Discovery and Innovation in Social Work Practicum Education ,Discovery, Innovation, Social, Work, Practicum , Social Work , Education , Fieldwork Practicum , Placement , International Forum , International Conference , Department of Applied Social Sciences , City University of Hong Kong , Department of Social Work and Social Administration , University of Hong Kong , Department of Social Work , Chinese University of Hong Kong. , social welfare agencies , collaborative learning , supervision models , students learning , assessment and evaluation , technology in practicum education , Globalization , Best abstract awards , Dr, KWOK LAI Yuk Ching Sylvia , CHUI Wing Tak , Ernest , Prof, Lam Ching-man , CHAN Chi Ho , Wallace , CHEUNG Wai Leung , Raysen , CHOI Wai Man , Anna , LAW Ming Fai , Ben , LAW Yik Wa , Frances , LEUNG Tse Fong , Terry , LEUNG Tsin Yee , Janet , LI Chi Mei , Jessica , LO Hay Ming , Herman , LOU Vivian W.Q. , LUM Terry , NG Siu Man , TAM Hau Lin , Cherry , TO Siu-ming , TSANG Sandra , YEUNG Wai Keung , Jerf , T Wing LO , CHAN Lai Wan , Cecilia , Ma Lai-chong , Joyce , Marion Bogo , Faculty of Social Work , University of Toronto Canada , Prof. Imogen Taylor , Professor of Social Care and Social Work , , University of Sussex United Kingdom , Prof. Jill Wilson , Professor of Social Work , School of Social Work & Human Services University of Queensland Australia , Wei Hing Theatre , Prof. Way KUO , Keynote Speech , Parallel Sessions , Plenary Presentation , M21 Multimedia Services , The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups , Elderly Resources Centre , Hong Kong Housing Society , Urban Oasis and Serene Oasis , Christian Family Service Centre , FACTORY FOR THE BLIND , Hong Kong Society for the Blind , Submit Abstract , Best practices for quality field education: Conceptual and empirical contributions towards a model of field instruction , Conceptualizing and facilitating quality in field education , Whose curriculum is it anyway? Social work education , globalisation and knowledge , Student ProjectCity University of Hong Kong, CityU, Department of Applied Social Sciences, Positive Education, Positive Psychology, Positive, Training, Research, St. James Settlement, Caritas, ELCHK, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, HK Rhenish Church Synod Social Services Department, Bei Shan Tang Foundationm the Boys and Girls Clubs Association of Hong Kong, PERMA, Seligman, Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationship, Meaning, Achievement, flow, Character Strengths, Bowen Game, Satir Game, depression, anxiety
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Program Highlights and Students' Comment

Mental Wellness Festival

A Cozy Hygge Night 

A group of students who have been on exchange to Nordic countries feel that the lifestyles in Nordic countries when compared with the hectic and isolated lifestyle at a very fast pace is very different. Through JUMP, this group of students hope that it can provide a platform for university students to experience a kind of life philosophy which is very different from the mainstream culture in Hong Kong.

 

 ‘Hygge’is a life philosophy derived from the Danish, meaning a state of cosiness. In the concept of ‘Hygge’, Danish would create a leisurely and cosy atmosphere through “lighting a candle with favourite scent, wrapping oneself with a comfortable blanket, wearing thick knitted socks, getting a cup of Cocao and reading a good book”. Besides implying a comfortable and leisurely life, ‘Hygge’also means “sharing warm and precious moments together” Not only is it important to have oneself living comfortably, but also it is important to have people around experiencing and feeling Hygge. ‘Hygge’ does not only mean a leisurely self, it also emphasizes connection and cosiness in groups.

 

 ‘Hygge’ is becoming popular all around the world. However, university students in Hong Kong still know very little about it. Hence, this group of students hope to promote this new concept through the platform of JUMP, providing a new frame of reference for locals who are living under pressure and discontent. They hope to allow these people to try to change their adversities, bringing new impact and catalyst to their lives. At the end, they can really live for themselves.

 

In the activity of Hygge Night, this group of students provided a space for other schoolmates through creating a cosy and leisurely atmosphere, letting all the participants “sharing some warm and precious moments together”. The contents of the activities included some theme-sharing sessions, giving a chance for the participants to recall reasons for feeling happy. The experience is like finding an oasis in a dessert, instilling hope in life and overcoming new challenges along with the light of hope.

 

 

ReLife

       This group of students came from different majors of 4 different institutions. “We are the sum of our choices” inspired them to plan this activity. In JUMP, they realized how their past choices have created their present selves. With two months of coordination, they have organized eight virtual role-playing experiential workshops in 5 local universities in 3 months. In the process, they hope they can inspire the participants to reflect on their own lifestyle (Positive Engagement) and life meaning (Positive Meaning). Two psychology majors students in the team applied their knowledge in designing the personalities and behaviors of the characters in the role-play, making the characters more realistic, strengthening the engagement of the participants.

 

Sharing by the participants：

Participants expressed that the workshops organized by this group of students were very creative. The workshops have inspired them to reflect on their lifestyle and life meaning, gaining more diverse perspectives on the understanding and knowledge of their own lives.

