Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20) Summary

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Education Bureau Circular Memorandum No. 190/2019 From: Secretary for Education To: Supervisors / Heads / Teachers of

Government, Aided (including Special Schools), Caput and Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) Secondary schools

Ref.: EDB(SLPD)/PNSL/GEN/1 Date: 30 October 2019

‘i – Journey’

Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20) Summary

This circular memorandum invites teachers of secondary schools to participate in the

‘i – Journey’

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Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20) (the Scheme) to be held from late February to mid-June 2020. This circular memorandum should be circulated for information of teachers.

Background

2. As announced in Policy Address 2017, the Scheme was introduced on a three-year pilot basis for serving secondary school teachers to broaden their perspectives and enrich their experience. Through providing overseas professional development activities of a longer duration, with study leave for teachers and funding support for employment of supply teachers for schools, the Scheme aims to –

- enhance teachers’ professional capacity and inspire them with the latest global education developments;

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promote a culture of research and inquiry in schools that brings positive changes and impact on learning and teaching; and

- create space for teachers to undertake professional development activities on a full-time basis.

3. Six customised programmes, which allowed teachers to take part in structured learning courses and school attachment overseas, have been successfully conducted in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 school years (s.y.). Relevant details can be found on Education Bureau website (http://www.edb.gov.hk/i-journey).

1 The Scheme aims to create a learning journey for participants with unique learning experience, where participants will start with an inquiry, get inspired in the process, and most importantly, bring an impact on their teaching/ student learning/ school development upon returning to school. “i” refers to the 3 crucial elements of this Scheme – inquire, inspire and impact, and together they make a fruitful learning journey for participants.

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Details

4. The customised programmes in the 2019/20 s.y. under the Scheme cover the following three different themes to cater for teachers’ needs. Details are as follows:

Programme Location Programme Dates No. of Places

A(7) Assessment Literacy Southampton, the United Kingdom

Late February to Early April 2020

(8 weeks)

20

A(8) Catering for Learner Diversity Sydney, Australia

Late April to Mid-June 2020

(8 weeks)

20

A(9) Self-directed Learning Turku, Finland

Late April to Mid-June 2020

(8 weeks)

20

Each of these three customised programmes will include the following major components:

Phase One (2019/20 s.y.)

i. Pre-trip Preparation: a one-week period in Hong Kong for research and development of a school-based project proposal and participating in related courses/activities

ii. Overseas Experience: a five-week period of structured learning and school attachment/visits abroad, during which participants further develop and finalise their proposals with the knowledge and experience gained

iii. Post-trip Consolidation: a two-week period upon returning to Hong Kong for consolidation, write-up of a detailed implementation plan for the school-based project and participating in related courses/activities

Phase Two (2020/21 s.y.)

iv. Implementation of Finalised Proposal: a one-year period for the implementation of the school-based project in participants’ schools with a view to bringing positive changes; and the sharing of good practices with a larger professional community

For more detailed information of each customised programme, please refer to the respective Programme Briefs at Appendix B(1), B(2) & B(3).

5. Participating teachers will be granted full-pay study leave for the whole period of

Phase One i.e. pre-trip preparation, overseas experience and post-trip consolidation. Course fees

and transportation between Hong Kong and the location for overseas experience will also be

fully sponsored by the EDB. Funding for employment of supply teachers covering participants’

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whole study leave period will be provided for their schools.

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Participating teachers have to undertake to teach full-time in public-sector

³

secondary schools in Hong Kong for two years upon completion of the Programme.

6. Application is open to regular full-time teachers serving in aided secondary schools (including Special Schools) and full-time teachers in government, caput and DSS secondary schools

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. For details on eligibility, application procedures, teaching obligation and undertaking, etc., please refer to the Information Notes to Applicants at Appendix A. Applicants should submit (i) the Application Form at Appendix C on or before 27 November 2019 by email and (ii) Professional Experience and Initial Project Proposal at Appendix D on or before 4 December 2019 by email. Applications should be supported by the principal of the applicant’s serving school, with Principal’s Recommendation Form at Appendix

E duly completed and submitted separately by 4 December 2019 by post. The above information, relevant appendices as well as the claim form for reimbursement of the salaries of supply teachers have also been uploaded onto Education Bureau website (http://www.edb.gov.hk/i- journey) and the Training Calendar System (TCS) (Course ID:

PDT020190333 )

7. Applicants may apply for one programme only. Vetting committee(s) will be formed for selection purposes. The selection criteria include applicants’ experience, potential impact of school-based projects, relevance of proposals to the programme applied for and principals’

recommendation, etc. Interviews may be arranged, if necessary.

