Staff Details

HO KING YAN WALTER 何敬恩 Assistant Professor

Academic Qualifications

• PhD, University of Sydney, 2002
• MEd, University of Sydney, 1993
• BEd, (Physical Education) Edith Cowan University, 1990
• ACTE Advanced Course of Teacher Education (PE), Grantham, 1988
• Refresher Course for Primary Teachers (Chinese), Institute of, 1987
• Teacher's Certificate, Northcote College of Education, 1984

Selected Publications

• Ho, W. (1997). The evolution of modern sports education in the East – a review of current situation. Proceedings – The 40th Anniversary ICHPER.SD World Congress. Korea: Kyung Hee University. 111-114.
• Ho, W. (1999). British colonization and modern sports education development – the case of Hong Kong. In G. Pfister and Y.Y. Liu (eds.) Sports – the East and the West. Sankt Augustin: Academia Verlag. 72-76.
• Ho, W. (1999), Questionnaire Survey on Tai Chi Teaching in Secondary School. Hong Kong: Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. Unpublished Report.
• Ho, W. (2000). Convergent process and diversified growth of national sport experience in this global village. In J. Tolleneer and R. Renson (eds.) Old Borders, New Borders, No Borders – Sport and Physical Education in a Period of Change. Oxford: Meyer & Meyer Sport. 71-82.
• Ho, W. (2000). The Sports and Arts Inter-flow between Guangzhou and Hong Kong – A Questionnaire Survey. Hong Kong: Quality Education Fund.
• Ho, W. and Kang, T. (2000). A Study on the Use of Community Sports Facilities (Bowling). Hong Kong: Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. Unpublished Report.
• Ho, W. and Kang T. (2000). An Action Research on the Development of “3.5 Hours” Health Concept in School. Hong Kong: Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. Unpublished Report.
• Ho, W. (2001). A Study on PE Assessment and the Software for Physical Education Attainment Report (SPEAR II). Hong Kong: Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department. Unpublished Report.
• Ho, W. (2001). A reflective analysis of the sports development experiences in China: implications for the development of modern sports culture in the globalized world. Journal of International Sports Studies. 23(1/2), 124-136.
• Ho, W. (2003). Hong Kong curriculum reform and the rise of supportive industry in physical education. Proceedings – the 4th ICHPER.SD Asia Congress. Bangkok, Thailand. 219-223.
• Ho, W. (2003). The development of formative assessment in physical education (PE) – a case study of portfolio learning in Hong Kong. Proceedings - Reform and Initiatives in Teaching and Learning. Macau: University of Macau. 364-373.
• Ho, W (2003). Chinese index. In H. Haag and G. Haag (eds.). Dictionary – Sport, Physical Education and Sport Science. Kiel, Germany: Institut fur Sport und Sportwissenschaften.
• Ho, W. (2004). The physical education development in Hong Kong prior 1997 – a reflection to the development of local practice under a dependent situation. In H. Okubo (ed). Local Identity and Sport – Historical Study of Integration and Differentiation. Sankt Augustin: Academia Verlag. 40-45.
• Ho, W. (2004). Teaching games for understanding – model rethinking from the integrated perspective. In R. Light, K. Swabey & R. Brooker (eds.). Teaching Sport and Physical Education for Understanding. Melbourne, Australia: University of Melbourne 26-33.
• Ho, W. (2004). Health and sport promotion in school – school bias and the experience of China, Hong Kong and Macao. In Health and Sports for all Promotion in Asia.. Kanoya, Japan: 5th ICHPER.SD Asia Congress Organizing Committee. 204-212.
• Ho, W. (2005). Un Estudio Comparado de la Situacion Social de Hong Kong y Macao (Integrated Learning in Physical Education – A Comparative Study of the Social Situation in Hong Kong and Macau). In Jornada Internacional en Investigacion de la Actividad Fisica 2005 Proceedings. 45-56.
