Katy Ieong Cheng Ho Weatherly
Biographic Data
| ID | 6509181 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katy Ieong Cheng Ho Weatherly |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katy Ieong Cheng Ho |
| FAMILY NAME | Weatherly |
| SIGNATURE | WEATHERLY K I C H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Macau |
| ORCID | 0009-0008-5774-6993 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 15 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
“White girls play flute, Black boys play saxophone, Asian girls play violin”?
This exploratory, cross-cultural study investigates the intersection of gender and racial associations with Western classical musical instruments among individuals who have studied music in the United States and China (N = 241). Findings reveal consistent stereotypes, such as the flute being associated with White females and the saxophone with African American males across both national contexts. Notably, certain instruments lack representation f…
Friend or foe? Enhancing creativity in K-12 education through AI
Between Competition and Creativity
Navigating the intersection of generative artificial intelligence and democratic pedagogy in music education in Macau
This study investigates the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and democratic pedagogy in K-12 music education in Macau, centring on the experiences of a single teacher, Adam, throughout a school year. This study explores how GenAI tools assisted Adam in teacher planning, shifting learning objectives and bridging gaps among students in the music classroom. The data further highlighted a paradox in integrating GenAI in musi…
Digital game–based learning in music education
Digital game–based learning is increasingly integrated into classrooms, offering a novel approach to combining informal and formal music education. This article reports the findings of a systematic review investigating digital game–based learning in music education, analysing 15 empirical, peer-reviewed articles written from 2011 to 2023. In this analysis, we first analyzed the platforms of digital game–based learning tools and their correspondin…
Tune in, recall more
This study explored the impact of using a musical mnemonic device on enhancing memory retention in second-grade students ( N = 132) while learning a Chinese poem. The quasi-experimental design involved two groups of students: one receiving music-based instruction ( n = 65) and the other receiving traditional verbal instruction ( n = 67). Students’ recitation accuracy was assessed immediately after learning and 1 week later with repeated procedure…
Trading our lives for money”
Giftedness theories in musical talent development research
Theories about giftedness have been extensively applied in understanding academic and talent development of gifted and high-ability students in academic-related and other co-curricular domains of performance. However, there is limited literature on the application of such theories in musically talented students and adults. This review addresses this issue by summarising prior studies that used specific theories of giftedness in investigating the …
Striking a chord for gender equality
This study examines gender representation in middle school music textbooks in mainland China, aiming to explore portrayals of male and female musicians and potential biases within music education. Inspired by China’s recent commitment to gender equality as outlined in its legal and educational policies, this research scrutinises the gender representation of male and female through the depiction of gender in textbook imagery in Chinese Middle Scho…
Conceptualising instrumental practice among Chinese American children, their parents, and teachers
Chinese American children learning musical instruments are often perceived as model minorities. This study examined how Chinese American children (n = 10), along with their parents (n = 10) and teachers (n = 7), perceive instrumental practice through the lens of self-regulatory processes. Employing Zimmerman's six dimensions of self-regulatory processes as a framework and using a constructivist grounded theory (CGT) approach, we proposed that con…
A Mastery of Messiness”
Exploring the perspectives of Asian American parents on their musically talented children in instrumental education
This qualitative study employed Gagné Integrative Model of Talent Development as a conceptual framework to explore the perspectives of nine Asian American parents on their musically talented children in Western classical music culture in the United States. Musically talented children, defined by [Gagné, François, and Gary E. McPherson. 2016, September. “Analyzing Musical Prodigiousness Using Gagné’s Integrative Model of Talent Development.” In Ox…
Standardizing “ Yikao ”
In November 2023, the Ministry of Education of China issued a new document concerning the reform of the Yikao, also known as the Arts College Entrance Examination (ACEE), marking a new phase in the examination for all arts majors across mainland China. This study aims to explore the historical background, core changes, and implications of this reform, particularly focusing on the changes and impact on music candidates through an examination of th…
A Yin-Yang approach
This exploratory study aims to investigate the beliefs of college students in Macau, China, regarding teaching and learning in the field of music education, including factors influencing students’ views and their ideal music classroom environment. Employing a Rigorous Mixed Methods Framework that included surveys, observations, interviews, and reflective essays, a sample of ( n = 120). Chinese college students and ( n = 3) college music instructo…
In/Visible Voices
This study explored the experiences of six Asian American public school music teachers in the United States, utilizing Asian critical theory (AsianCrit) as a method of inquiry. The study brought to light the often invisible challenges these teachers confront, both in their personal upbringing and within the educational system. The analysis revealed four main themes: (a) not being perceived as “fully American,” (b) experiences of invisibility, (c)…
