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Affiliation

Faculty of Education
University of Macau

Email

nhliu@um.edu.mo

Tel

(853) 8822 8749

Fax

(853) 8822 2402

Office

Room 3018, Faculty of Education,

University of Macau, E33,

Av. da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, China

Nai-Hua LIU 劉乃華

Assistant Professor
Faculty of Education, University of Macau

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • PhD in Preschool Education, East China Normal University, China, 2007
  • MA in Philosophy Education, Nanhua University, Taiwan, 2003
  • BA in Early Childhood Education, Chiayi University, Taiwan,1989

TEACHING AREA

  • Curriculum design in early childhood education
  • Creative instruction in early childhood education
  • Life education for young children
  • Playing and learning
  • Integrated general studies and scientific activities
  • Education planning and creation of learning environment
  • Guidance in early childhood

RESEARCH AREA

  • Curriculum design in early childhood education
  • Inclusive early childhood education
  • School-based research in preschool education
  • Life education
  • Qualitative research
  • Action research

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor (Aug 2009-Present)
    Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau
  • Visiting Scholar ( Aug 2016-Dec 2016)
    Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, UK

Internal Grants

2014-2016 A Study on Challenging the Current Status of Early Childhood Education in Macau through Child Life Education PI MOP200,000 University of Macau
         
2009-2011 A Study on the Core Competencies of Macau Preschoolers-Macau’s Preschool Learning Indicators and Curriculum Development PI MOP98,600 University of Macau

External Grants

Aug 2025-Dec 2025 School-based Development Project in Preschool and Primary Education for Ha Van Baptist School PI MOP100,00 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
Aug 2024-Jul 2025 A Study on the Core Competencies of Macau Preschoolers-Macau’s Preschool Learning Indicators and Curriculum Development PI MOP98,600 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
Aug 2024-Jul 2025 School-based Development Project in Preschool and Primary Education for Ha Van Baptist School Academic Year 2023/2024 PI MOP200,000 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
Jan-Jul 2024
 School-based Development Project in Early Childhood Education for Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van Academic Year 2023/2024 PI
 MOP160,000 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
2021-Present The Automatic Assessment
System for Learning Process of Child in Learning Area		 PI
 MOP300,000 Huaguan Preschool Education Consulting Co., Ltd, Taiwan
         
Aug 2020-Jul 2023 School-based Development Project in Early Childhood Education for Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van PI
 MOP560,000 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
2015-2018 Study on the Automatic Assessment System of Early Childhood Learning Area PI
 MOP160,000 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
Sep 2015-Aug 2016 A Study on the Operation and Management of Community Education and Childcare OrganizationsThe Positioning and Development of Community Nannies in Macau CO
-PI		 MOP100,000 Macau Foundation
         
2010-2011 Curriculum design and application of Life Education and Reading Education for Subsidiary and Application School of University of Macau PI
 MOP10,000 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau
         
2009-2010 University of Macau Development of Macau Preschool Curriculum Guidelines
 PI
 MOP100,000
 Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau

