Professor Magdalena Mo Ching MOK


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Professor Magdalena Mo Ching Mok is Chair Professor (Adjunct) at the Graduate Institute of Educational Information and Measurement, National Taichung University of Education. In parallel, she is Senior Fellow of Analytics\Assessment Research Centre, and core management member and professional advisor of the Centre for Christian Faith and Development at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), Hong Kong. Magdalena received her PhD degree from the University of Hong Kong, MSc Degree in Statistics from the University of Glasgow, and BSc Degree in Mathematics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Prior to retirement from EdUHK, she served as Chair Professor at the Department of Psychology, and inaugural Director of the Assessment Research Center, EdUHK. Magdalena taught at Macquarie University in Australia for 11 years before taking up academic positions in Hong Kong. She was Editor-in-Chief of Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology (2012-2019). Magdalena published extensively and supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students. Her recent work includes the co-authored book《學生不自殺：「多謝你們救了我！」》[Prevention of Student Suicides: Thanks for Your Helping Hands]. Guided by the conviction that young people are the backbone and hope of the country, Magdalena is committed to promoting self-regulated learning, and moral cultivation among primary and secondary school students.


A. Personal Particulars

Name : Magdalena Mo Ching MOK 莫慕貞

ORCID: : 0000-0002-6503-8152

E-mail : mokmcmag@gmail.com


B. Academic Qualifications

PhD 1988 University of Hong Kong (School of Education)

MSc 1980 Glasgow University (Department of Statistics)

BSc 1976 The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Major: Mathematics; Minor: Psychology)


C. Current academic position

2014 – now Chair Professor (Adjunct), Graduate Institute of Educational Information and Measurement, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan


D. Previous academic positions

2018 – 2024 Honorary Professor, Department of Psychological Studies, and Senior Fellow, Assessment Research Centre, The Education University of Hong Kong (formerly, The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

1999 – 2018 The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK); formerly, The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd)

2009-2018 Chair Professor, EdUHK

2015 – 2018 Centre Director, Assessment Research Centre (ARC) , EdUHK

2009 – 2015 ARC Centre Co-Director, EdUHK

2005 – 2009 Professor and ARC Centre Director. HKIEd

1999 – 2004 Principal Lecturer, HKIEd

1989 – 1999 Macquarie University

1989 - 1993 Senior Lecturer

1989 – 1992 Lecturer

1984 – 1989 City Polytechnic of Hog Kong

1988 – 1989 Senior Lecturer

1984 – 1988 Lecturer


E. Research Specialisation: Assessment and Evaluation

  • Quantitative Research Methodology

  • Psychometrics

  • Multilevel modelling

  • Rasch modelling


F. Research Interests

  • Assessment and Evaluation

  • Self-regulated learning

  • Quantitative Research Methodology


G. Teaching areas

  • Multilevel Modelling

  • Research Methods (Qualitative and Quantitative Methods)

  • Assessment and Evaluation

  • Learning Motivation


H. Work in Progress

Lung, J. C. L., Mok, M. M. C.* & Lam, W. H. (under publisher review). Prevention of Youth Suicide: Thanks for Your Helping Hands (Translation of 《學生不自殺：「多謝你們救了我！」》)

I. Selected Journal Publications (A complete list of publications is available upon request.)

Zhu, J. & Mok, M. M. C.* (2020). Predictors of students’ participation in internet or computer tutoring for additional instruction and its effect on academic achievement. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 36, 729-740. https://doi.org/10. 1111/jcal.12440

Islam, A. Y. M., Mok, M. M. C., Gu, X., Spector, M., & Chin, H.-L. (2019). ICT in higher education: An exploration of practices in Malaysian universities. IEEE Access, 7(1), 16892-16908. Doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2895879

Zhu, J., & Mok, M. M. C.* (2018). Predicting primary students’ self-regulated learning by their prior achievement, interest, personal best goal orientation and teacher feedback. Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 38(9), 1106-1128. DOI:10.1080/01443410.2018.1497775

Phan, T. T. N., Mok, M. M. C.*, & Kuo, B.-C. (2017). Development and validation of an instrument for measuring stress in Vietnamese undergraduate students. Psychological Testing, 64(2), 75-106.

