Professional Development Programmes
for Heads and Teachers of Pre-primary Institutions
(Web Version)
(2013/14)
Curriculum Development Institute
Education Bureau
July 2013
Details of the programmes will be uploaded by stages onto the Training Calendar System of the Education Bureau.
School heads and teachers may make reference and registration at the website http://tcs.edb.gov.hk
Preface
school-based professional development programmes in professional
sharing and promoting the capacity building among colleagues.
Purpose of Booklet (Web Version)
Design & Focus of Programmes
As a close partner with schools, the Curriculum Development
Institute (CDI) has systematically organised a series of Professional
Development Programmes (PDPs) on curriculum development for
school heads and teachers. The purposes are to help them achieve
personal learning goals, gain professional knowledge, develop
pedagogical and leadership skills suited to the needs of their students
and contexts of their schools.
The design of the programmes aims to sustain the full
implementation of the “Guide to the Pre-primary Curriculum (2006)”
since the 2007/08 school year so as to further enhance the quality of
pre-primary education. With reference to the feedback of school
heads and teachers collected through various channels, the areas that
require greater emphasis for further professional capacity building
are thus included. The PDPs to be offered in this school year focus
on the following:
To enable schools to plan and co-ordinate the professional
development of teachers at the school level for the 2013/14 school
year, CDI has prepared this Booklet (Web Version) on Professional
Development Programmes for Heads and Teachers of Pre-primary
Institutions.
The details are also available at the website:
http://www.edb.gov.hk/cd/pdp/kg. The programme information on
the web will be revised or updated in response to changing needs and
circumstances.
Based on the changes in the education arena, schools may have
already identified school-based capacity building needs for their
teachers. We hope that schools could make full use of these courses
organised by CDI in raising the awareness and knowledge of
different topics among the participating teachers. Upon the return
to their schools, they may integrate what they learnt with their
i)
Enhancing teachers’ understanding and mastery of integrated
curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation (e.g.
strengthening management, leadership and planning to
sustain curriculum development; enhancing the curriculum
interface between kindergarten and primary); and
ii)
Deepening learning and teaching strategies, especially using
play as an effective learning and teaching strategy, enhancing
understanding of the issue of children development and
catering for learner diversities, nurturing of generic skills,
enhancing assessment literacy and promoting home-school
co-operation.
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Organisation of Booklet (Web Version)
Feedback
PDPs in this Booklet (Web Version) are presented in two
categories: “(A) Curriculum Management, Leadership and Planning”
and “(B) Sustaining Curriculum and Assessment Reform”, which
include a variety of programmes on different curriculum emphases,
teaching and learning strategies for various curriculum areas and
CDI would take into consideration of feedback from school
heads and teachers on courses delivered this year and continue to
design appropriate programmes to meet the needs in the coming
years. All views and suggestions from school heads and teachers
are welcome and please send them to:
courses for specific groups of school personnel (e.g. school heads,
middle managers, new teachers and parents). Each programme is
indicated in its title whether it is a “new”, “re-run” (programme
content identical or with minor adaptations) or “refreshed”
(programme content with more than 50% updates) item. School
heads, teachers and other members of the staff may quickly identify
programmes that may interest them through browsing the first three
Kindergarten and Primary Section
Curriculum Development Institute
Education Bureau
13/F Wu Chung House
213 Queen’s Road East
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
columns of the tables which indicate the theme, the target group and
the title of the programmes.
or e-mail to: scdokpkg@edb.gov.hk
Teachers’ professional development cannot be accomplished
merely through self-learning, but also with the professional
development opportunities offered by the programmes, which are
desirably complemented by doing in real classroom and school
settings, professional discourse, collaboration and sharing among
teachers. Through different forms of learning and the dynamic,
interactive knowledge exchange process, teachers’ professional
knowledge is enhanced and the development of schools as learning
communities is facilitated.
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Contents
(A) Curriculum Management, Leadership and Planning…………………………………………...……………………... 1
(B) Sustaining the Curriculum and Assessment Reform……………………………………………………...…………… 2
I.
Curriculum Emphases………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2
II.
Effective Learning and Teaching………………………………………………………………………………………………
3
III. Enhancing Assessment Literacy……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
IV. Induction Course for New Teachers……………………………………………………………………………………………
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(A) Curriculum Management, Leadership and Planning
(A) Curriculum Management, Leadership and Planning
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Curriculum
Interface
Leadership
and
Management
School-based
Curriculum
Planning
Target Group
H