Refereed Journals

  • Liu, N. H., Chen, L. C., & Shen, C. F. (2025). Prospective preschool teachers’ professional growth in preschool science teaching: A case study at the University of Macau. Art Vision Journal, 29, 51-71. https://doi.org/10.6207/ARTVISION.202504_(29).051-071
  • Liu, N. H., Chen, L. C., & Li, Y. (2025). Global fertility declines and institutional challenges: A phenomenological study of kindergarten operational sustainability in Macau. Art Vision Journal, 29, 73-87. https://doi.org/10.6207/ARTVISION.202504_(29).073-087.
  • Wang, X. J., Chen, L. C., Liu, N. H., Chen, Yun-Wen. (2025). Gender Role Attitudes among Chinese Adolescents: Evidence from Latent Profile and Latent Transition Analysis. Art Vision Journal, 30, 15-25. https://doi.org/10.6207/ARTVISION.202510_(30).015-025.
  • Zheng, Q., Zheng, X., Liu, N., Wang, F., & Zhao, Y. (2023). A meta-analysis ofteacher-child interaction and early child outcomes from the perspective of CLASS. Early Child Development and Care, 193(15-16), 1620-1651. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2023.2273788. [SSCI,Q4; 5Y-IF(2023)=1.4]
  • Liu, N. H., & Shen. C. F. (2023). 論生命教育與儒家成德之教的關係 [On the relationship between Life education and the Confucian teaching of virtue]. Art Vison Journal, 26, 77-90. (TSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H., & Shen, C. F. (2023). 荀子道德思想及其現代意義 [Xunzi’s moral thought and its modern significance]. Art Vision Journal, 25, 1-14. DOI:10.6207/ART-VISION.202404_ (25).001-014. (TSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H. (2023). 嬰幼兒的閱讀啟蒙 [Reading enlightenment for infants and toddlers]. City and Book-Flip Through the City, 33, Cultural Affairs Bureau: Macau.
  • Chen, W.D., Shen,C. F., & Liu, N. H. (2019). 傳統儒家思想對現代企業管理之運用 —— 以 北 京 同 仁 堂 粵 華 藥 店 為 例 [The application of traditional confucianism to the management of modern enterprises-Taking Beijing tongrentang yuehua pharmacy as an example]. Art Vision Journal, 18, 55-58. (TSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H., Shen, J, F., & Zhu, J, W. (2017). 澳門社區保姆的定位與發展 [The study on the positioning and development of the community nanny in Macau]. Macau Research, 3(86), 57-67.
  • Shen, C, F., Liu, N. H., & Yeung, S,K. (2017). 孟子內聖外王思想研究 [The research of Mencius internal-sage with external-sage]. Jinan Historiography, 13, 1-20. (CSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H. (2007). 台灣生命教育的現狀和發展 [The situation and development of life education in Taiwan]. Early Childhood Education(Education Science), 388(12), 46-48. (CSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H. (2007). 兒童哲學與倫理教育 [Philosophy for children and ethics education]. Studies in Preschool Education, 156, 92-99. (CSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H. (2007). 美麗的心靈工程——淺談幼兒生命 [The construction of beautiful mind-Discussion of life education in early years]. East China Normal University, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 21 世紀的精緻幼兒教育(上) [Exquisite early childhood education in 21st Century-part one]. Preschool Education, 152, 88-94. (CSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 21 世紀的精緻幼兒教育(下) [Exquisite early childhood education in 21st Century-part two]. Preschool Education, 153, 88-91. (CSSCI)
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 打破三歲定終身的學習迷思 [Break the learning myth of “the child is father to the man”]. Baishi Education, 156, 94-97.
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 良好飲食習慣是成功的社會經驗基石 [A good dietary habit is the foundation stone of success]. Baishi Education, 155, 82-85.
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 打造幼兒成功的入學經驗 [To create a successful experience of entering school]. Baishi Education, 154, 82-86. The paper also published on the conference of early childhood teachers’ training course in Malaysia in July, 2005.
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 親近自然的魅力——幼兒的遊戲童年 [The charm of getting close to the nature-Children’s games in early childhood]. Baishi Education, 151, 92-97.
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 尋回孩子失歡的童顏 [Looking for the happy face of children]. Baishi Education, 150, 92-97.
  • Liu, N. H. (2004). 讓父親的角色活化起來 [Stimulate father’s role]. Baishi Education, 149, 85-91.
  • Liu, N. H. (2003). 良好的性格從小塑造 [Establish a good personality from early childhood]. Baishi Education, 147, 20-26
  • Liu, N. H. (2003). 幼稚園的美語風颳得適當嗎？[It is appropriate to introduce English course in Kindergarten?]. Baishi Education, 146, 42-46.
  • Liu, N. H. (2003). 儒家人格教育在當今教育中的意義(上) [The meaning of the confucianist personality education in today’s education-part one]. Baishi Education, 145, 82-86.
  • Liu, N. H. (2003). 儒家人格教育在當今教育中的意義(下) [The meaning of the confucianist personality education in today’s education-part two]. Baish Education, 146, 80-83.

Non-refereed Journal

  • Liu, N. H. (2021). 幼兒 STEAM 教育的核心素養與應用 [The key competency and utilization of STEAM education in early years]. Guangdong Education, 4, 39- 40.
  • Liu, N. H. (2019). STEAM 教育對於幼兒科學能力培養的新契機 [The new opportunity of STEAM education to cultivate early childhood scientific ability]. The Journal of Worker’s Children Kindergarten, 25, 5.
  • He, P. Liu, N. H. Yeung, S. K. (2015). 澳門聖公會學校幼小學部中文讀、寫教學法簡述 [The description of Chinese literacy teaching method in Macau anglican kindergarten and primary school]. Jilin Education, 2, 38.
  • Liu, N. H. Huang, L. (2013). 學習區角教學對於幼兒學習成效之探討 [The exploration of classroom learning center teaching for the effectiveness of young children’s learning]. Teacher Magazine, 42, 59-64.
  • Liu, N. H. (2013). 全人教育與生命教育 [Whole person education and life education]. Teacher Magazine, 33, 53-54.
  • Liu, N. H. (2013). “變色龍”的本領 [The capability of the “chameleon”]. Perfec Parent Magazine, 36, 5-11.

Books

  • Lui, N. H. (2019). 看見幼兒的學習力——澳門培正幼稚園學習區創新教學模 式(實踐篇) [To see children’s learning ability-The innovation model of learning aera in pui ching kindergaten of Macau(Practice)]. Macau: Macau Foundation.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017). 成功的家校合作策略 [The successful strategues of homeschool cooperation]. Macau: The Chinese educators association of Macau & Macau Foundation
  • Liu, N. H. (2016). 幼兒生命教育教程編制和實施的行動研究 [Action research on the development and implementation of Life Education Curriculum for young children]. Beijing: Jinlang Academic Press.
  • Liu, N. H. (2014). 生命教育活動資源手冊 [Resource manual for Life Education activities: k1]. Hong Kong: Educational publishing house.
  • Liu, N. H. (2014). 生命教育活動資源手冊 [Resource manual for Life Education activities: k2]. Hong Kong: Educational publishing house.
  • Liu, N. H. (2014). 生命教育活動資源手冊 [Resource manual for Life Education activities: k3]. Hong Kong: Educational publishing house.
  • Liu, N. H. (2007). 繪本中的生命花園 [Life garden in picture books]. Jiangxi, China: 21st century press.
  • Liu, N. H. (2005). 幼兒中國經典主題課程[Classical children themes course in China]. Taiwan: Baishi cultural press.

