About Prof CHENG

 

Selected Academic Publications

Academic Books

Authored Books

  • 鄭燕祥 (2020 in press). 學校效能: 校本發展機制。台灣: 高等教育出版社(台灣版)。

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2020). New Paradigm in Education: The 3rd Wave Reforms, Taiwan: Higher Education Publishing Ltd. (Taiwan edition)/
    鄭燕祥 (2020). 教育新範式: 第三波改革。台灣: 高等教育出版社(台灣版) / 香港: 中華書局 (香港版) (香港版, 2021)。


  • Cheng, Y. C. (2019). Paradigm shift in education: Towards the 3rd wave of effectiveness. (11 Chapters, pp. 1-267) New York. NY: Routledge.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2017). Education reforms in Hong Kong: Trilogy. (11 Chapters, pp.1-236). Hong Kong: Chung Hwa Book Co. (Hong Kong edition) / Taiwan: Higher Education Publishing Ltd. (Taiwan edition) 鄭燕祥 (2017). 香港教改: 三部變奏。香港: 中華書局。(Chinese) .

  • Cheng, Y. C., Ng, S. W., Cheung, C. K., Choi, P. L., Tang, Y. F., Yuen, Y. M., & Yuen, W. W. T. (2009). A technical research report on the development of Hong Kong as a regional education hub. Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Education.
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2006). Paradigm shift in education: Effectiveness assurance. Shanghai, China: Shanghai Education Press (9 Chapters, pp.1-341). (Simplified Chinese Edition)./ Taiwan : Higher Education Publishing Ltd (9 Chapters, pp.1-245). (Complicated Chinese Edition).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2005). New paradigm for re-engineering education: Globalization, localization and individualization. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. (22 Chapters, pp.1-505)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2005). Educational leadership and reforms: New paradigm . Shanghai: Shanghai Education Press. (19 Chapter, pp.1-523) (Simplified Chinese Edition)/ (2003), Taiwan: Higher Education Publishing (19 chapters, pp. 1-457) (Complicated Chinese Edition) (2nd printing, June 2004).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). (Korean Edition, translated by Park, C. Y. & Kim, S.N.)School effectiveness and school-based management: A mechanism for development, Tawgu, Korea: Won-Mi Publishing Co, pp. 1-355./ (Simplified Chinese Edition, Translated by K.P. Chan). Shanghai, China: Shanghai Education Press. pp.1-269./ (2001) (Complicated Chinese Edition). Taipei, Taiwan: Psychological Publishing Co, pp. 1-331.(2nd Printing, March 2004)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). School effectiveness and school-based management: A mechanism for development, London, U.K.: The Falmer Press, pp.1-203. (This is one of the 20 books in the world on educational management and leadership highly recommended by the National College of School Leadership of the UK Government) (Citation No =113, Advanced Google Scholar)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). The improvement of school management: Theory, reform and practice, Hong Kong:The Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp.1-191. (Chinese)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). The pursuit of school effectiveness: Research, management and policy, Hong Kong:The Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp.1-244.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1995). Function and effectiveness of education. Hong Kong: Wide Angle Press, 3rd edition, pp. 1-507. (2nd edition, 1991, 1st edition, 1986). (Chinese)

 Edited Books

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Toby Greany (eds.) (2016). Special issue on international study of school autonomy and learning, International Journal of Educational Management. 30(6).

    Cheng, Y .C., Cheung, A. C. K., & Ng, S. W. (eds.)(2016). Internationalization of higher education: The case of Hong Kong. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.( 10 chapters, pp. 1-210).

  • Cheng, Y. C.,& Mao, Y. Q. (eds.) (2009). China: The Reform of Education. Special Issue of International Journal of Educational management, 23(1).

  • MacBeath, J., & Cheng, Y. C. (eds.) (2008). Leadership for learning: International perspectives. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. (19 Chapters, pp.1-295).

    Townsend, T., Avalos, B., Caldwell, B. Cheng, Y. C., Fleisch, B., Moos, L., Stoll, L., Stringfield, S., Sundell, K., Tam, W. M., Taylor, N., & Teddlie, C. (eds). (2007) International handbook on school effectiveness and improvement. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. (51 chapters, pp.1-996).

  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, W., & Mok, M. M. C. (eds.) (2004). Reform of teacher education in Asia-Pacific in the New Millennium: Trends and Challenges. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers (14 Chapters, pp. 1-238).

  • Cheng, Y. C., Mok, M. M. C., Chow, K. W. (2003) (section editors). Section 6: Organization and management of education in the Asia-Pacific region (11 chapters, pp. 915-1080). In Keeves, J. & Watanabe, R. (chief editors). The handbook on educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Tsui, K. T., Chow, K. W., & Mokl, M. M. C. (eds.) (2002). Subject teaching and teacher education in the new century: Research and innovation. Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers. (pp.1-544) (22 chapters)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (chief editor), Tsui, K.T. (editor) and sub-editors (2002). A knowledge base of teacher education and development: Bibliographies 1990-2000. (An International co-publication project) Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand, & The Netherlands: Hong Kong Institute of Hong Kong, Korea Educational Development Institute, Thailand Office of National Education Commission, and Kluwer Academic Publishers. Five volumes of 1,750 pages in total, with CD-ROM and search engine:
      • Book A: Program and process of teacher education (pp.1-317)
      • Book B: Quality assurance, reform and IT in teacher education (pp.1-273)
      • Book C: Research issues and contexts of teacher education and development (pp.1-267)
      • Book D: Teacher study and teaching competence (pp.1-279)
      • Book E: Staff development, teaching developments in subject areas and higher education (pp.1-287)
         
  • Cheng, Y. C. (chief editor), Mok, M.M. & Chow, K.W. (editors) (2002). Hong Kong and international educational policies: A handbook. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education in collaboration with Asia-Pacific Educational Research Association, Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools and Subsidized Primary Schools. Two volumes with CD-ROM and search engine:
      • Volume I: Hong Kong - 1997-2001; International - 1990- 2001 (pp .1-560)
      • Volume II: Hong Kong - 1965- 1997 (pp.1-342)
         
  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, K. W., & Tsui, K. T. (eds.) (2001). New teacher education for the future: International perspectives. Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers. (pp. 1-550) (20 chapters)

  • Cheng, Y. C., Mok, M. C. C., & Tsui, K. T. (eds.) (2001). Teaching effectiveness and teacher development: Towards a new knowledge base. Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers. (pp. 1-520) (23 chapters)
  • Townsend, T. & Cheng, Y. C. (eds.) (2000). Educational change and development in the Asia-Pacific Region: Challenges for the future. Lisse, The Netherlands: Swets and Zeitlinger Publisher. pp. 1-357.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, K. W. & Tsui, K. T. (eds.) (2000). School curriculum change and development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education. pp. 1-591 (30 chapters).

  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, K. W. & Mok, M.M. C., & Tsui, K. T. (editorial committee) & 10 Subject Teams (eds.) (2000). An annotated bibliography of school curriculum change and development in Hong Kong. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education. pp. 1-558.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, K. W., Yeung, S. K., & Cheung W. M. (eds.) (1998). Handbook on educational policy in Hong Kong (1965-1998). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education. pp .1-464.

Edited Academic Journals

  • Cheng, Y. C. (Chief editor) (1998-2003). Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education and Development. Vol. 1-6.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (Associate editor) (since 2006). International Journal of Educational Management.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (International editor) (since 2014). Contemporary Educational Research Quarterly.

