Introduction

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 Head of Department and 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 and teaching 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), 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), Patterns of High and Low Achievers in Responding to Works of Art in a Pilot Visual Arts Examination for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, (Internal Research Grant, 2008), Understanding Global Issues through Cross-Faculty Collaborations (Teaching Development Grant, 2016), and Transcending Learning Space and Time – The Using of Podcast and iTunes Technologies in Module Delivery (Teaching Development Grant, 2010).

Profile Details

https://repository.eduhk.hk/en/persons/cheung-on譚祥安-tam

Qualifications

PhD (University of London, UK)
MEd (The University of Hong Kong)
BEd (University of Wolverhampton, UK)

Areas of Teaching 

Studio Ceramics and Sculpture
Aesthetics and Museum Education

Research Interests

Museum Education
Aesthetics and Art Appreciation
Phenomenology and Qualitative Research Method

Selected Outputs   

• Tam, C. O. (2021). Development, Implementation and Effectiveness of Using Online Lesson in Visual Arts Education: A Design-based Study. In: C. P. Lim & C. R. Graham (Eds.), Blended Learning for Inclusive and Quality Higher Education in Asia. (pp. 151-170). Singapore: Springer.
• Tam, C. O. (2019). Development and Analysis of Dialogue and Questioning Strategies with Primary School Students in Learning about Artworks. Australian Art Education, 40(1), 48-66.
• 譚祥安、劉仲嚴（2019）：視覺藝術評賞教學之提問與對話框架研究，《藝術教育研究》，38，1-34。
• Tam, C. O. (2019). An Empirical Study of Geahigan’s Inquiry Model in Learning Art criticism at Senior Secondary School Level. The International Journal of Art and Design Education, 38(2), 344-359.
• Tam, C. O. (2018). Evaluating Students’ Performance in Responding to Art: The Development and Validation of an Art Criticism Assessment Rubric. The International Journal of Art and Design Education, 37(3), 519-529.
• Lau, C. Y. & Tam, C. O. (2017). The Perfect Marriage? – Language and Art Criticism in the Hong Kong Public Examination Context. The International Journal of Art and Design Education, 36(1), 61–70.
• 譚祥安、劉仲嚴（2016）：高中生在考試情境下的藝術評論模式，輯於陳雪儀、梁祟任主編《視藝教育在前綫：二十二位視藝工作者的教育素描》，（頁80-103），香港，視覺藝術教育關注核心小組。
• Tam, C. O. (2016). Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Digital Lecture. In S. L. Wong (Ed.), Multiple Approaches in E-learning (pp. 3-12). Hong Kong: Department of Cultural and Creative Arts.
• Tam, C. O. (2016).  Investigating Experiences of Special School Visual Arts Teachers: An Illustration of Phenomenological Methods and Analysis. Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, 16(1&2), 1-11.
• Tam, C. O. (2015). Three cases of using object-based learning with university students: A comparison of their rationales, impact and effectiveness. In: H. J. Chatterjee & L. Hannan (Eds.), Engaging the Senses: Object-Based Learning in Higher Education. (pp. 117-132). Surrey, UK: Ashgate Publishing. First published 28 October 2015
• Tam, C. O. (2015). Three cases of using object-based learning with university students: A comparison of their rationales, impact and effectiveness. In H. J. Chatterjee & L. Hannan (Eds.), Engaging the Senses: Object-Based Learning in Higher Education(117-132). UK: Ashgate Publishing.
• Tam, C. O. (2015). Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study of the Experiences of Visual Arts Teachers. Special Education Perspectives, 24(2), 5-12.
• Tam, C. O. (2013). Problems and Strategies in the Teaching of Visual Arts Appreciation and Criticism to Students with Intellectual Disabilities. The International Journal of Arts Education, 11(2), 100-121.
• Tam, C. O. & Ng, M. W. (2012). Development of a Multimedia and Interactive Museum Guide for the Learning of Visual Arts Appreciation and Criticism. The International Journal of Arts Education, 10(1), 57-80.
• Tam, C. O. (2012). The Effectiveness of Educational Podcasts for Teaching Music and Visual Arts in Higher Education. Research in Learning Technology(Formerly known as the ALTJ - Association for Learning Technology Journal), 20 (1), 83-95.
• Tam, C. O. (2010). Engaging in Reflective Practices: Investigating Pupils’ Experiences of Art from a Phenomenological Perspective. International Journal of Education Through Art, 6(2), 181-195.
• Lau, C. Y., Tam, C. O., & Lai, M. H. (2012). Study of Arts Education Schemes Organised by the Audience Building Office of Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Hong Kong: HKIEd & LCSD.
• 譚祥安、劉仲嚴和蘇文朗（2011）：《新高中視覺藝術科（智障學生）課程：研究、發展與實施》，香港，香港特別行政區教育局。

Research Projects  

• Development of Creative Thinking Skills: Engagement of University Teachers and Students in Learning, Assessment and Collection of Evidence, 2021
• Adaptation of Learning Objectives for the Visual Arts Curriculum (P1-S3) for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
• A Study on the Needs of Performing Arts Education Programmes at School Levels Organised by LCSD through Focus Group Meetings (HKSAR Government Commissioned Research Project), 2017
• A Website for Art Criticism Learning and Teaching: Building Up of Resources, Forming of Community of Practice and Enhancement of Impact, 2017
• Cantonese Opera: Transmission for Sustainability in Hong Kong, 2016
• Understanding Global Issues through Cross-Faculty Collaborations, 2016

Prizes and Awards 

• Scholarship of Teaching Award, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Hong Kong Institute of Education, 2009

External Appointments

• Member, Guangdong Province University Teaching Management Steering Committee (2019 – 2023)
• Deputy Secretary General, Fine Arts and Design Education Development Alliance of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (12/2018 – 12/2022)
• Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Society for Education in Art (04/2021 – 2022)
• Assessment Panel of Visual Arts Teacher Commendation Scheme 2021, Hong Kong Society of Education for Art (07/2021 – 09/2021)
• Assessment Panel, Tea Ware by Hong Kong Potters 2021 (06/2021)
• Panel Member, Academic Consultation Panel Visit for Higher Diploma programmes offered by Continuing and Professional Education Division of School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University (20 – 22/1/2021)
• Chair, Assessment Panel on Arts Education Key Learning Area, Chief Executive Award for Teaching Excellence 2020/21, (06/2020 – 06/2021)
• External Examiner, Visual Arts Programme, School of Arts, Macau Polytechnic Institute (02/2017 – 12/2020)
• Assessment Panel of Visual Arts Teacher Commendation Scheme 2020, Hong Kong Society of Education for Art (09/2020 – 10/2020)
• Honorary Advisor for the Art and Design Programmes, School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (09/2017 – 08/2019)
• Member, HKDSE Visual Arts Subject Committee, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (02/2012 – 08/2018)
• Member, Working Group on School-based Assessment for HKDSE – Visual Arts, Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (04/2008 – 08/2012)
• Major External Research Grants
  Creating Connections: A Study of the Impact and Effectiveness of a Visual Arts Teacher-curator Pedagogy (GRF, 2021-23)
• An Investigation of the Use of Group Dialogue and Questioning Strategies with Primary School Students Learning Visual Arts in Museums and Schools (GRF, 2017-18)
• Developing Students’ Critical Response to Visual Arts: A Study of Inquiry Approaches and Outcomes in Learning Art Criticism (GRF, 2015-2017)