Patent Application

  • Liu,N.H. (2019). Automatic assessment system for learning ability of child in learning area-The teaching model of integrated learning area in pui ching kindergarten. Field: Pui Ching Middle School Kindergarten of Macau. “學習區幼 兒學習力自動評量系統” ——培正幼稚園主題統整學習區教學模式。
  • Liu, N. H. (2023). Automatic system for authentic assessment of child. Patent has been authorized Huaguan Preschool Education Consulting Co., Ltd.

Research Reports

  • Liu, N. H. (2017). 幼兒生命教育實驗課程實施成效之研究 [A study on the implementation effects of the Experimental Curriculum of Life Education in eary years]. Macau: University of Macau.
  • Jian, M. Y., Liu, N. H., Cai, J. Y. (2008). 多元文化的幼兒生命教育課程實施成果報告 [Report of implementation achievement on the project named Life Education Course in Early Childhood under the trend of Multiculturalism]. Project of National Kindergarten counseling scheme. Taiwan: National Chiayi University.

Conference Papers

  • Liu, N. H., Chen, L. C., & Kuan, P. I. (2025, Sep 9-12). A case study on intergenerational education through picture book-based instruction to promote interactions between young children and the elderly [Paper Presentation]. The British Educational Research Association (BERA) Conference 2025, Brighton, United Kingdom.
  • Chen, L. C., & Liu, N. H. (2025, July 10-12). A case study on the learning effectiveness of a science curriculum for undergraduate students majoring in preschool education in Macau [Paper Presentation]. Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (PECERA) 2025 International Conference, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu, N. H., & Chen, L. C. (2025, July 10-12). An action study on the effectiveness of an experimental life education curriculum for young children [Paper Presentation]. Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (PECERA) 2025 International Conference, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu, N. H., & Shen, J. F. (2025, April 13-15). 荀子道德思想及其現代意義. [Xunzi’s moral thought and its modern significance] [Paper Presentation]. International Conference on Language, Culture and Education: The Dialogue and Transformation between Chinese Traditional Wisdom and Contemporary Values, Hong Kong, China.
  • Liu, N. H., Chen, L. C., & Gao, J. S. (2023, December 8-11). Research on the application of intelligent makers education in the project-based curriculum of preschool [Paper Presentation]. HKERA-APERA International Conference 2023, Hong Kong, China.
  • Liu, N. H., Li, Y., & Chen, L. C. (2023, December 8-11). Challenges and impacts faced by kindergartens in Macau due to declining birth rates: An examination of the operational struggles and implications [Paper Presentation]. HKERA-APERA International Conference 2023, Hong Kong, China.
  • Shen, C.F.,Liu,N.H. (2019, July 30-August 2). 儒家管理哲學對現代企業管理運用之研究——以北京同仁堂粵華藥店及美國金士頓(Kingston)公司為例 [The study on the application of Confucian management philosophy to modern enterprise management-Taking Beijing tongrentang yuehua pharmacy and Kingston company as examples] [Paper Presentation]. Building a community of human destiny and the development of an ecological civil society, the City University of Macau and the Bahá’í Church of Macau, Macau, China.
  • Liu, N. H., Chen, L. C., & Shen, J. F. (2018, November 8-11). A study on the professional development of trainee teachers in science teaching at early childhood-Take the early childhood education students of the University of Macau as an example [Paper Presentation]. 2018 TERA and GACC International Conference, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. [Note: Best Paper Award]
  • Liu, N. H. (2018). 澳門幼兒教育翻轉與創新——培正幼稚園的慢學美感 [A study of the innovation flip on early childhood education in Macau-Slow learning aesthetic feeling of pui ching kindergarten] [Paper Presentation].The 1st CrossStrait Conference on Early Childhood Education, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2018). The innovation flip on early childhood education in Macau. [Paper Presentation].The Second International Education Summit of “Teaching Students in Accordance with Their Aptitude”, Macau.
  • Liu,N.H. (2018). The research on the application of STEAM education in Macau kindergartens [Paper Presentation].The International Forum of STEAM Education, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu,N.H. (2018). To see children’s learning ability-The innovation flip on early childhood education in Macau [Paper Presentation]. The International Innovation Forum of Early Childhood Education, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017). 健康活力的家庭教育課程在幼兒園的實施成效 [The implementation effects of a healthy and vigorous family education curriculum in kindergarten] [Paper Presentation]. Education in Time-Future in Hand, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017). 幼兒教師在科學教學的創新與挑戰 [The challenges and breakthroughs of preschool teachers in early childhood science teaching ] [Paper Presentation]. Early Childhood Education in the Era of Scientific and Technological Innovation: STEM in Early Childhood Education, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017). The application of Confucianism and Guoxue classics in early childhood education [Paper Presentation]. Preschool Education in the Background of Confucian Culture and the “Children’s Personality Teaching Method” Education Forum, Zoucheng, Shandong, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017). High-performance parents with active children [Paper Presentation]. The International Education Summit Forum, Macau, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015). The Life Stories of warm career [Paper Presentation]. The 2015 The Chinese culture in the Early Childhood Teachers to Develop Training in the Past, Now and the Future, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2014). The action research of child life education curriculum [Paper Presentation]. The 2014 Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association Conference, Philadelphia, USA.
  • Liu, N. H. (2012). A research on how the key competences of Macau affect the Macau childhood education curriculum [Paper Presentation]. The 2011 TERA International Conference of Education, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2012). A study of shaping children’s moral behaviors by cooperative learning skills [Paper Presentation]. The Asia-Pacific Network for moral education (APNME)-The seventh conference, Chung Cheng, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2009). 從儒家人格教育思想談幼兒生命教育 [Discuss life education in early years through the educational thoughts of the confucianist school] [Paper Presentation]. The Thirteenth Cross-Strait Seminar and Hong Kong and Macau Regions Seminar, Shanghai, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2008). The action research on early childhood life education from the perspective of curriculum and instruction [Paper Presentation]. The 2008 Early Childhood Life Education International Seminar, Zhiyuan, Taiwan.