Academic Book Chapters, Journal Articles and Others

2019, 2020, In Press

Academic / Professional Books

  • 鄭燕祥 (2020 in press). 學校效能: 校本發展機制。台灣: 高等教育出版社(台灣版)。

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2020). New Paradigm in Education: The 3rd Wave Reforms, Taiwan: Higher Education Publishing Ltd. (Taiwan edition)/ 鄭燕祥 (2020).
    教育新範式: 第三波改革。台灣: 高等教育出版社(台灣版) / 香港: 中華書局 (香港版)。

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2019). Paradigm shift in education: Towards the 3rd wave of effectiveness. (11 Chapters, pp. 1-267) New York. NY: Routledge.

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2020, in press). The futures of education in globalization: Multiple drivers. In J. Zajda (Eds.). The third international handbook of globalization, education and policy research, Springer.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2020, June). The futures of education after COVID-19: Multiple disruptions and lessons. A working paper based on the invited keynote speech presented at the Arabic Regional Dialogue “The futures of education after COVID-19”, organized by the UNESCO-RCEP-CO Webinar 16 June 2020.
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2020). Paradigm shift towards the 3rd wave learning. In the Regional Center for Educational Planning (RCEP) (ed.) Drivers of the future of education. United Arab Emirates (UAE) and UNESCO: RCEP.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2020). Education reform phenomenon: A typology of multiple dilemmas. In G.R. Fan & T. Popkewitz (eds.) The International Handbook of Education Policy Studies: The Education Policy and Reform in the Changing Society, pp. 6-17. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811383465.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2019). Teacher education reform in the asia-pacific region. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Oxford University Press. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.256

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C., & So, W. W. M. (2020). Managing STEM learning: A topology and four models of integration. International Journal of Education Management, 34(6), 1063-1078.

Interview / Megazine

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2019). Hidden in plain sight: Artist/professor Cheng Yin Cheong. Interview by Spitgan Magazine, 16 May, 2019. (http://blog.spitgan.com/hidden-plain-sight-artist-professor-cheng-yin-cheong/.


2018


Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2018). What impact systemic education reforms have made on key aspects of the education systems? In J. Zajda (ed.). Globalization and education reforms: Paradigms and ideologies. (Chapter 12, pp.205-229). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Lee, T., Cheng, Y. C. & Ko, J. (2018). Curriculum reform with a school-based approach in Hong Kong: Intellectual, structural and cultural challenges. School Leadership and Management, 38(3): 278-301.

Professional Book

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2018). Transforming mind: The art of Cheng Yin Cheong. (pp. 1-191, including 146 paintings). Hong Kong: Chung Hwa Book Co. 鄭燕祥(2018). 若意挪移: 鄭燕祥創作畫集 (1-191頁, 146件作品) ,香港中華書局。(Chinese)


2017

Academic / Professional Books

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2017). Education reforms in Hong Kong: Trilogy. (11 Chapters, pp.1-236). Hong Kong: Chung Hwa Book Co. (Hong Kong edition) / Taiwan: Higher Education Publishing Ltd. (Taiwan edition) 鄭燕祥 (2017). 香港教改: 三部變奏。香港: 中華書局。(Chinese)

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Yuen, T. W. W (2017). Broad-based national education in globalization: Conceptualization, multiple functions and management. International Journal of Educational Management, 31(3):265-279.


2016

Academic Books and Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, A. C. K., & Ng, S. W. (eds.) (2016). Internationalization of higher education: The case of Hong Kong. Singapore, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht &London: Springer. (pp. 1-210, 10 chapters).

    Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, A. C. K., & Ng, S. W. (2016). Internationalization of higher education: Conceptualization, typology and issues. In Y.C. Cheng, A.C.K. Cheung, & S.W. Ng (Eds.), Internationalization of higher education: The case of Hong Kong (pp.1-20). Singapore, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht &London: Springer.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2016). Paradigm shift in higher education: Learning, internationalization and development. In J. Zajda (ed.) Globalization and higher education reforms, (pp. 115-132).   Switzerland: Springer.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, A., & Yuen, W. W. (2016). Developing Hong Kong as a regional education hub: Functions, modes, and requirements. In Y. C. Cheng, A. Cheung, & S. W. Ng (Eds.), Internationalization of higher education: The case of Hong Kong (pp.21-42). Singapore, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht &London: Springer.
  • Cheung, A. C. K., & Yuen, T. W. W., Yuen, C. Y .M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2016). Effective strategies and policies for exporting Hong Kong’s higher education to Asian markets: Lessons from other countries. In Cheng, Y.C., Cheung, A.C.K., & Ng, S.W. (eds.). Internationalization of higher education: The case of Hong Kong. (pp.125-150)  Singapore, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht &London: Springer.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Ko, J., Cheng, Y.C. & Lee, T. (2016). The development of school autonomy in Hong Kong: Multiple changes in governance, work, curriculum, and learning. International Journal of Educational Management. 30(7): 1207-1230.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Greany, T. (2016). International study of school autonomy and learning: An introduction. International Journal of Educational Management, 30(7): 1166-1170.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Ko, J. & Lee, T. (2016). School autonomy, leadership and learning: A reconceptualization. International Journal of Educational Management, 30(2): 177-196.

2015

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2015). Paradigm shift in education: Towards the third wave research. In L. Hill and F. Levine (eds.), World Education Research Yearbook 2014 (pp. 5-29). New York: NY: Routledge.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2015). Globalization and Hong Kong educational reforms. In J. Zajda (ed.), Second international handbook on globalization, education and policy research (pp. 219-242). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2015). Measuring teacher effectiveness: Multiple conceptualizations and practical dilemmas. In Oonseng Tan & Woonchia Liu (eds.) Teacher effectiveness: Capacity building in a complex learning era.(pp. 17-50) US, Boston: Cengage Learning.

Professional Papers

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2015).  Education reform and future development in globalization: International trends and insights. In Lim Lian Geok Foundation’s Cultural Development Centre (ed.), Challenges and reforms 2014: Malaysia Chinese Education Conference Proceedings. (pp.1-12). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

2014

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2014). Measuring teacher effectiveness: Multiple conceptualizations and practical dilemmas. In Oonseng Tan & Woonchia Liu (eds.) Teacher effectiveness: Capacity building in a complex learning era.(pp. 17-50) US, Boston: Cengage Learning.

2013

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2013). Towards the 3rd wave school leadership. In H. Stevenson & L. Ball (eds.) Organizing Public Education. New York: Sage  (Reprint of Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Towards the 3rd wave school leadership. Revista de Investigacion Educativa,  29(2), 253-275.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2013). Contextualized multiple thinking and creativity. In A. Antonietti, B. Colombo & D. Memmert (Eds.).Psychology of Creativity: Advances in theory, research and application. (Ch.2, pp.21-52) Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2013). Educational reforms and professional development: International syndrome and paradigm shift. In I. R. Haslam, M. S. Khine & I.M. Saleh (eds.). Large scale reform and social capital building: The profession al imperative.  (pp. 217-239) New York, NY: Routledge.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2013). Effectiveness of inclusive education: Inclusive-ability, education equity, and teacher training. Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 15, 68-78.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2013).  The broad based national education: Functions and practice. In Student Union of The Hong Kong Institute of Education (K.M. Wan & C. W. Wong, eds.). Our ideal civic education: Controversies on moral and national education (pp. 1-16). Hong Kong: Chan Sheung Kee Press Ltd.