8. A Briefing Session will be organised to provide more details of the Scheme and school-based project proposal writing. Teachers who are interested in the Scheme are encouraged to attend the Briefing Session with details as follows:

Date: 15 November 2019 (Friday) Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Venue: WP01, West Block, Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre

Enrolment: Please scan the QR Code on the right for online enrolment via TCS (Course ID: PDT020190334)

2 Schools with surplus teachers arising from Voluntary Optimisation of Class Structure Scheme or Extended Retention Period for Surplus Teachers are also eligible for funding for employment of supply teachers.

3 Including government, aided (including special schools), caput and DSS schools.

4 “Regular full-time Teachers” refers to teachers on the staff establishment of aided secondary schools. Regular teachers with defined contract period are also included. “Full-time teachers in government schools” refers to teachers who are employed on civil service terms. Teachers employed under the Native-speaking English Teachers Scheme are excluded.

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Enquiries

9. For further information about the Scheme, please contact Ms Venus TSANG (Tel: 3509 8742) or Mr Ivan LOE (Tel: 3509 8774) of the School Leadership & Professional Development Section, Education Bureau.

Benjamin YUNG

for Secretary for Education

c.c. Heads of Sections --- for information

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Appendix A (English Version Only)

‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)

An overview of Appendices A to E and Submission Deadline

Appendix Content Submission Deadline

Appendix A Information Notes to Applicants Appendix B Appendix B(1)

Programme Brief of Programme A(7) - Assessment Literacy Appendix B(2)

Programme Brief of Programme A(8) - Catering for Learner Diversity Appendix B(3)

Programme Brief of Programme A(9) - Self-directed Learning

Appendix C Application Form 27 November 2019 (Wednesday)

Appendix D Professional Development and Initial Project Proposal 4 December 2019 (Wednesday)

Appendix E Principal’s Recommendation Form 4 December 2019 (Wednesday)

Eligibility

1. Mandatory requirements for Programmes A(7), A(8) & A(9):

Application is open to full-time serving secondary school teachers who (a) are permanent residents of Hong Kong;

(b) are registered teachers;

(c) are regular full-time teachers in aided schools (including special schools) and full-time teachers in government, caput or DSS secondary schools¹ at the time of application; and

(d) have no less than five years (as at 27 November 2019) of full-time teaching experience in local secondary schools.

2. Preference will be given to applicants who:

(a) possess relevant experience in

i.

whole-school/KLA-level curriculum planning, or as a subject panel chairperson; or

ii.

developing school/KLA/subject assessment policy (for Programme A(7)); developing school/KLA/subject policy/activities on catering for learner diversity (for Programme A(8)); developing school/KLA/subject policy/activities on promoting self-directed learning (for Programme A(9)), or

iii.

conducting education research/action research on Learning and Teaching; or

(b) have undergone relevant structured training/ professional development.

1 “Regular full-time teachers” refers to teachers on the staff establishment of aided secondary schools. Regular teachers with defined contract period are also included. “Full-time teachers in government schools” refers to teachers who are employed on civil service terms. Teachers employed under the Native-speaking English Teachers Scheme are excluded.

Information Notes to Applicants

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Appendix A (English Version Only)

Financial Support for Teachers and Schools

3. Participants and their serving schools will be provided the following support during the Programme:

For teachers –

(a) Participants will be entitled to:

i. Full-pay study leave, covering pre-trip preparation, overseas experience and post-trip consolidation;

ii. Transportation between Hong Kong and the location for overseas experience;

iii. Course fees, including tuition and course materials;

iv. Lunch and transportation during school attachment only.

(b) Expenses to be borne by participants:

i. Accommodation during the overseas experience (5 weeks in Southampton for Programme A(7), 5 weeks in Sydney for Programme A(8) or 5 weeks in Turku for Programme A(9))²;

ii. Meals and transportation during the overseas experience (except lunches and transportation during school attachment);

iii. Visa for entering the UK, Australia or Finland, if necessary;

iv. Medical/travel insurance; and

v. Weekend activities and any other expenses apart from those listed in 3(a) above.

For schools – Participants’ serving schools will be entitled to funding for employment of supply teacher(s) during participants’ study leave (calculated based on the prevailing daily rate of Graduate Master rank)³. The claim form for reimbursement of the salaries of supply teachers can be downloaded from the Education Bureau website (http://www.edb.gov.hk/i-journey).