Public Lectures

  • Liu, N. H. (2026.01.29). Social and emotional learning (SEL) in early childhood education: curriculum and instruction. Escola Secundária Pui Va Secção Primária e Infantil, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2026.01.24). PBL instructional design and implementation process. Escola de Santa Madalena Colegio Madalena de Canossa, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2025.07.14). PBL teaching process and outcome design: practical sharing. Ha Wan Baptist School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2025.07.07). Children’s social and communication skills. Ha Wan Baptist School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2025.07.03). Understanding characteristics of learning disabilities and support strategies. Ha Wan Baptist School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2025.06.30). Application of social and emotional learning in inclusive preschool education. Ha Wan Baptist School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2025.05.23). Creating supportive physical and psychological learning environments. Coloane Campus, Pui Ching Middle School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2025.05.23). From conflict to cooperation: the art of parent-teacher communication. Coloane Campus, Pui Ching Middle School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2024.11.11). Project-based learning strategies: case sharing. [classroom transformation: cultivating self-disciplined young citizens-from “problem behavior” to “independent action”]. Ha Wan Baptist School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2023.04.27). “Big Lessons from Little Picture Books-Life Wisdom in Children’s Literature.” University of Macau Library-Bo Ya Lecture. Special Presentation.
  • Liu, N. H. (2023. 06.17 & 26; 2024.02.21;05.08). Life education training. Macau: Education and Youth Affairs Bureau. Middle & Senior-level School Staff Training.
  • Liu, N. H. (2020.01.11). 成功的家校合作策略 [The successful strategues of homeschool cooperation]. Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2019.09.15-11.24). 生命教育繪本探索之旅 [Life education picture book exploration tour]. Love Neighbourhood Social Workers Association, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2019.05.18;06.06;06.20). 學習區創新教學工作坊 [The workshop of innovative teaching in learning area]. Ha Wan Baptish Kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2019.06.11). 生活的意義與生命的價值 [The meaning of life and the value of life]. Hong Kong General Studies Association: The Third Achievement of A Good Teacher-Teaching Internship Program, FED of University of Macau, Macau
  • Liu, N. H. (2019.06.15). 文 化 交 融 的 協 奏 曲 [A concerto for cultural convergence]. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and Macau Business Association, Macau National Father Memorial Hall, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2019.06.14). 生命教育教學之設計 [The teaching design of life education]. The Training of Professionals in Leisure Activities of Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, Escola Secundária Luso-Chinesa de Luís Gonzaga Gomes of Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2018-2019).The application of STEAM education in early childhood education of Macau. Early Childhood Education Group of China Education Association of Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2018.07.10). The plan and design of child learning area. Ha Wan Baptish Kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2018.05.07;07.17;07.19). The professional training of teachers. Saint Paul Kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017.12.16-2018.07.12). 幼兒學習評量方法 [The assement method of child learning]. Pui Ching Kingdergarten Early Childhood Education Seminar and Teaching Training, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017.07.18). 學習區的創設與遊戲教學 [The creation of child learning area and game teaching]. The worker’s children kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017.06.17). 成 功 前 的 蛻 變 — — 幼 兒 學 習 區 的 創 設 [The metamorphosis before the success-The creation of child learning area]. Escola dos Moradores do Bairro do Patane Kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2017.05.17). Life education. St.Rose of Lima’s Kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2016.07.14). 幼兒學習面面觀——探討幼兒學習的奧秘 [Explore the mystery of child learning]. Kwong Tai kindergarten Early Childhood Education Seminar and Teacher Professional Development Training, Macau
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.12.12). 幼兒學習評量方法 [The assement method of child learning]. Pui Ching Kingdergarten Early Childhood Education Seminar and teaching training, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.10.10.). 幼兒學習區角規劃與設計 [The plan and design of child learning area]. Saint Paul Kindergarten, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.08.19). 幼兒學習區角規劃與設計 [The plan and design of child learning area]. Ha Wan Baptish Kindergarten, Macau
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.08.29). 幼兒教育去小學化 [De-primarisation of early childhood education]. Escola Primaria Oficial Luso-Chinesa “Sir Robert Ho Tung”-DSEJ Early Childhood Education Seminar, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.06.10). 生命教育專業 培訓 [Professional training of life education]. Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.05.18). 你很特別——生命真精彩 [You are very special-Life is wonderful]. Colegio de Santa Rosa de Lima English Secondary School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.03.17). 淺談澳門幼兒教育現況與未來發展方向 [Discuss the current status and future developmental direction of Macau early childhood education]. Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.03.14). 澳門社區保母的發展之面面觀 [The development of Macau community housemaid]. Online News Feature Stories (Special Interview), Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2015.01.20). 生命教育如何在中小學餘暇活動開展 [How to launch life education in the leisure activities of secondary and primary school]. Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2014.10.16). 幼兒教育的「慢」與「美」的對話 [The dialog of early childhood education’s “slow” and “beauty”]. China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2014.07.19). 澳門社區保母政策的評析與建議 [Analysis and suggestion of the policy of Macau community housemaid]. Macau Daily, (TV Interview and Special Report), Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2009.03.28). 美麗的心靈工程——淺談生命教育的意義 [The construction of beautiful mind-Discussion of life education in early childhood]. Pui Va Middle School, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2009.04.06-07). 創思教學的新趨勢 [The new trend of creative teaching]. The Worker’s Children Kindergarten in Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2009.05.09&16). 走進親子閱讀的世界 [Entering the world of parentchild reading]. The Worker’s Children Kindergarten in Macau, Macau.
  • Liu, N. H. (2008.11.15&17). 幼兒主題課程設計與學習區的規劃 [Design of child theme course and learning area]. Curriculum and Instruction in Kindergarten Seminar, Early Childhood Teacher Association, Malaysia.
  • Liu, N. H. (2008.11.01). 幼兒性別平等教育之童書運用 [The utilization of picture books on children gender equality education]. Children Gender Equality Education Seminar, Penghu Education Bureau, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2008.10.22-11.19). 走進繪本的世界——賞析與創作 [Entering the world of picture books-Appreciation and creation]. Story Mother Training Activities, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2008.08.19-21). 多元文化下的幼兒生命教育課程設計與教學 [Curriculum design and instruction of life education in early years under the trend of Multiculturalism]. Life Education in Early Childhood Seminar, Jiayi Education Bureau, Taiwan.
  • Liu, N. H. (2007). 主題課程與分科課程之比較 [Comparison on theme course and subject-based course]. Kindergarten Principal Training Course in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China.
  • Liu, N. H. (2007.07.17-08.05). 美麗的心靈工程——幼兒的生命教育 [The construction of beautiful mind-Discussion of life education in early childhood]. Tour Lecturers on Parent-Child Relationship Held by Educational Departments in Henan Province in Different Cities, such as Zhenzhou, Xinxiang, Zhumadian, Shangqiu, Puyang, Nanyang, and Jiyuan, China.

