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 “STEMaker Junior” (2020/21)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Tung Wah Groups of Hospitals Chang Ming Thien College
This QTN aims at supporting participating teachers to familiarise 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 three stages, i.e. Learning, Planning and Consolidation stages.
QEF Thematic Network on “Creative STEM Education Driven by Scientific Investigation” (2020/21)
- 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 innovative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
QEF Thematic Network on “Science in ACTION: Facilitating STEM Education in Primary / Secondary Schools” (2020/21)
- 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 their participation in the activities, interest of teachers and students in learning science will be aroused and a professional learning community across primary and secondary schools will be developed, covering STEM education in different learning stages.
QEF Thematic Network on “Web-Based Learning for Students with Diverse Needs (Reading and Writing) in Junior Secondary Schools” (2020/21)
- Co-ordinator : Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong
This QTN aims at establishing a school network in supporting the diverse learning needs (reading and writing) of junior secondary students. Through different kinds of trainings such as workshops and lesson observations, teachers’ professionalism will be enhanced. Teachers can use different strategies to improve their pedagogies in reading and writing. New information technology elements will be incorporated in the learning materials to cater for learner diversity.
QEF Thematic Network on “Promoting Wellness in School” (2020/21)
- Co-ordinator : The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, The University of Hong Kong
This QTN aims at helping participating schools develop into well-being-first schools where the well-being of students will be marked as a top priority. There is a 3-stage framework to initiate, build and nurture wellness education in schools through a holistic approach of health education including biological, psychological and social aspects.