Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks - Schools (QTN-S)
This programme is the continuation of the Professional Development Schools Scheme financed by the Education Development Fund. Schools with exemplary practices in learning and teaching and a good sharing culture will form a network with participating schools, focusing mainly on specific pedagogical themes to promote inter-school collaboration and professional exchange through various exchange activities. Development of Chinese Curriculum Leadership and Teacher Professional Learning Community for Teaching NCS Students (2023/24)
- Co-ordinator : Caritas Tuen Mun Marden Foundation Secondary School
To support participating schools to develop curriculum leadership in the learning and teaching of Chinese for NCS students with reference to the Chinese Language Curriculum Second Language Framework and other resources; To enhance the professional capacity of teachers in teaching Chinese to NCS students; To develop appropriate learning and teaching materials, consolidate experience and establish a professional learning community of Chinese teachers of NCS students; To empower teachers to provide appropriate learning activities for NCS students so as to enhance their Chinese proficiency and assist them in understanding the Chinese culture.
Unleashing Students’ Potential through Developing Cross-curricular STEAM Learning Activities (2023/24)
- Co-ordinator : Maryknoll Fathers’ School
The project aims to enhance teachers’ capacity in designing and implementing cross-curricular activities on STEAM education so as to strengthen the coherence and collaboration among teachers of the Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics Education KLAs to promote the development of STEAM education; In consolidating students' subject knowledge and unleashing their potential in innovation through STEAM learning activities; In developing the ability of students to integrate and apply their knowledge and skills across different subject disciplines for problem solving, as well as cultivating their interests in subjects related to STEAM education.
Practising STEAM Education in General Studies to Enhance the Effectiveness of Students’ Learning of Science, Technology and Mathematics (2023/24)
- Co-ordinator : St Bonaventure Catholic Primary School
To help teachers master in determining the teaching objectives, strategies and self-directed learning guidelines of STEAM, and design related learning portfolios, assessment methods and rubrics; To establish an interactive teacher professional learning community to let teachers share their teaching design and experience; To let teachers help students solve problems in daily life with STEAM knowledge; To nurture students’ perseverance, courage to innovate and an attitude of continuous improvement, and enhance their interest and curiosity in the world of science and technology, and concern about the impact of science and technology on society.
Constructing Mathematical Concepts and Fostering Students’ Attitude Regarding Self-directed Learning through Enquiry Learning (2023/24)
- Co-ordinator : Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove)
To widen teachers’ repertoire of learning and teaching strategies so as to enhance students’ learning interest and motivation, refine their learning strategies and strengthen their ability of understanding mathematical concepts; To foster teachers’ professional development by integrating theory, learning and teaching practices and reflection through lesson designs.
Promoting Self-directed Learning Skills in Key Stage 1 through a School English Curriculum (2023/24)
- Co-ordinator : Shak Chung Shan Memorial Catholic Primary School
To develop students’ self-learning skills in English by developing school curriculum and creating a Language-rich Learning Environment; To provide professional development for teachers to develop a sustainable school curriculum.