University and Faculty/Unit Service

  • Committees
    • Liu, N. H. (2017-2021). Programme Committee Member for the PGCE and Bachelor in Early Childhood Education.
    • Liu, N. H. (2009-2018). Programme Committee Member for the Master in Early Childhood Education.
  • University Student Life and Development Service
    • Liu, N.H. (2025.06.03-09). As a leader in the Voluntary Teaching and Exchange Activity(江西義教交流活動) (Jiangxi, China), FEDSA.
    • Liu, N. H. (2025). In class, I addressed internship inquiries from senior-year early childhood education students by clarifying internship roles and offering career planning advice, while providing individual consultation services to those in need. This encompassed not only internship and teaching guidance but also psychological counseling and support.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024-2025). As a Judge in Dimension Door talent show, Moon Chun Memorial College.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022-now). As a Non-Resident College Fellow, I participated in activities by MCM College, including student activities, social service, and conferences, and I examined and appraised related work.
    • Liu, N.H. (2024.05.26-31). As a leader in the Voluntary Teaching and Exchange Activity(「貴」在同行義教交流活動) (Congjiang, Guizhou, China), FEDSA.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.04. 25). 20223/2024 Valedictory High Table Dinner Programme.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.04.17). As a Judge in Dimension Door talent show, Moon Chun Memorial College.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.04.13). Spring Excursion to Hengqin Mangzhou Wetland Park, Guia House of Moon Chun Memorial College.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.01.20)“Experience Nature‧Savour Life”. Life Education Excursion workshop, MCM College.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-now). Offer counselling for university students who have problems in learning, with family or with peers.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022-now). As a Non-Resident College Fellow, I participated in activities by MCM College, including student activities, social service, and conferences, and I examined and appraised related work.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2022). As a Non-Resident College Fellow, I participated in activities by Shiu Pong College, including student activities, social service, andconference and I examined and appraised related work.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023. 4.28). Moon Chun Memorial College High Table Dinner and Full Blues Award.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022-2023). Hosted a parent-child picture book activity and experiencing program named “Join us, Dad”, MCM College and Pou Tai Youth and Family Integrated Service Center.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022). Provided training for college students in the “Evergreen” Service-Learning Project, MCM College and Pou Tai Youth and Family Integrated Service Center.Liu, N. H. (2020). Cheer for University Association candidates, UM media,
      University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2020). Teachers attending ZOOM classes during the epidemic, UM media, University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2017-2019). The Panel of Judge in FED Day by UMAC of FED.
    • Liu, N.H. (2017). As a Leader, I participated in the Taiwan Volunteer Trip by the FEDSA.
    • Liu, N. H. (2017). “Discovering preschool children’s learning ability-The innovation of learning indexes in learning area”[Speech], Lunch Seminar, Faculty of Education, University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-2016). Assisted the visit activities with foreign guests and introduced the development status of Early Childhood Education in Macau, University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014 & 2019-2020). As an Advisor in the Dream Building Team(DBT) of Shiu Pong College, University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2016). Assisted and planned workshops for volunteer professional knowledge training, University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2016). Engaged in student activities by FED, including welcome activity for freshman, graduate activity, etc.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2015). Engaged in Mentorship program, student counselling and other student activities, University of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2015). Accomplished Affairs entrust by Principal of FED.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). Held activities for university students who are majoring in Early Childhood Education, University of Macau.

