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Dr. Jessie Wong is the Programme Leader for Early Childhood Education (Distance-learning) at the School of Education and Languages, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), overseeing a range of programmes at the sub-degree, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. She is also a SOLmate of the School of Open Learning, HKMU. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Wong has previously held positions such as World General Secretary of the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) and Communication and Research Officer for the Victoria Educational Organisation. Currently, she serves as the Secretary of the Hong Kong branch of OMEP.
Dr. Wong is a passionate advocate for children’s rights globally and in Hong Kong, and her research focuses on early childhood development and education policy. Her work in this area has been recognised by the Faculty Development Scheme of the Hong Kong Research Grant Council, which has awarded her two grants, and she has published her research findings in prestigious academic journals. In recognition of her outstanding research contributions, Dr. Wong was awarded the Gold Prize for HKMU’s Outstanding Research Publication Award in 2023.
Dr. Wong’s impressive academic record includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Specialisation in Computing (Cum Laude) from the University of California, Los Angeles, a Master of Social Work (Distinction), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education Policy from The University of Hong Kong. She received the Hong Kong SAR Government Scholarship for her doctoral studies and is a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong.
BA(Cum Laude) [UCLA], MSW(Distinction) [HKU], PhD [HKU], RSW
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In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
WONG, J. M. S. (Participant)
Impact: Social impacts
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
WONG, J. M. S. (PI) & Faye Dorcas YUNG SCHWENDEMAN (CoI)
1/01/22 → 30/06/24
Project: Research
WONG, J. M. S. (PI)
14/12/20 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
WONG, J. M. S. (Member)
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
WONG, J. M. S. (Member)
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
WONG, J. M. S. (Member)
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Wong, T. M. B. (Guest Editor), TANG, K. W. (Guest Editor) & WONG, J. M. S. (Guest Editor)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
WONG, J. M. S. (Chair)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...