THINK BACK & AHEAD

Summary (Achievements) (1) Better understanding of the English Language curriculum (HK & Mainland)

Summary (Achievements) (2)Exploration of the roles of School-based Development Facilitators Lesson demonstration

Summary (Achievements) (2) Exploration of the roles of School-based Development Facilitators Co-teaching

Summary (Achievements) (2) Exploration of the roles of School-based Development Facilitators Parallel lessons

Feedback from HKETs As a facilitator, I learnt to pay attention to the ways I delivered the messages in terms of wording, information and attitude. I could share new concepts and teaching ideas with the others more effectively. I gained valuable first hand experience in collaborating with teachers in other school context. I’ve learnt how to avoid bias and handle problems more empathetically.

Feedback from HKETs To work out an effective collaboration plan, I have learnt to take the school context into consideration such as the student standard, the teaching styles of the Mainland teachers and we tried to review the plan from time to time. I was more aware of the normal school practice and tried not to disrupt its routine.

Summary (Achievements) (2) Reflections of Mainland English teachers

Summary (Achievements) (3) Strengthening of sharing and collaboration skills Collaborative Lesson Planning Post-lesson Observation Discussions

Summary (Achievements) (3) Strengthening of sharing and collaboration skills HKET Peer Sharing

Summary (Achievements) (3) Strengthening of sharing and collaboration skills Sharing teaching ideas & pedagogy through Thematic Talks in Foshan

(3) Strengthening of sharing and collaboration skills Foshan schoolsThematic talk topics (1) Sanshui Xinan No. 2 Middle School 西南街道第二中學 Workshop on the use of Drama in English classrooms Textbook adaptation: Reading and writing (2) Sanshui Junior Middle School 三水中學附 屬初中 Developing Language Skills at Word and Sentence Level (3) Pingzho No.2 Middle School 南海區平洲二中 Teaching Listening & speaking skills in HK Secondary Schools (4) Guijiang No.1 Middle School 南海區桂江一中 A reading lesson in Hong Kong Reading scheme in Hong Kong (5) Foshan No. 14 Middle School 佛山市第十四中學 Drama Workshop Vocabulary teaching (6) Nanzhaung Middle School 佛山市禪城區南莊中學 The importance of interest and informal learning Learning preferences (dyslexia) (7) Chengbei Middle School 佛山市城北中學 Enhancing students’ speaking skills Creating an English-rich environment (8) Hua Ying School 佛山市華英學校 Lesson Study & -Design of a school-based learning module 13 topics

(4) Enhancement of professional development Tried out interactive programmes in Foshan schools

(4) Enhancement of professional development Tried out new teaching ideas and methods in both HK and Foshan classrooms

(4) Enhancement of professional development Professional Sharing in Foshan on 1 st June 2012

(4) Enhancement of professional development Foshan schools Topics for sharing in Foshan (1/6/2012) (1) Sanshui Xinan No. 2 Middle School 西南街道第二中學 Development of an effective school-based curriculum (2) Sanshui Junior Middle School 三水中學附 屬初中 We can make a difference – a student-centred approach in English Language teaching (3) Pingzho No.2 Middle School 南海區平洲二中 One step ahead – Listening and Speaking (4) Guijiang No.1 Middle School 南海區桂江一中 Read and speak with fun (5) Foshan No. 14 Middle School 佛山市第十四中學 Our dream – to motivate students to learn English (6) Nanzhaung Middle School 佛山市禪城區南莊中學 How to vary the teaching strategies and facilitate learners of unique preferences in the vocabulary and writing lessons (7) Chengbei Middle School 佛山市城北中學 Hit the Target (8) Hua Ying School 佛山市華英學校 Lesson Study in Hua Ying – An action research to strive for effectiveness of a lesson

Feedback from HKETs This programme has provided me with time and space to reflect on my own teaching practices. I got time to think about whether my teaching methods have met the needs of my students.

Feedback from HKETs Now I know how to analyse my teaching from a broader perspective e.g. the types of assignment set, assessment criteria and teaching methodology. I got the chance to observe the lessons of both HK and Mainland teachers and I got a lot of insights to improve my teaching.

Feedback from HKETs As an exchange teacher, I have to remind myself to better equip myself for the exchange activities. This rewarding project is just like a mini-training programme which has enabled me to refresh myself and acquire new knowledge.

Feedback from HKETs I got a great chance and time to think about what to do and how to do things more effectively when collaborating with Mainland teachers. I could also think about what I could do next when I return to my school in Hong Kong.

(4) Enhancement of professional development  18 June 2012  Dear Ivy,   So nice to hear from you! Thank you for your invitation to the sharing session in Hong Kong, but I'm afraid I can't come because the final exam is coming.   All the resources that you have left for our school, including the photos, have been sorted or made into DVDs, and every English teacher can borrow them from the reference room. They have been a valuable treasure for our English panel. It's so wonderful to work with you and Christine. Thank you for your hard work, kindness and generosity. It's such good news that I still have the chances to contact you in the future. Sure I will you if I am doing something interesting or meeting problems in the project of reading and writing stories.   Anne

Way ahead HKET 2011HKET 2012

Focus of exchange (HKET 2011) Using real books and authentic materials to enhance students’ language competency

Focus of exchange (HKET 2012) Developing a school-based reading and writing curriculum

(1)Sustained professional growth Way ahead Empowerment of HKETs

Way ahead A workshop on LAC by Barbara Choi (HKET 2011) on 25/6/2011 Grace Tsui and Barbara Choi (HKET 2011) were invited to talk about their experiences of handling learner diversity in English Classrooms on 24/3/ 2012

Way ahead HKET 2011 Sharing by HKETs 2010

Way ahead Sharing by HKETs 2011

Way ahead Networking HKETs  EDB HK  HK HK  Mainland HKETs  HKETs

(2) Promotion of Networking activities HKETs ↔ HKETs Sharing session on Effective Curriculum Leadership on 24/9/2011

(2) Promotion of Networking activities Hong Kong ↔ Mainland St Teresa Secondary School Foshan No. 14 Middle School Teachers’ Networking activities Students’ exchange activities

(2) Promotion of Networking activties Hong Kong ↔ Mainland Lee Kau Yan Memorial School Shunde No. 1 Middle School

(3) Development of HKET Professional Learning Community To promote good practices e.g. peer sharing, base-school models and PD activities with METs Way ahead

“ You can’t have learning students without learning principals & teachers.” (From “A school as a learning community” by Fullan, M., 1993)

Way ahead Professional development activities continue …. to improve the software and heartware of education in HK and the Mainland !