2012

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2012). Paradigm shift in leadership for learning. In Robert V. Nata (ed.)  Progress in Education: Volume 27.(pp. 1-34) Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2012). Teachers for new learning: Reform and paradigm shift for the future. In Tan, O.S. (ed.) Teacher education frontiers: International perspectives on policy and practice for building new teacher competencies.  (pp.93-122) US, Boston: Cengage Learning.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2012). Humanity quality: Liberal studies, thinking transfer and creativity. In C.T. Hung (ed.), Humanity Hong Kong. (pp.234-245). Hong Kong: Chung Wah Book Publisher.
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2012). Innovation for learning: Continuity, integration and creativity. In Ding Gang (ed.), Listening to thoughts: Classical lectures (Series 3). (pp. 42-58) Shanghai: East China Normal University Press.
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2012). Teacher effectiveness and paradigm shift in education. In Ding Gang (ed.), Listening to thoughts: Classical lectures (Series 3). (pp. 59-70) Shanghai: East China Normal University Press.

2011

Academic Book Chapters
  • Cheung, A., Cheng, Y. C., Yuen, W. W., & Yuen, Y.M. (2011), Exporting Hong Kong’s higher education to emerging Asian markets: Marketing strategies and government policies. In P. Tripathi & S. Mukerji (eds.). Cases on innovations in educational marketing: Transnational and technological strategies. (pp.1-24) IGI Gobal, USA.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2011). Towards the 3 rd wave school leadership. Revista de Investigacion Educativa, 29(2), 253-275.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, A., & Yuen, W. W. (2011), Development of a regional education hub: The case of Hong Kong , International Journal of Educational Management . 25 (5): 474-493.

  • Cheung, A., Yuen, W. W., Yuen, Y. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2011), Strategies and policies for Hong Kong's Higher Education in Asian Markets: Lessons from the United Kingdom, Australia, and Singapore. International Journal of Educational Management. 25 (2),144-163.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2011). Multiple qualities of humanism: General education, thinking transfer and creativity.  Mingpao Monthly. December Issue: 66-71.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2011). Development of multiple teacher effectiveness: All round leadership. Principals. October Issue, 2011: 69-74.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2011). An empowering re-alignment of time and space- The art of Ha Bik-chuen, In Hong Kong Museum of Art (ed.) From common to uncommon: The legend of Ha Bik-chuen (pp. 24-35), Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Museum of Art.

2010

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y .C. (2010). Three waves in educational reforms: Paradigm shifts. In Jiang Kai & Chen Wen-quin (ed.) Selected Education Lectures of Peking University. (pp.315-323) Beijing: Peking University (in simplified Chinese).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2010). Multiple thinking and creativity in school leadership: A new paradigm for sustainable development . In S. Huber (ed.) School leadership: International perspectives. (pp. 181-210) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheung, A., Yuen, W. W., Yuen, Y. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2010), Promoting Hong Kong’s Higher Education to Asian Markets: Market Segmentations and Strategies. International Journal of Educational Management, 24 (5), 427-447.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2010). A Topology of 3-wave Models of Strategic Leadership in Education. International Studies in Educational Administration.38, (1): 35-54.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Curriculum leadership: Global trends and China strategies. Principals (64-71). October 2010.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2010). Direct transformation towards the 3 rd wave. Principals (71-75). July 2010. (interview article)

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2010). The future directions of home-school collaboration. Principals. (83-85) March 2010.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2010). The characteristics of future school education. Principals. (83-86) May, 2010.

2009

Research Reports
  • Cheng, Y.C., Ng, S.W., Cheung, C.K., Choi, P.L., Tang, Y.F., Yuen, Y.M., Yuen, W.W. (2009). A technical research report on the development of Hong Kong as a regional education hub. (pp. 1-125), Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2009). Paradigm shift in pre-service teacher education: Implications for innovation and practice. In Cock, K, Lock, G., & Brook, C. (eds.). Innovative practices in pre-service teacher education: An Asia-Pacific Perspective.(pp.3-22) Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.

  • Walker , A. & Cheng, Y.C. (2009). Leading international primary schools: An integrative agenda for building understanding. The International Studies in Educational Administration.37(1): 43-61.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2009 ). Educational reforms in Hong Kong in the last decide: Reform syndrome and new developments. International Journal of Educational Managmenet. 23 ( 1): 65-86.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Mao, Y.Q. (2009)(eds.). Special Issue on Educational Administration in China. International Journal of Educational Managmenet. 23 ( 1).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2009). Teacher management and educational reforms: Paradigm shifts. UNESCO Prospects-Quarterly Review of Comparative Education. 39(1), 69-89.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2009). Development of education hub and industry: Big picture, functions and conditions. Hong Kong Economic Journal Monthly, December, No. 393, pp.46-55.

2008

Research Reports
  • Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, A. C. K., Ng, S. W., Choi, P. L., Tang, S. Y. F., Yuen, C. Y. M., & Yuen, T. W. W. (2008). Report on the study of promoting Hong Kong’s higher education services to markets outside the Chinese Mainland. Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Education. (The study by commissioned by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.)

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2008). New learning and school leadership: Paradigm shift towards the third wave. In MacBeath, J. & Cheng, Y.C. (eds.). Leadership for learning: International perspectives. (pp. 15-35) Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Mok, M. M. C (2008). What effective classroom: Towards a paradigm shift. School Effectiveness and School Improvement. 19(4), 365-385.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Walker, A. (2008). When reform hits reality: The bottle-neck effect in Hong Kong primary schools. School Leadership and Management. 28(5), 467-483.

2007

Academic Book Chapters
  • Cheng, Y. C. & Tam, W. M. (2007). School Effectiveness and Improvement in Asia: Three Waves, Nine Trends and Challenges. In T. Townsend, B. Avalos, Brahm Fleisch, N. Taylor, Y.C. Cheng, W.M. Tam & B. Caldwell, L. Stoll, L. Moos C. Teddlie, & S. Stringfield (eds.). International handbook on school effectiveness and school improvement, (pp.245-268) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer

  • Tam, W. M. & Cheng, Y. C. (2007). Teacher education and professional development for sustainable school effectiveness. In T. Townsend, B. Avalos, Brahm Fleisch, N. Taylor, Y.C. Cheng, W.M. Tam & B. Caldwell, L. Stoll, L. Moos C. Teddlie, & S. Stringfield (eds). International handbook on school effectiveness and school improvement, (pp.751-766) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Mok, M. M. C. (2007). School-based management and paradigm shifts in education: An empirical study. International Journal of Educational Management. 21(6), 517-542.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2007). Future developments of educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region: Paradigm shifts, reforms and practice. Educational Research for Policy and Practice. 6:71-85.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2007). Parent, liberal studies and contextualized multiple intelligence. In Coalition of Education-concerned Parents (eds.) Lessons on liberal studies: Learning from renowned people. (pp.4-11) Hong Kong: Singdao Publishing Ltd.