M
T
P
Title
Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
Mode
Available in
Year/
Month School
Year
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Section
Remarks

Whole-school
Curriculum Planning
Series:
(1) Enhancing the Interface
between Pre-primary
and Primary Levels
(Re-run)
1
120
3
Seminar/
Experience
Sharing

(2) Teachers’ Professional
Development and
Learning Culture
(New)
1
80
3
Seminar/
Experience Mar - May
Sharing
12
This is a programme
commissioned to
tertiary institutions to
support teachers for
implementing the
“Guide to the
Lecture &
Ms Man-yi
Kindergarten
Nov - Jun 2013/14
2892 5469
Pre-primary
Workshop
CHEUNG
and Primary
Curriculum (2006)”,
focussing on
designing integrated
learning activities and
catering for learner
diversities.


Implementation of the
Pre-primary Curriculum
Guide Series:
(1) Curriculum
Understanding and
Implementation
(Re-run)
6
40
Mar
2014
Mrs Carol
Kindergarten
2892 5832
YUEN
and Primary
2014
Ms Man-yi
Kindergarten
2892 5469
CHEUNG
and Primary
H = Heads of Pre-primary Institutions; M = Middle Managers / Coordinator Teachers; T = Teachers; and P = Parents
1
(B) I. Curriculum Emphases
(B) Sustaining the Curriculum and Assessment Reform
I. Curriculum Emphases
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Target Group
H
Integrated
Learning
Experience

across
Different
Learning Areas
Catering for

Learner
Diversity
Catering for
Learner
Diversity
Catering for
Learner
Diversity


M
T






P
Title
Implementation of the
Pre-primary Curriculum
Guide Series:
(2) Reflections on
Child-centred
Curriculum (Refreshed)
(3) Catering for Young

Children’s Diverse
Learning Needs (New)
Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
Mode
Available in
Year /
Month School
Year
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Section
1
100
3
Seminar/
Experience Oct - Dec
Sharing
1
80
3
Seminar/
Ms Man-yi
Kindergarten
Experience Dec - Jun 2013/14
2892 5469
CHEUNG
and Primary
Sharing
2013
Mrs Carol
Kindergarten
2892 5832
YUEN
and Primary

(4) Basic Course on Young
Children Development
and Learner Diversities
(Re-run)
1
40
3
Workshop Dec - June 2013/14
Mrs Belinda
Kindergarten
2892 5821
CHENG
and Primary

(5) Advanced course on
Young Children
Development and
Learner Diversities
1
40
3
Workshop Mar - May
Mrs Belinda
Kindergarten
2892 5821
CHENG
and Primary
2014
Remarks
Parent
Education
Parent Seminars Series:
 (1) 「贏在起跑線上？」
(New)
1
500
2
Seminar
Aug
2013
Mrs Carol
Kindergarten
2892 5832
YUEN
and Primary
Parent
Education

(2) 「讀一讀‧好醒目」
(Re-run)
2
500
2
Seminar
Apr
2014
Ms Man-yi
Kindergarten
2892 5469
CHEUNG
and Primary
In collaboration with the
Department of Health, ,
including elements on
catering for students
with Special Educational
Needs.
In collaboration with the
Department of Health, ,
including professional
knowledge and skills in
catering for students
with Special Educational
Needs.
This seminar aims to
enhance
parents’
understanding
in
children development
and learning.
This seminar aims to
promote
reading
culture
through
home-school
co-operation.
H = Heads of Pre-primary Institutions; M = Middle Managers / Coordinator Teachers; T = Teachers; and P = Parents
2
(B) II. Effective Learning and Teaching
(B) Sustaining the Curriculum and Assessment Reform
II. Effective Learning and Teaching
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Target Group
H
M
T
P
Title
Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
Mode
Available in
Year /
Month School
Year
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Section

Effective Learning and
Teaching Series:
(1) Dissemination Seminar
on Play-based Learning
(New)
1
100
3
Seminar/
Mrs Carol
Kindergarten
Experience Dec - Mar 2013/14
2892 5832
YUEN
and Primary
Sharing
Sense of
Rhythm,
Imagination
and
Coordination