4. Participants who are on acting basis should cease their acting appointment for the whole full-pay study leave period.

Application and Selection

5. Applicants should apply for one Programme only.

6. Places will be allocated on the basis of merit. Vetting committee(s) will be formed to select successful applications.

Selection will be based on applicants’ experience, potential impact of school-based projects, relevance of their initial project proposalsto the theme of the programme applied for, and principal’s recommendation. Interviews may be arranged, if necessary.

7. Selection results will be released through email by early January 2020.

8. The application procedure consists of two steps. Step 1 is for applicants to express a preliminary interest in one of the Programmes of the Scheme by submitting the completed Application Form (Appendix C). In Step 2, applicants are required to submit the completed Professional Experience and Initial Project Proposal (Appendix D) and arrange for the submission of the Principal’s Recommendation Form (Appendix E). Details are as follows:

2 Participants need to make their own arrangements and pay for their accommodation during the overseas experience. Information regarding accommodation near campus can be provided for participants’ reference and consideration if needed.

3 In cases where the participant is a non-graduate teacher (such as Certificated Master), the supply teacher will be paid at the daily rate of a non- graduate teacher. Schools with surplus teachers arising from Voluntary Optimisation of Class Structure Scheme or Extended Retention Period for Surplus Teachers are also eligible for funding for employment of supply teachers.

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Appendix A (English Version Only)

STEP 1 (Appendix C)

Submission Method

(a) Download the Application Form (Appendix C) from the Education Bureau website:

http://www.edb.gov.hk/i-Journey.

(b) Submit the Form, duly completed by email to AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk.

Deadline 27 November 2019 (Wednesday)

Notes An acknowledgement email will be sent to the email address provided upon receipt of each application.

STEP 2 (Appendices D and E)

Submission Method

(a) Submit the completed Professional Experience and Initial Project Proposal (Appendix D), together with scanned copies of all supporting documents and any additional sheets (if applicable) by email to AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk.

(b) Make arrangements for the Principal’s Recommendation Form (Appendix E) to be completed by the Principal of your serving school and submitted by post^# to:

School Leadership & Professional Development Section, Professional Development and Training Division, Education Bureau

5/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (Attn.: Ms Venus TSANG / Mr Ivan LOE)

# Please mark clearly on the envelope “‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)” when submitting the Principal’s Recommendation Form by post.

Deadline 4 December 2019 (Wednesday)

Notes An acknowledgement email will be sent to the email address provided upon receipt of each Professional Experience and Initial Project Proposal (Appendix D).

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Appendix A (English Version Only)

Teaching Obligation and Undertaking

9. Participants have to undertake to teach full-time in public sector secondary schools (including government, aided, special schools, caput and DSS schools)in Hong Kong for two years upon completion of the Programme.

10. Participants will be required to sign an undertaking, which delineates the terms and conditions that they should comply with, upon their acceptance of a place on the Programme. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Completion of the entire Programme;

(b) Participation in pre-departure briefing and sharing session(s) for dissemination of exemplars of school-based projects;

(c) Submission of journals and reports;

(d) Implementation of the school-based projects by the 2020/21 school year based on their finalised proposal;

and

(e) Fulfilment of the two-year teaching obligation after completion of the Programme.

11. At any point of time, if a breach of the undertaking occurs, participants will be required to repay to the Government the full/ a pro-rata amount of training cost/expenses (including course fees, transportation costs and study grant, if applicable) on an interest-free basis. The circumstance will be considered on a case-by-case basis for reasons of breaching the undertaking not within the participants’ control such as accidents, ill health, etc.

Enquiries

Questions about the Scheme can be directed to Ms Venus TSANG by email at POSLPD@edb.gov.hk or by phone on 3509 8742 or Mr Ivan LOE by email at AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk or by phone on 3509 8774 of the School Leadership &

Professional Development Section, Education Bureau.

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Appendix B(1) (English Version Only)

‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers 2019/20 Programme A(7)

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– Assessment Literacy

Late February – Early April 2020 Southampton, United Kingdom (UK)

Background

In the United Kingdom, the enhancement of teachers’ assessment literacy is one of the major emphases of teachers’

professional development. Its recent reform of the National Curriculum in 2014 stresses the implementation of assessment to promote learning and teaching. This is reflected particularly in the use of assessment to diagnose learning needs, the provision of timely feedback and active engagement of students and teachers in school formative assessment.