Mok, M. M. C., Zhu, J., & Law, C. L. K. (2017). Cross-lagged cross-subject bidirectional predictions among achievements in mathematics, English language, and Chinese language of school children. Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 37(10), 1259-1280. doi:10.1080/01443410.2017.1334875

Mok, M. M. C., Chin, M. K., Chen, S., Emeljanovas, A., Mieziene, B., Bronikowski, M., Laudanska-Krzeminska, I., Milanovic, I., Pasic, M., Balasekaran, G., Phua, K. W., & Makaza, D. (2015). The psychometric properties of the Attitudes toward Physical Activity Scale: A Rasch analysis based on data from five locations. Journal of Applied Measurement, 16(4), 379-398.

Mok, M. M. C., McInerney, D. M., Zhu, J., & Or, A. (2015). Growth trajectories of mathematics achievement: Longitudinal tracking of student academic progress. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 85(2), 154-171.

Mok, M. M. C., Wang, W. C., Cheng, Y. Y., Leung, S. O., & Chen, L. M*. (2014). Prevalence and behavioural ranking of bullying and victimisation among secondary students in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 23(3), 757-767. DOI 10.1007/s40299-013-0151-4; ISSN 0119-5646

Mok, M. M. C. & Xu, K. (2013). Using Multidimensional Rasch to enhance measurement precision: Initial results from simulation and empirical studies. Journal of Applied Measurement, 14(1), 27-43 (ISSN: 1529-7713)

Mok, M. M. C. (2012). Transforming assessment using the Self-directed Learning Oriented Assessment framework: Theoretical underpinnings. Examination Research, 33(4), 79-89. (Original article published in Chinse: 莫慕貞(2012). 利用自主学习导向评估框架变革评价：理论基础，《考試研究》33(4)期，頁79-89。) (ISSN：1673-1654，CN：12-1376/G4)

Mok, M. M. C. (2007). Quality assurance and school monitoring in Hong Kong. Educational Research for Policy and Practice, 6(3), 187-204. (ISSN: 1570-2081)

Cheng, Y. C., & Mok, M. M. C. (2007). School-based Management and Paradigm Shift in Education: An Empirical Study. International Journal of Educational Management, 21(6&7), 517-542.

Mok, M. M. C., Lung, C. L., Cheng, D. P. W., Cheung, R. H. P., & Ng, M. L. (2006). Self-assessment in higher education: experience in using a metacognitive approach in five case studies. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 31 (4), 415-433.

Mok, M. M. C., Leung, S. O., & Shan, P. W. J. (2005). A Comparative Study on the Self-directed learning of Primary Students in Hong Kong and Macau. International Journal of Self-directed Learning, 2 (2), 39-54.

Mok, M. M. C., & Flynn, M. (2004). Students’ choice of schools for their children: Logistic regression analysis on contributing factors. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 8(1), 6-33.

Mok, M. M. C. (2004). Validation of Scores from Self-learning Scales for Primary Students Using True-Score and Rasch Measurement Methods. Journal of Applied Measurement, 5(3), 258-86.

Mok, M. M. C., & Flynn, M. (2002). Determinants of students’ quality of school life: A path model. Learning Environment Research: An International Journal, 5(3), 275-300.

Mok, M. M. C., & Cheng, Y. C. (2001). A theory of self-learning in a networked human and IT environment: Implications for education reforms. International Journal of Educational Management, 15(4), 172 - 186.

Mok, M. M. C., & Flynn, M. (1997). Quality of school life and students’ achievement in the HSC: A multilevel analysis. Australian Journal of Education, 41(2), 169-188.

McDonald, R.P., & Mok, M. M. C. (1995). Goodness of fit in item response models. Multivariate Behavioural Research, 30(1), 23-30.

