教育及人类发展学院

郑佩华博士

 

 
副教授
Dr. CHENG Pui Wah, Doris 郑佩华博士
CertEd SRBCE; BA(Ed) Hull; MEd HKU; PhD Bath
办事处: D2-P-05
电话: 2948 7595
电邮: 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   陈郑佩华(2003):专题研习:学会学习的机遇与挑战, 辑於香港教育工作者联会编《青少年成长与学习的新趋势》,页137-142,香港,叁联书店(香港)有限公司。
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   陈郑佩华(2000):创造愉快有效的学习──意大利瑞吉欧幼儿教育之啟示,辑於香港教育工作者会编《香港教育──青少年多元智能的成长与教育》,页119-124,香港,叁联书店(香港)有限公司。

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.  
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) 愉快学习系列:跳出框框的教学初探《教学环境的互动》录影带〈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) 愉快学习系列:跳出框框的教学初探《小组的互动》录影带﹝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) 愉快学习系列:跳出框框的教学初探《社区环境的互动》录影带﹝中文版﹞, Centre for Learning, Teaching & Supervision, Hong Kong Institute of Education
 

 Published Teaching Materials

2002   陈郑佩华、阮丽霞编(2002):《儿童教育丛书综合课程──实例与再思》,香港,港澳儿童教育国际协会。
2001   Barclay, K., Benelli, C., Campbell, P., & Kleine, L.着、陈郑佩华译(2001):美梦还是恶梦──向教科书说再见,不用课本了,辑於陈郑佩华、阮丽霞编《儿童教育丛书综合课程──实例与再思》,香港,港澳儿童教育国际协会。
2000   陈郑佩华、林美嫦、顏素芳、张丽云、庄婉贤和周鈿志编(2000):《愉快学习系列:跳出框框的教学初探》(另附光碟),香港,香港教育学院。

 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