Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks (QTNs)

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.

The QEF Thematic Network (QTN) on Parent Education: Healthy Start Home Visit Program was established in the 2014/15 school year with the aim at developing teachers and parents the skills and knowledge of how to inculcate into their children healthy life styles in respect of physical, cognitive and psychosocial aspects. Under the QTN, trained Parent Assistants would conduct home visits to provide support to the underprivileged families.

The QTN aims at promoting STEM education through equipping participating school teachers with the knowledge and skills of designing and producing robots so that learning activities related to robotics could be designed to enhance students’ interest in STEM. During the project period, inter-school sharing and discussion sessions would be conducted on a regular basis to enhance teachers' professional development. The learning community so established under the QTN would be maintained after the project for further capacity building. Teachers of the participating schools would be arranged to use the high-end Laser Cutter purchased under the QTN for producing their teaching aids for further development of school-based curriculum.

The QTN aims at enhancing teachers’ professional capacity in integrating knowledge, skill, attitude and action into the learning and teaching of Liberal Studies (LS). In addition to developing students’ knowledge and skills, exploratory activities and practical applications would be arranged for them for internalising the learnt values and enhancing sustainable development.