External Services

  • Committes
    • Liu, N. H. (2025.06-now). Peer Reviewer for Early Education and Development.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023-2025). Professional Consultant, Ha Wan Baptish Kindergarten, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2020-now). Professional Consultant for School-based Curriculum,Shek Pai Wan Public School Kindergarten, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2021-now). Professional consultant, Huaguan Preschool Education Consulting Co., Ltd, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-now). Judge, Macau Mandarin speech contest, Chinese Educatiours Association of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2020). Professional Consultant, Committee of ECE, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF).
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2020). Judge, Parent-Children Creative Fashion Show, Saint Paul kindergarten, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-now). Project Training Instructor, Life Education, DSEJ.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012-now). Professional Consultant, Committee of ECE, Chinese Educators Association of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2011-now). Judge, Teaching Award Plan, DSEJ.
    • Liu, N. H. (2009-now). Professional Judge, Instructional Design Award Scheme, Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-2019). Professional Consultant, Pui Ching Kindergarten, Macau
    • Liu, N. H. (2018-2019). Reviewer, International Conference on E-Society, EEducation and E-Technology (ICSET ).
    • Liu, N. H. (2012-2019). Member, Committee of ECE, Chinese Society of Education.
    • Liu, N. H. (2017). Judge, Recitation Contest, High Group, Hou Kong Middle School, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2017). Consultant, Learning Area Design, Ha Wan Baptish Kindergarten, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2016-2019). Training Instructor, The Professional Development Training, Kwong Tai kindergarten, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-2016). Examine Teacher, Civil Education in General Knowledge Quiz of Delta Asia Cup, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015). Judge, Kindergarten Teacher’s Teaching Plan Contest, Committee of ECE, Chinese Educatours Association of Macau, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). Judge, Teaching Demonstration and Discussion, DSEJ, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). Course director, The Experiment of the Early Child and Family Education Course, Worker’s Children Kindergarten, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012-2014). Director, Family-School Cooperation Project, Early Childhood Group of Chinese Educators Association of Macau, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012-2014). Project Mentor Director, Life Education Course and the Experiment of Learning Area, Pui Ching Kindergarten.
    • Liu, N. H. (2013-2014). Project Mentor Director, The Experiment of the Life Education Course, Kao Yip Kindergarten.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012-2013). Judge, Open Class and Teaching Plan, DSEJ’s Instructional Design Award Scheme.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012). Director, China Association of Preschool Education, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2011-2019). Editor & Assistance, DSEJ Parent Education Center.
  • Social Service
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.05.13). Current Situation and Challenges of Early Childhood Education in Macao (Public Speech). Middle & Senior-level School Staff Training for Henan Provincial Department of Education. Macau: University of Macau, Faculty of Education.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.04.29). The Emergence of the Creative Studies ProgrammeSichuan Jiaxiang Group (online).
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.08.17). Macao’s Extraordinary Decade-Foreign Land is Homeland. Macau: Tianyi Media. Special Report.
      Macau Radio and Television (2023.12.19/21-TVpremiere) & YouTube (2023.12.26-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkHQBH20uak).
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.08.01). The Art Exhibition in Shek Pai Wan Public SchoolThe Significace of Children’s Aesthetic Education. Macau Radio and Television. Special Report(2983).
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.06.30). Three-Year Achievement Exhibition of Aesthetic Education Program for Preschoolers. Macau: Shek Pai Wan Public School Kindergarten. Special Presentation.
    • Liu, N.H. (2022.11.19). Curriculum Design and Teaching of Early Childhood Life Education. Macau: Chinese Educators Association of Macau.
    • Liu, N.H. (2022.03-05). Social Service. Macau: Bodhi Elder Center.
    • Liu, N.H. (2020.08.29). Physical and Mental Development of Three-year-old and the Effects of Wearing Masks for Long Periods on Preschoolers. Macau: Overview Teledifusão de Macau. Report.
    • Liu, N.H. (2019.11.05-08). China Soong Ching Ling Foundation Senior Kindergarten Teachers and Macau Teacher Directors Exchange Visits and Exchanges.
    • Liu, N.H. (2019.09.15-11.24). The Discovery Journey of Life Education Picture Book. Macau: Neighbour Care Fellowship of Macau.
    • Liu, N.H. (2019.01.23). The Significance of Childcare. Macau: Macau Radio and Television. Special Report.