The Southampton-based study programme is expected to provide participants with knowledge of relevant theories, research and latest policies and practices in the UK, and more importantly, offer insights into how the effective measures can be adapted in the Hong Kong context. For example, participants will explore how effective assessment practices, school assessment policy and analysis of assessment data can shed light on the corresponding emphases of assessment/

assessment policies in enriching students’ learning and fostering their individual learning capabilities as specified in the Ongoing Renewal of the School Curriculum.

Aim

The Programme aims to enable participants to:

(a) acquire knowledge of the English education system and its key features, with a special focus on the latest development of Assessment Literacy in United Kingdom;

(b) enhance their professional capacity in developing school assessment policy and measures to strengthen the effectiveness of Assessment of/ for/ as Learning;

(c) develop their repertoire and expertise on the design, implementation and data analysis of assessment;

(d) integrate structured learning and school attachment to become reflective practitioners; and

(e) develop teacher leadership through sharing learning outcomes in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and disseminating good practices.

Quota

The quota for the Programme (2019/20) is 20.

Programmes A(1) – A(6) were announced via EDBCM No. 134/2017, No.199/2017, No.179/2018 and No.190/2018 and completed in the 2017/18 s.y. and 2018/19 s.y. Relevant details can be retrieved from EDB website: (http://www.edb.gov.hk/ i-Journey).

Programme Brief

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Appendix B(1) (English Version Only)

Southampton Education School, University of Southampton

The Programme will be delivered by the Southampton Education School, University of Southampton. University of Southampton is a world-leading institution offering a full range of professional development programmes for in-service educators. As a founding member of the Russell Group, Southampton has a high reputation for its research and teaching.

The Researching Assessment Practices Group (RAP) at Southampton, established to promote and disseminate effective assessment and feedback practices, is an award-winning group widely recognised for its innovative approach and significant impact on curriculum development.

Programme Content (Late February - Early April 2020)

Phase One (2019/20 s.y.)

Week 1 Pre-trip Preparation (Hong Kong)

Weeks 2 – 6

Overseas Experience (Southampton, United Kingdom) Structured Courses,

for example:

School Attachment Other Learning Activities, for example:

 Developments and

implementation of assessment policies

 Theoretical concepts of assessment literacy and its relationship to student learning

 Evaluation of different assessment strategies in classrooms

 Principles and methods of assessment design

 Analysis and use of assessment data and results

 Effective use of e-assessment

 Attachment to three secondary schools

 Class observation, shadowing, co-planning and co-teaching with a focus on assessment practices

 Visits to a primary school and a further education college

 Individual consultation with mentor

 Consolidation and debriefing sessions

 Self-learning sessions

Weeks

7 – 8 Post-trip Consolidation (Hong Kong)

Phase Two

(2020/21 s.y.) Implementation of Finalised Proposal

(Image source: https://www.efolio.soton.ac.uk/blog/itcs/why-southampton-education-school/)

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Appendix B(2) (English Version Only)

‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers 2019/20 Programme A(8)

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– Catering for Learner Diversity

Late April – Mid-June 2020 Sydney, Australia

Background

Australia is well-known for its fair and inclusive practices that promotes equity and excellence. The most recent Australian Curriculum is designed to support and recognise the needs, interests and learning abilities of all students encompass cognitive, affective, physical, social, and aesthetic curriculum experiences. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, which explicitly defines teachers’ quality and effective teaching in the 21st century, also stresses the importance of teachers to structure their lessons to respond to students’ diverse needs and support teachers’

professional development in this area.

This Sydney-based study programme is expected to provide participants with knowledge of relevant theories, research and latest policies and practices in Australia, and, more importantly, offer insights into how the effective measures can be adapted in the Hong Kong context. In particular, participants will learn the principles and strategies of engaging and teaching students with a range of diverse abilities and needs through curriculum planning, instructional practices and evaluation strategies.

Aim

The Programme aims to enable participants to

(a) acquire knowledge of Australia’s education system and its key features, with a special focus on the latest policies and practices in catering for learner diversity and its delivery of inclusive education;

(b) learn about systems and instructional support in Australia’s classrooms which have been effective and successful in establishing an inclusive environment that embraces, nurtures and educates students regardless of their differences in backgrounds and abilities;

(c) gather knowledge and strategies for the evidence-based practices deployed by the effective Australian schools in catering for learner diversity and inclusive education;

(d) integrate structured learning and attachment experience to become reflective practitioners; and

(e) develop teacher leadership through sharing learning outcomes in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and disseminating good practices.