• Ho, W. (2005). A comparative study of the reform tradition in physical education (PE) in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. Journal of International Sports Studies. (In print).
• 何敬恩編 (1997)。1996香港中學體育科教材創作公開大賽優勝作品集。香港：香港教育署課程發展處。
• 何敬恩 (1997)。英國殖民地教育政策和香港的體育教學。 載《體育科學》第17卷第4期頁22-29。
• 何敬恩、陸恩美、王愛連 (1998)。中國舞情境教學。香港：香港教育署課程發展
• 何敬恩 (1998)。英國殖民地教育政策和體育教育發展。 載《體育資訊》第1期頁20-28。
• 何敬恩編 (1999)。小學高年級體育科評核大綱及參考文集初稿。香港：香港教育署課程發展處。
• 何敬恩、葉徐韻馨 (2001)。素質教育及學校體育文化與現代體育課程及教學發展。香港：地區教師專業交流計劃 – 北京、天津培訓團報告。
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• RESEARCHH PROJECTS
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• 1997 - 1999
• An Action Research on the Development of "3.5 Hours" Health Concept in School. (Project Coordinator - Project funded by the Curriculum Development Institute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• 1997 - 2000
• A Study on PE Assessment and the Software for Physical Education Attainment Report (SPEAR II). (Project Coordinator - Porject funded by the Curriculum Development Institute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• 1998 - 2000
• A Study on the Use of Community Sports Facilities (Bowling). (Project Coordinator - Project Funded by the Curriculum Development Institute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• 2001 - 2002
• Development of PE assessment Related Profile System, Including Electronic Recording System (Project Coordinator - Project funded by the Curriculum Development Institute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• An Action Research of the PE Curriculum Reform and Collection of Relevant School-Based Practices (Project Coordinator - Project funded by the Curriculum Development Institute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• Comprehensive Dance Development. (Project Coordinator - Project Funded by the Curriculum Development Institute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• Regular Exercise for Health - Morning Exercise, Eye Exercise and Light Stretching Exercises during the Change of Class Period (MEL). (Project Coordinator - Project funded by the Curriculum Development iNstitute, Hong Kong Education Department)
• 2003 - 2005
• Study of Student's Formative Experiences in PE - A Qualitative Review of PE Curriculum in Macao. (Principal Investigator - Projected funded by University of Macau)
• 2006
• The Teaching of Physical Education - A Global Perspective (in Application)
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• COMMITTEE WORKS
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• 1997 - 1999, Curriculum Development Counciil Primary Subject Committee (Physical Education), (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1998 - 1999, Curriculum Development Council Secondary Subject Committee (Physical Education), (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1997, Working Party on the Activity Approach (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1997, Ad hoc Working Group on Subject Integration Under Themes (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1998 - 2000, 24-Style Simplified Tai Chi Chuen Working Group (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1997 - 2000, Experimental Group on PE Assessment in Primary school (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1998 - 1999, Working Group on Hong Kong Dance (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1998 - 2000, Experimental Group on the Promotion of Bowling (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1998 - 1999, Working Group on the Development of Pre-Primary Physical Activities Guide (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1999 - 2001, Holistic Review of Curriculum Reform (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 1999 - 2002, Curriculum Development Council Committee on Physical Education (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 2000 - 2002, Ad hoc Working Group on the development Curriculum and Subject Guide in PE (Curriculum Development Institute, Ed. Dept. HKSAR)