2006

Academic Book Chapters
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2006). Three waves of teacher education and development: Paradigm shift in applying ICT. In M. Chaib and A. K. Svensson (eds.) ICT in teacher education: Challenging prospects. (pp. 39-76) Jonkoping, Sweden: Jonkoping University Press.
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2006). New paradigm of learning and teaching in a networked environment: Implications for ICT literacy. In L. W. H. Tan & R. Subramaniam (eds.) Handbook of research on literacy in technology at the K-12 level . (pp.1-20) Hershey, USA: Idea Group.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2006). Human-oriented education and school innovation: Paradigm Shift. Global Education, 3 5 (10), 7-11.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Tam, W.M. (2006). Waves, trends and challenges of school effectiveness and improvement: A report from Asia. Prospects: International and Comparative Education Quarterly, 36 (1), 99-107. (UNESCO, Chinese edition)

  • Mok, M. M. C., Cheng, Y. C., Moore, P., & Kennedy, K. (2006). The development and validation of the self-directed learning scale (SLS). Journal of Applied Measurement, 7(4). 418-449.

  • Mok, M.M.C & Cheng, Y.C. (2006). Self-learning in a networked environment. Journal of Education Research, No .145, May: 82-101. (in Chinese, Taiwan).

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2006). Paradigm shifts in learning and application of ICT in education. Digital Learning. August, 20-22.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2006). New paradigm in extra-curricular activities. In W. H. Tsang, C. Y. Hung & W. L. Chu (eds.) Extra-curricular activities: Investigation and management. (pp. 17-21) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Extra-Curricular Activities Masters’ Association.

2005

Academic Book Chapters
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2005). School culture of multi-level self-management. In M. Pol, L. Hlouskova, P. Novotny, & J. Zounek (eds.) School culture and strategies of development and research. (pp.116-180) Brno, Czech Republic: Masaryk University. (in Czech language)

  • Cheng, Y. C (2005). Globalization and educational reforms in Hong Kong: Paradigm shift. In J. Zaida, K. Freeman, M. Geo-JaJa, S. Majhanovich, V. Rust, & R. Zajda (eds.) The international handbook on globalization and eduation policy research . (ch. 11, pp.165-187) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Springer.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y.C (2005). Sustainable school effectiveness and improvement: Multiple thinking and creativity (I). Educational Administration Research. 5, 35-47. (in Chinese)

  • Cheng, Y.C (2005). Sustainable school effectiveness and improvement: Multiple thinking and creativity (II). Educational Administration Research. 6, 11-19. (in Chinese)

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Multiple thinking and multiple creativity in action learning. Journal of Education Research, No .134, June: 76-105. (in Chinese, Taiwan).

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Multiple thinking and creativity in organizational learning. International Journal of Educational Management ,19(7), 605-622.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Multiple thinking and creativity in action learning: Research and development. Global Education. (in Simplified Chinese)

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Nine questions on the formulation of education policies in the Asia-Pacific region. Shanghai Education. No. 9, 5A, 41-43. (in Simplified Chinese)

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2005). Trends of education reforms in the Asia-Pacific region. Shanghai Education. No. 8, 4B, 42-44. (in Simplified Chinese)

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Mok, M. M. C. (2005). Research on teacher education: The knowledge base for continuous development. Proceedings of the First Conference of the Alliances of Pan-Pearl Delta Region in Teacher Education. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

2004

Academic Book Chapters
  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, W., & Mok M. M. C. (2004). Reforming teacher education amid paradigm shift in school education. In Cheng, Y.C. W. Chow, & M.M.C. Mok (eds.) Reform of teacher education in Asia-Pacific in the new millennium: Trends and challenges.(pp.3-22) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2004). New principalship for globalization, localization, and individualization: Paradigm shift. In Ahmad, R. H. & Hee, T.F. (eds.). Principalship and school management. (17-42) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Principals’ Institute, University of Malaya.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Chow, W. (2004) Institutions of teacher education in Asia: Changes and challenges. In Cheng, Y.C. W. Chow, & M.M.C. Mok (eds.) Reform of teacher education in Asia-Pacific in the New Millennium: Trends and Challenges. (pp. 219-238) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2004). New thinking and strategic platform for higher education development in Hong Kong. In K.H. Kwok & S. L. Chan (eds.) Hong Kong education in the past seventy years. (pp.187-200) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Teachers’ Association.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2004). Fostering local knowledge and human development in globalization of education, International Journal of Educational Management , 18(1), 7-24.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (2004). Four types of school environment: Multi-level self management & education quality. Educational Research and Evaluation, 10(1), 71-100.

2003

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C., Mok, M. M. C., & Chow, K. W. (2003). Organization and management of education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Development, reform, and growth. In Keeves, J. & Watanabe, R.(chief editors). The handbook on educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region. (section 6, pp. 915-930) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). Trends in educational reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region. In Keeves, J. & Watanabe, R. (chief editors). The handbook on educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region.(section 1, pp. 3-16) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). The theory and practice of school-based management: International perspectives. In A.Volansky & I. Friedman (eds.). School-based management: International perspectives (pp.233-278). Jerusalem,Israel: Ministry of Education. (in both English and Hebrew editions)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). New vision of school-based management. In A. Volansky & I. Friedman (eds.). School-based management: International perspectives(pp.31-56). Jerusalem,Israel: Ministry of Education. (in both English and Hebrew editions)

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Localization and globalization in curriculum: Paradigm shift and multiple theories. In K.F. Law, K.T. Tsui, Q.Q. Zhong & M. Q. Yang (eds.) Reforms of curriculum and instruction in Hong Kong and Shanghai: A paradigm shift (chapter 1, pp. 3-22) Shanghai & Hong Kong: China East Normal University and Hong Kong Institute of Education. (Chinese)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). Globalization, localization and individualization of education for the future. In B. Davies, J. West-Burnham (chief editors) & B. Caldwell (section editor), The handbook of educational leadership and management, (pp. 660-670) London: Pearson Education Ltd.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). Fostering local knowledge and wisdom in globalized education. In L. Chawalert, P. Sinlarat, & N. Cate (eds.) Globalization and localization enmeshed: Searching for a balance in education. (13-46) Bangkok, Thailand: Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Challenges and research into educational reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region. In Keeves, J. & Watanabe, R. (chief editors). The handbook on educational research in the Asia-Pacific Region.(section 8, pp.1315-1330) Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Local knowledge and human development in globalization of education. In Y. Josephine (ed.), Globalization and Challenges for Education: Focus on Equity and Equality (pp. 27-64), New Delhi, India: Shipra Publications.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). School leadership and three waves of education reforms. Cambridge Journal of Education. 33 (3), 417-439.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). Quality assurance in education: Internal, interface, and future. Quality Assurance in Education. 11(4), 202-213.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (2003). Profiles of multi-level self-management in schools. International Journal of Educational Management , 17(3), 100-115.

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2003). Developing the multi-level self management capacity of school through intervention. Journal of Basic Education, 12(1): 69-99.

  • Tam, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2003). A typology of organizational culture in primary schools: Productive, shaky, conservative or hindering?International Journal of Educational Reform. 12(1), 2-25.

  • Walker, A., Stott, K., & Cheng, Y.C. (2003). Principal supply and quality demands in south and East Asia: A tale of two cities. Australia Journal of Education . 47(2), 197-208.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). New teacher education model for the 21 st Century. Journal of Nanjing Xiaozhuang College. 19(2), 26-32.
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2003). New paradigm of tertiary learning: Globalization, localization and individualization. In C.Y. Lai (ed.) Leader 21: Future leaders for global changes. (pp.14-17). Hong Kong: The City University of Hong Kong.