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Exploring the perspectives of Asian American parents on their musically talented children in instrumental education
This qualitative study employed Gagné Integrative Model of Talent Development as a conceptual framework to explore the perspectives of nine Asian American parents on their musically talented children in Western classical music culture in the United States. Musically talented children, defined by [Gagné, François, and Gary E. McPherson. 2016, September. “Analyzing Musical Prodigiousness Using Gagné’s Integrative Model of Talent Development.” In Ox…
Standardizing “ Yikao ”
In November 2023, the Ministry of Education of China issued a new document concerning the reform of the Yikao, also known as the Arts College Entrance Examination (ACEE), marking a new phase in the examination for all arts majors across mainland China. This study aims to explore the historical background, core changes, and implications of this reform, particularly focusing on the changes and impact on music candidates through an examination of th…
A Yin-Yang approach
This exploratory study aims to investigate the beliefs of college students in Macau, China, regarding teaching and learning in the field of music education, including factors influencing students’ views and their ideal music classroom environment. Employing a Rigorous Mixed Methods Framework that included surveys, observations, interviews, and reflective essays, a sample of ( n = 120). Chinese college students and ( n = 3) college music instructo…
In/Visible Voices
This study explored the experiences of six Asian American public school music teachers in the United States, utilizing Asian critical theory (AsianCrit) as a method of inquiry. The study brought to light the often invisible challenges these teachers confront, both in their personal upbringing and within the educational system. The analysis revealed four main themes: (a) not being perceived as “fully American,” (b) experiences of invisibility, (c)…
Giftedness theories in musical talent development research
Theories about giftedness have been extensively applied in understanding academic and talent development of gifted and high-ability students in academic-related and other co-curricular domains of performance. However, there is limited literature on the application of such theories in musically talented students and adults. This review addresses this issue by summarising prior studies that used specific theories of giftedness in investigating the …
Striking a chord for gender equality
This study examines gender representation in middle school music textbooks in mainland China, aiming to explore portrayals of male and female musicians and potential biases within music education. Inspired by China’s recent commitment to gender equality as outlined in its legal and educational policies, this research scrutinises the gender representation of male and female through the depiction of gender in textbook imagery in Chinese Middle Scho…
Conceptualising instrumental practice among Chinese American children, their parents, and teachers
Chinese American children learning musical instruments are often perceived as model minorities. This study examined how Chinese American children (n = 10), along with their parents (n = 10) and teachers (n = 7), perceive instrumental practice through the lens of self-regulatory processes. Employing Zimmerman's six dimensions of self-regulatory processes as a framework and using a constructivist grounded theory (CGT) approach, we proposed that con…
A Mastery of Messiness”
“White girls play flute, Black boys play saxophone, Asian girls play violin”?
This exploratory, cross-cultural study investigates the intersection of gender and racial associations with Western classical musical instruments among individuals who have studied music in the United States and China (N = 241). Findings reveal consistent stereotypes, such as the flute being associated with White females and the saxophone with African American males across both national contexts. Notably, certain instruments lack representation f…
Friend or foe? Enhancing creativity in K-12 education through AI
Between Competition and Creativity
Navigating the intersection of generative artificial intelligence and democratic pedagogy in music education in Macau
This study investigates the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and democratic pedagogy in K-12 music education in Macau, centring on the experiences of a single teacher, Adam, throughout a school year. This study explores how GenAI tools assisted Adam in teacher planning, shifting learning objectives and bridging gaps among students in the music classroom. The data further highlighted a paradox in integrating GenAI in musi…
Digital game–based learning in music education
Digital game–based learning is increasingly integrated into classrooms, offering a novel approach to combining informal and formal music education. This article reports the findings of a systematic review investigating digital game–based learning in music education, analysing 15 empirical, peer-reviewed articles written from 2011 to 2023. In this analysis, we first analyzed the platforms of digital game–based learning tools and their correspondin…
Tune in, recall more
This study explored the impact of using a musical mnemonic device on enhancing memory retention in second-grade students ( N = 132) while learning a Chinese poem. The quasi-experimental design involved two groups of students: one receiving music-based instruction ( n = 65) and the other receiving traditional verbal instruction ( n = 67). Students’ recitation accuracy was assessed immediately after learning and 1 week later with repeated procedure…
Trading our lives for money”
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