Author(s): HO, Y.K.K., Institution: THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, Country: HONG KONG, Abstract-ID: 2560

Fundamental Movement Learning Community (FMLC) is a Community of Practice (CoP) that focuses on learning, knowledge sharing, and research to improve the teaching of fundamental movement skills in Hong Kong. FMLC was established in 2013 in response to the challenges Hong Kong teachers face in teaching fundamental movements in schools and the diverse interpretations of the latest curriculum.
By reviewing the governance data from the Education Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the annual public reports of the Fundamental Movement Learning Community (FMLC), this study explored the significant growth of the FMLC over ten years. Initially implemented in only 3 out of 456 schools (0.6%), the FMLC expanded its reach to 257 out of 456 schools (56.3%) by 2023. Particularly noteworthy is the significant increase in the number of participating schools in 2015, the year prior to the publication of the teaching materials, from 12 schools in 2014 to 150 schools, an impressive 11.5 times increase in comparison. This upward trend continues with an annual growth rate of at least 3.5% through 2023.
This study provides an overview of FMLC from 2013 to 2023, specifically focusing on the notable surge observed in 2015 and the ongoing growth leading up to 2023. Additionally, the study addressed future directions and considerations for those countries that will develop a Learning Community in the Fundamental Movement.