Elson Szeto

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education

Papers

2

Total Citations

11

H-Index

1

About

Elson Szeto’s research sits at the intersection of educational leadership, teacher professional development, and inclusive, technology-enhanced pedagogy. His most cited work, a 2020 study on cross-school professional learning communities (PLCs) in Hong Kong’s special education sector, has garnered 10 citations and is a cornerstone of his contribution to the field. In this influential paper, Szeto explores how principal leadership can support teachers in developing robot-based pedagogies for all students, directly linking innovative teaching practice with the pursuit of social justice in education. By examining the collaboration of 60 teachers from over 30 special schools, his work demonstrates how cross-institutional PLCs can break down traditional silos and empower educators to serve diverse learners more equitably. Szeto’s research is notable for its practical, systems-level approach: he does not merely theorize about inclusive education but provides a replicable model for how school leaders can foster teacher agency and technological integration. His scholarship offers a compelling blueprint for building socially just schools through collaborative, tech-infused professional learning, making him a key voice for researchers and practitioners committed to equity-driven educational reform.

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H-Index
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Papers
11
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A cross-school PLC: how could teacher professional development of robot-based pedagogies for all students build a social-justice school?
10 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education

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