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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The project aimed to enhance university students’ wellbeing and positive learning experiences by applying positive education. The project proposed three main objectives:

1) To nurture and enhance the development of tertiary students in the six domains of Positive Education, i.e., positive emotions, positive relationships, positive purpose, positive accomplishment, positive engagement,

2) To increase the life satisfaction of tertiary students and strengthen their resilience in the face of life difficulties; and

3) To enhance the understanding and support teaching of Positive Education for academic staff at the tertiary level.

To achieve these objectives, a series of activities were held including 1) workshop and experiential learning camp for students; 2) professional training for teachers and staff; 3) mental wellness festival for students; 4) community project for students; 5) study tour for students; 6) international conference for academics, students, teachers, social workers, and helping professionals. The five universities (CityU, CUHK, HKU, BUHK, and EdUHK) collaborated in planning, designing, and implementing all the activities, as well as organizing the international conference. The seminars, workshops, and experiential learning camps were held throughout the project period. Two professional trainings were delivered to the staff and counsellors in the universities. University students were supervised by the project officers to design and implement activities and projects to their peers and community members via mental wellness festival and community projects. A thought-provoking study tour in Taiwan was arranged. Finally, an international conference invited renowned local and overseas scholars and teachers to present various topics related to positive education.

Overall, the project benefited about 4,000 university students and staff, as well as 1,000 academics, teachers, social workers, in the international conference, and 1,500 participants in the community projects. Through the above-stated activities, the three objectives of the project have been achieved to a large extent. Specifically, most participants have identified their character strengths and applied them in their study and daily life, so that they gained more confidence and intrinsic motivation in learning and daily activities. The project led to further collaboration among the faculty members of the five universities and more possibilities on the future development of positive education in Hong Kong were explored. The project facilitated the exchange of knowledge and experiences as well as the professional network-building among local and overseas scholars. With the network being built, further discussion and exchange on positive education amongst educational institutions in Hong Kong and worldwide is expected.