2002

Academic Book Chapters
  • Cheng, Y. C., Tsui, K.T., Chow, K. W., & Mok, M. M. C. (2002). Search for paradigm shift in subject teaching and teacher education. In Cheng, Y.C., Tsui, K.T., K. W. Chow, & M.M.C. Mok (eds.). Subject teaching and teacher education in the new century: Research and innovation (pp. 3-30). Hong Kong & The Netherlands: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, W. M. & Tam, W. M. (2002). The pacific rim and Australia—Hong Kong (World Class Schools: The Case Studies of More Effective and Less Effective Schools in Hong Kong). In D. Reynolds, B. Creemers, S. Stringfiled, C. Teddlie, & G. Schaffer (eds).World class schools: International perspective on school effectiveness. (chapter 8, pp.138-155)London: Routledge Falmer.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). Three waves of education reform: Internal, interface, and future. In Y.C. Cheng, M.M.C. Mok, & K.W. Chow (eds.) Hong Kong and International educational policies: A handbook. (Vol. 1, pp.3-30). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). The changing context of school leadership: Implications for paradigm shift. In Leithwood, K. & Hallinger, P. (eds.) Second international handbook of educational leadership and administration (pp. 103-132). Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). Paradigm shift in school effectiveness: Internal, interface, and future. In Griffith, A. & Reynolds, C. (eds.). Equity and globalization in education. (87-117) Calgary, Canada: Temeron Press.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). New trends in educational administration in the 21st century. In Feng, Daming (ed.) Communication and sharing in educational administration: The dialogue between leading Chinese and Western scholars at the turn of the century. China: Shanghai Educational Publishing House.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). Leadership and strategy in education. In Bush, T. & Bell, L. (eds.). Educational management: Principles and practice (pp.51-69). London: Paul Chapman.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). Multi-models of education quality and principal leadership. In K.H. Mok and D. Chan (eds.). Globalization and education: The quest for quality education in Hong Kong (pp. 69-88). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). New orientations of school effectiveness in the new century. Instruction and Management. 158, 3-5.

  • Cheng, Y. C. Mok, M.M.C., & Tsui, K.T. (2002). Educational reforms and research in Hong Kong: A request for comprehensive knowledge. Educational Research for Policy and Practice. 1(1), 7-21.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Ng, K.H., & Mok, M.M.C. (2002). Economic considerations in education policy making: A simplified framework.International Journal of Educational Management, 16(1): 18-39.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Chow, K.W. (2002). Systems of teacher education: International perspectives and future developments. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education and Development. 5(2), 1-28.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Tam, W.M. & Tsui, K.T. (2002). New conceptions of teacher effectiveness and teacher education in the new century. Journal of Teacher Centre. 1(1), 1-19.

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2002). An outlier study of multi-level self management and school performance,School Effectiveness and School Improvement: International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice. 13(3): 253-290.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). A paradigm shift in science learning and teaching. In Yeung, Y.Y. et al. (eds.). Innovative ideas in science teaching: Theories and exemplars. (pp. 4-10) Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education and Hong Kong Teachers’ Association. <It is a chapter version of the online journal article: Cheng, Y.C. (2000). A paradigm shift in science learning and teaching. Asia-Pacific Forum Science Learning and Teaching, 1(2).
Other Academic Publications
  • Cheng, Y. C. (2002). Towards the third wave of school effectiveness and improvement in Hong Kong: Internal, interface and future. ERIC (EA 031899), Eugene OR: Clearinghouse on Educational Management.

2001

Academic Book Chapters

  • Mok, M. M. C., & Cheng, Y. C. (2001). Teacher self learning in a networked environment. In Cheng, Y.C., Chow, K.W., & Tsui, K.T. (eds.). New teacher education for the future: International perspectives,(pp. 109-144). Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Chow, K. W., & Tsui, K. T. (2001). In search of a new teacher education: International perspectives. In Cheng, Y.C., Chow, K.W., & Tsui, K.T. (eds.). New teacher education for the future: International perspectives,(pp. 3-29). Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). Teacher effectiveness in the new century: Research for development and practice. In Cheng, Y.C., Mok, M.C.M., & Tsui, K.T. (eds.). Teaching effectiveness and teacher development: Towards a new knowledge base. (chapter 2, pp.27-56) Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). New education and total life-long teacher education: Relevance, quality, and effectiveness. In Lertchalolarn, C., Sinlarat, P., Praitrakul, A., Srivardhana, P. (eds.). Reforming teacher education for the new millennium: Searching for the new dimensions. (pp. 33-64) Bangkok, Thailand: Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). New education and new teacher education: A paradigm shift for the future. In Cheng, Y.C., Chow, K.W., & Tsui, K.T. (eds.). New teacher education for the future: International perspectives,(pp. 33-88). Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers. (reprinted from the article with the same title published in Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education & Development , 3(1), 1-34, 2000.)

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Tsui, K. T. (2001). A framework of total teacher effectiveness. In Cheng, Y.C., Mok, M.C.M., & Tsui, K.T. (eds.). Teaching effectiveness and teacher development: Towards a new knowledge base. (chapter 3, pp.57-84) Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

  • Cheng, Y. C, Mok, M. M. C., & Tsui, K. T. (2001). Towards a knowledge base for teaching effectiveness and teacher development. In Cheng, Y.C., Mok, M.C.M., & Tsui, K.T. (eds.). Teaching effectiveness and teacher development: Towards a new knowledge base. (chapter 1, pp.3-26) Hong Kong & Dordrecht: Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Puhlishers.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). Triplization and educational reform in the new century, Instruction and Management, 122, 3-10.

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

  • Tam, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (2001). The management of education quality: Comparison of competing perspectives. Education Journal. 29(1): 47-70.

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). School leadership in the new millennium: A new paradigm. In the proceedings of the international conference on "Knowledge Economy and Education Development" edited by National Taiwan Normal University and five educational research associations. (pp. 160-193) Taiwan: National Taiwan Normal University.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). New theory of school effectiveness assurance in the third wave. In proceedings of the international conference on "Knowledge Economy and Education Development" edited by National Taiwan Normal University and five educational research associations. (pp. 106-135) Taiwan: National Taiwan Normal University.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). New paradigm of school education in the third millennium . Leung, S.O. (ed.) Proceedings of the The Regional Conference on Research on Multiple Dimensions of Education. (pp.157-173). Macau: Universidade De Macau

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). New citizenship education: Implications from triplization and contextualized multiple intelligence. In the Proceedings of the International Forum of Democratic Citizenship Education in the Asia-Pacific Region. (pp.169-198). Seoul, Korea: Korea Educational Development Institute.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). Education reforms in the Asia-Pacific Region: Trends, challenges, and research. (ED: 461938, EA: 031533), Eugene, OR: ERIC, Clearinghouse on Educational Management.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). Book Review: School-based management by Ibtsam Abu-Duhou (UNESCO: International Institute for Educational Planning, 1999), International Review of Education, 47(3-4): 401-403.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2001). A new paradigm of education: Globalization, localization, individualization & contextualized multiple intelligence. New Delhi, India: The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration. (pp.1-37).