Quota

Programme Brief

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Appendix B(2) (English Version Only)

Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University

The Programme will be delivered by the Department of Educational Studies, Macquarie University in conjunction with expert staff from Academy of Continuing Professional Development in Education (ACPDE). Being a newly established organisation of Macquarie University that works alongside outstanding school practitioners, academics and researchers, ACPDE utilises the university’s world-leading expertise, extensive experience and excellent research partnerships to develop evidence-based professional development courses for educators across all sectors. The University is ranked 8^th in Australia in the subject of education in the 2019 QS ranking.

Programme Content (Late April – Mid June 2020)

Phase One (2019/20 s.y.)

Weeks 2 – 6

Overseas Experience (Sydney, Australia) Structured Courses,

for example:

School Attachment Other Learning Activities, for example:

 Principles & policies in inclusive education and catering for learner diversity in the Australian education system

 Strategies for evidence-based practices to cater for learner diversity

 Systems & instructional support to support learner diversity

 Designing teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners

 Weekly attachment to four secondary schools

 Class observation, shadowing, co- planning and co- teaching with local teachers

 Visit to primary school and education support school/ education support centre at a mainstream secondary school

Weeks 7 – 8 Post-trip Consolidation (Hong Kong) Phase Two

(Image source:https://www.mq.edu.au/bighistory/photos/library.jpg)

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Appendix B(3) (English Version Only)

‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers 2019/20 Programme A(9)

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–Self-directed Learning

Late April – Mid-June 2020 Turku, Finland

Background

The Finnish education system has been frequently regarded as one of the most successful models in the 21^st century. Its National Core Curriculum introduced in 2014 focuses on development of seven transversal competence areas. In particular, the competence “Thinking and learning to learn” stresses the importance of Self-directed Learning (SDL).

To enable students to learn independently and through interaction with others, students are guided to develop metacognitive skills and build self-confidence in their learning capabilities.

This Turku-based study programme is expected to provide participants with knowledge of relevant theories, research and latest policies and practices in Finland, and, more importantly, offer insights into how the effective implementation of SDL can be adapted in the Hong Kong context. In particular, participants will learn how to assess students’ readiness for SDL learning, adjust their instructional designs and integrate technology into their pedagogical practices.

Aim

The Programme aims to enable participants to:

(a) acquire knowledge of the Finnish education system and its key features, with a special focus on the promotion of SDL;

(b) enhance professional capacity in designing a learner-centred curriculum that develops students’ SDL capabilities;

(c) build an extensive repertoire of pedagogical strategies and develop expertise on the use of assessment to promote SDL;

(d) integrate structured learning and attachment experience to become reflective practitioners; and

(e) develop teacher leadership through sharing learning outcomes in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and disseminating good practices

Quota

Programme Brief

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Appendix B(3) (English Version Only)

Faculty of Education, University of Turku

The Programme will be delivered by the Faculty of Education, University of Turku in conjunction with expert staff from Teacher Training Schools of the University. Being the second largest university in Finland in terms of student enrollment, University of Turku, together with three other renowned Finnish universities, has established the Finland University to combine the breadth of experience and expertise in international cooperation and to provide high-quality research-based education and training for educators at different career stages.

Programme Content (Late April – Mid-June 2020)

Phase One (2019/20 s.y.)

Weeks 2 – 6

Overseas Experience (Turku, Finland) Structured Courses,

for example: School Attachment Other Learning Activities, for example:

 Introduction to Finnish education system and the National Core Curriculum

 SDL in the Finnish education system and Core Curriculum

 Towards a learner-centred curriculum: Transversal competences

 Pedagogical strategies to promote a self-directed classroom

 Using assessment to promote students’ readiness for SDL

 Attachment to three secondary schools

 Participation in school events, class observation, shadowing, etc.

 Collaborating with Finnish teachers in lesson planning and co-teaching

 Visits to a primary school and a vocational upper secondary school

 Practitioner research workshops

Weeks

7 – 8 Post-trip Consolidation (Hong Kong)

Phase Two

(Image source: http://www.utu.fi/en/Pages/home.aspx)

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Application Number: _______________ (Office use only)

Appendix C

(English Version Only)

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‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)

Applicant’s Choice of Programme (Please choose ONE only)

Programme Location Programme Dates

(Tentative)

Choice of Programme^* A(7) Assessment Literacy Southampton,

the United Kingdom Late February – Early April 2020



A(8) Catering for Learner Diversity Sydney,

Australia Late April – Mid-June 2020



A(9) Self-directed Learning Turku,

Finland Late April – Mid-June 2020

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Section A Personal Particulars Name in English

(same as that shown on your HKID Card)

(Surname) (Other Names)

Name in Chinese

(if applicable)

Are you a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region?^*



Yes



No

Are you a registered teacher?^*



Yes



No

Daytime Contact

Telephone Number Mobile Phone

Email Address (Please ensure your email address is correct, as applicants

will be contacted and notified of the results through email.)

