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Programme Aims
This programme is aimed at providing students with a wide range of knowledge, concepts and applications of information and communication technology to develop problem-solving skills using Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It also provides students with opportunities to appreciate the impact of ICT on knowledge-based society, and equips students with pedagogical knowledge, subject knowledge, values, skills and practice essential to teach ICT. On completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of basic concepts in major areas of ICT and use a range of applications software to support information processing and problem-solving;
- demonstrate an understanding of methods for analysing problems, and planning and implementing solutions using ICT;
- realise the social, ethical and legal issues pertaining to the use of ICT and appreciate how information literacy and the sharing of knowledge using ICT influence decision-making and shape our society; and
- learn to connect ICT knowledge to the teaching of ICT and develop approaches to help students to learn ICT in exciting and effective ways.
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Programme Structure
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Discipline Studies
The curriculum covers a wide range of courses which enable students to enhance their knowledge, concepts and applications of ICT. Through the diverse modes of inquiry-based learning, e-learning and problem-based learning, the courses do not only equip students with the relevant subject knowledge, but also the pedagogical knowledge, values, skills and practice which are vital to the teaching of ICT in secondary schools. |
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Education Studies
Education Studies provide opportunities for interdisciplinary inquiry related to teaching and learning. Students will study school education from psychological, sociological, philosophical and practical perspectives. This will provide the basis for developing skills of critical thinking, problem solving and creativity that can be applied to classroom practice. It will enable students to appreciate the professional role of teachers, the importance of developing appropriate skills, values and attitudes that can enhance student learning and the need for commitment to lifelong professional learning. As a result, graduates will become caring and competent beginning teachers with intellectual enthusiasm, social commitment and global awareness. |
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Complementary Studies
This domain consists of English Language Proficiency, an Honours Project and a Concentration of Studies.
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English Language Proficiency
Students take two English Language Proficiency courses in Year 1 as part of the English language enhancement programme. These two courses will equip students with academic literacy and writing skills essential to their study at tertiary level. They will also lay the foundation for students to learn English independently in subsequent years through their participation in self-access learning activities, blended learning, and optional language enhancement courses appropriate to their level and developmental needs.
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Honours Project
The Honours Project has two components:
- Introduction to Research Methods in Year 3
- A one-year project in Year 4
Students can propose a project area related to their Discipline Studies, Education Studies, General Education or Concentration of Studies.
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Concentration of Studies
At the end of Year 1, students can choose to take a Concentration of Studies from the following:
- Chinese History
- Guidance and Counselling
- Inclusive Education
- Mathematics
- National and Moral Education
- Putonghua
- Science
- Visual Arts
Alternatively, students are free to take courses from Discipline Studies, Education Studies, General Education or Complementary Studies. |
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General Education
Students can choose from a wide selection of General Education courses in the following areas to enhance their whole person development.
- Philosophical and Spiritual
- Literary and Artistic
- Social and Historical
- Scientific and Technological
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Field Experience
Students are placed in schools, which are important sites for learning to teach and where they will interpret, generate, interact and experiment with theory:
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Start by observing classes in various education settings |
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Attend a 1 week school attachment in a local secondary school |
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Conduct the first block of teaching practice for 6 weeks |
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Conduct the second block of teaching practice for 8 weeks |
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Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
Their in-depth academic and professional knowledge confer graduates of the programme with excellent career prospects. They will possess a Registered Teacher Status in Hong Kong and are ready to become fully qualified teachers in local secondary schools. In addition to the professional teaching career, graduates will possess the academic knowledge and intellectual skills to embark on a wide variety of other relevant jobs in the government sector, non-government organizations, commercial organizations, publishing sector, etc. |
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