2000

Academic Book Chapters

  • Tsui, K. T., & Cheng, Y. C. (2000). A framework of curriculum effectiveness: Research and development. In Cheng, Y.C., Chow, K.W. & Tsui, K.T. (eds.) (2000). School curriculum change and development in Hong Kong. (pp.xvii-xlviii) Hong Kong: Centre for Research and International Collaboration, Hong Kong Institute of Education.

  • Townsend, T., & Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Charting the progress: Influences that have shaped education in the Asia-Pacific Region, In Townsend, T & Cheng, Y.C. (eds), Educational change and development in the Asia-Pacific Region: Challenges for the future. (pp.1-14) Lisse, The Netherlands: Swets and Zeitlinger Publisher.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Educational change and development in Hong Kong: Effectiveness, quality, and relevance, In Townsend, T & Cheng, Y.C. (eds), Educational change and development in the Asia-Pacific region: Challenges for the future. (pp.17-56) Lisse, The Netherlands: Swets and Zeitlinger Publisher.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Townsend, T. (2000). Educational change and development in the Asia-Pacific Region: Trends and issues, In Townsend, T & Cheng, Y.C. (eds), Educational change and development in the Asia-Pacific Region: Challenges for the future. (pp.317-344) Lisse, The Netherlands: Swets and Zeitlinger Publisher. (This article has been adapted and translated into Thai language by the Office of National Education Commission (ONEC) of the Thailand government)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Educational reforms in the new century: Multiple intelligence and globalization, localization and individualization. In the Chinese Educational Research Association (ed.), New vision of educational development in the new century, (pp. 1-41). Taiwan: Taiwan Books Store. (Chinese)

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). The characteristics of Hong Kong school principals’ leadership: The influence of societal culture. Asia-Pacific Journal of Education, 20(2), 68-86.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Strategic leadership for educational transformation in the new millennium. Chulalongkorn Education Reviews, 6(2), 15-32.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). A new paradigm of teacher education in the new millennium. Anthropological Notebook, VI(1), 39-62. (Slovenia)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). A CMI-Triplization paradigm for reforming education in the new millennium. International Journal of Educational Management. 14(4), 156-174.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). New education and new teacher education: A paradigm shift for the future. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education & Development, 3(1), 1-34.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Cultural factors in educational effectiveness: A framework for comparative and cross-cultural research. School Leadership and Management, 20(2), 207-225.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Chan, M. T. (2000). Implementation of school-based management: A multi-perspective analysis of Hong Kong Case.International Review of Education, 46(3-4), 205-232.

  • Tsui, K. T., & Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Multi-dimensional teacher performance in the new century: Implications for school management. Asia-Pacific Educational Researcher. 9(2), 184-208.

  • Yuen, B. Y. & Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Leadership for teachers’ action learning.International Journal of Educational Management. 14(5), 198-209.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). Beyond economics. In the special issue on Education: The Last Frontier for Profit (p .37), The Courier UNESCO, Paris: UNESCO.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). A paradigm shift in science learning and teaching. Asia-Pacific Forum Science Learning and Teaching, 1(2). (On-line Journal).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (2000). New wave in education: Globalisation, localisation, and individualisation. The Hong Kong Institute of Education magazine, 1, 2000, 2-4.(Translation-in The Journal of Quality School Education, 1, 7-9, 2001)

1999

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1999). Teacher education in Hong Kong. In M.Y. Koo & C.Y. To (eds.). The past and the future of Hong Kong education (pp.351-365), Beijing: People Education Press.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1999). Recent education developments in the east south Asia: An introduction. School Effectiveness and School Improvement: An International Journal of Research, Policy, and Practice. 10(1), 3-9. (The Netherlands)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1999). The pursuit of school effectiveness and educational quality in Hong Kong. School Effectiveness and School Improvement: An International Journal of Research, Policy, and Practice. 10(1), 10-30.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (1999). Towards school-based management: Uncertainty, meaning, opportunity and development. International Journal of Educational Reform, 8(1), 25-36.

  • Cheng, Y.C., & Cheung, W. M. (1999). Lessons from TIMSS in Europe: An observation from Asia. Educational Research and Evaluation. 5(2), 227-236.

  • Cheng, Y.C., & Tsui, K. T. (1999). Multi-models of teacher effectiveness: Implications for research. Journal of Educational Research, 92(3), 141-150.

  • Tsui, K. T., & Cheng, Y. C. (1999). School organizational health and teacher commitment: A contingency study with multi-level analysis. Educational Research and Evaluation, 5(3), 249-268.

 1998

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (1998). Analysing Hong Kong educational policy: Application of a comprehensive framework. In Y. C. Cheng, et al. (eds.). Handbook on educational policy in Hong Kong (1965-1998). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1998). The pursuit of a new knowledge base for teacher education and development in the new century. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education and Development, 1(1), 1-16.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1998). The knowledge base for re-engineering schools: Multiple functions and internal effectiveness. International Journal of Educational Management. 12(5), 203-224.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Tsui, K.T. (1998). Research on total teacher effectiveness: Conception strategies. International Journal of Educational Management, 12(1), 39-47.

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1998). The instrumentation for research on teacher self management. Educational Research and Evaluation. 4(3), 235-258.

Professional Article

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1998). The multiple functions of school art education. Newsletter of Hong Kong society for education in art. No. 2, 7-8, 1998.

 1997

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Chan, M. T., Ching, Y.C. & Cheng, Y. C. (1997). Teacher participation in decision making: The case of SMI schools in Hong Kong.Education Journal, 25(2), 17-42.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1997). School re-engineering in the new century: An organizational perspective. Educational Research Journal. 12(1), 73-95.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (1997). Multi-models of education quality and multi-levels of self management in school. Educational Management and Administration, 24(4), 451-462.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Ng, K. H. (1997). Conception and management of school crisis: A multi-perspective analysis.Education Journal, 25(1), 1-23.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Tam, W. M. (1997). Multi-models of quality in education. Quality Assurance in Education, 5(1), 22-31.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Walker, A. D. (1997). Multi-functions of school-based teacher education. International Journal of Educational Management. 11 (2), 80-88. (UK)

  • Cheung, W.M. & Cheng, Y.C. (1997). Strategies for implementing multi-level self management in school.International Journal of Educational Management. 11(4), 159-169.(UK)

  • Kwok, M. L., Lo, S. K., Ng, M. B., & Cheng, Y. C. (1997). New and experienced secondary school principals: Leadership, management difficulties, confidence, efficacy, and satisfaction. Educational Research Journal. 12(1), 60-72.

  • Shum, L. C., & Cheng, Y. C. (1997). Perceptions of woman principal’s leadership and teacher’s work attitudes. Journal of Educational Administration. 35(2), 168-188. (Australia)

  • Tam, W. M., Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (1997). A reengineering framework for total home-school partnership. International Journal of Educational Management. 11(6), 274-285.

Professional Articles

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1997). Self management: Implications for teacher training. Training for Quality, 5(4), 160-168. (UK)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1997). The meaning and development of team spirit in School. Modern Education Bulletin. 43, 32-33. 

