List of elective courses (2025-26)

The information in the course description sheets is subject to change without notice.

Course code Advanced Research Methods (ARM) courses
MEDD8815 Introduction to Statistical Methods
MEDD8886 Qualitative Methods: Research Design, Data Collection and Analysis
MEDD8888 Methods for Evaluation Research in Education 
MEDD8900 Analysing Textual and Documentary Data in Qualitative Research
MEDD8901 Conducting Mixed Methods Research and Action Research in Your Schools
MEDD8907 Statistical Analyses for Advancing Educational Equity and Social Justice
[Note: Students are required to bring their laptops for lectures]
MEDD8908 Foundations of Qualitative Education Research: Concepts, Strategies and Methods
MEDD8925 Analysing Textual and Documentary Data in Quantitative Research
[Note: Students are required to bring their laptops for lectures]
MEDD8926 Methods and Measurement in Comparative Research: Happiness, Well-Being, and Education
MEDD8932 Conducting Quantitative Research Using Secondary Data with R Software
[Note: Students are required to bring their laptops for lectures]
MEDD8933 Identifying Evidence-based Practices in School Settings: Experimental Research Method and Design
MEDD8936 Case Study Research: Examining and Responding to Contemporary Educational Challenges

 

Course code General Electives
MEDD6609 Information Technology and Educational leadership
MEDD7117 Drama Appreciation and Teaching
[Conducted in Cantonese and Putonghua]
MEDD7124 Individual and Home Predictors of Students’ Academic Achievement
MEDD8666 Abnormal Psychology and Positive Psychology
MEDD8669 Teacher and Classroom Predictors of Students’ Academic Achievement
MEDD8678 Counselling Process, Ethics and Skills
MEDD8679 Counselling Assessment and Interventions
MEDD8801 Classical Chinese Language and the Reading of Classical Texts
[Conducted in Cantonese]
MEDD8802 Sociology of Education: Classic and Contemporary Theories
MEDD8829 Effective Strategies for Learning and Teaching in Small Class Environment for Primary Education
MEDD8836 Personal Growth of Teachers and Guidance Personnel
MEDD8860 Emerging Technologies in STEM Education
MEDD8876 Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Individuals
MEDD8881 Learning Design and Technology
MEDD8884 Career Counselling and Talent Development in Schools
[Impermissible: MEDD7038 Counselling, Career Education and Talent Development in Schools]
MEDD8889 Strategic Leadership in School Administration and Management for Career Advancement
[Note: For non-EAM students]
MEDD8890 Edu-preneurial Leadership in Continuing Professional Development for Career Advancement
[Prerequisite: Pass in MEDD8889 “Strategic Leadership in School Administration and Management for Career Advancement”, except for students specialising in EAM]
MEDD8893 Teaching Argumentative Discourse in Chinese Language: A Critical Discussion Perspective
[Conducted in Cantonese]
MEDD8898 Exploring Written Discourse in Education
MEDD8904 Introduction to Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling
[Prerequisite: Previous enrolment in MEDD8815 Introduction to Statistical Methods or equivalent (consent with the teacher)]
[Note: Students should bring their laptops for lectures]
MEDD8909 Use of Assessment for Learning to Develop Critical Thinking of Secondary Students
MEDD8913 Educational Leadership for Equity and Social Justice
MEDD8914 Implementing STEM/STEAM-Rich Making: Opportunities and Challenges
MEDD8915 Integrating IB Philosophy into the Teaching of Mathematics
MEDD8916 Public Policy in Early Childhood and Primary Education
MEDD8920 Classroom Research in General Studies and Liberal Education
MEDD8928 Educational Change in a Global Era: Theories and Debates
MEDD8931 People-Centric Design for Education Using Simulation Technology
[Note: Students are required to bring their laptops for lectures]
MEDD8934 Artificial Intelligence and Language Education
MEDD8935 Theories of Learning in STEM Education