Stephanie Hoi-Ying Chan is a PhD candidate in Music Education, postgraduate teaching assistant and research assistant at the Institute of Education (IOE), UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. She is an Associate Fellow at the Higher Education Academy. Under the supervision of Dr Jo Saunders and Professor Graham Welch, Stephanie’s doctoral research explores lived experiences of primary music teachers in Hong Kong and their professional identities. She was awarded research grant from the UK Government’s Turing Scheme to support her research work in Hong Kong. Apart from her doctoral research, Stephanie is currently taking part in a 5-year international research evaluation team to explore the implementation of a career and life development initiative across school and community settings. Stephanie also works as a member at the IOE Research Ethics Committee. Her role includes reviewing research ethics applications for academic staff and developing research ethics and governance at the IOE. After completing an MA in Music Education at the IOE, Stephanie worked as a primary teacher in Hong Kong (2018-2021), specialising in teaching and learning of Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupils. Her strong passion and vision in promoting social equality in education led her to a research assistant role (2023-2024) in an international research charity, BRAVO VICTOR, for various research projects in the UK.
special interests
Musical development in children and adolescents, national identity and school music curriculum, curriculum development and wider benefits of formal schooling
thesis title
The lived experience of primary music teachers in Hong Kong: the development of multiple identities
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