Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) – Primary

Programme Overview and Aims

Programme Structure

Field Experience   Students will be placed in schools, which are important sites for learning to teach and where they will have the opportunity to practise, interpret, generate, and experiment with theory. Teaching Practice for local students will be conducted in local schools. Non-local students may conduct their Teaching Practice at local schools or schools outside Hong Kong, such as mainland-based schools catering to Hong Kong pupils and offering the Hong Kong curriculum (內地設立港人子弟學校). The medium of instruction for Teaching Practice may vary depending on the policy of the schools.   FE Foundation Course FE and Professional Learning Portfolio I FE and Professional Learning Portfolio II Block Practice I FE Semester

Career Prospects   The programme is designed to provide students with the disciplinary and professional competency to teach in local primary schools. Majoring in English with in-depth academic and professional knowledge, graduates of the programme will have excellent career prospects. They will be ready to gain the following skills and qualifications:   Be eligible to apply to become fully qualified and registered teachers in Hong Kong; Be able to apply for an exemption from the Language Proficiency Assessment (English Language) (LPAE) with high level of English proficiency; and Be able to help students learn English as a second language effectively in Hong Kong primary schools.

Employment Highlights (2022)

Employment Status

80%

Employed and Further Studies

20%

Others

Employment Field

100%

Education

TSE Sze Ching Toby “EdUHK has provided me with various opportunities to flourish, both as a prospective English teacher and as an individual. Despite not knowing what the future holds, with the experiences gained and the support of my friends, I am well-prepared for the challenges ahead, and I look forward to accomplishing all the other goals on my university bucket list.”   Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) - 2023 Graduate SO Kai Tung Alex “My experience as a BEd(EL) student has been fun and meaningful. As a pre-service English teacher, I have had ample opportunities to equip myself with the relevant knowledge and skills. I learned various teaching strategies and theories on language learning."   Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) - 2023 Graduate

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• Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by unforeseeable circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

• EdUHK is one of the teacher education providers in Hong Kong. Graduates of the University’s teacher education programmes are eligible to apply to become fully qualified and registered teachers. As regards teacher registration, graduates should approach the Teacher Registration Team of the Education Bureau (EDB) to submit applications directly. All applications will be assessed by the EDB. which will consider, among other things, whether an applicant has been convicted of any criminal offence (including sex-related offences) in Hong Kong or elsewhere, or is involved in any ongoing criminal proceedings or investigations. For details, please browse the EDB's website.

• Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. Programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("student contribution"), whereas personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs will not be supported. The estimated cost of the visits for students admitted to the 2024/25 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the cost of the visits as a result of inflation, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc. The exact amount of student contribution is thus not available.

• Students admitted to the Bachelor of Education (English Language) programme are required to attend a compulsory Immersion Programme. While Immersion Programmes are heavily subsidised, students are still required to contribute no less than 18% of the best estimated cost of the Immersion Programmes ("student contribution"). Non-local students have to pay the full cost of the Immersion Programme. The full cost of the Immersion Programmes for students admitted to the 2024/25 cohort is not available yet as it is subject to a variety of factors such as changes to the immersion programme cost as a result of inflation and programme duration, the prevailing airfare, fuel surcharge and taxes, and the exchange rate. For reference purpose, the full cost of the Immersion programme for 2023/24 was around HK$69,000 for the English Language Immersion Programme in this programme. Students are strongly reminded that the full cost for the 2024/25 admission cohort may vary and the aforementioned amounts should be taken as reference only.

• Starting from the 2024/25 cohort, students admitted to the full-time Bachelor of Education and Double Degree programmes are required to fulfil the “Exit Requirements for Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics”, which consists of three components: 1) Fulfilment of assessment requirements of Field Experience; 2) Satisfactory completion of two required courses related to Teachers’ Professional Conduct and Ethics; 3) Fulfilment of relevant co-curricular requirement.