1. Induction Seminar for Newly Appointed Laboratory Technicians Experience Sharing Session 8 November 2003

2. Introduction n Introduction of HK laboratory technicians’ Association. n School Laboratory technicians in HK n How to support for learning and teaching in the science laboratories

3. Hong Kong Laboratory Technicians’ Association n Web Page: http://hklta.org.hk Web Page: http://hklta.org.hk n Internet : http://hklta.org.hk Internet : http://hklta.org.hk

4. School Laboratory Technicians n Aided, DSS and Private Independent School n Condition of services n Transfer between “For the special pay arrangement, the salary of the laboratory technician in a DSS school should be determined as if his/her service in the DSS school had been with an aided school.” (Section 3b, EMB circular 38/2000)

5. Job Description n Code of Aid http://www.emb.gov.hk/ednewhp/re source/edu_doc/coa/ http://www.emb.gov.hk/ednewhp/re source/edu_doc/coa/ n EMB Job Description for LT I EMB Job Description for LT I n EMB Job Description for LTII & III EMB Job Description for LTII & III n UK CLEAPSS Job Description UK CLEAPSS Job Description

6. Manning Scale n Code of Aid For Secondary School Appendix 3 Attachment C. Code of Aid For Secondary School Appendix 3 Attachment C. n 6 and 7 Days cycle ED letter 6 days ED letter 7 days

7. Support for learning and teaching in the science laboratories n What general knowledge and skill of a school laboratory technician? n Why school laboratory technicians are needed? n How does work of school LT like? n Technician in school

8. What general knowledge and skill of a school laboratory technician?  Possess general knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory operations and technique;  Good practical skills;  Attention to detail;  A methodical approach;  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, since effective liaison is crucial to the work.  Success in meeting deadlines is crucial to the technician's role,

9. What general knowledge and skill of a school laboratory technician?  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.  Ability to co-ordinate resources for a range of classes in a busy timetable by planning ahead and multi- tasking.  Having flexibility and staying calm under pressure.  Having self-motivation  Ability to work well under limited supervision n Ability to prioritise work effectively

10. How does school LT work like? Dispenser Or Pharmacist n For a play in theater u Teachers - Director and Audience u Students - Actors u Lab Technicians - Assistance Director n We play key role in smooth running of laboratory

11. Why school laboratory technicians are needed? n As a experienced and skilled technicians u Have a considerable skill and expertise not available anywhere else. u Have a detailed knowledge of practical techniques and often greater expertise (than do the science teachers) in matters of TECHNIQUE, HEALTH & SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND ECONCOMY.

12. “Technicians have a vital role to play in providing high quality science education.”

13. Thank you