Biography
Dr. HO received her Ph.D. from the City University of Hong Kong and has taught at The Education University of Hong Kong and at the City University of Hong Kong. Dr. HO has rich experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a school setting and has provided counseling for individuals and families to address anxiety, depression, abuse, grief, ADHD, and ASD. The Education University of Hong Kong named her an Honorable Professional Consultant. Dr. HO’s research interests include experiential learning, psychological trauma, mirror effects, and special education needs.
Scholarships
Research Tuition Scholarship, Department of Applied Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Departmental Tuition Scholarship, Department of Applied Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Best Graduate Scholarships, Department of Applied Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Entrance Scholarships, Department of Applied Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
Awards
Honorable Professional Consultant Award, Department of Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong
Outstanding Teaching Achievement, Department of Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong
Teaching Areas & Research Interests
Academic & Professional Experience
Research Grant Applications
Driving Multi-Generations into the World of Social Media Stardom, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Research and Development Fund, December 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024, (Principal Investigator: Funding: $200,000)
Enhancing metacognition through experiential learning: A comparison of reflective thinking practices among pre-service teachers from Australia and Hong Kong, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Research and Development Fund, November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023, (Principal Investigator: Funding: $199,999.4)
Incorporating App-based Games into Animated Video Modeling for the Enhancement of Self-care Ability in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School Research Fund, January 2022-December 2022, (Principal Investigator, Funding: $40,000)
Interactive Video-based Social Stories for the Enhancement of Self-care Ability in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, The Open University of Hong Kong, School Research Fund, March 2021-January 2022, (Principal Investigator, Funding: $40,000)
Project Grant Applications
Provision of Training to Training Officers of Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, November 2022 - October 2023, (Program Coordinator, Funding HK$499,997)
Provision of Services for Developing Learning and Teaching Resources for Combined Modules on Personal and Social Development in Life and Society (Secondary 1-3), Education Bureau, Jan 2020 - Jan 2021, (Project Coordinator, Funding: HK$755,720)
Selected Conferences
Ho, Wing W. Y. (2023, July 3-6). Enhancing metacognition through experiential learning: The effects of reflective thinking practices on pre-service teachers' early teaching experiences. The 18th European Congress of Psychology. Brighton, UK. https://ecp2023.eu/
Ho, Wing W. Y., & Chan, Brown P. L. (2022, October 7-9). Video game app enhanced self-care skills in children with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. The 13th Autism-Europe International Congress, Cracow, Poland. https://www.autismcongress2022.org/
Ho, Wing W. Y., & Chan, Brown P. L. (2022, June 17-19). Mirror Effects: Action-Oriented Approach Enhancing Metacognitive Knowledge in Counseling Education. 2022 CPA Annual National Convention, Calgary, AB, Canada. https://convention.cpa.ca/
Ho, Wing W. Y., & Chan, Brown P. L. (2021, July 15-18). Exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents’ perceptions of play. The 9th European Conference on Education, UCL, London, UK. https://ece.iafor.org/
Ho, Wing W. Y., & Chan, Brown P. L., & Li, Vicky M. W. (2021, July 1-2). Exploring the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents’ perceptions of play and children’s mental health. The British Psychological Society Conference 2021, Online Conference. https://www.delegate-reg.co.uk/bpsconf2021/
Chan, Brown P. L., & Ho, Wing W. Y. (2021, May 26-27). The therapeutic seat cushion increases attention to tasks in children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. The 2021 APS Virtual Convention, United States. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/2021-virtual
Ho, W. Y. (2020, August 6-9). The therapeutic healing process of mirror effect in group counseling education, The 2020 Annual American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, USA. https://convention.apa.org/
Ho, W. Y., & Li, M. W. (2020, May 21-24). Child’s play reaps psychological benefits, but parents prioritize academic work, The 32nd APS Annual Convention, Chicago, IL USA. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/conventions/annual
Ho, W. Y. (2019, October 9-12). The therapeutic healing process of mirror effect in group counseling education, The 10th ICEEPSY The International Conference on Education and Educational Psychology, Barcelona, Spain. https://www.futureacademy.org.uk/conference/ICEEPSY/2019chairs
Ho, W. Y. (2019, April 26-28). Mirror effects: Curative factors of group counseling in tertiary education, The 9th International Conference on Education, Teaching & Learning, New York, United States. http://globalbizresearch.org/New_York_Conference_2019_April1/docs/doc/4.%20Education/NE905.pdf
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Selected Professional & Community Services
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Modified Date: 25 Dec, 2023
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