Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks (QTNs)
The QEF Thematic Network was initiated in 2006 to disseminate good practices derived from QEF projects and promote professional sharing through networking different schools and educational bodies. For more details on QTNs in the 2023/24 school year, kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools, please browse EDB Circular Memorandum No.2/2023.QEF Thematic Network on “Implementing Computational Thinking and STEM Education in KS1 by Two Approaches” (2021/22)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Fung Kai Liu Yun Sum Memorial School
This QTN aims at promoting computational thinking and STEM education through Mathematics learning activities and interdisciplinary activities in KS1. Teachers of the participating schools will apply the concept of computational thinking and improve their capability of using information technology in teaching. This QTN will establish a teacher learning community and foster inter-school professional exchange.
QEF Thematic Network on “Little Spark, Make it Great” STEM Maker Centre (2021/22)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Yan Chai Hospital Lan Chi Pat Memorial Secondary School
This QTN aims at helping participating schools develop school-based STEM-related curriculum and activities, carry out the learning and teaching activities using different devices and hardware. The project also introduces the educational concept of “Maker” in school settings.
QEF Thematic Network on “STEMaker Junior” (2021/22)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals Chang Ming Thien College
This QTN aims at supporting participating teachers to familiarise themselves with the use of tools and equipment through a series of regular workshops, to plan and set up school-based STEMaker space, as well as to carry out a series of lesson observations to deepen and develop STEMaker curriculum. The project will be delivered in four stages, i.e. Learning, Planning, Consolidation and Development stages.
QEF Thematic Network on “Creative STEM Education Driven by Scientific Investigation” (2021/22)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Christian Alliance S W Chan Memoriali College
This QTN aims at promoting and supporting professional development of teachers by leveraging scientific investigation through STEM education. Under the framework of scientific investigation and in conjunction with the computational thinking of computer science and engineering, students will learn, improve and apply their interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills relating to STEM education as well as nurture their entrepreneurial spirit.
QEF Thematic Network on “Science in ACTION: Facilitating STEM Education in Primary / Secondary Schools” (2021/22)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Man Kwan Pak Kau College
This QTN aims at promoting STEM education to primary and secondary schools with the use of science packages, micro:bit micro-controllers and sensors. Through the participation in the activities, teachers’ and students’ interest in learning science will be enhanced. A professional learning community across secondary and primary schools will be developed, bridging STEM education in different learning stages.