Faculty of Education and Human Development

Dr. CHENG Pui Wah, Doris

 

 
Associate Professor
Dr. CHENG Pui Wah, Doris 鄭佩華博士
CertEd SRBCE; BA(Ed) Hull; MEd HKU; PhD Bath
Office: D2-P-05
Tel: 2948 7595
Email: doris@ied.edu.hk
Research Interest(s):
  • Teaching and learning through play

  • Linking theories with practice

  • Professional development of teachers

 

Others

Edition Editor of Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, Vol.4, No. 2, November 2005.  

 

Scholarly Books, Monographs and Chapters

 Chapter in an edited book

2011  

Cheng, P. W. D. (2011). Learning through Play in Hong Kong: Policy or Practice? In S. Rogers (Ed.), Rethinking play and pedagogy in early childhood education: Concepts, contexts and cultures. London: Routledge.

 

2006  

Cheng, P.W.D. (2006). Identifying students’ misconception through peer-assessed presentation. In Carless, D., Joughin G., Liu & Assocates (Eds.) How Assessment Supports Learning, 85-87, Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press.

 

2003  

陳鄭佩華(2003):專題研習:學會學習的機遇與挑戰, 輯於香港教育工作者聯會編《青少年成長與學習的新趨勢》,頁137-142,香港,三聯書店(香港)有限公司。

 

2002  

Chan Cheng P.W.D. (2002). Project Approach: Opportunities and Challenges of Learning to Learn. In Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (Ed.), The New Trend of Development and Learning of Youth, pp. 137-142, Hong Kong: Joint Publishing (H.K.).

 

2001  

Lim, S. E. A., Chan-Cheng, P. W. D., Lam, M. S. M., & Ngan, S. F., (2001, April). Enhancing reflective and critical thinking skills: Semantic mapping as a strategy in teacher education, in Cheng, Y. C., Chow, K. W., & Tsui, K. T. (Eds.), New Teacher Education for the Future: International Perspectives, 485-522, Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Institute of Education & Kluwer Academic Publishers.

 

2001  

Kwong-Lee W.Y.M., Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., So, S.L.J., and Kwong, W.M. (2001). Making the ‘Theory-practice Link’ in Action Learning Framework: Report on New Pedagogical Approach in an In-service Kindergarten Teacher Education Programme, in Kember, D. (Ed.), Further Case Studies of improving teaching and learning from the Action Learning Project, 241-250, Hong Kong, Action Learning Project.

 

2000  

陳鄭佩華(2000):創造愉快有效的學習──意大利瑞吉歐幼兒教育之啟示,輯於香港教育工作者會編《香港教育──青少年多元智能的成長與教育》,頁119-124,香港,三聯書店(香港)有限公司。

 

2000  

Chan Cheng P.W.D. (2000). Effective and Joyful Learning – Implication from the Reggio Emillia Approach in Italy. In Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (Ed.). Education in Hong Kong- Multiple Intelligent Development and Education of Young People, 119-124. Hong Kong: Joint Publishing (H.K.) .

2000  

陳鄭佩華、林美嫦、顏素芳、張麗雲、莊婉賢和周鈿志編(2000:《愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探》(另附光碟),香港,香港教育學院。

 

2000  

Chan Cheng P. W. D., Lam M. S., Ngan S. F., Cheung L. W., & Chong Y. Y. (2000). The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping Beyond the Boundary. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Institute of Education. 

Journal Publications

 Refereed Journal Article

2012  
Cheng, P. W. D. (2012). The Relation between Early Childhood Teachers' Conceptualization of “Play“ and Their Practice: Implication for the Process of Learning to Teach. Frontiers of Education in China, 7(1), 65-84.
     
2012  
Fung, C. K. H., & Cheng, P. W. D. (2012). Consensus or dissensus? Stakeholders’ views on the role of play in learning. Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 32, 17-33. doi:10.1080/09575146.2011.599794
     
2011  
Wong, S. M., Wang, Z., & Cheng, P. W. D. (2011). A play-based curriculum: Hong Kong children's perception of play and non-play. International Journal of Learning, 17(10), 165-180.
     
2011   Xiang, Y. L., & Cheng, P. W. D. (2011). Teacher-Child Interactions in Learning Areas: A case study of Two Hong Kong Kindergartens. Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, 10(2), 7-15.
     
2010   Cheng, P. W. D. (2010). Exploring the tactfulness of implementing play in the classroom: A Hong Kong Experience. Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 38(1), 69-82.
     