Mok, M. M. C., & McDonald, R.P. (1994). Quality of School Life: A scale to measure students' experience or school climate? Educational and Psychological Measurement, 54(2), 483-495.


J. Selected Books and Book Chapters (A complete list of publications is available upon request.)

龍精亮，莫慕貞，林匯希（2025）。《學生不自殺：「多謝你們救了我！」》。香港：香港教育大學基督教信仰與發展中心。

龍精亮，莫慕貞（2018）。《爸媽、老師、決策者，永別了！》。香港：香港教育大學基督教信仰與發展中心。

Mok, M. M. C. (2018). Introduction: Technology-enhanced assessment reforms in Asia. In K. J. Kennedy, & J. C. K. Lee (Eds.), Routledge International Handbook on Schools and Schooling in Asia (pp. 207-212). London, UK: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. [Published 3 May 2018]

Mok, M. M. C. & Lee, W. O. (2017). Paradigm shifts in assessment for learning: A secondary analysis of the International Civic and Citizenship Study (ICCS) 2009. In R. Maclean (Ed.). International Handbook on Life in Schools and Classrooms: Past, present and future visions (pp. 527-552). Springer. ISBN 978-981-10-3652-1. DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-3654-5_32

Wu, G. K. Y. & Mok, M. M. C. (2017). Social and emotional learning and personal best goals in Hong Kong. In Frydenberg, E., Martin, A., & Collie, R. (Eds.). Social emotional learning in the Australasian context (pp. 219-231). Netherlands: Springer.

Mok, M. M. C. (Ed.) (2013). Self-directed Learning Oriented Assessments in the Asia-Pacific. Dordrecht Heidelberg New York London: Springer. (427 pages). ISBN 978-94-007-4506-3 (e-book: ISBN 978-94-007-4507-0)(DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-4507-0).

莫慕貞，丁彥銓，何昊璇，黃英華，謝棹南，徐坤，姚靜靜 (2011) 。《優化學習導向評估之SP Xpress 2.2》。Hong Kong: Pace Publications Ltd. (134 pages) (ISBN: 978-988-1887-40-5).

Kennedy, K. J., Mok, M. M. C., & Wong, M. Y. W. (2011). Developing Political Trust in Adolescents: Is there a Role for Schools? In Bernadette R. Curtis (Ed.), The Psychology of Trust (pp. 137-156). Nova Science Publishers. (ISBN: 978-1-61209-843-2)

Mok, M. M. C. (2007). Challenges for Catholic Schooling in Hong Kong. In G. R. Grace, & S. J. O’Keefe (Eds.), International Handbook of Catholic Education, Challenges for School Systems in the 21st Century Series: International Handbooks of Religion and Education, Vol. 2, pp. 751-769, Chapter 40. (ISBN: 978-1-4020-4804-3). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Mok, M. M. C., Cheng, Y.C., Leung, S. O., Shan, P. W. J., Moore, P. J., Kennedy, K. J. (2007). Self-directed learning as a key approach to effectiveness of education: A comparison among Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. In T. Townsend (Ed.). The International Handbook on School Effectiveness and Improvement Series: Springer International Handbooks of Education, Vol. 17, (Ch. 45, pp. 839 – 858). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. (Rank A publisher; 50%)

Flynn, M., & Mok, M. M. C. (2002). Catholic Schools 2000: A Longitudinal Study of Year

12 Students in Catholic Schools 1972-1982-1990-1998. Leichhardt, NSW: Catholic Education Commission NSW. (ISBN: 0958019606)(359 pages).

Mok, M. M. C., & Cheng, Y. C. (2001). Teacher self learning theory in a networked environment. In Y. C. Cheng, K. W. Chow, & K. T. Tsui (Eds.), New teacher education for the future: International perspectives (Chapter 5, pp. 109-144). Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwers Academic Publishers.


