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Exploring the Interplay Among Student Identity Development, University Resources, and Social Inclusion in Higher Education: Analyzing Students as Partners Project in a Hong Kong University

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  • Peter Lau

    (Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China)

  • Jiahui Zheng

    (Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China)

Abstract

Social inclusion is vital in teaching and learning, particularly within collaborative educational frameworks like the Students as Partners (SaP) initiative. This article delves into selected SaP projects regarding social inclusion in a Hong Kong university, focusing on understanding the complex interplay among student identity development, university resources, and social inclusion. To achieve this, the study employs a qualitative research methodology, which allows for an in-depth exploration of the experiences and perspectives of students involved in the scheme. By analyzing student interview data, this article delineates the identity development process in SaP projects. Additionally, it explores aspects related to the university resources that support student partners throughout the social inclusion project implementation in the Hong Kong context. The results indicate that students are generally aware of social inclusion. Some of them developed a new identity to sustain a positive influence on social inclusion through SaP projects, along with the necessary university resources.

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  • Peter Lau & Jiahui Zheng, 2025. "Exploring the Interplay Among Student Identity Development, University Resources, and Social Inclusion in Higher Education: Analyzing Students as Partners Project in a Hong Kong University," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 14(3), pages 1-20, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:14:y:2025:i:3:p:119-:d:1595629
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