2010  
Lau, G., & Cheng, P. W. D. (2010). Learning through Play in the early childhood classroom: Myth or Reality? Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, 9(2), 27-43.  
 
2009  

Wu, R., Cheng, P. W. D., Leung, C. K. E., & Man, Y. K. (2009). The development of assessment rubrics to examine integrative learning in a four year teacher education programme. Annual Bulletin (Vol.1).Tokyo: Advance Institute of Teacher Education, Waseda University.

 

2008  

Cheng, P. W. (2008). Meta-learning ability - a crucial component for the professional development of teachers in a changing context. Teacher Development, 12(1), 85-95.

 

2006  

Mok, M. M. C., Lung, C. L., Cheng, D. P. W., Cheung, R. H. P., & Ng, M. L. (2006). Self-assessment in higher education: Experience in using a metacognitive approach in five case studies. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 31(4), 415-433.

 

2006  

Cheng, D. P. W. (2006). The translation of western teaching approaches in the Hong Kong early childhood curriculum: A promise for effective teaching?. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 7(3), 228-237.

 

2005  

Wong, T. T., & Cheng, P. W. D. (2005). The relationship between symbolic play and children’s language development. Hong Kong Journal of Early Childhood, 4 (2), 22-27.

 

2004  

Cheng, P. W. D. and Stimpson, P. (2004). Articulating constrasts in Kindergarten teachers' implicit knowledge on play-based learning. International Journal of Educational Research, 41, 339-352.

 

2004  

Cheng, P.W.D. (2004). Understanding the issues of realizing ‘play’ in the Hong Kong early childhood curriculum. Progress in Education, 13, 171-188.

 

2003  

Lim, S.E. A., Chan-Cheng, P.W., Lam, M. S., & Ngan, S. F. (2003). Developing Reflective and Thinking Skills by means of Semantic Mapping Strategies in Kindergarten Teacher Education. Early Child Development and Care, 173 (1), 55-72.

 

2001  
Cheng, P. W. D. (2001). Difficulties of Hong Kong teachers’ understanding and implementation of ‘Play’ in the curriculum. Teaching and Teacher Education, 17(7), 857-869.
 
1997  

羅厚輝、陳鄭佩華、謝陳寶華和黃葉香玲 (1997):「同儕視學」在發展幼兒教師「反思」能力的角式,《教育曙光》, 38, 頁93-100。

 

Conference Papers

 Invited Conference Paper

2006   Chan Cheng, P. W., & Yuen, L. H. (2006). Childhood education and ACEI in Hong Kong-Macau. Paper presented at the 35th Anniversary Conference, Philippines: 2006.12.

 Refereed Conference Paper 

2010  

Cheng, P.W. D. (2010, August). Resources Implication for the Sustainable Development of Play-Based Pedagogy in Hong Kong. Paper presented in the OMEP XXVI World Congress 2010, Gothenburg, Sweden.

 

2010  

Wong, M. N. C. & Cheng, P.W. D. (2010, August). A Study of Curriculum Innovations and Teacher-Child Interaction in Hong Kong Kindergartens. Paper presented in the OMEP XXVI World Congress 2010, Göteborg, Sweden

 

2010  

Wikeley, F., Konantambigi, R., Cheng, D.P.W. & Chawla-Duggan, R. (2010, July). Is play re-conceptualized when it crosses cultural boundaries? Paper presented at the XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies Istanbul 2010, Istanbul, Turkey.

 

2010  

Cheng, P.W. D. (2010, July). Teacher’s Intentional and Unintentional Actions in Implementing Play-Based Pedagogy: Implications for Teacher Education. Paper presented in the 17th International Conference on Learning, 6 - 9 July 2010. Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

 

2010  

Wong, S.M., Wang, Z.L., Cheng, P.W. (2010, July). A play-based curriculum: Hong Kong children's perception of 'play' and 'not play'. Paper presented in the 17th International Conference on Learning, 6 - 9 July 2010. Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

 

2010  

Cheng, P.W. D. (2010, June).Rethinking Play-Based Pedagogy in Hong Kong: A City Where East Meets West. Paper presented at the XIV World Congress of Comparative Education Societies Istanbul 2010, Istanbul, Turkey.

 

2009  

Cheng, P.W. D., & Fung, K. H. C. (2009, July). Views of the Stakeholders on ‘Learning through Play’: Consensus or Discrepancy? Paper presented at the PECERA 10th conference, the Philippines.