K. Selected Newspaper Articles (A complete list of publications is available upon request.)

莫慕貞 (2018, August 18)。 教大舉辦「教育沙龍」聚會 探討學生能力評估。信報。http://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/1919887/

龍精亮，莫慕貞（2018, May 4）。正向心理學防止學生自殺 由家庭開始（下）。信報。http://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/1834605/

龍精亮，莫慕貞（2018, April 28）。正向心理學防止學生自殺 由家庭開始（上）。信報。http://www1.hkej.com/dailynews/culture/article/1830583/

龍精亮，莫慕貞（2018, January 5）。透過框架重整 提升孩子抗逆力和自信（下）。信報。https://www.eduhk.hk/main/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/180105-HKEJ-Lung-Ching-leung-and-Mok-Mo-ching.pdf

莫慕貞、龍精亮 (2017, July 8)。學生自殺浪潮下 請多聽孩子心底話。信報。http://www1.hkej.com/features/article?q=%23%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E8%AC%

莫慕貞（2017, May 19）。助學生脫困：測考焦慮因素與對策。信報。http://www1.hkej.com/features/article?q=%23%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E8%AC%9B%E8%AB%96%23&suid=1894682579

莫慕貞（2017, April 20）。「後TSA」評估策略：因材施測因材施教。明報。https://news.mingpao.com/ins/instantnews/web_tc/article/20170420/s00022/1492650461049

L. Examples of Competitive Research Grants (A complete list is available upon request.)

Mok, M. M. C. (7/2005 – 6/2008). Assessment Project. Funded by Education and Manpower Bureau, HKSAR. (HK$35,000,000) (Status: completed)

Mok, M. M. C. (PI), & Co-Is: Law, Cecilia Lai-Kwan, & Wang, Wen Chung (1 Jan 2016 – 30 Jun 2017). The role of mathematics and Chinese language in driving achievement growth: What drives what? A latent growth curve study. RGC General Research Fund. Project Number 18612615, (HK$257,000, funded for 18 months).

Mok, M. M. C. (PI), & Co-Is: Paris, S. G., Stanley, G., & Tognolini, J. S. (Jan 2012– Aug 2014). Exploring Effects of Teacher and Peer Feedback on Self-directed Learning and Mathematics Achievement of Primary Students. RGC General Research Fund. Project Number 844011, (HK$ 934,863, funded for 26 months).

Mok, M. M. C., Cheng, Y. C., Moore, P., Kennedy, K. (2003). Secondary students’ independent learning: The conceptual framework, measurement, profile and application for school improvement. RGC Competitive Earmarked Research Grant 2003-2004. (HK$697,000, funded for 24 months)

Mok, M. M. C., and Cooney, G. (1994). Research Project: “A cross-cultural comparison between Hong Kong and Australian adolescents on educational values”. Funded by Australian Research Council (ARC) Small Grants Scheme. (AUD$ 6,820)

Coulon, L., & Mok, M. M. C. (1997). Research Project: “Promoting Health and Preventing Injuries in Little Athletes: A comparative study of Track and Field Injuries for Little Athletes in Urban and Rural Areas”. Funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Small Grants Scheme, the Australian Catholic University (AUD$ 7,000)


M. Examples of Public and Professional Service (A complete list is available upon request.)

Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology (Published by Taylor & Francis)

2012 – 2019 Editor in Chief

2011 Co-Editor

2009-2010 Associate Editor

Asia Pacific Journal of Educational Development (Published by National Academy for Educational Research, ISSN 2304-4624)

2014 Vol 3. Issue 2 Guest Editor: Mok, M. M. C., & Zhu, J

Educational Research and Evaluation: An International Journal on Theory and Practice (Published by Taylor & Francis), Online ISSN 1744-4187; Print ISSN 1380-3611)

2013 Vol 19, Issue 2-3 Guest Editor: Karami, H., & Mok, M. M. C.

Educational Research for Policy and Practice: Special Issue on Education Quality Assurance in Asia Pacific Region (published by Springer Nature)

2007 Vol 6, Issue 3 Guest Editor: Mok, M. M. C.





 
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