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Biography

Dr. Larry CHING Ka-wai is the Associate Director of the Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). His research interests include tourism and hospitality management, experiential learning, outcome-based learning, and e-learning and mobile learning.

Dr. CHING holds several academic qualifications including a Bachelor of Arts from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from The Education University of Hong Kong, a Master of Science from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Doctor of Education from The University of Hong Kong.  

Collaborating with other scholars, Dr. CHING conducted a recent study that aimed at drawing upon the concept of student-led live broadcasting tour (LBT) to construct and empirically test the Input-Process-Output (IPO) framework that links inputs, processes, and outputs within online tourism educational context. The results confirmed that students perceived student-led LBT positively in terms of input dimension (intrinsic motivation and resources support), process dimension (learning climate) and output dimension (learning outcomes and satisfaction). This study provides implications to educators on how student-led LBT can be designed and implemented under the constraints of travel. The utilization of technology offers educators the possibility to enrich the learning experience of tourism students in a more affordable and effectively way.   

 

Teaching Areas & Research Interests

• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Experiential Learning
• Outcome-Based Learning
• E-Learning and Mobile Learning

Selected Publications

Books

• Ching, L. (2014). Learning Experiences of Hospitality & Tourism Students in Three Different Modes of Curriculum Delivery. University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR.

Book Chapters

• Ching L. (2020) The Latest Technologies for Mobile Learning. In: Li K.C., Tsang E.Y.M., Wong B.T.M. (eds) Innovating Education in Technology-Supported Environments. Education Innovation Series. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6591-5_7

Journal Articles

• Lai, M. T. H., Yeung, E., Ching, L. K. W., & Li, B. M. (2024). Student-Led Live Broadcast Tour: An Elevated Learning Journey for Tourism Students. SN Computer Science, 5(5), 461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-024-02729-0
• Ching, L. K. W., Lai, M. T. H., & Yeung, E. (2023). Enriching the Learning Experience of Tourism Students through a Live Broadcasting Tour. In 2023 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education.
• Ching, L. K. W., Lee, C. Y. K., Wong, C. K. P., Lai, M. T. H., & Lip, A. (2023). Assessing the Zoom learning experience of the elderly under the effects of COVID in Hong Kong: application of the IPO model. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, [1741-5659].
• Ching, L. K. W., Lee, C. Y. K., Wong, K. P., & Wong, C. Y. (2022). Perceptions of the Elderly in Experiencing Zoom Learning Under the Effects of COVID in Hong Kong. In 2022 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education.
• Ching, L. (2016). A Rating System for Assessing B&Bs' Quality in China. Smart City and Urban Development Conference, 16-17 December 2016.
• Ching, L. K. W., Webster, B. & Yang, M. (2011). Successful Learning Experiences and Learning Outcomes for Students in Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs. The 9th Asia-Pacific CHRIE (APacCHRIE) Conference, Hong Kong, China, 2-5 June 2011.
• Lam, T., & Ching, L. (2007). An exploratory study of an internship program: The case of Hong Kong students. Journal of Hospitality Management, 26, 336–351.

Modified Date: 09 Oct, 2024
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