(2) Music and Movement
(Re-run)
2
40
3
Workshop Jan – May
2014
Mrs Belinda
Kindergarten
2892 5821
CHENG
and Primary
Physical
Fitness and
Health

(3) Physical Activities
(Re-run)
2
40
3
Workshop Jan – May
2014
Ms Man-yi
Kindergarten
2892 5469
CHEUNG
and Primary
Play Activities
Language –
Second
language
(English)



Exposing Children to
  English through Songs,
Rhymes and Games
6
25
16
Workshop Aug - Oct
2013
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Remarks
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers of the
'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
H = Heads of Pre-primary Institutions; M = Middle Managers / Coordinator Teachers; T = Teachers; and P = Parents
3
(B) II. Effective Learning and Teaching
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Language –
Second
language
(English)
Language –
Second
language
(English)
Language –
Second
language
(English)
Language –
Second
language
(English)
Target Group
H
M


T
P
 
Title
Exposing Children to
Phonics
Exposing Children to
  English through
Storytelling
Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
3
6
25
25
24
16
Mode
Available in
Year /
Month School
Year
Workshop Aug - Sep
Workshop Aug - Nov
2013
2013
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Section
Language
Education
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers of the
'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
Language
Education
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers of the
'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.

Exposing Children to
  English through Reading
Stories
2
25
16
Workshop Oct - May 2013/14
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education

Exposing Children to
English through
  Show-and-tell and
Real-life Experience
Activities
3
25
8
Workshop
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Dec
2013
Remarks
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers NOT joining
the 'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers of the
'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
H = Heads of Pre-primary Institutions; M = Middle Managers / Coordinator Teachers; T = Teachers; and P = Parents
4
(B) II. Effective Learning and Teaching
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Target Group
H
M
T
P
Title
Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
Mode
Available in
Year /
Month School
Year
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Section
Language –
Second
language
(English)

Exposing Children to
  English through Songs,
Rhymes and Games
3
25
8
Workshop Dec - Jan 2013/14
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Language –
Second
language
(English)

Exposing Children to
  English through Drama
Activities
3
25
16
Workshop Feb - Mar
2014
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Language –
Second
language
(English)

 
Exposing Children to
Phonics
2
25
8
Workshop Mar - Apr
2014
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Language –
Second
language
(English)

Exposing Children to
  English through
Storytelling
3
25
8
Workshop
Mar
2014
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Language –
Second
language
(English)

Exposing Children to
  English through Drama
Activities
2
25
8
Workshop
May
2014
Ms Carmen
3741 2431
KUNG
Language
Education
Remarks
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers NOT joining
the 'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers of the
'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
This is a new
programme for
teachers NOT joining
the 'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers NOT joining
the 'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
This is a re-run
programme for
teachers NOT joining
the 'Quality English
Language Education
at Pre-primary Level'
Project.
H = Heads of Pre-primary Institutions; M = Middle Managers / Coordinator Teachers; T = Teachers; and P = Parents
5
(B) III. Enhancing Assessment Literacy
III. Enhancing Assessment Literacy
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Target Group
H
Assessing
Student
Learning
M

T
P
Title
Assessment for Learning in
KG-Effective Use of
Assessment Data to
Facilitate Learning and
Teaching (Re-run)

Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
2
40
12
Mode
Available in
Year/
Month School
Year
Workshop Nov-Mar 2013/14
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Section
Remarks
Mrs Carol
Kindergarten
2892 5832
YUEN
and Primary
(B) IV. Induction Course for New Teachers
IV. Induction Course for New Teachers
Curriculum
Area /
Theme
Induction
Course for
New Teachers
(Kindergarten)
Target Group
H
M
T

P
Title
Progress on Pre-primary
Curriculum
Implementation
(Re-run)
Max.
Duration
No. of
Enrolment per Event
Events
per Event
(hours)
1
120
1.5
Mode
Seminar
Available in
Year/
Month School
Year
Aug
2013
Contact Person
Name
Tel. No.
Section
Remarks
Mrs Carol
Kindergarten In collaboration with
2892 5832
YUEN
and Primary Teachers’ Centre
H = Heads of Pre-primary Institutions; M = Middle Managers / Coordinator Teachers; T = Teachers; and P = Parents
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