Dr. NG Wai Hung Edward

Biography

Dr NG is an Assistant Professor of the Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Science. He had studied diploma and bachelor degree in social work at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and hold a master degree in Social Sciences and doctoral degree of education in the University of Hong Kong.  Dr NG has engaged in social work education both in teaching and fieldwork supervision since 1996. Before engaging in social work education, he had been a frontline social worker at children and youth service, community service and rehabilitation service for about fifteen years. Dr NG's current research interests include social work education, field education, community development, rehabilitation services and practice research in working with disable clients. 

Education

• Doctor in Education, The University of Hong Kong 
• Master in Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong   
• Bachelor in Social Work (Hons), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
• Diploma in Social Work, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 

Teaching

1. Social Work Theory and Practice II (Groups) 
2. Social Work Theory and Practice III (Communities) 
3. Skills Laboratory I 
4. Skills Laboratory II 
5. Self Development Workshop 
6. Integrative Practice Workshop 

Research

Research Interests: 

• Social Work Education  
• Field Education  
• Community Development  
• Rehabilitation Services  
• Practice Research in Working with Disable Clients 

Selected Publications

• Ng, W. E. (1998). An exploratory study of the factors affecting community centres in delivering services to new immigrants. University of Hong Kong.
• Ng, W. E. (2019). An exploratory study of assessment criteria of sub degree social work programs in Hong Kong. University of Hong Kong.