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Dr. HO, Yan Lam is a Post-doctoral Fellow in the Academy for Educational Development and Innovation at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). She completed the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Early Childhood Education. Her dissertation portfolio explores the music pedagogical practices in Hong Kong kindergartens. She holds a Master of Arts in Music Education (MAME) with distinction and dean's honour list, and a Bachelor of Education (Music).
Dr. HO is interested in music education, music psychology, music pedagogical practices, and teacher professional development in early childhood. Her work has been published in mainstream education journals, such as Research Studies in Music Education and Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. She has given presentations at various international and local conferences in music education, such as World Conference for the International Society for Music Education (ISME) and Asia-Pacific Symposium for Music Education Research (APSMER). Dr. HO is a member of the International Society for Music Education. She also provided academic services such as serving as a Session Chair, Moderator, and Chair Assistant at conferences and seminars. Her major instrument is cello. She holds a Licentiate Diploma (LTCL) and Associate Diploma (ATCL) in Cello.
Research interests
Music Psychology
Music Pedagogical Practices
Early Childhood Education
Teacher Professional Development
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Self-efficacy of preschool teachers in content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge for implementing musical play
CHUNG, F. & HO, Y. L., Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Music Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Music activities in Hong Kong kindergartens and stakeholders’ perspectives on quality musical practices
HO, Y. L., 2024Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Theses
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Musical activities in Hong Kong kindergartens: The role of teaching experience
HO, Y. L., BAUTISTA ARELLANO, A. & LEE, K., Dec 2024, In: Australian Journal of Music Education. 56, 2, p. 6-20Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Preschool teachers’ music-specific professional development preferences: Does teaching experience matter?
WONG, J., BAUTISTA ARELLANO, A., HO, Y. L. & KONG, S. H. E., Apr 2024, In: Research Studies in Music Education. 46, 1, p. 80-97Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Quality assessors’ feedback and recommendations on music education in Hong Kong kindergartens
HO, Y. L. & BAUTISTA ARELLANO, A., May 2024, In: Education Sciences. 14, 5, 466.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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