 

2008  

Wu, R., Cheng, P. W. D., Leung, C. K. E., & Man, Y. K. (2008). The development of assessment rubrics to examine integrative learning in a four year teacher education programme. Paper presented at the 1st East Asian International Symposium on Teacher Education Research - Educational Reform and Teachers, Japan: 2008.3.

 

2007  

Cheng, P. W. D., Leung, C. K. E., Man, Y. K., & Wu, R. J. (2007). Conception of pre-service teachers' development of integrative ability. Paper presented at the Conference on Integrated Learning: Research and Classroom Practices, Hong Kong: 2007.12.

 

2004  

Cheng P.W.D. (2004, July). Articulating the implicit knowledge of teachers: a way to understand the difficulties of teaching reform. Paper presented at an Invited Symposium " Writing about Teachers' lives: How can it make a difference?" with Hayhoe, R. Intrator S. and Wu Z.Z. at International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly, Hong Kong

 

2004  

Lung C.L., Mok M.C. M., Cheng P.W. D., Cheung H.P. R. & Ng M. L. (2004, June). How to promote Self-assessment in Higher Education: Experience in Using the KWL approach in Teacher Education programme. Paper presented at LOAP invited seminar, Hong Kong.

 

2002  

Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.(2002, August). The translation of the western teaching approaches in the Hong Kong early childhood curriculum:-A promise for effective teaching? Paper presented at the European Early Childhood Education Research Association, Cyprus.

 

1999  

Cheng P.W.D. (1999, September). Difficulties of Hong Kong teachers’ understanding and implementation of ‘Play’ in the curriculum. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of British Educational Research Association, Sussex, U.K.

 

1999  

Kwo, O. & Chan-Cheng, P.W.D. (1999, September). Peer support as a strategic resource in enhancing professional learning: Challenges to educators. Paper presented at the Action Learning Project Conference, Hong Kong.

 

1999  

Kwong, M., Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., So, J. & Kwong, W.M (1999, September). Making the ‘theory-practice’ link in an action-learning framework: Report on a new pedagogical approach in an in-service kindergarten teacher education programme. Paper presented at the Action Learning Project Conference, Hong Kong.

 

1999  

Lim, A. Cheng, P.W.D., Lam, M. S. M. & Ngan, S.F. (1999, August). Developing reflective and thinking skills by means of semantic mapping strategies in kindergarten teacher education: Affective outcomes. Paper presented at the OEMP World Conference, The Children in the New Millennium: 'Affective Education as the key to Empowerment', Singapore.

 

1999  

Fung, W. & Chan-Cheng P.W.D., (1999, June). Parents' Helping Parents Network. Paper presented at the Symposium on "Children's Agenda for Hong Kong in the 21st Century" of the Save the Children Fund, Hong Kong.

 

1999  

Kwong, M., Chan-Cheng, P.W. D., So, J. & Kwong, W. M. (1999, February). Linking practice with theories through the dialectical interplay of reflection and action. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education, Hong Kong.

 

1999  

Lim, A., Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Lam, M.S.M., & Ngan, S.F. (1999). Semantic mapping as a strategy for enhancing reflective and critical thinking skills in kindergarten teacher education. Paper presented at the International Conference on Teacher Education, Hong Kong.

 

1998  

Kwong, M., Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., So, J. & Kwong, W.M. (1998, November). Making connections between theory and practice through action research. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Education, Toronto, Canada.

 

Creative & Literary Works, Reports and Published Teaching Materials

 Video

2000  

Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Lam, M.S.M., & Ngan, S.F. (2000, August). The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping beyond the Boundary - Interacting with the Environment (In English and Chinese) 愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探《教學環境的互動》錄影帶〈中文版〉, Center for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education

 

2000  

Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Ngan, S.F., & Lam, M.S.M. (2000, August). The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping beyond the Boundary - Interacting in a Small Group (In English and Chinese) 愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探《小組的互動》錄影帶﹝中文版﹞, Centre for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education

 

2000  

Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Ngan, S.F., & Lam, M.S.M. (2000, August), The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping beyond the Boundary - Interacting with the Community Environment (In English and Chinese) 愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探《社區環境的互動》錄影帶﹝中文版﹞, Centre for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education

 

 

 Published Teaching Materials

2002  

陳鄭佩華、阮麗霞編(2002):《兒童教育叢書綜合課程──實例與再思》,香港,港澳兒童教育國際協會。

 

2001  

Barclay, K., Benelli, C., Campbell, P., & Kleine, L.著、陳鄭佩華譯(2001):美夢還是惡夢──向教科書說再見,不用課本了,輯於陳鄭佩華、阮麗霞編《兒童教育叢書綜合課程──實例與再思》,香港,港澳兒童教育國際協會。