    • Liu, N. H. (2018.12.12). The Issues of Early Childhood Education. Macau: Communication Department of the UM.
    • Liu, N. H. (2017). Academic Exchange and Visited Shanghai. Macau: Early Childhood Group of Chinese Educators Association of Macau and China Soong Ching Ling Foundation
    • Liu, N. H. (2016). Received the Kindergarten Directors of HongKong and Held the Early Childhood Education of Macau Seminar.
    • Liu, N. H. (2016). The Issues of Policy of Macau Community Housemaid and Childcare. Macau: Macau Monthly. Special Report.
    • Liu, N. H. (2016). Academic Exchange and Visited Guangxi Normal University. Macau: Early Childhood Group of Chinese educators association of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015). Organized Field Trip to Taiwan, Beijing and Japan for Teachers and Directors from China Association of Preschool Education.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015). Academic Exchange and Visited Guizhou. Macau: Early Childhood Group of Chinese Educators Association of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015). Received and Arranged the Visit to China soong ching ling foundation.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). The Program of Macau Community Housemaid. Macau Monthly. Special report.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). Early Childhood Education Related Topics. Macau Lotus TV. Special report.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). Academic Exchange and visited Taiwan. Macau: Early Childhood Group of Chinese Educators Association of Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012-2019). Assisted in Designing the Learning Environment for Kindergarten Students. Macau: Pui Ching Middle School.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012). Organized Field Trip to Taiwan for Teachers from the China Association of Preschool Education and Introduced Teaching Assessment Method to Them.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012.03-05). Assist Macau Escola Dom Joao Paulino School to Conduct Life Education Course.
    • Liu, N. H. (2012.06-07). Assisted Macau Escola Luso-Chinesa School and Conduct Drama Course in Cantonese
    • Liu, N. H. (2011.04-06). As a Volunteer in Parent-Children Activities by Taipa Educational Center
  • Professional Service
    • Liu, N. H. (Annual). Served as a jury member for the Education and Youth Development Bureau’s Teaching Award Program and as a life education training lecturer for the DSEJ’s middle-management development seminars, assisting in the completion of the Bureau’s annual routine tasks.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024-present). Served as a consulting advisor for the “School Innovation and Comprehensive Reform Initiative” at Ha Wan Baptist School, providing comprehensive development planning in areas such as curriculum and teaching innovation, school-based curriculum establishment, administrative structure planning and duty clarification, teacher professional training, and learning environment renewal and equipment upgrading. Offered reform and innovation strategies for schools facing enrollment challenges and operational difficulties, aiming to create a replicable model for similar institutions and support successful school transformation. The hours dedicated meet the university’s requirements for external service.
    • Liu, N. H. (2013-present). Served as a professional consulting advisor for the Early Childhood Education Section of the Chinese Educators’ Association of Macau, providing professional training and guidance, and annually acting as a Putonghua competition judge—all on a voluntary basis.
    • Liu, N. H. (Ongoing). Provided professional training to teachers from Ha Wan School, Seac Pai Van Public School, Coloane Pui Ching School, Choi Nong Wai Long Branch School, and others, delivering lectures and workshops on inclusive education, PBL teaching and implementation, parent-teacher communication skills, classroom management strategies, and diversified assessment methods for young children. Many schools have begun implementing these approaches, with project-based learning emerging in kindergartens. The automated multi-assessment system I developed is currently being implemented in five kindergartens, contributing to the gradual diversification of early childhood education in Macau and its alignment with internationally-advanced curricula.
    • Liu, N. H. (2020-2024). Served as a school-based curriculum development consultant for the kindergarten section of Seac Pai Van Public School, promoting aesthetic project-based learning in daily life. Teaching works from this initiative have consistently received awards, and teacher Cheng Hoi San, who participated in the project, was honored with the DSEJ’s Outstanding Teacher Award this year, which is a source of great satisfaction and congratulations. In particular, the project course “The Distance Between Us and the Elderly,” which I advised, received an Excellence Award and represented Macau in the National Outstanding Teaching Competition.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.08.12). Professional Judge, Instructional Design Award Scheme, Education and Youth Development Bureau, Macau.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.06.06-07). Art Instruction Strategies and Methods for Early Childhood Teachers-From Creative Ideas to Artistic Journeys. