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.Promotion of STEM Education through the School-based Science and Bio-technology Curricula (2020/21)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Ho Yu College and Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen)
To provide professional training and support to teachers and laboratory technicians of all Participating Schools on Bio-technology and STEM education;
To develop Bio-technology and STEM education learning activities for school-based Junior Secondary Science curriculum to enhance students’ knowledge and experimental skills in Bio-technology as well as their creativity and problem solving skills;
To establish an interactive learning community to promote cross-school interaction and academic exchange on professional technological innovation;
To strengthen the promotion of Bio-technology and STEM education in the Participating Schools, as well as further promote Bio-technology and STEM education to other schools to enhance Bio-technology and STEM education in Hong Kong.
Implementing STEM Education Through Refining School-based Curriculum and Establishing Structured Professional Learning Community (2020/21)
- STEAM Education
- Co-ordinator : Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School
To support Participating Schools in establishing STEM learning platforms, such as Aquaponics, propagation of corals, Makers and Artificial Intelligence Lab, so as to facilitate the sustainable development of STEM education in Participating Schools;
To broaden the academic and technological vision of the STEM education teams through exchanges among the Participating Schools and their collaboration with universities and related industries;
To share the refined designs of learning activities, strategies and action plans of the existing curriculum with more STEM education elements so as to let all students have exposure to STEM education;
To establish the STEM education professional learning community by sharing the rich experience and resources of the Networking Co-ordinating School in the promotion of STEM education, and to promote innovative technology education in the Participating Schools through on-site support.
Enhancing the Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students’ Ability to Learn Chinese Language through Designing and Adapting the School-based Curriculum (2020/21)
- Chinese Language Education
- Co-ordinator : Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen School
To enhance the effectiveness of learning Chinese Language of NCS students through the refinement of the school-based curriculum planning, teaching strategies and the use of assessment tools
Catering for Learner Diversity and Special Educational Needs through the Use of Diversified Learning and Teaching Strategies and Learning Progression Framework (2020/21)
- Special Educational Needs
- Co-ordinator : Hong Chi Winifred Mary Cheung Morninghope School
To implement multi-dimensional pedagogical and assessment strategies in core subjects with reference to the Learning Progression Framework to record students’ performance, so as to promote the effectiveness of learning and teaching;
To enhance the learning effectiveness of students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) by refining the school-based curriculum and assessment accommodations that cater for their learning needs;
To enrich the pedagogical strategies and skills of teachers to teach SEN students;
To help Participating Schools develop and promote school-based and multiple assessment strategies so as to cater for learner diversity.
Constructing Mathematical Concepts and Fostering Students' Attitude Regarding Self-directed Learning through Enquiry Learning (2020/21)
- Mathematics Education
- Co-ordinator : Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove)
To enhance students’ interest and proactiveness in learning;
To refine students’ learning strategies and enhance their ability of understanding mathematical concepts;
To integrate theory, learning and teaching practices and reflection through classroom teaching designs to foster teachers’ professional development.