SEN Support

Webinar on Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Register (For HKU staff only)
26 Feb (Mon)  14:30 - 17:00
Online via Zoom
Speaker: Mr Clifford Lo, Equal Opportunities Commission; Ms Jasvinda Ng, CEDARS
Description:
Part I: Disability Discrimination Ordinance – Support for Students with Disabilities

The Disability Discrimination Ordinance (DDO) of Hong Kong seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal opportunity in access to education. It is important for both teachers and administrative colleagues involved in any student-related matters to understand what may constitute an unlawful act under the DDO and how to support students with special educational needs (SEN). In this online session, Mr Clifford Lo, Senior Training Officer of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), will explain the key concepts, unlawful acts, and reasonable accommodation requirements under the DDO.

• Definitions of disability under the Disability Discrimination Ordinance
• What is discrimination and harassment under the law
• Applicable fields relevant to tertiary institutions and examples of unlawful acts in different areas
• Supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) through reasonable accommodation
• Sharing of cases involving students with SEN handled by the EOC

Part II: Supporting Students with SEN at HKU

As the one-stop student service and resources centre, CEDARS is committed to support students with SEN in overcoming barriers, achieving successful university education and in promoting inclusivity at HKU. In this online session, Ms Jasvinda Ng, Counsellor (SEN Support) of CEDARS, will introduce the SEN Support Services and the roles of staff in supporting students with SEN.

• Introduction of SEN Support Services
• What is reasonable accommodation?
• What are the roles and responsibilities of staff in supporting students with SEN?

Pedagogies and AI Technologies for Accessible Learning

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27 Feb (Tue)  12:30 - 13:30
Multi-purpose Area, 2/F, Main Library
Speaker: Dr. Leon Lei, Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre
Description:
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to designing instruction and materials which focuses on making learning accessible to all students, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or learning styles. Through the UDL framework, teachers design courses with improved accessibility, reduced barriers to learning, greater inclusivity, increased engagement, and enhanced learning outcomes. However, there are common challenges in adopting UDL in practice. In this seminar, the presenter will discuss the possibility and effectiveness of using AI technologies to implement UDL effectively. Examples of UDL adoptions in a postgraduate-level course will be used for illustrations.

SEN Connect Booth Day

No Registration is needed. Come and Join Us!
28 Feb (Wed)  12:00 - 16:00
Sun Yat-sen Place
Description:
Join us for "SEN Connect," a dynamic booth day that celebrates inclusivity and empowers minds.

Understanding Mental Health: Cultivating Resilience

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29 Feb (Thu)  12:30 - 13:30
Multi-purpose Area, 2/F, Main Library
Speaker: Ms. Yolina Siu, HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention
Description:
The talk will address the identification of common mental illnesses, the significant impact these conditions can have on individuals, and the crucial connection between mental health and suicide-related behaviours. Furthermore, our speaker will impart valuable strategies for nurturing positive mental resilience.