Prof. Alfredo BAUTISTA is a Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong. He has conducted educational research in countries around the world (Spain, United States, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong/China). Prof. Bautista currently leads several research and development projects focusing on early childhood education curriculum, pedagogy, teacher education and professional development. Much of this prior research work has focused on music and arts education, creativity, and play. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal for the Study of Education and Development.