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheung, W. M. & Cheng, Y. C. (1997). The theory and practice of self managing school. Hong Kong: Educational Research Committee, Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Schools Council (Primary Section)

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1997). Multi-level self management in school: Further development of school-based management in Hong Kong. Eugene, OR: ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) (no. EA 028632). Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (USA).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1997). The transformational leadership for school effectiveness and development in the new century. Eugene, OR: ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) (no. EA 028356). Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (USA).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1997). Monitoring school effectiveness: Conceptual and practical dilemmas in developing a framework. Eugene, OR: ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) (no. EA 028359). Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (USA). (In H. Meng, Y. Zhou, & Y. Fang (eds.) School based indicators of effectiveness: Experiences and practices in APEC members. (pp.197-206), China: Guangxi Normal University Press)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1997). A new direction of educational reforms in the 21st century: Hong Kong and international contexts. ERIC, (Educational Resources Information Center) (no. EA 028155). Eugene, OR: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management. Pages 1-43. (USA).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1997). A framework of indicators of education quality in Hong Kong primary schools: Development and application. Eugene, OR: ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) (no. EA 028358). Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (USA). (In H. Meng, Y. Zhou, & Y. Fang (eds.) School based indicators of effectiveness: Experiences and practices in APEC members. (pp.207-250), China: Guangxi Normal University Press.)

1996

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheung, W. M., Cheng, Y. C., & Tam, W. M. (1996). Parental participation in school education: Management and implementation. In W. Y. Tsui (ed.). New trend in home-school cooperation. 48-70, 1996, Hong Kong: Breakthrough.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Tam, W. M., & Cheung, W. M.(1996). The theory and practice of home-school cooperation. In Faculty of Education of University of Macau /(ed.). Educational support: School, family, and community,(pp. 93-115)Macau: Universidade de Macau and Direccao dos Servicos de Educacao e Juventude de Macau.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Management and effectiveness of moral and civic education in school: A framework for research and practice, In Leslie Lo & S.W. Man (eds). Research and endeavors in moral and civic education(pp.153-177), Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Relation between teachers' professionalism and job attitudes, educational outcomes, and organizational factors, Journal of Educational Research, 89(3), 163-171.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). The multiplicity of school functions: A new direction for school effectiveness research. Educational Research Journal, 11(2), 175-184.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). A school-based management mechanism for school effectiveness and development. School Effectiveness and School Improvement: An International Journal of Research, Policy, and Practice, 7(1), 35-61.

  • Cheng, Y. C., Tam, W. M., & Cheung, W. M. (1996). The conception of total home-school cooperation, Asian Journal of Counseling, 5(2), 27-42.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Tsui, K. T. (1996). Total teacher effectiveness: Conception and improvement. International Journal of Educational Management, 10(6), 7-17. (UK)

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1996). A multi-level framework for self management in school, International Journal of Educational Management. 10(1), 17-29. (UK)

  • Ng, K. H., & Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Research on school organizational change: Methodological considerations. Educational Research Journal, 11(2), 165-174.

  • Tam, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1996). A typology of primary school environment: Synergetic, headless, mediocre, and disengaged, Educational Management and Administration, 24(3), 237-252. (UK)

  • Walker, A., & Cheng, Y. C.(1996). Professional development in Hong Kong primary schools: Beliefs, practice, and change. Journal of Education for Teaching, 22(2), 197-212.

Professional Articles

  • Tam, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Staff development for school education quality: Implications from multi-models. Training for Quality, 4(4), 16-24. (UK)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). The mechanism for enhancing effectiveness of language education in school. Modern Educational Bulletin, 38, 8-10, June, 1996.

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheung, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Individual and group level teacher self learning: Implications for teacher education. ERIC, (No. ED 401273), Washington DC: ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education. (USA)

  • Cheng, Y. C., Cheung, W. M., & Tam, W. M. (1996). A multi-level and multi-indicator perspective of school effectiveness: A case study . ERIC, (Educational Resources Information Center) Microfiche, No. ED 395382, 37 pages, April 1996. Eugene, OR: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (USA)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). The pursuit of new school functions: Reengineering schools for the new century. In Hong Kong Educational Research Association (ed.), Keynote Papers on the Theme "Restructuring Schools in Changing Societies" of the Annual Conference of the Hong Kong Educational Research Association, (pp.1-44) . Hong Kong: Hong Kong Educational Research Association.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Monitoring education quality in schools: Framework and technology. ERIC, (Educational Resources Information Center) Microfiche (no.ED 381891-EA 026683), 41p., Feb., 1996. Eugene, OR: ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management. (USA)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996). Effective classroom environment for students’ satisfaction and academic achievement. In National Council for Educational Research and Training (ed.). School effectiveness and classroom processes at the primary stage, New Delhi, India: NCERT.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1996).A multi-level and multi-indicators framework for monitoring education quality in primary schools. In National Council for Educational Research and Training (ed.). School effectiveness and classroom processes at the primary stage, New Delhi, India: NCERT. (India)

1995

Academic Book Chapters

  • Cheung, W. M. & Cheng, Y. C. (1995). A theory of teacher self-learning in school organization. In Francis Lopez-Real (ed.). Teacher education in the Asian region(pp. 75-81).Hong Kong:Department of Curriculum Studies,The University of Hong Kong .

  • Cheng, Y. C., Ng, K. H., & Tam, W. M. (1995). The theory of staff development for effective school-based change. In Francis Lopez-Real (ed.). Teacher education in the Asian region(pp. 65-74).Hong Kong:Department of Curriculum Studies,The University of Hong Kong .

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1995). School educational quality: Conceptualization, monitoring, & enhancement. In P.K. Siu & P. Tam (eds.), Quality in education: Insights from different perspectives, (pp .123-147). Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Educational Research Association.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Cheung, W. M. (1995). A framework for the analysis of educational policies, International Journal of Educational Management, 9(6), 10-21.

  • Cheung, W. M., Cheng, Y. C. & Tam, W. M. (1995). Parental involvement in school education: Concept, practice and management, Journal of Primary Education, 5(2), 57-66.

  • Ng, K. H., & Cheng, Y. C. (1995). Research on school organizational changes: Approaches and strategies. Educational Research Journal, 10(1), 73-93.

  • Tam, W. M., & Cheng, Y. C. (1995). School environment and student performance: A multi-level analysis, Educational Research Journal, 10(1), 5-21.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1995). Monitoring educational quality in school, Modern Educational Bulletin, 34, 44-46, June.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1995). Approach to enhancing educational quality, Modern Educational Bulletin, 35, 35-37, September.

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1995). School effectiveness and improvement in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China. In Creemers, B.H.M. & Osinga, N. (eds.) ICSEI country reports, (pp. 11-30) Gemeenschappelijk Centrum voor Onderwijsbegeleiding in Friesland, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands, January. (The Netherlands)

1994

Academic Book Chapters

  • Reynolds, D., Teddlie, C., Creemers, B., Cheng, Y.C., Dundas, B., Green, B., Epp, J. R., Hauge, T. E., Schaffer, E.C., & Stringfield, S. (1994). School effectiveness research: A review of the international literature, In Reynolds, D., et al. (eds). Advances in school effectiveness research and practice, Chapter 3, (pp.25-54), U.K.: Pergamon Press.

