The Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD)

Est. 1991

The Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD) is a professional organisation whose members are educators from both the public and private sectors in Hong Kong.

Mission

HASALD educators work in tertiary, secondary or primary institutions or in training institutions. Thus, the Association provides an opportunity for professional networking.

During the academic year, there is an active schedule of monthly presentations from local members and visiting scholars. These monthly presentations may take the form of workshops, research reports, discussion of learning materials, or any topic of interest to the membership.

The main aim of these meetings is to exchange information and discuss current issues in learning and education. The Association hopes to serve as a forum for discussion.

Latest HASALD News & Events

  • HASALD Conference 2025
    HASALD Conference 2025: International Conference on the Future of Education: Past Lessons, Present Insights, and Future Trends Call for Papers The Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD) is proud to announce HASALD Conference 2025, to be held on 7 June 2025 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The theme of this year’s HASALD Conference is the Future of Education: Past… Read more: HASALD Conference 2025
  • Seminar: Adam Forrester
    AI Speech Tools – Use with Self-Selected Students By Adam Forrester The Hong Kong Polytechnic University This presentation will consider the use of an AI speech tool by ESL learners in a tertiary institution in Hong Kong over a period of around 2 months. Numerous AI speech assistant tools were piloted before one application was chosen… Read more: Seminar: Adam Forrester
  • Seminar: Dr Lucas Kohnke
    Preparing Future-Ready TESOL Educators in the Age of GenAI By Dr Lucas KohnkeThe Education University of Hong Kong In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping the role of TESOL educators and transforming language learning. As AI continues to drive these changes, teacher education programs must adapt to equip future educators with… Read more: Seminar: Dr Lucas Kohnke

Current HASALD Committee

President
Dr Mable Chan

Language Centre,
Hong Kong Baptist University

Secretary
Dr Max Diaz

Department of English and Communication,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Treasurer
Dr Amy Kong

Department of English,
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

For more info: info@hasald.org

Chinese University of Hong Kong: Independent Learning Centre

Hong Kong Baptist University: Self-Access Language Learning

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Centre for Independent Language Learning

Hong Kong University: Centre for Applied English Studies

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Informal Language Learning (iLANG)

Lingnan University: English Language Support Service

The above have no official affiliation with HASALD.

Become a HASALD Member

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