Application Form

* Please insert a “” in the appropriate box.

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Appendix C

Section B School Information 2

School Name in English

Finance Type of School^*



Government



Aided (Ordinary School)



Aided (Special School)



Caput



Direct Subsidy Scheme

School Address

School Telephone No.

Are you currently on acting appointment?^*



Yes^#



No Your Substantive Rank (e.g. EO, CM, GM, etc.)

# Please note that participants who are on acting basis should cease their acting appointment for the whole full-pay study leave period.

Section C Teaching Experience (in chronological order)

(i) Years of full-time teaching experience in local secondary schools*:



5-10



11-15



16-20



over 20

(ii) Subjects Taught and Levels in the most recent THREE years (Only full-time experience in local secondary schools) School Year (in chronological order)

(e.g. 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) Subjects Taught and Levels (e.g. Chinese(S.1))

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Appendix C

Section D Personal Information Collection Statement 3

Any information, including personal data provided in this form will be used by the EDB for processing application and selection of the Scheme. If the application is successful, the information may be disclosed upon request to the collaborating institutions and other support organisations for communication and programme engagement purposes.

The EDB is authorised to publicise information that contains your name, professional background, and all other materials used during and produced after the Scheme for promotion, recording and reporting, and creating a compendium/resource database for the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) via public channels including but not limited to publications, websites, and other social media platforms.

The provision of personal data in the form is obligatory. If you do not provide sufficient information, the EDB may not be able to process the application.

You have the right to request access to or correct your personal data provided in this form in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. For enquiries, please contact Mr Ivan LOE at Tel.: 3509 8774 or e-mail:

AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk.

Section E Declaration

I declare that all the information provided in this form is, to my best knowledge, complete and accurate. If I willfully give any false information or withhold any material information in this form, or fail to notify the office concerned of any subsequent change of the information provided, it will render me liable to disqualification for selection or discontinuation of participation in the Scheme, and I may be required to repay to the Government the full/ a pro-rata amount of training cost/expenses (including course fees, transportation costs and study grant, if applicable) on an interest-free basis. I understand that my application should be supported by relevant documents/evidence. If I fail to do so, my application may not be processed.

I have carefully read and fully understood all the contents of the “Personal Information Collection Statement” at Section E above and agreed that the personal data provided can be used by the EDB for the stated purposes.

I consent to the EDB making any necessary enquiries as required in matters relating to the Scheme and for the verification of the information given in my application.

Name of Applicant: _________________________________________

Please click the box below to process digital signature.

Note: Content of this form cannot be edited after it is digitally signed

Please submit this file by email to AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk by 27 November 2019 (Wednesday).

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Appendix D

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‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)

Applicant’s Choice of Programme (Please choose ONE only)

Programme Location Programme Dates

(Tentative)

Choice of Programme^* A(7) Assessment Literacy Southampton,

the United Kingdom Late February – Early April 2020



A(8) Catering for Learner Diversity Sydney,

Australia Late April – Mid-June 2020



A(9) Self-directed Learning Turku,

Finland Late April – Mid-June 2020



Section A Personal Particulars Name in English

(same as that shown on your HKID Card)

(Surname) (Other Names)

Name in Chinese (if applicable)

Daytime Contact

Telephone Number Mobile Phone

Name of School

Have you already submitted the completed Application Form (Appendix C)?^*



Yes



No

Professional Experience & Initial Project Proposal

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Appendix D

Section B Relevant Experience 2

Please provide details of duties/experience in the past FIVE years that are relevant to the experience preferred as specified in 2(a) in Information Notes to Applicants (Appendix A). You could attach additional sheets, if applicable.

School Name/

Organisation

Duties/Experience in the past five years, for example:

 Serving as a member of academic/curriculum affairs committees

 Serving as PSHE panel chairperson/SENCO

 Conducting an action research on Assessment Literacy/Catering for Learner Diversity/Self-directed Learning

 Being a member of Subject Committees/Moderation Committees of HKEAA

Date

(in chronological order)

From (MM/YY)

To (MM/YY)

Section C Relevant Structured Training/Professional Development (Optional)

Please provide details of participation in professional development activities that are related to the programme applied for in the past FIVE years. You could attach additional sheets, if applicable.