 

Sharing by the students who planned this activity：

In the process of leading the activity, this group of students had a deeper communication with the participants. They were touched by each other sharing their confusion of their lives in the past. They never expected that the participants were willing to share their own experiences, which has inspired them to reflect on the meaning of life. Through the interaction with the participants, this group of students also gained an understanding on the importance of life meaning (Positive meaning) and how this impacts their own mental health.



Video clip – The story of Andy

Three girls who were studying different subjects at the Hong Kong Baptist University reflected on their development and academic paths after joining the workshops of JUMP. They found that their choices were often affected by the seniors and teachers, while their own thoughts and values were overwhelmed by others’ criticisms. As they were going to enter the society upon graduation, they felt very confused. They also reflected that if somebody would affirm themselves and their choices by analyzing their decisions with them, this would have reduced their current confusion. Hence, they decided to produce a video clip on a theme about an ordinary Form 6 student who faces the crossroad of choosing his own interests or fulfilling the expectations of teachers and family. They hope to encourage Form 6 students to think about the meaning of each choice (positive meaning), but not simply obey and follow the public opinions/ norm blindly. One of the students was a pre-service teacher studying education diploma. She applied her knowledge gained from her observation and understanding in the school practicum in the video clip, in order to make it more realistic and appealing to secondary school students, avoiding the video clip to become a cliché. The three students handled all the tasks from creating the plot, making the script, finding the right cast, borrowing technical machines, directing, acting, dubbing and editing. The process was really difficult and challenging, which showed their capability and the self-directed learning ability of the youth in the modern era.

 

Sharing from students who planned the activity:

To this group of students, it was their first try making a video clip, so every step is novel. They were very amazed that they could produce a 15-minute video clip in the 3 months of coordination, in which they had meetings to research about the script, and got involved in production and editing. Although they had self-doubts in the process, and thought about giving up, finishing this video clip was as touched as giving birth to own “babies” In the process, they appreciated their own capability and possibility in investing time and passion in what they wanted to complete. They would get ready to engage in the society with this sense of passion.

Applying positive psychology in the primary school Physical Education lesson

One of the students was a pre-service teacher who was studying physical education. He tried to apply positive psychology concepts into physical education training. He thinks that in addition to building fitness of the students, it can facilitate students to understand and explore their own character strengths. Hence, the to-be-teacher had discussion with other physical education teachers on relevant strategies, incorporating character strengths from positive psychology into his profession in the design of lesson plans. Eventually, they put the lesson plans into practice. This plan was implemented in a primary school for two sessions, with senior primary school students (P.4 to P.6) as the target. In the process, the primary school students had very active participation because the games designed were interesting. Not only were they able to train their fitness, but also they learnt the elements of different character strengths, as well as had an initial understanding of their own character strengths. This university student has graduated to become a physical education primary school teacher, who is still trying to integrate positive psychology concepts into this teaching.


Fly Away Annoyance- Cheering Pack

Another group of students were aware of the negative atmosphere in the society. When every citizen is facing a lot of pressure in this difficult time and challenging era, this group of students planned “cheer up stations” for different people in the society based on Positive Emotion and Meaning concepts in PERMA model. They acknowledge that having negative emotions in times of difficulty and adversity is normal, but these emotions need to be expressed and released. Hence, they encouraged the participants to express their worries and feelings through words. They believe that the participants can release and relieve their negative emotions by writing all their worries on papers which they turn into airplanes to be flown out. In this way, it would be beneficial to their mental health. Besides, this group of students talked with the public who were willing to share at the “cheer up stations”, and listened to their stories or hardships. They tried to encourage the participants to be aware of their own efforts in combating against adversities and give alternative meaning to previous unhappy experiences. In addition, these students distributed “cheer bags” with some bubble paper, candies, information on service hotlines and ways to release pressure to passers-by. These students aimed to guide these passers-by to press the bubble paper to get temporary relief when they feel anxious. The creativity and engagement of these students gave encouragement to the participating citizens. The students also gained a lot of support and encouragement in the process.



OverCookies

In JUMP community experiential project, a group of students noticed that the mental health of secondary school students in the Hong Kong society is mainly affected by pressure from academic performance and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, this group of students designed Overcookie to cater for the needs of local secondary students in these two aspects. These activities aim to facilitate their interpersonal relationships and let them experience the psychological state of flow. Relieving their stress, they hope that the participants can enjoy the happiness of living in the present.

In the process of making cookies, the students added some problem-solving sessions, providing a chance for the secondary school students to experience the importance of collaboration between partners, as well as to learn to appreciate the character strengths of their partners. Through giving the cookies as gifts, the students also hope that the participants can cultivate a habit of showing gratitude to people around. This would facilitate positive interaction between the secondary school students and people around, accumulating experiences in positive relationships. In addition, the concept of mindfulness was incorporated into the process of making cookies, aiming to provide a chance for the participants to savor the moment through their different senses, reaching the objective of relieving stress. One of the students who majored in nutritional science recommended making chocolate cookies, because there is tryptophan in cocao which is an ingredient in chocolate. Tryptophan can facilitate the production of serotonin, which gives people a joyful mood. Therefore, tryptophan has a positive impact on emotions.