• 2003 - 2006, Bachlor Program (Primary and Pre-Primary)
• 2003 - Present, University Senate (University of Macau)
• 2003 - 2005, Action Research (Faculty of Education - University of Macau)
• 2003 - 2005, Rock Climbing Project (University of Macau)
• 2004 - Present,Sport Committee (University of Macau)
• 2004 - Present, Master of Education in PE and Sport Studies
• 2005 - Present, The 16th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport 2008 Organizing Committee
• 2005 - Present, The 16th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport 2008 Scientific Committee
• 2005 - Present, International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport
• 2006, 澳門學校體育發展檢討報告 (The strategic Plan of the Development of Physical Education in Macau)
• DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM MATERIALS
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• 1999, 體適能活動及體育常識單元教師手冊，香港教育署課程發展處編印
• 1999, 中學社交舞單元，香港教育署課程發展處編印
• 1999, 鬆馳技巧單元，香港教育署課程發展處編印
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• 1999, 教育、體育運動與社會教材，香港教育署課程發展處編印
• 2000, 中小學中國舞單元教學套
• 2000, Learning to Learn - Key Learning Area (Physical Education) - Consultation Document, Curriculum Development Institute
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• SCHOOL-BASED PROJECTS
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• 1997 - 1998, Lets' Dance Together - An Integrated Program for the teaching of Western Folk Dance, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1997 - 1998, Integrated Modules of Chinese dance in Primary School - A Thematic Approach to Organize the Learning experiences, Curriculum Development Institute
• 1997 - 1998, Safety Precautions in Physical Exercises and Simple First Aid Award Scheme, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1997 - 1998, Teaching Materials on " Education, PE, Sport and Society " - A booklet that focus on the development of relevant materials for School Certificate of Examination in PE, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1998 - 1999, Contextual Approach in Chinese Dance Development at Senior Primary Level - An in-depth study of the thematic approach and curriculum planning, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1998 - 1999, Enjoy Wushu Through Dancing - An integrated module and experimental project for dance and Wushu, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1998 - 1999, The Modular Development of Chinese Dance in Secondary School - The concept of thematic approach, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• Sports Commandments - An experimental project on the study of Sportsmanship, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1998 - 1999, Simplified Tai Chi Chuen in Internet - The development of supporting materials for Tai Chi Chuen teaching, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1998 - 1999, Getting Stronger by Universal Workout Program, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1999 - 2000, The More Exercise You Do, The More Healthy You Are, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1999 - 2000, Action Song - Morning Exercise, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• Shuttlecock Promotion Scheme, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1999 - 2000, The Organizing of Ball Games Competition, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1999 - 2000, Beyond Playing - An Individual Development Program for Students with Special Need, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 1999 - 2000, Bowling Teaching Kit, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 2000 - 2001, A Life-long, Healthy and Sporty People, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR
• 2000 - 2001, Primary Wushu Program - The teaching of Tai Chi in primary, Curriculum Development Institute, HKSAR