(Please attach scanned copy/copies of documentary proof(s) for activities listed below)

Organisation Programme Name

Date

(in chronological order) Duration (in hours) From

(DD/MM/YY)

To (DD/MM/YY)

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Appendix D

Section D Initial Proposal on a School-based Project 3

With reference to the theme of the Programme applied for, please describe briefly your initial ideas for a school-based project (e.g.

developing a teaching package for thematic learning, exploring the factors affecting student engagement in thematic learning) upon consent from your school.

(You may use the following template or your own version but details for all items below (i.e. 1-7) should be provided. Please attach additional sheets if necessary.)

1. Project Title

2. Project objective(s) and how it/they fit(s) the curriculum/development needs of your school

3. Brief description of your project

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Appendix D

4 4. Initial implementation plan (estimates of time, manpower and resources needed)

Time Task Manpower / Resource

e.g. Aug – Sep

 To organise a training workshop/seminar to share overseas experience with colleagues

 To review the school curriculum/ assessment policy

 To plan/conduct data collection/ survey/ discussion/ interview/ observation

 One representative from each subject panel

 4 weekly meetings

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Appendix D

5 5. Expected outcomes and benefits to self/students/colleagues/school/education community

6. Approach(es) to evaluate the effectiveness of your project (e.g. questionnaires, focus groups, lesson observation)

7. How would the overseas learning experience be crucial to your project described above?

Office Use Only

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Appendix D

Section E Personal Information Collection Statement 6

Any information, including personal data provided in this form will be used by the EDB for processing application and selection of the Scheme. If the application is successful, the information may be disclosed upon request to the collaborating institutions and other support organisations for communication and programme engagement purposes.

The EDB is authorised to publicise information that contains your name, professional background, and all other materials used during and produced after the Scheme for promotion, recording and reporting, and creating a compendium/resource database for the Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) via public channels including but not limited to publications, websites, and other social media platforms.

You have the right to request access to or correct your personal data provided in this form in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. For enquiries, please contact Mr Ivan LOE at Tel.: 3509 8774 or e-mail:

AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk.

Section F Declaration

I declare that all the information provided in this form is, to my best knowledge, complete and accurate. If I willfully give any false information or withhold any material information in this form, or fail to notify the office concerned of any subsequent change of the information provided, it will render me liable to disqualification for selection or discontinuation of participation in the Scheme, and I may be required to repay to the Government the full/ a pro-rata amount of training cost/expenses (including course fees, transportation costs and study grant, if applicable) on an interest-free basis. I understand that my application should be supported by relevant documents/evidence. If I fail to do so, my application may not be processed.

I have carefully read and fully understood all the contents of the “Personal Information Collection Statement” at Section D above and agreed that the personal data provided can be used by the EDB for the stated purposes.

I consent to the EDB making any necessary enquiries as required in matters relating to the Scheme and for the verification of the information given in my application.

Name of Applicant: _________________________________________

Please click the box below to process digital signature.

Note: Content of this form cannot be edited after it is digitally signed

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Appendix D

Section G Principal’s Recommendation 7

The Recommendation Form (Appendix E) should be completed by the Principal of the applicant’s serving school and returned to the Education Bureau at the following address separately with the envelope clearly marked “‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)” by 4 December 2019 (Wednesday).

School Leadership & Professional Development Section Professional Development and Training Division

Education Bureau

5/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar

Hong Kong

(Attn: Ms Venus TSANG / Mr Ivan LOE)

Please submit this file by email to AASPLD2@edb.gov.hk by 4 December 2019 (Wednesday) with scanned copies of all supporting documents.

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Appendix E

1

‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)

「 i – Journey」在職中學教師帶薪境外進修計劃（2019/20 學年）

由申請人填寫 To be Completed by the Applicant

申請人的個人資料

Applicant’s Personal Particulars

英文姓名

Name in English 中文姓名 Name in Chinese 日間聯絡電話

Daytime Contact Number 電郵地址

Email Address

申請人選擇的進修計劃

Applicant’s Choice of Programme

請在適當方格內加上 “” 號。 Please insert a “” in the appropriate box.

