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Besides improving proficiency in their
target language, core studies on the BEd (Language Teaching)
consolidate and extend participants' academic subject
knowledge, while also enriching their knowledge of key
issues in language teaching and learning. Additionally,
LPR-related tests are conducted annually and the demonstration
of LPR attainment is a graduation requirement.
The second summer block consists of an
immersion programme run by universities in China, Australia
or New Zealand. This experience gives participants the
opportunity to further develop their language skills,
while also enhancing their knowledge of the culture
of the host country.
Last year also saw the establishment of
the Professional Development Course for Primary School
Teachers (Educational Innovation), a full-time course
lasting five weeks. The course aims to equip teachers
better to support educational and curriculum reforms
in schools.
Our other popular and long-standing professional
development courses continue to attract serving teachers
keen to upgrade their skills. We offer courses covering
primary, secondary and early childhood education, with
specialisms for English, Chinese and Putonghua teachers
and panel chairs, curriculum leaders and special education
teachers.
Looking beyond
Hong Kong
Increasing globalisation calls for future teachers to
develop an awareness of the wider world, and we organise
many activities to support this. Study visits overseas
and the Mainland provide students with first-hand opportunities
to learn about the world and develop a global outlook,
as well as helping students improve their language skills.
During the year, the Student Affairs Office
organised a total of 111 days of tours, exchanges and
internship programmes for over 100 students. Visits
to places such as Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Beijing,
Inner Mongolia and Shanghai offered students a wealth
of insight into different educational and cultural contexts.
Immersion programmes and study visits for
students majoring in Language, Art, Music, Physical
Education, Mathematics, Science, Design & Technology,
Information Technology and Early Childhood Education
gave students exposure to teaching and learning in cultural
contexts that were novel to them.
Apart from support for language immersion
programmes, an earmarked funding of HK$1.279 million
has been set aside to support student study visits during
the year, with students meeting 50% of the costs.
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