Chloe Siu is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Policy Studies and the School of Graduate Studies, Lingnan University. She also serves as the Associate Programme Director for the Master of Science in Health Analytics and Management Programme and Master of Science in Smart Ageing and Gerontology Programme. Chloe oversees the LU Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place Project, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, coordinating with community stakeholders and office teams to achieve various outputs. As an instructor, she develops and teaches courses on social innovation and community engagement, focusing on technology for older adults in Hong Kong. Chloe teaches two certificate courses in gerontechnology and social entrepreneurship and has previously been a part-time lecturer at the Lingnan Institute of Further Education. Additionally, Chloe is actively involved in governmental working groups, serving as Treasurer of the Tuen Mun Healthy City Association Ltd and as a member of various working groups at the Social Welfare Department, along with engaging in community activities.
International Conference on Gerontechnology 2024
Collaborating for the Future of Gerontechnology
Speakers
Institute of Policy Studies and
the School of Graduate Studies
Transformative Learning Experiences for Better Understanding Gerontechnology and the Ageing Society: Insights from Lingnan University
In response to the societal challenges posed by an ageing population and demographic shifts, Lingnan University (LU) has begun integrating Gerontechnology Education into its curriculum. This initiative is at the forefront of promoting gerontechnology through projects such as LU’s Jockey Club Gerontechnology and Smart Ageing in Place Project. This project underscores the importance of smart ageing solutions within local communities and highlights the necessity for a comprehensive approach that prepares young talents to actively engage in addressing the needs of an ageing society.
This presentation aims to share experiences and reviews on how elements of gerontechnology education have been incorporated into various academic curricula and Service-Learning initiatives at LU. It will also review how students benefit from different in-class activities, community engagement, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. By integrating gerontechnology into teaching and learning, this project seeks to cultivate a new direction for transformative teaching and learning approaches as well as a generation of professionals well-equipped to address the challenges of an ageing society and promote intergenerational harmony.
