Principal K.M. Leung
Dr Thomas K. M. Leung graduated from the Faculty of Science of the University of Hong Kong and taught in secondary schools. He furthered his studies in universities, completing a Diploma in Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology), a Master's Degree in Education (Counselling), a Master's Degree in Education (Teaching of English as a Second Language), a Master's Degree in Arts (School Improvement and Leadership), and a Doctorate of Education (D.E.D.) in 2007, conferred by the University of Western Australia.
Apart from teaching in secondary schools, Dr Leung has been a full-time Teaching Consultant of the Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong since 1998, where he teaches courses on teachers' personal growth, educational psychology, student counselling, science teaching and supervision, etc. He has also served as a part-time lecturer in a number of universities, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Hong Kong Institute of Education.
Dr Leung then taught in a subsidised secondary school and was appointed Deputy Principal in 2010 and promoted to Principal in 2014. In September 2024, he became the Principal of Fukien Secondary School (Siu Sai Wan).Principal Thomas K.M. Leung's Profile:
Doctor of Education (UWA)
Master of Arts (School Improvement & Leadership) (CUHK)
Master of Education (TESOL) (HKIEd)
Master of Education (Guidance) (CUHK)
Bachelor of Science (HKU)
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (equivalent to B.Soc. Sc. in Psychology) (CUHK)
Postgraduate Diploma of Education (CUHK)
Certificate of Advanced Course on Catering for Diverse Learning Needs (HKIEd)
Diploma of Christian Studies (CGST)
Selected Writing of Principal Thomas K.M. Leung
- Leung, T.K.M., & Waugh, R. F. (2011). A Rasch measure of career decision-making self-efficacy. In R. F. Waugh (Ed.), (pp.168-202), Applications of Rasch measurement in education. New York:
- Nova Science Publishers. Leung, T.K.M., & Waugh, R. F. (2011). A Rasch measure of attitude towards career counseling. In R.F. Waugh (Ed.), (pp.203-219), Applications of Rasch measurement in education. New York: Nova Science Publishers.
- Yuen, M., Gysbers, N. C., Chan, R. M. C., Lau, P. S. Y., Leung, T. K. M., Hui, E. K. P., & Shea, P. M. K. (2005). Developing a Career Development Self-Efficacy Instrument for Chinese Adolescents
- in Hong Kong. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 5(1), 57–73. Leung. S. A., Leung, K. M., Chan, P. O. (2003). Ethical Counseling Practice: A Survey of Teacher-Counselors in Hong Kong Secondary Schools. Asian Journal of Counseling, 10(1),71-94.
- Yuen, M., Gysbers, N. C., Hui, E. P. K., Leung, T. K. M., Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., & Shea, P. M. K. (2002). Life skills development and comprehensive guidance program. Retrieved January 11, 2005, from University of Hong Kong website
COMMUNITY SERVICES
- Member, Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence Steering Committee (2019- present)
- Member of Education Advisory Committee, Salvation Army (2016- present)
- Member of Programme Review Panel on Professional Cert Programme in Guidance & Counselling/Parent Education / School Discipline & Classroom Management at CUHK (March 2024)
- Membership secretary, HK Council of Education Administration (2020-present)
- Co-opted Member, Executive Council, The Association of Heads of Secondary Schools of Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung & Tsing Yi District (2018- 2022)
- Principal member, CDC Committee on Science Education, EDB (2015-16)
- External Member, External School Review Team, EDB (2014-15)
- Member, Presidential Advisory Focus Group (Field Experience), HKIEd (2013-14)
- Teacher member, CDC Committee on Science Education, EDB (2013-14)
- Member of Executive Committee (Academic Affairs) of Hong Kong Association of Deputy Principals (香港副校長會), 2012-14
- Member, Working Committee of the Second Bi-Annual International Conference in Counselling (Beijing 1999), Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association, April 1999.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Dr. Leung served as a full time Teaching Consultant at Faculty of Education, HKU from 1998-2003. He then served as full-time basis in a secondary school, and continue to contribute to university teaching as a part-time lecturer at:
- The University of Hong Kong
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Baptist University
Courses taught at university level include:
- Psychology for Classroom Learning
- School Guidance and Counselling
- Career Guidance and Counselling
- Teacher Personal Development
- Supervision on Teaching Practice
- Counselling Theories
- Schooling and Society
