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Presentation of research findings and discussion
In light of mounting evidence of the benefits of a multimodal approach, the use of expressive arts in an educational setting has been gaining attention both locally and globally. Arts should not be considered merely ‘frills’ to the education system, but an integral part of everyday teaching to enhance teaching quality and effectiveness. While other countries have already experienced various levels of success in integrating expressive arts into educational settings, this field is still in its infancy in Hong Kong. Since our city prefers a more didactic, rote-learning approach, arts programmes are uncommon.
In order to improve efficacy of communication among teachers and school children with different educational needs in Hong Kong, many of whom are underprivileged, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust funded the ‘Jockey Club Expressive Arts Programme for Children’ between July 2017 and January 2021. The program
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TikTok may be best tool to reduce food waste
Australian food waste costs $20 billion a year, making the nation the world’s fourth highest food waster per capita. A third of the waste is generated by households and costs the average family $195 a month (Fight Food Waste CRC Annual Report 2018-2019).
A research project led by Dr Jenny Hou from QUT’s Digital Media Research Centre and School of Communication is examining how to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns in reducing food waste. Early findings suggest they can change behaviour, especially when tapping into cultural identity and aesthetic factors.
Albertans have made great strides towards bending the curve and reducing hospitalizations. COVID-19 remains a serious threat, so Albertans are asked to continue following public health measures.