 

2000  

陳鄭佩華、林美嫦、顏素芳、張麗雲、莊婉賢和周鈿志編(2000):《愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探》(另附光碟),香港,香港教育學院。

 

 Reports

2010  

Cheng, P.W. D., Ho, F.K.C., Lau, W.C. G., Benson, P. (2010). Exemplars of best practices and guidelines for child-centred, play-based pedagogy in Hong Kong: Making a difference to quality early childhood education. (Third report of the Public Policy Research Project-Enhancing the Quality of Learning and Teaching in Hong Kong Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Challenges of the New Policy)

 

2009  

Cheng, P.W. D., Ho, F.K.C., Lau, W.C. G., Benson, P. (2009). Play-based pedagogy in early childhood classrooms in Hong Kong and its impact on quality education. (Second report of the Public Policy Research Project-Enhancing the Quality of Learning and Teaching in Hong Kong Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Challenges of the New Policy)

 

2008  

Cheng, P.W. D., Ho, F.K.C., Lau, W.C. G., Benson, P. (2008). The Implementation of Play-Based Pedagogy: Views from Hong Kong and International Perspectives. (First report of the Public Policy Research Project-Enhancing the Quality of Learning and Teaching in Hong Kong Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Challenges of the New Policy)

 

1998  

Kwong-Lee W.Y.M., Tse-Chan, P.W., and Chan-Cheng, P.W.D. (1998). Contextual Analysis for Programme Development, School of Early Childhood Education, HKIEd. 

 

 

 

Research / Projects

Feb / 2010   Play': from the eyes of Hong Kong children
 
Jan / 2010   Hong Kong preschoolers’ mindreading ability and their social strategies in play
 
Sep / 2008   Empowering Early Childhood Institutions in Implementing Effective School-Based Curriculum
 
Apr / 2008   Enhancing the Quality of Learning and Teaching in Hong Kong Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Challenges of the New Policy
 
Nov / 2006   Assessment for Integrating Learning in Teacher Education
 
Mar / 2006   Exploring the Practical Knowledge in Realizing Play in the Hong Kong Context
 
Feb / 2006   IT Research Project
 
Jan / 2005   Outreach Project in Local Secondary Schools for the Promotion of SECE Pre-Service Programmes
 
Sep / 2004   Activating the dialectical interaction of "a community of learners": an exploration of the development of professional identity
 
Feb / 2004   A preliminary investigation of changes in kindergarten practices
 
Mar / 1999   Exploring on an Authentic Context: Alternative Teaching and Learning Approaches for Hong Kong Early Childhood Teachers
 
Dec / 1997   Contextual analysis research project for the development of the BEd(ECE) and Pre-service CE(ECE) Courses
 
Sep / 1997   Linking practice with theories through the dialectical interplay of reflection and action
 

Research and/or Equivalent Grants

2010- 2011

 

Hong Kong preschoolers’ mindreading ability and their social strategies in play (HK$ 110,692.5. Strategic Centre Research Grant, 2010-2011, with Cheng, P.W.D, Wang, Z. (PI), and Ho, F. C.)

                  

2010     

Play': from the eyes of Hong Kong children (HK$16,752. Faculty Small Scale Research Fund, 2010, with Cheng, P.W.D (PI),Wang, Z., and Wong, S. M.)

                                                                                        

2008-2011  

Empowering Early Childhood Institutions in Implementing Effective School-based Curriculum. (HK$12 million. Commissioned by Education Bureau, 2008-2011, with Wong, M.N.C. (PI) and Cheng, D.P.W.)    

                                                                                                                                                          

2008-2010  

Enhancing the Quality of Learning and Teaching in Hong Kong Early Childhood Education: Meeting the Challenges of the New Policy (HK$490,000. Public Policy Research, 2008-2010, with Cheng, P.W.D (PI), Benson, P., Lau, W. C. G., and Fung, K. H. C.)                    

                                                                              

1997-1999  

Activating Peer Support: A Strategic Resource in Enchancing Professional Leaning in the Teaching Practicum (HK$140,000. University Grant Committee of Hong Kong, 1997-1999, with Kwo, O. (PI) and Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.) (20% Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.)          

                                                                                        

1997-1999  

Linking practice with theories through the dialectical interplay of reflection and action (HK$ 145,596. University Grant Committee of Hong Kong, 1997-1999, with Kwong-Lee,W.Y. M. (PI), So, J., Kwong, W.M., and Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.) (20% Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.)      