Conference Papers

• Ho, W. (1996) Sports education in Asia – borrowing nature of development but diversity of sports experience. Paper presented in the 10th ISCPES Conference. Tokyo, Japan (26-31 August 1996).
• Ho, W. (1996). British colonization and modern sports education development – the case of Hong Kong. Paper presented in the 3rd International ISHPER Seminar on Sports History. Shunde, China (17-22 September).
• Ho, W. (1997). The evolution of modern sports education in the East – a review of current situation. Paper presented at the 40th Anniversary ICHPER.SD World Congress. Seoul, Korea. (4-9 July).
• Ho, W. (1998). The case of borrowing and its implication to the growth of the diversified modern sports experience under the globalization process. Paper presented in the 15th Education Forum of Sydney University. Australia (16 May).
• Ho, W. (1998). Convergent process and diversified growth of national sport experience in this global village. Paper presented in the 11th ISCPES Conference. Leuven, Belgium (8-14 July).
• Ho, W. (1999). Equality and equity issue – the case of physical education development in Hong Kong before 1997 and its implication to teacher education. Paper presented in the International Conference on Teacher Education. Hong Kong. (22-24 Feb. 1999).
• Ho, W. (2000). A reflective analysis of the sports development experiences in China: implication for the development of modern sports culture in the global world. Paper presented in the ISCPES conference. Brisbane, Australia (29 August – 3 September)
• Ho, W. (2002). The physical education development in Hong Kong prior 1997 – a reflection to the development of local practice under a dependent situation. Paper presented in the 6th ISHPES Kanazawa Seminar. Kanazawa, Japan. (9-12 July).
• Ho, W. (2002). A study of the physical education development in Hong Kong and a reflective understanding of the educational globalization. Paper presented in the 8th International Conference on “Globalization and Localization Enmeshed”. Bangkok, Thailand. (18-21 November).
• Ho, W. (2003). Hong Kong curriculum reform and the rise of supportive industry in physical education. Paper presented in the 4th ICHPER.SD Asia Congress on “Towards the Development of the Sport Industry in Asia”. Bangkok, Thailand. (20-23 March).
• Ho, W. (2003). The development of formative assessment in physical education (PE) – a case study of portfolio learning in Hong Kong. Paper presented in the 8th University of Macau Annual Conference on “Reform and Initiatives in Teaching and Learning”, Taipa, Macau. (29-30 November).
• Ho, W. (2003). Teaching games for understanding – model rethinking from the integrated perspective. Paper presented in the 2nd International Conference: Teaching Sport and Physical Education for Understanding. Melbourne, Australia. (11-14 December).
• Ho, W. (2004), Sports in China – Model Rethink and Implication to the Education Development in Macao. Paper presented in the Seminario – 4. Jogos da Asia Oriental e o Desenvolvimento de Macau. Macau. (29 February).
• Ho, W. (2004). A comparative study of the reform tradition in physical education (PE) in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. Paper presented in the 14th Biennial Conference of the International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport (ISCPES). Ontario, Canada. (2-5 July).
• Ho, W. (2004). Integrated Learning in Physical Education and the Social Base Development – A Study of the Situation in Macau and Hong Kong. Poster presentation in the 2nd International Conference for Physical Education (ICPE 2004). Hong Kong. (7-10 July).
• Ho, W. (2004). Health and Sport Promotion in schools – Social Bias and the Experience of China, Hong Kong and Macao. Paper presented in the 5th ICHPER.SD Asia Congress. Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan. (3-6 December).
• Ho, W. (2005). 尋找改革的足跡 – 澳門體育教學的發展與未來 (The Footprint of Reform Works in PE – The Future Development in Macao). Paper presented in the Conference on the Implementation and Rethinking of Education Reforms in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Macao, China (28-29 May).
• Ho, W. (2005). The Development of Quality Education in China, Hong Kong and Macao. Paper presented in Sophia University, Tokyo, (15 June).
• Ho, W. (2005). Sport Globalization – What Next? Paper presented in the 9th ISHPES Congress, Cologne, Germany. (7-11 September).
• Ho, W. (2005). Integrated Learning in Physical Education – A Comparative Study of the Social Situation in Hong Kong and Macau (Un Estudio Comparado de la Situacion Social de Hong Kong y Macao). Paper presented in the Conference on the Jornada Internacional en Investigacion de la Actividad Fisica. Maracay, Venezuela. (17-18 October).
• Ho, W. (2006). Shift of focus in physical education and recent development in Macau: a quest for reform. Paper presented in the International Sports Studies Conference, Melbourne, Australia. (6-8 March).
• Ho, W. (2006). 澳門體育教學 – 現況與未來 (The Teaching of Physical Education in Macau – Present and Future). Paper will be presented in the Conference on the Education Development in Chinese Society. Macau, China. (29-30 April).
• Ho, W. (2006). Schools as natural barrier to active lifestyle development – the case of Macau and Hong Kong. Paper will be presented in the International Association of physical education in Higher Education (AIESEP) World Congress 2006, Jyvaskyla, Finland. (5-8 July).

Current Courses

1. Physical Education II (DPRI016)
2. Social and Philosophical Enquiry of Physical Education and Sport (MPES101)
3. PE Curriculum and Teaching of Physical Education (MPES103)

Previous Courses

1. Dissertation (BIKY202)
2. Sports and Health Development (PREI008)

Contact Details

Faculty of Education (FED)
5th Floor, Silver Jubilee Building

Room: J534
Telephone: +(853) 8397 8734
Fax: +(853) 2883 1695

E-mail address: walterho@umac.mo

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