Paula Hodgson

Paula Hodgson

Education Development Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former Senior Advisor to Vice-President (Academic) on Educational Development at University of Wollongong College Hong Kong

  • Education

    • Grantham College of Education

      1985 - 1986
      Advanced Certificate of Teacher Education Physical Education
    • Grantham College of Education

      1979 - 1981
      Teacher Certificate English, Science and Physical Education
    • Ming Kei College

      1972 - 1979
      School graduate
    • Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

      2014 - 2014
      Verified certification, Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Certification with Distinction

      Based on decades of research into emotional intelligence competencies and longitudinal studies of their development, the 8-week course will examine resonance and developing "resonant leadership" capability, emotional intelligence, and the experiences of mindfulness, hope, and compassion. Using the latest in neuroscience, behavioral, organizational and psychological research, participants will understand the theory, research, and experience of the Positive Emotional Attractor that is an… Show more Based on decades of research into emotional intelligence competencies and longitudinal studies of their development, the 8-week course will examine resonance and developing "resonant leadership" capability, emotional intelligence, and the experiences of mindfulness, hope, and compassion. Using the latest in neuroscience, behavioral, organizational and psychological research, participants will understand the theory, research, and experience of the Positive Emotional Attractor that is an essential beginning to sustained, desired change for individuals, teams, organizations and communities. Show less

    • Harvard Law School

      2016 - 2016
      Verified certificate Contract Law 83%

      The self-paced MOOC covers 7 units to introduce the range of issues that arise when entering and enforcing contracts. It will provide an introduction to what a contract is and also analyze the purpose and significance of contracts. Then, it will discuss the intent to create legal relations, legality and morality, and the distinction between gifts and bargains. The course also investigates common pitfalls: one-sided promises, mistake, fraud, and frustration.

    • University of South Australia

      2002 - 2005
      Doctor of Business Administration Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
    • Newcastle University

      1994 - 1996
      Bachelor of Philosophy in Educational Studies Counselling in Education
    • The University of Hong Kong

      2016 - 2016
      Verified Certificate Making Sense of News Verified with Certification (92%)

      In the five weeks, I learned how to distinguish news from opinion; media bias from audience bias; assertion from verification. There are plenty opportunities to learn key ideas on news values and angels, editorial decision making, and impact of social media on news generation.

    • The University of Manchester

      1996 - 1997
      Master's Degree Human Resources Development
    • Harvard University

      2014 - 2014
      Honor certification Leaders of Learning Final Grade (93%)

      'Leaders of Learning' a course of study offered by HarvardX, an online learning initiative of Harvard University through edX. It was taught by Prof. Richard Elmore, Gregory R. Anrig Professor of Educational Leadership from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

    • University of Melbourne

      2014 - 2014
      Verified certification Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills Verified Certification with Distinction

      Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills, a 5 week online non-credit course authorized by The University of Melbourne and offered through Coursera.

  • Experience

    • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Education Development Officer

      Advocating blended learning approach for learning, teaching and assessment, she runs staff development activities including workshops and consultancy with academics.Supporting university strategy on preparing competent students with professional knowledge, skills and attitude, she organizes a variety of seminars on work-integrated education.

    • The University of Hong Kong

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Research Assistant Professor

      Working with adult learners, identifying students’ needs, designing learning activities, facilitating discussions in sessions, conducting online and face-to-face consultations, assessing student learning and monitoring project work.

    • City University of Hong Kong

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
      Senior Education Development Officer

      Embracing inquiry-based and advocating creativity in student learning, she provides support to academics in implementing the institutional strategic plan.

    • Hong Kong Baptist University

      Dec 2013 - Aug 2015
      Project Manager (Program assessment)

      Assessing how GE courses were adopted in reference to the programme intended learning outcomes; examining best practices in teaching GE courses and student learning experiences in GE core and distributed courses.

    • The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2021
      Professional Consultant

      Advancing teaching, learning and assessment practices in university, she proactively share current and effective practices for the university communities.

    • University of Wollongong College Hong Kong

      Apr 2020 - now
      • Senior Advisor to Vice-President (Academic) on Educational Development

        Jan 2021 - now
      • Educational Consultant

        Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ContractsX

      EdX Verified Certificate, Harvard Business School
      May 2016
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    • Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Nov 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • MOOC Verified Certificate

      OxfordX, online initiative of University of Oxford
      Feb 2017
      View certificate certificate
    • MOOC Verified Certificate

      University of Hong Kong & The State University of New York
      Jan 2017
    • Making Sense of News

      EdX Verified Certificate
      Mar 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Learning Data Analytics

      LinkedIn
      Sept 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Leaders of Learning

      EdX Honor Code Certificate
      Aug 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills

      Coursera Verified Certificates
      Aug 2014
      View certificate certificate