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.05.10). Creation of Artistic and Physical Indicators-Spiral Curriculum Building. Shek Pai Wan Public-School Kindergarten. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.05.08). Life education training. Middle & Senior-level School Staff Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2024.04.12). Multiple Assessments-Authentic Assessment of Young Children. Macau: Shek Pai Wan Public School Kindergarten. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.10.30). The Significance of Three Years Old-Start a Critical Period in Child’s Development. Macau: Jiao Ye Middle School International Kindergarten Department. Parent-child Lecture.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.08.28). Multiple Assessment Method of Preschoolers Based on Core Competence. Macau: Colégio Diocesano de São José N.4 Kindergarten. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.06.29). Creation of Learning Areas and Activity Design for Preschoolers. Macau: Jiao Ye Middle School Sanva Kindergarten. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.04.01). Authentic Assessment of Young Children-The Significance of Multiple Assessment. Macau: Huaguan Preschool Education Consulting Co., Ltd. Special Presentation.
    • Liu, N. H. (2023.02.13). The Application of Multiple Assessment and Competencce Indicators. Chinese Educators Association of Macau. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022.12.05&15). The Construction of Preschool Inclusive Education. Macau: Shek Pai Wan Public School Kindergarten. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022.12.02). The Application of Key Competence and Multiple Assessment for Preschoolers. Macau: Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022.11.19). Cirruculum Design and Teaching of Early Childhood Life Education. Macau: Chinese Educators Association of Macau. Teacher Professional Training (All Preschool Teachers).
    • Liu, N. H. (2022.11.14). Aesthetic Education for Preschoolers-Design and Implementation of Aesthetic Education Program. Macau: Colégio Diocesano de São José, Cinta Escola. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022.11.05). Aesthetic Education in Life-Aesthetic Education for Preschoolers. Macau: Colégio Diocesano de São José, Cinta Escola. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2022.10.26). Multiple Assessment of Young Children-The Process of Real Assessment. Macau: Escola Oficial de Seac Pai Van. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2019.7.1). The Successful Way to Develop Child Learning Area. Macau: Bayview Park Kindergarten of Choi Nong Chi Tai School. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2016.6.25). The Workshop of Parent-Teacher CommunicationSkills. Macau: Early Childhood Group of Chinese Educators Assiciation of Macau. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-now). Professional Training. Macau: DSEJ. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-2019). Professional Direction and Learning Area Coaching. Macau: Pui Ching kindergarten. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2015-2019). Traing Teachers and Directors. Macau: Chinese Educators Association of Macau. Teacher Professional Training (All Macau Kindergartens).
    • Liu, N. H. (2014.07-2015.07). Inclusive Education Research Project. Macau: Macau Special Education Association. Principal Investigator.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014.12.6). Early Childhood Healthy Family Education Instruction and Learning Area Teaching. Macau: Kao Yip Kindergarten, Macau. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014-2015). Assisted Colleagues to Accomplish Life Education Professional Training for Teacher Entrust by DSEJ.
    • Liu, N. H. (2014). Inclusive Education Conference (Special education). Macau: DSEJ. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2013.10-2014.07). Professional Direction and Irregular Coaching for Teachers. Macau: Pui Ching kindergarten.
    • Liu, N. H. (2013). Creation of Learning Areas, The Learning Area Teaching of Life Education Picture Book. Macau: Pui Ching Kindergarten.
    • Liu, N. H. (2009.06.23,30;07.07,14,21). Design and Implementation of SchoolBased Curriculum on Life Education in Pleasant Reading. Macau: Subsidiary and Application School of University of Macau. Teacher Professional Training.
    • Liu, N. H. (2009.06.23,30;07.07.14.21). Parenting Training for Parent Volunteers and Story Mothers on Life Education Through Pleasant Reading. Macau: Subsidiary and Application School of University of Macau. Teacher Professional Training.

  • Playing and Learning (EDUC2029)
  • Integrated general studies and scientific activities (EDUC3028)
  • Education Planning and Creation of Learning Environment (EDUC3033)
  • Guidance in early childhood (EDUC3026)
  • Integrated learning (EDUC6303)
  • Teaching Practice (EDUC400)
  • Social and cultural activities (EDUC3020)

  • Integrated Activity Teaching and Design for Children (DPRE302)
  • Teaching of Integrated and Creative Thinking (BIKA115)
  • Teaching Practice (PREI400)
  • Parent Education (BIKA114)
  • The Design of Teaching Plan and Learning Environment (DPRE212)
  • Moral and Civil Education (PREI202)
  • Supervised Teaching Practice (BIKY104)
  • Workshop/Seminar/Study Tour (IMEH007)
  • Home and School Partnership (IMEH021)
  • Child and family education (EDEC754)
  • Life Education (EDEB150)
  • Parental education and involvement (EDUC2030)