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Dr. Tam Cheung On was awarded Certificate of Studio Ceramics in 1991 (Hong Kong Polytechnics), the Bachelor of Education in 1992 (University of Wolverhampton), Master of Education in 1996 (University of Hong Kong) and Doctor of Philosophy in 2006 (University of London). Tam is currently working at the Education University of Hong Kong as Associate Professor in the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts. Tam's works have been selected for exhibitions at the Contemporary Hong Kong Art Biennial Exhibition (Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1992, 1996 and 2003) and the Tea Wares by Hong Kong Potters' Exhibition (Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, 1989, 1992 and 1998).
Tam’s publications include From Galleries to the Classroom: Art Appreciation, Criticism, and Education (2001), Museum and Art Education (2004), and Three Cases of Using Object-based Learning with University Students (2015). Tam’s papers appeared in International Journal of Education Through Art (2010), Research in Arts Education (2010, 2016), Research in Learning Technology (2012), The International Journal of Arts Education (2012, 2013), The International Journal of Art and Design Education (2017, 2018, 2019), Special Education Perspectives (2015) and Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology (2008, 2016). He was appointed as Visiting Fellow by the Institute of Education, The University of London for the period of May to July 2009. Tam is the co-editor of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Arts Education.
Tam has been the Principal Investigator of a number of research projects, including Developing Students’ Critical Response to Visual Arts: A Study of Inquiry Approaches and Outcomes in Learning Art Criticism (General Research Fund, 2015), An Investigation of the Use of Group Dialogue and Questioning Strategies with Primary School Students Learning Visual Arts in Museums and Schools (General Research Fund, 2018), Creating Connections: A Study of the Impact and Effectiveness of a Visual Arts Teacher-curator Pedagogy (General Research Fund, 2021), A Research Study and Professional Support for the Development and Implementation of the New Senior Secondary Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (EDB commissioned project, 2010) and teaching development projects including Understanding Global Issues through Cross-Faculty Collaborations (Teaching Development Grant, 2016), and Development of Creative Thinking Skills: Engagement of University Teachers and Students in Learning, Assessment and Collection of Evidence (Teaching Development Grant, 2021).
Research interests
Museum Education, Aesthetics and Art Appreciation, Phenomenology and Qualitative Research Method
External Appointments
Member, Working Group on Standards-referenced Reporting for HKDSE – Visual Arts, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (12/2007 – present) Member, Curriculum Development Council – Hong Kong Examination and Assessment Authority Committee on Visual Arts (Senior Secondary) (02/2008 – present) Member, Working Group on School-based Assessment for HKDSE – Visual Arts, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (04/2008 – present)
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Creating Connections: A Study of the Impact and Effectiveness of a Visual Arts Teacher-curator Pedagogy
01/01/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research project
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Provision of Advisory Service for Developing the Examples of Thematic Modules in Visual Arts Learning (Primary 1-Secondary 3) for Students with Intellectual Disability
TAM, C. O., WONG, S. L., YIM, K. P. & LAU, Y.
01/10/21 → 31/10/22
Project: Research project
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Provision of Advisory Service for the Adaptation of Learning Objectives for the Visual Arts Curriculum (P1-S3) for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
WONG, S. L., YIM, K. P. & TAM, C. O.
14/12/20 → 30/10/21
Project: Other project
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A Study of a Visual Culture Art Education Model for Promoting Creativity and Critical Thinking Skills in the Senior High School Context
01/01/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Research project
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An investigation of the use of group dialogue and questioning strategies with primary school students learning visual arts in museums and schools
TAM, C. O. & LAU, C. Y.
01/01/18 → 30/06/20
Project: Research project
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Dialogue-and-questioning strategies in art classrooms and museums
TAM, C. O., 2022, In: Studies in Art Education. 63, 3, p. 202-219Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Examining performing arts education in Hong Kong
LAU, C. Y. & TAM, C. O., 03 Jan 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Arts Education Policy Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Teaching creative thinking skills in the higher education classroom: A guidebook for educators
TAM, C. O. (ed.), CHAN, K. W. A. (ed.), CHENG, C. K. E. (ed.), ROGERS, J. (ed.) & TAN, X. (ed.), May 2022, Hong Kong: Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, The Education University of Hong Kong.Research output: Book/Report › Books
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Development, implementation, and effectiveness of using an online lesson in visual arts education: A design-based study
TAM, C. O., 2021, Blended learning for inclusive and quality higher education in Asia. LIM, C. P. & GRAHAM, C. R. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, p. 151-170Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapters
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An empirical study of Geahigan's inquiry model in learning art at senior secondary school level
TAM, C. O., May 2019, In: The International Journal of Art & Design Education. 38, 2, p. 344-359Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Prizes
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Scholarship of Teaching Award, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Education, 2009-
TAM, Cheung On 譚祥安 (Recipient), May 2010
Prize: Prizes / Awards