Professional Development Programme on
Curriculum Leadership and Implementation of the English Language
Education Curriculum Framework
(2006-07)
Jointly organised by the
English Language Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute, Education and Manpower Bureau,
and the
Department of English, Hong Kong Institute of Education
Programme Aims
Target Programme Participants
Programme Outline
Programme Schedule
Programme Requirements
Teaching Staff
Course Materials
Application Procedures
Enquiries
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- Packages of Modules ( *Amended* )
Programme Aims
The overall aim of this programme is to enhance teachers' knowledge and skills in curriculum change and leadership, task-based learning, teaching and assessment, as well as school-based curriculum development with reference to the central English Language curriculum, so that teachers can effectively perform a leadership role in developing and implementing an effective English Language curriculum in their own schools.
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Target Programme Participants
Course participants will be primary school teachers of English Language interested in being empowered to become curriculum change agents or leaders. Priority will be given to serving or designate Panel Chairpersons/Coordinators of English Language at primary level.
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Programme Outline
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Content |
1 |
Curriculum change and leadership
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Curriculum development and change at the system and school levels
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School practitioners as curriculum leaders: Curriculum leadership, management, supervision and evaluation
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School-based curriculum development: models and processes
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School-based curriculum development: Formulating a curriculum blueprint
- Identify areas/focuses in the English Language Education Curriculum Framework for school-based curriculum development
- Devise an action plan for development and implementation of a school-based English Language curriculum
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Practical examples of school-based curriculum development: Case studies and/or Guest speaker
Workshop task: Developing a school-based curriculum development plan ( 1 ): Establish a vision for English teaching
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2 |
School-based curriculum development
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Main features of the English Language Education Curriculum Framework: directions for English language teaching and implications for school practitioners
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Devising a task-based language curriculum: principles for teaching, learning and assessment
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Revisiting the place of grammar in task-based learning: Addressing form, meaning and use in language teaching
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Task-based curriculum design:
- Specify learning targets in the three strands of language use
- Select and organize exercises/tasks/projects to achieve learning targets identified in the three strands of language use
- Write units of work
Workshop task: Developing a school-based curriculum development plan (2): Formulate a curriculum blueprint
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3 |
Developing instructional materials for task-based teaching, learning and assessment
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Features of tasks or projects that promote the integrative use of knowledge and skills, development of language learning strategies, generic skills and attitudes conducive to independent, lifelong learning
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Use of various materials/activities for different learning purposes
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How to select, adapt, and develop tasks/projects to achieve the learning targets identified
Workshop task: Developing a school-based curriculum development plan (3): Materials development for units of work
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4 |
Using language arts resource materials in the context of task-based learning
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Using a wide range of resource materials to promote pleasurable language learning e.g. various text types - poems, plays, short stories, songs, cartoons, and multi-media resource materials – audio CDs, CD-ROMs, VCDs, Internet resources
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How to use different resource materials to promote interactive language learning, critical thinking, creativity and cultural awareness
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Developing learning activities using language arts resource materials
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Promoting a reading culture in schools
Workshop task: Developing a school-based curriculum development plan (4): Using language arts resource materials for instructional purposes
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5 |
Task-based learning, teaching and assessment
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Revisiting the learning, teaching and assessment cycle
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Using effective assessment tasks to enhance learning and teaching
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Using formative and summative assessment
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Establishing criteria for task-based assessment
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How to capitalize on the leadership role of a panel chairperson in facilitating the planning and implementation of the school-based English Language curriculum
Workshop task: Developing a school-based curriculum development plan (5): Integrating various strategies for curriculum development
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Programme Schedule
Please refer to the following Schedule of Programme Options for details of the five programme options to be conducted during April to July 2007.
A programme option consists of five three-hour sessions (a total of 15 hours). A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who attend four or more sessions and fulfill the programme requirements.
Schedule of Programme Options
Options |
Session 1 *
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Session 2 *
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Session 3 ^
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Session 4 ^
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Session 5 ^
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Venue
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1
(Wednesday Evenings)
6:30 -
9:30pm
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2 May 2007 |
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Town Centre
(Tai Kok Tsui)
Rm 319
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2
(Tuesday Evenings)
6:30 -
9:30pm |
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Town Centre
(Tai Kok Tsui)
Rm 210
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3
(Saturday Mornings)
9:30am - 12:30pm |
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19 May 2007 |
26 May 2007 |
2 June 2007 |
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Main Campus
(Tai Po)
B4-LP-09
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4
(Thursday Evenings)
6:30 -
9:30pm |
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28 June 2007 |
Town Centre
(Tai Kok Tsui)
Rm 210 |
5
(Monday Evenings)
6:30 -
9:30pm |
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Town Centre
(Tai Kok Tsui)
Rm 210 |
* Session 1 & 2 will be taught by Dr May Pang and Dr Bill Littlewood.
^ Session 3 to 5 will be taught by Dr Shirley Chan.
We offer a choice of two venues: The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) Main Campus and the Town Centre. Both are easily accessed by public transport.
Main Campus: 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Directions and Maps: http://www.ied.edu.hk/maps/directions.html
School Bus Services: http://www.ied.edu.hk/eo/support/Transportation/
Town Centre: Level 2, Long Beach, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
Location and Transportation: http://www.ied.edu.hk/tc/about.html
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Programme Requirements
Participants will be required to submit an action plan 2 weeks after the programme is completed. They will identify an area of interest for the development and implementation of a school-based English Language curriculum. Detailed guidelines about the action plan will be provided during the programme.
Participants will be expected to attend at least four sessions of the programme.
A certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who fulfill the above programme requirements.
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Teaching Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr. May Pang
Other Staff: Prof. Bill Littlewood and Dr. Shirley Chan
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Course Materials
Session |
Course Materials |
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Curriculum change and leadership |
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School-based curriculum development |
Session 3 |
Developing instructional materials for task-based teaching, learning and assessment |
Session 4 |
Use of Language Arts Resource Materials in the Context of Task-based Learning |
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Task-based learning, teaching and assessment |
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Application Procedures
Enrolment for the programme will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. However, we will try to include teachers from as many different schools as possible. Completed nomination forms should be returned to us by post ( The Course Coordinator, Curriculum Leadership Course, B4-1/F-49, Department of English, The Hong Kong Institute of Education, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong) or by fax (2948-7270) on or before 9 March 2007. Successful applicants will be informed through their Headmasters/Headmistresses on or before 31 March 2007.
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Enquiries
Contact Person: Miss Amy Ho or Miss Ma Yee Ling
Enquiry Telephone No. : 2948 8329 or 2948 8481
Email Address: amymyho@ied.edu.hk or mayl@ied.edu.hk
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