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Applied Learning (Senior Secondary Level)
2020-22 Cohort
Item Description
1. Subject Title Child Care and Education
2. Course Provider Vocational Training Council
3. Area of Studies/
Course Cluster
Services/Personal and Community Services
4. Medium of Instruction Chinese or English
5. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:
(1) identify the developmental characteristics of children in early childhood;
(2) identify the key issues of early childhood education in Hong Kong;
(3) apply the basic health and care concepts in local early childhood education settings;
(4) design, implement and evaluate play activities for children according to children’s interests and abilities;
(5) demonstrate appropriate communication and collaborative skills when interacting with children, early childhood educators, and team members;
(6) describe the importance of work ethics in early childhood education and one’s mission and competencies required; and
(7) develop self-understanding for further studies and
career development in the related field.
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Child Development (30 hours) 6. Curriculum Map – Organisation and Structure
Learning through Play (54 hours)
Workplace Experience
Life and Career Planning for Being an Early Childhood Educator (27 hours)
Understanding of Personal Qualities Generic Attributes Expected in Workplace
Career Development in ECE Attitudes, Values and Work Ethics of
an Early Childhood Educator Visits
Creative Arts
Basic Understanding of Child
Development Factors Affecting Children’s
Development
Stages and Characteristics of Children’s Development
Children’s with Diverse Learning Needs Core Values
and Missions of ECE and
Services
Design of Early Childhood Institutions
Interacting with Children
Designing, Implementing and Evaluating Play Activities
Play and Children’s Development Key Elements of Play
Story-telling and Nursery Rhymes
Basic Principles in Planning & Implementing Play Activities
Experiential Learning Programme
(30 hours)
Physical Activities and Music
OR OR
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE)
(24 hours)
Importance, Nature and Functions of
ECE and Services
Features of a Quality Early Childhood Curriculum
Current Issues of ECE in Hong Kong
Community- based Family
Services in Hong Kong
Health Care for Young Children (15 hours)
Personal Hygiene and Nutrition for Young Children
Prevention of Common Communicable Diseases and
Accidents
Elective (15 hours) (Choose one only)
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7. The Context
The information on possible study and career pathways is provided to enhance students’ understanding of the wider context of the specific Applied Learning course. Students who have successfully completed Applied Learning courses have to meet other entry requirements as specified by the institutions.
The recognition of Applied Learning courses for admission to further studies and career opportunities is at the discretion of relevant institutions. The Education Bureau and the course providers of Applied Learning are exploring and seeking recognition related to further education and career development opportunities for students successfully completing the Applied Learning courses.
Possible further study and career pathways Further studies
e.g. early childhood education, special child care and inclusive education, primary education, kindergarten education, child care services, special child care services and social services
Career development
e.g. kindergarten teaching assistants and playgroup assistants
Relations with core subjects and other elective subjects Enhancing and enriching, e.g.
enhancing the understanding of the self and others, society and culture, and the environment in Liberal Studies, Ethics and Religious Studies, and Health Management and Social Care and applying the theories of personality development and health and care concepts
Cross-fertilisation, e.g.
consolidating and reinforcing the learning of this subject and Ethics and Religious Studies by applying the common concepts such as the use of the natural environment, code of ethics and professionalism; and
reinforcing the learning of this subject and Chinese Literature and Literature in English by appreciating the forms and contents of literary or creative texts including children’s stories and nursery rhymes Expanding horizons, e.g.
students specialising in Technology Education may broaden their views and enhance their all-round development through the knowledge of the developmental growth and learning of oneself
Consolidating and synergising students’ studies, e.g.
students undertake an Experiential Learning Programme to integrate the knowledge and skills acquired and developed in their prior learning
Cluster of professions/trades/industries related to the course
e.g. early childhood education, special child care and inclusive education, primary education, kindergarten education, child care services, special child care services and social services
Relations with other areas of studies/
courses of Applied Learning Creative Studies
the knowledge and skills of play activity planning as well as creative thinking skills can reinforce the learning in the area of Creative Studies Applied Science
the knowledge and skills of fundamental health care can enhance the learning in the area of Applied Science
Future global and local outlook
the Hong Kong Government has launched the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Policy, which aims to improve the quality of kindergarten education in various aspects, including the teacher to pupil ratio, teachers’ professional competence, the Guide to the Pre-primary Curriculum, the Quality Assurance Framework, student and parent support, and school facilities
the raise of the teacher to pupil ratio, the strengthening of student support, and the stable growth in birth rate in Hong Kong in the past few years would inevitably increase the human resources demand
the importance of kindergarten education and the professional image of kindergarten teachers are uplifted, which would attract the new generation to join the workforce
Beginners’ skill set to facilitate entry to further studies and/or work
understand the basic concepts and functions of early childhood education
apply critical thinking skills to identify children’s learning needs
identify and solve practical problems relating to children’s health and safety in early childhood education settings
demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in designing play activities for children aged 0-6
demonstrate the ability to work, collaborate and communicate effectively in a teaching team
understand the importance of abiding by ethical, moral, social and legal requirements as well as work ethics and responsibilities
explore the aptitudes and abilities required in early childhood education, and develop a personal roadmap to articulate to different levels of qualifications
Foundation knowledge developed in junior secondary education and Secondary 4 The subject is built upon the foundation knowledge students acquired in, e.g.
Chinese Language Education and English Language Education – Chinese and English Literature appreciation
Liberal Studies – Basic understanding on self and personal development; society and culture; science, technology and the environment
Personal, Social & Humanities Education – understand family formation and relationships; and community living
Arts Education – Music and Arts appreciation
Physical Education – master basic theories of physical development and activities
Technology Education – use of information and communication technology for information search and presentation