進修計劃及上課地點 Programme & Location

進修計劃日期 Programme Dates

選擇的進修計劃 Choice of Programme

A(7)

評估素養英國南安普敦

Assessment Literacy

Southampton, the United Kingdom

二月下旬至四月上旬

Late February – Early April



A(8)

照顧學生的多樣性澳洲悉尼

Catering for Learner Diversity Sydney, Australia

四月下旬至六月中旬

Late April – Mid-June



A(9)

自主學習芬蘭圖爾庫

Self-directed Learning Turku, Finland

四月下旬至六月中旬

Late April – Mid-June



限閱文件 Restricted

Principal’s Recommendation Form

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Appendix E

由校長填寫 To be Completed by the Principal

2

甲部 Section A

在評核申請人校本計劃的初步計劃書後，對申請人是否適合參加「i – Journey^{」在職中學教師帶薪}

境外進修計劃(2019/20學年)的概括評價

Overall comments on the applicant’s suitability for participating in the ‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20) upon consideration of his/her Initial Project Proposal

請參考以下準則以評核申請人校本計劃的初步計劃書：

Please assess the applicant’s Initial Project Proposal with reference to the following criteria:

 配合學校發展，針對學校的課程 /發展需要

Alignment with school development, addressing the school’s curriculum/development needs

 對學習和教學 /學生發展 /學校發展的益處

Potential benefits to learning and teaching/student development/school development

 建議計劃的可行性

Feasibility of the proposed project 請在適當方格內加上 “” 號。

Please insert a “” in the appropriate box.



本人推薦此申請人，並批准申請人離校參與整個課程，以及出席推廣優良校本計畫的分享會。 I recommend this applicant and agree to release him/her from duty to attend the Programme and any sharing session(s) for dissemination of exemplars of school-based projects.



本人不推薦此申請人。

I do not recommend this applicant.

乙部 Section B (可選擇是否填寫)

(Optional)

對申請人或其初步計劃書的概括評價 (如空位不敷應用，請另頁書寫，隨推薦表格附上）

Overall comments on applicant’s suitability or his/her Initial Project Proposal (Please attach additional sheets if necessary.)

校長簽署

Signature of Principal:

校長姓名 Principal Name:

學校名稱 School Name:

日間聯絡電話

Daytime Contact Number:

電郵地址 Email Address:

日期 Date:

校印 School Chop

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Appendix E

填寫推薦表格須知︰ 3

Notes on completing the Recommendation Form (Appendix E):

(a) 推薦表格須由申請人現職學校的校長填寫。

The Recommendation Form should be completed by the Principal of the applicant’s serving school.

(b) 請為每一位申請人遞交一份推薦表格。

Please submit one Recommendation Form for each applicant.

(c) 校長可以中文或英文填寫本表格。

The Recommendation Form can be completed in Chinese or English.

(d) 推薦表格須於 2019 年 12 月 4 日或之前寄至教育局。收件地址如下：

香港添馬添美道 2 號政府總部東翼 5 樓

教育局專業發展及培訓分部學校領導及專業發展組

（經辦人︰曾昭楹女士 / 呂青松先生）

The completed Recommendation Form (Appendix E) should be sent to the Education Bureau at the following address on or before 4 December 2019:

School Leadership & Professional Development (SLPD) Section Professional Development and Training Division, Education Bureau 5/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices

2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar Hong Kong

(Attn: Ms Venus TSANG / Mr Ivan LOE)

(e) 信封面請註明「『i – Journey』在職中學教師帶薪境外進修計劃（2019/20 學年）推薦表格」。

Please mark clearly on the envelope “Recommendation Form for ‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20)”.

(f) 有關「『i – Journey』在職中學教師帶薪境外進修計劃（2019/20 學年）」的查詢，可聯絡教育局學校領導及專業發

展組曾昭楹女士（電話：3509 8742/ 電郵地址：POSLPD@edb.gov.hk）

或呂青松先生

(電話：3509 8774/ 電郵地址：AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk）。

Enquiries about the ‘i – Journey’ Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Secondary School Teachers (2019/20) can be directed to Ms Venus TSANG by phone on 3509 8742 or by email at POSLPD@edb.gov.hk or Mr Ivan LOE by phone on 3509 8774 or by email at AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk of the School Leadership and Professional Development Section, Education Bureau.

收集個人資料聲明

Personal Information Collection Statement 閣下提供的資料將交由教育局用作處理本「計劃」之申請及遴選。

Any information, including personal data provided in this form will be used by the EDB for processing application and selection of the Scheme.

你必須在此表格提供所需的個人資料。倘若所提供的資料不足夠，教育局可能無法處理有關申請。

根據《個人資料(私隱) 條例》，任何人均有權要求查閱或改正已向本局提供的個人資料。有關查詢可致電3509 8774或

電郵至AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk聯絡呂青松先生。

You have the right to request access to or correction of personal data provided in this form in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. For enquiries, please contact Mr Ivan LOE at Tel : 3509 8774 or e-mail: AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk.