Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks (QTNs)

The QEF Thematic Network (QTN) on Developing School-based Chinese Language Curriculum (Primary) was established in the 2016/17 school year to establish an inter-school learning circle with the aim of supporting teachers to develop school-based Chinese Language curriculum. Professional development activities include analysing students’ needs, organising teaching materials, designing teaching strategies and learning tasks, participating in workshops, lesson demonstrations and observation, etc.

The QTN aims at enhancing teachers’ capability in planning and implementing STEM activities, expanding professional exchange network and encouraging professional exchange among schools. Through making use of Makeblock mBot in inquiry activities of primary General Studies (GS), students' ability in scientific and technological investigation could be enhanced. On the other hand, learning and teaching of astronomy in GS could be improved through using tablets and conducting hands on activities.

The QTN aims at enhancing the teachers’ capacity in adopting model-building and information technology in developing the school-based STEM curriculum and related pedagogies for the betterment of their students’ development in self-directed learning.

The QTN aims at developing and optimising the e-Learning platform, teaching material, e-portfolio and assessment system for enhancing learning and teaching based on the eight core areas (i.e. Define, Access, Evaluate, Manage, Integrate, Create, Communicate and Ethical Use) of the Information Literacy framework.

The QTN aims at promoting and implementing STEM education for primary school (General Studies) and secondary school (Computer Literacy). Through making use of Micro:bit, we could enhance students’ knowledge and concepts, generic skills, values and attitudes relevant to each Key Learning Area. On the other hand, we will expand a professional exchange network and encourage professional exchange among schools.