                                                                 

1997-1998  

Contextual Analysis Research Project for the Development of the BEd. (ECE) and Pre-service C.E. (ECE) Courses (HK$ 150,000. HKIEd Director’s Development Fund, 1997-1998, with Kwong-Lee,W.Y. M. (PI), Tse-Chan, P.W., and Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.) (20% Chan-Cheng, P.W.D.)                      

Teaching

 Areas of Teaching Expertise  

(i)
 
Teaching and learning through ‘Play’ 
 
(ii) 
 
Linking the contemporary teaching approaches with the Hong Kong 
early childhood curriculum
 
(iii)
 
Issues of teaching and learning in the preschool curriculum
 
(iv)
 
Professional development of early childhood teachers  

 
  Modules Taught (Selected) 

M.Ed (ECE)
 
Critical Issues of Early Childhood Education
 
B.Ed (ECE)
 
             Critical Issues of Early Childhood Curriculum 
 
B.Ed (ECE)
 
Teaching and Learning
 
C.E (ECE)
 
Contemporary Approaches of Teaching and Learning 

 
  Scholarship of Teaching  

Teaching Development and/or Equivalent Grants
2004 
 
Activating the dialectical interaction of "a community of learners"; an exploration of the development of professional identity (HK$112,800, HKIEd Teaching Development Grant, 2004, with Wong S.M.)
 
2004
 
A preliminary investigation of changes in kindergarten practices (HK$66,320. HKIEd Teaching Development Grant, 2004, with Wong, W.Y.V., Kwok, A., Lau, G., Leung E., Li H., Lui, E., Yung, A., & Wong, L.F.)
 
2001
 
Investigating ‘Integrated Curriculum’ in the Hong Kong kindergarten context (HK$50,000. Sik Sik Yuen, Hong Kong, 2001, with ACEI-HK& Macau)
 
1998-1999
 
Applying the conception of multiple intelligence in kindergarten curriculum (HK$200,000. Quality Education Fund, Hong Kong, 1998-1999, with Catholic Religious School Council (PI). (20% Chan-Cheng, P.W. D.) 
 
1998
 
Exploring on an authentic context:  Alternative teaching and learning approaches of Hong Kong early childhood teachers (HK$141,464. HKIEd Teaching Development Grant, 1998, with Lam, M.S.M. and Ngan, S.F.)
 
 
Professional Development Workshops/Presentations  
2003
Cheng, P.W.D. (2003, March). Assessing and learning in a community of inquirers, Paper presented at the Assessment Seminar, HKIEd. 
 
 
Published Teaching Materials 
2002
陳鄭佩華、阮麗霞編(2002):《兒童教育叢書綜合課程──實例與再思》,香港,港澳兒童教育國際協會。 
2001
  
Barclay, K., Benelli, C., Campbell, P., & Kleine, L.著、陳鄭佩華譯(2001):美夢還是惡夢──向教科書說再見,不用課本了,輯於陳鄭佩華、阮麗霞編《兒童教育叢書綜合課程──實例與再思》,香港,港澳兒童教育國際協會。  
 
2000
  
陳鄭佩華、林美嫦、顏素芳、張麗雲、莊婉賢和周鈿志編(2000:《愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探》(另附光碟),香港,香港教育學院。 
 
 
Video 
2000
Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Lam, M.S.M., & Ngan, S.F. (2000, August). The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping beyond the Boundary - Interacting with the Environment (In English and Chinese) 愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探《教學環境的互動》錄影帶〈中文版〉, Center for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education 
 
2000
Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Ngan, S.F., & Lam, M.S.M. (2000, August). The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping beyond the Boundary - Interacting in a Small Group (In English and Chinese) 愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探《小組的互動》錄影帶﹝中文版﹞, Centre for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education 
 
2000
Chan-Cheng, P.W.D., Ngan, S.F., & Lam, M.S.M. (2000, August), The Joy of Learning: A Preliminary Inquiry on Leaping beyond the Boundary - Interacting with the Community Environment (In English and Chinese) 愉快學習系列:跳出框框的教學初探《社區環境的互動》錄影帶﹝中文版﹞, Centre for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education 

 

Awards (All categories)

1996  

Distinction in the Master Degree of Education, University of Hong Kong, H.K., 1996 

 

1998  

             Certificate of Merit for the Distinguished Teacher’s Award, Hong Kong Institute of Education, H.K.,1998

 

2010  
A Merit Award for the Transfer of Knowledge in a University –Support Project awarded by the Hong Kong Institute of Education in 2010