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). Principal's leadership as a critical indicator of school performance: Evidence from multi-levels of primary schools, School Effectiveness and School Improvement: An International Journal of Research, Policy, and Practice, 5 (3), 299-317.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). Teacher's locus of control as an indicators of teacher's job attitudes and perceived organizational factors, Journal of Educational Research, 87(3), 180-188.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). Teacher leadership style: A classroom-level study, Journal of Educational Administration. 32 (3), 54-71.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). Classroom environment and student affective performance: An effective profile. Journal of Experimental Education, 62(3), 221-239.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). A preliminary profile of the education quality in Hong Kong primary schools, Journal of Primary Education, 5 (1), 1-18.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). Effectiveness of curriculum change in school: An organizational perspective, International Journal of Educational Management, 8(3), 26-34.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Ng, K. H. (1994). School management initiative and strategic management, Journal of Primary Education, 4(2), 1-16.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Tam, W. M. (1994). A theory of school-based staff development: Development matrix, Education Journal, 22(2), 221-236.

  • Tai, W. S. & Cheng, Y. C. (1994). The job characteristics of secondary school teachers, Educational Research Journal, 9(1), 77-86.

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1994). Education and development of people and nation: A chain-reaction model proposal. Proceedings of the Second Academic Research Conference on Modernization of China, the National Institute of Social Sciences (Mainland China) and the Academic Research Foundation of Promoting China Modernization (Taiwan), Beijing, China, 22-27 August.

1993

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). The theory and characteristics of school-based management. International Journal of Educational Management. 7 (6), 6-17.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). Profiles of organizational culture and effective schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement: An International Journal of Research, Policy, and Practice, 4(2), 85-110. (The Netherlands)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). A study of principal's leadership in Hong Kong primary schools. Primary Education, 3(2), 15-26.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). A mechanism for school-based curriculum change. Journal of Primary Education, 4(1), 11-20.

  • Chan, Y. C. & Cheng, Y. C. (1993). A study of principals' instructional leadership in secondary schools. Educational Research Journal. 8, 55-67, 1993.

  • Ng, K. H., & Cheng, Y. C. (1993). Teachers' attitudes towards school change. Education Journal, 21(1), 3-14.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). The strength of principal's leadership: The structural, human, political, symbolic, and educational dimensions. National Center for Educational Leadership, Occasional Paper No. 20, Harvard University, April. (U.S.A.)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). The meaning and function of parental involvement in schools. Modern Educational Bulletin,Issue No. 26, pp. 12-14. (/ 1 st print, ICAC periodical for schools, 1-2, May, 1991.)

Training Materials

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993).Module 2: Planning and structuring for development and effectiveness, pp.1-43. Training Packages for Supervisors, Principals, and Assistant Principals of School Management Initiative Schools, Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). Module 1: Meaning and principles of SMI and effectives schools, pp. 1-104. Training Packages for Supervisors, Principals, and Assistant Principals of School Management Initiative Schools, Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). Module 3: Staff development & appraisal for development & performance, pp.1-122. Training Packages for Supervisors, Principals, and Assistant Principals of School Management Initiative Schools, Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). Module 4: Monitoring school effectiveness, pp. 1-89. Training Packages for Supervisors, Principals, and Assistant Principals of School Management Initiative Schools, Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1993). Module 5: Leadership and management of change, pp.1-109. Training Packages for Supervisors, Principals, and Assistant Principals of School Management Initiative Schools, Hong Kong: The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

1992

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1992). A study of teachers' professionalism in Hong Kong primary schools: Antecedents and consequences. Primary Education, 2(2), 11-21.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1992). A preliminary study of school management initiative: Induction and responses to management reform. Educational Research Journal, 7, 21-32.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1992). A theory of teacher education network. Education Journal, 20 (1), 17-24.

  • Cheng, Y. C., & Ng, K. H. (1992). Economic analysis of educational policy: A preliminary frame-work. Primary Education, 3 (1), 55-64.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1992). School improvement and school effectiveness research in Hong Kong. International network news, 1-2, September. (Australia)

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Chan, B. Y. (1992). The management thought of Lao Tzu: Implications for management of modern organizations. In Articles on management and philosophy, (pp. 253-273) edited by the Graduate School of Philosophy, National Central University. (Taiwan).

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1992). An analysis of effectiveness of the recommendations of education commission report No. 5. Modern Educational Bulletin, 23, 43-48.

1991

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). The theory of school-based management and external control management. Primary Education, 1, 3-18.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). The characteristics of effective classrooms. Primary Education, 2(1), 1-10.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). Strategies for conceptualizing school administration research: An effectiveness approach. Education Journal, 19(1), 69-81.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). Organizational environment in schools: Commitment, control, disengagement, and headless. Educational Administration Quarterly, .27(4), 481-505.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). Leadership style of principals and organizational process in Hong Kong secondary schools. Journal of Educational Administration, 29(2), 25-37.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Ng,. K. H. (1991). Organizational change in schools: Theories, strategies, and techniques, Education Journal, 19(2), 133-144.

  • Yuen, B. Y., & Cheng, Y. C. (1991). A contingency study of principal's leadership behavior and teachers' organizational commitment. Educational Research Journal, 6, 53-62, 1991.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). School-based management and school management initiative. Modern Educational Bulletin, 3-9, Sept.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). The meaning and function of parental involvement in schools. ICAC Periodical for Schools, 1-2, May. (/ 2nd print, Modern Educational Bulletin, Issue No. 26, 12-14, 1993).

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1991). Teachers' job attitudes and school's organizational attributes: A school-level analysis. In Improving the quality of the teaching profession: An international perspective, edited by the International Council on Education for Teaching, 621-634. (U.S.A.)

  • Chan, B., Cheng, Y. C., & Hau, K.T. (1991). A technical report on the principal-teacher relationship research project. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council.

1990

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1990). Conception of school effectiveness and models of school evaluation. Education Journal, 18(1), 47-61.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1990). An investigation of antecedents of organizational commitment. Educational Research Journal, 5, 29-42.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1990). School processes and effectiveness of civic education. The School Civic Education Bulletin, Issue No. 3, pp.1-13, Education Department, Sept., 1990 (/ 1st print, Education Journal, 15 (2) ,11-17, 1987.)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1990). Management strategy and school improvement: Looking forward to a new decade. New Horizons: Journal of Hong Kong Teachers Association, 31, 62-67, Nov.

Other Academic Publications

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1990). The relationship of job attitudes and organizational commitment to different aspects of organizational environment, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Microfiche, 45p., Sept. 26. (U.S.A.)

1985-89

Refereed Academic Journal Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1989). Organizational culture: Development of a theoretical framework for organizational research. Education Journal, 17(2), 128-147.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1987). A study of school organizational environment and teachers' professional behaviors. Educational Research Journal, 2, 13-16.

  • Cheng, Y. C. & Chan, B. Y. (1987). "Non-intervention" management and school administration. The Chinese Journal of Administration, 42, 36-45. (Taiwan)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1986). School effectiveness as related to organizational climate and leadership style. Educational Research Journal, 1, 86-94.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1986). A framework of curriculum effectiveness. Education Journal, 14(1), 30-36.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1985). Organizational climate in Hong Kong aided secondary schools. Education Journal, 13 (2), 49-55.

Professional Articles

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1987). School processes and effectiveness of civic education. Education Journal, 15(2), 11-17. (/ 2nd print, The School Civic Education Bulletin, Issue No. 3, 1-13, 1990.)

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1987). Effectiveness of science teaching in contributing to civic education: What teaching strategies. New Horizons: The Journal of Hong Kong Teachers' Association, 28, 129-141.

  • Cheng, Y. C. (1985). The issue of teacher quality in Hong Kong: An educational-ecological perspective. New Horizons, The Journal of Hong Kong Teachers' Association, 26, 36-41.