SUSS ECE Public Lecture Series

Date: 6 Feb 2026

Time: 08.00PM to 10.00PM

Venue: Zoom

Event Type: Enrichment Talks

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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The Early Childhood Education Programme would like to invite you to attend our 2026 online Public Lecture Series. This lecture series is open to the public, and you are free to share it with your colleagues, family, and friends. 

See below for more information about the second installation in the series— 

Insights from Research on Parental Involvement: Building Effective Home-School Collaborations for Early Years Success
 

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Date: Friday, 6 February 2026

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: Zoom

Insights from Research on Parental Involvement: Building Effective Home-School Collaborations for Early Years Success

This presentation will explore the critical role of parents in early childhood education within the Asian context, drawing on recent research and findings related to parental involvement and home-school partnerships. I will introduce my research on parenting practices and parental involvement in Asian families, highlighting key findings that underscore the importance of fostering strong home-school collaborations to support children's development during the early years and through the transition to primary school.
 

Drawing evidence from my research, I will discuss practical strategies for enhancing parent education and engagement, emphasizing how effective home-school partnerships can positively influence children's development and readiness for school transitions. I will also share insights from my knowledge transfer projects, which involve developing evidence-based educational materials designed for implementation in both schools and at home.

About the Speaker

Professor Eva Yi-hung Lau is Professor and Acting Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education at the Education University of Hong Kong. She is a researcher in the fields of family studies and child development, with a broad range of interestsi ncluding parenting, family dynamics, school transition, childhood aggression, and executive functions. Professor Lau has published in reputable journals such as Child Development, Parenting, Early Childhood Research Quarterly, Early Education and Development, and British Educational Research Journal. She has secured over 130 million Hong Kong dollars in competitive research grants and donations to support research and knowledge transfer projects focused on early education and development. 

You can also access all previous lectures in the Public Lecture Series on our YouTube playlist. 

 

See you there virtually!