Dr Sze Ching Cici Lam

About

I am an HCPC-registered educational psychologist, and my research focuses on exploring the relationship between social support, positive psychology constructs, and school satisfaction across the lifespan, particularly focusing on the socio-cultural context in understanding mental health in the school settings. In addition, my research area also covers collaborative learning in teacher education for special/inclusive education, centred on inclusive evidence-based research and practices. I earned my Doctorate in Education from the University of Hong Kong in 2017. Before coming to U.K. I have worked as a school-based educational psychologist for NGOs, and Senior Lecturer at a teacher training university, delivering lectures and seminars to in-serve teachers and SENCos. I then joined Kingston University London as a Lecturer in February 2024.

Academic responsibilities

Lecturer in Psychology

Qualifications

  • Health and Care Professionals Council - Practicing Psychologist
  • British Psychological Society (MBPsS)-Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
  • Hong Kong Association of Educational Psychologists - Educational Psychologist in Accredited Register
  • Hong Kong Psychological Society - Registered Educational Psychologist

Teaching and learning

Undergraduate courses taught

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate courses taught

MScChild Psychology

Qualifications and expertise

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Undergraduate courses taught

Research

Articles 

Ho, F. C., Lam, S. C. & Lo, S. K. (2023). Differences between intellectually disabled students with and without autism spectrum disorder in the recognition of and reaction to emotions. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53(2),593-605.

Ho, F. C., Lam, S. C., Sam, K. L., & Arthur-Kelley, M. (2018). An exploratory study on collaborative modes of professional development and learning for teachers of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Support for Learning, 33(2),142-164. 

Lam, S. C., Yeung, P.S., & Yuen, M. T. (2017). Personal and Environmental Factors Affecting Hong Kong High-Ability Students' School Satisfaction. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 28(2), p.1-19. 

Lam, S. C., & Yuen, M. T. (2008) "Applying Solution Focused questions to primary school pupils: A Hong Kong teacher's reflections". Pastoral Care in Education, 26(2), p.103-110. 

Book Chapters/ Edited 

Lam, S. C. (2022) Videos as a Tool in Teacher Professional Learning: How Do Videos Scaffold Teachers' Understanding of the Behaviours of Students with ASD? In Ho, F., Lam, S. C. & Kelly, M. (Ed.) ‘CAISE Book Series: Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures to help Teachers Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.' Springer. Singapore. 

Lam, S. C., Chan, K. C. & Cheng, T. F. (2022) Evolving from a Remedial Case-Based Model to an Integrative Whole-School Approach and Three-Tier Model in Supporting Students with ASD: A Case Study of a Resource School in Hong Kong. In Ho, F., Lam, S. C. & Kelly, M. (Ed.) ‘CAISE Book Series: Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures to help Teachers Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.' Springer. Singapore. 

Lam, S. C. (2022) Collaborative Problem-Based Approach in Training Teachers to Use Positive Behavior Support to Help Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Ho, F., Lam, S. C. & Kelly, M. (Ed.) ‘CAISE Book Series: Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures to help Teachers Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder'.Springer. Singapore. 

Chan, G., & Lam, S. C. (2022) Developing school–university partnerships to help teachers run a social skills training programmes for students with ASD. In Ho, F., Lam, S. C. & Kelly, M. (Ed.) ‘CAISE Book Series: Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures to help Teachers Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder'. Springer. Singapore. 

Yuen, M. T., Wu, F., Wong, F., Lam, S. C., Ma, G., Chan, K., Yeung, P & Tan, C. Y. (2022) Inclusion Education in a Chinese Context: A Hong Kong Perspective. In Beamish, W., & Yuen, M.T. (Ed.) ‘The Changing Face of Inclusion for Students with Special Education Needs across the Asia Pacific'. Springer. Singapore. 

Lam, S. C. & Ho, F. C. (2021) How a team-based approach enhance teachers ‘understanding of the social and emotional needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder? In ‘Social and Emotional Development for Diverse Learners'. Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, CAISE Book Series. 

Ho, F. C. & Lam, S. C. (2020). Inclusive and Special Education in Hong Kong. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. 

Lam, S.C. & Ho, F.C. (2016). How a Short In-Service Teachers' Professional Development Course Provide Hand-On Experience and Knowledge of Individualized Education Planning and Students with Autism. In ‘Professional Development: Recent Advances and Future Directions'. NOVA.

Conference Papers 

Lam, S. C. (2019). In-service teachers' experience of using videos for collaborative inquiry to understand behaviors of ASD. 12th Autism Europe Congress. [Poster presentation, Nice, France]. 

Kwok, K. D., & Lam S. C. (2019). Educators' perceptions of sex education needs for students with autism spectrum disorder. 12th Autism Europe Congress. [Poster presentation, Nice, France]. 

Lam, S. C. (2019). Differential Types of School-related Social Support: Effects on Chinese students' School satisfaction. Sixth World Congress on Positive Psychology. [Poster presentation, Melbourne, Australia]. 

Wehmeyer, M., Niemiec, R., Bressoud, N. Lam, S. C., (2019). A Conversation on the Application of Positive Psychology to Disability Contexts. Sixth World Congress on Positive Psychology. [Conversation Hour, Melbourne, Australia]. 

Lam, S. C. (2018). Exploring Self-Determination for Transition to Adulthood for Autism (ASD) adolescents in Collectivist Context: Views of Special Educators. The 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference on Inclusive Education. [Poster presentation, Taiwan]. 

 Lam, S. C. (2017). Are Hong Kong Students Happy in the School? An investigation of Perceived Social Support, Hope and Self- efficacy as Predictors. Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology. [Poster presentation, Montreal, Canada]. 

Lam, S. C., Ho, F. C (2017). Using Videos and Case Studies in a Professional Special Education Teacher Training Course: A Hong Kong Experience. Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference. [Symposium, Singapore]. 

Lam, S. C., Ho, F. C., & Sam, K. L. (2016). A Comparison of Two different methods to teach Emotions for school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and its implication for social skill intervention in Hong Kong primary school. XI Autism-Europe International Congress. [Poster Presentation, Edinburgh, Scotland]. 

 Ho, F. C., Lam, S. C., & Sam, K. L. (2016). Implementation science and collaborative modes of professional development and learning for teachers of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Synergies and outcomes in Hong Kong educators. XI Autism- Europe International Congress. [Poster Presentation, Edinburgh, Scotland]. 

Sam, K. L., Lam, S. C. (2015). Perception of teacher on inclusive education: a multi-method validation. 2nd International Conference on Humanity and Social Science [Oral Presentation, Paris, France]. 

Areas of specialism

  • Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents
  • Inclusive/Special Teacher education
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Business, knowledge transfer and international

Professional Commitments (international)

Consultant, SENCO Programme, The Education University of Hong Kong (2021- present)

Honorary Research Associate, Centre of Advancement in Special and Inclusive Education, The University of Hong Kong (2019-Present)

Professional Consultant, Centre of Child and Family Services, The Education University of Hong Kong (2018- 2019)

Expert Panel, Task Group on Special Examination Arrangements for Candidates with Specific Learning Difficulties, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessments Authority. (2015- 2018)

Member, Curriculum Development Council Committee on Special Educational Needs, HKSAR. (2012- 2019)

Professional practice, knowledge exchange and impact

2024 - Inclusive Curricula and Education for Sustainable Future Bursaries Review Committee, Kingston University, U.K.