keynote speech at their annual seminar in 10 November 2000. The title of his presentation is "The vision of education in the new century: Multiple intelligence and globalization, localization and individualization".

• Invited Keynote Speech at the Seminar on Hong Kong Education Reforms, organized by the Department of Educational Studies of Baptist University, the Hong Kong Cyber Campus, the Hong Kong Teacher Centre, and the Association of the Alumni of Faculty of Education of Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong on 8 July 2000. The title of his speech is "Education Effectiveness and Education Reform".

• Keynote Speech invited by the Hong Kong Education Leadership Development Network at the network conference on 28 February 2000. The title of his speech is "School Networking and Education for Multiple Intelligence".

• Keynote Speaker invited by the Hong Kong Primary Education Research Association at the Education Forum on "Review of Education System: Framework for Education Reform" held on 26 October 1999.

• Invited Keynote Speaker of the "Leadership for New Millennium" Lecture Series held by the Asia-Pacific Centre for Education Leadership and School Quality on 8, 10, and 11 June, 1999: Topic: "How to Lead and Develop World-class Quality Education".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Annual Conference of the Association of Principals of Government Secondary Schools, 25 May 1999. Topic: "Towards a New Century: The Vision and Mission of Government Schools"

• Invited keynote speaker at the Education Seminar organized by the Kwun Tong Schools Liaison Committee on 27 March 1998. Topic: "Quality Education: School Self Evaluation"

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the One-day Staff Session on "Where are we heading for" for Education Department Officers organized by the School Management Initiative Section, Education Department, on 7 March 1998. Topic: "The Challenges for the Front-line ED Officers with the Implementation of SBM"

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the conference of the school managers and leaders of the Schools of Methodist Church (Hong Kong), 14 February, 1998. Topic: "Quality School Education".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the Catholic Religious Schools Council, 16 October 1997. Topic: "The Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Inspectorate on Quality in Education".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Summer Institute for SMI School Heads organized by Education Department, July 17, 1997. Topic: " Challenges to Improving School Effectiveness in Hong Kong Schools".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the conference on "Collaboration: Key to Implementing the Target Oriented Curriculum (TOC)" organized by the Curriculum Development Institute of Education Department, 12 July, 1997. Topic: " Developing Education Quality: TOC Curriculum and SMI Management".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Seminar on "School Management Initiative" jointly organized by the Education Department of the Hong Kong Government and the Centre for Research and Development of the Hong Kong Institute of Education on July 8, 1997. Topic: " An Introduction to School Management Initiative".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the teacher development seminar for all primary and secondary school teachers, organized by the Education Department on June 6, 1996. Topic: "Developing a School Culture for Education Quality".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Staff Development Conference of the Hong Kong Association for the Mentally Handicapped, 12 April, 1997. Topic: "The Meaning and Development of Team Spirit ".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Education Seminar of the Tsing Yi Primary School Heads' Association, 30 January 1997. Topic: "School Management in the Changing Environment".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the education seminar for the school heads and senior teachers of the Hong Kong Lutheran Schools, 20 September 1996. Topic: "The Meanings of School Education and the Mission of Teachers".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Annual Conference on " Brave New World: Preparing Youngsters for the 21 Century" held by of the Towards A Better School Movement (TABS), May 10, 1996. Topic: "School Functions in the New Century: New School Goals and Action ".

• Invited Keynote Speech at the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Teachers' Association on December 19, 1995. Topic; "The Conception and Improvement of Teacher Effectiveness".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Fourth Assistant Principals Conference on Quality Assurance organized by the Association of Assistant Principals of Government Secondary Schools, June 1, 1995. Topic: "Quality Assurance in Education".

•  Invited Keynote Speaker at the Conference for all teachers of Sheung Kung Hui Primary Schools, 20, 1992. The Music Performance Theater in the Hong Kong Cultural Center. Topic: "Teacher Effectiveness: A Preliminary Report on Education Quality of Sheng Kung Hui Primary Schools".

•  Invited Keynote Speaker at the Conference on School Management Initiative jointly held by the Tuen Mun District Secondary School Heads Association and the Tuen Mun District Primary School Heads Association, March 27, 1992. Topic: "School Management Initiative and School-based Management".

• Invited Keynote Speaker at the Principal Conference of Sheng Kung Hui Primary Schools Council, March 5, 1991. Topic: "How to Improve School Climate and Motivate Teachers" .