The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Faculty of Education
Centre for Language Education and Multiliteracies Research (CLEMR)
QUALITY EDUCATION FUND 2020/21(KS2)
Using e-Learning to develop primary school students’ 21st century skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-regulation) in English language learning and teachers’ assessment literacy (QEF No.: 2019/0533)
OBJECTIVES
For students
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Promoting students' English competence through their use of 21st century skills in English learning activities
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Facilitating students’ English learning and development of 21st century skills through e-Learning tools and resources
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Enriching students’ learning experiences through collaborative activities with peers and the whole class on iPads and with relevant e-Learning resources
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Promoting students’ motivation (i.e., interest and growth mindset) for English learning
For teachers
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Assisting teachers to integrate the 21st century skills into their instruction through the use of iPads and e-learning resources
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Enhancing English teachers’ assessment literacy strategies with regard to 21st century skills
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Developing relevant activities with appropriate e-Learning tools and resources
For schools
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Developing school-based English curriculums (upper grade levels x students’ English competence levels) to better cater for learner differences
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Developing teaching and assessment materials and resources appropriate for upper primary school students (i.e., primary 4-6) and two competence levels (i.e., more able and less able)
For parents
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Helping parents understand and help their children apply 21st century skills in daily life and at home
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
A total of 240 teachers including 160 English teachers, 40 PSMCDs and 40 English panel heads, 4,800 students and 4,000 parents of 40 local primary schools.
ACTIVITIES
14 OCT 2020
Briefing session
Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team
20 & 21 OCT 2020
31 OCT
7 , 14 & 21 Nov 2020
Professional development workshops (1A/1B)
Enhancing 21st century skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-regulation) in English language
learning
Dates: Tuesday, 20 October 2020 (1A)
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 (1B)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team
Professional development workshops (2A/2B/2D/2C)
Enhancing English learning with
e-Learning tools and resources
Dates: Saturday, 31 October 2020 (2A)
Saturday, 7 November 2020 (2B)
Saturday, 14 November 2020 (2C)
Saturday, 21 November 2020 (2D)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: M1, Ho Tim Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Speaker: Mr. Howard Chau
10 & 11 NOV 2020
Professional development workshops (3A/3B)
Developing English teachers' assessment literacy for 21st century skills
Dates: Tuesday, 10 November 2020 (3A)
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 (3B)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team
1 & 2 DEC 2020
Professional development workshops (4A/4B)
Developing school-based English teaching and assessment materials, enhanced with 21st century learning skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, self-regulation and e-Learning)
Dates: Tuesday, 1 December 2020 (4A)
Wednesday, 2 December 2020 (4B)
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team
24 APR 2021
Parents' seminar
New vision of English language learning in Hong Kong primary schools
Date: Saturday, 24 April 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speaker: Mr. Keric Lee
27 APR 2021
27 AUG 2021
Experience sharing session
Date: Saturday, 27 April 2021
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers: Prof. Barry Bai and teachers from
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HKMLC Wong Chan Sook Ying Memorial School
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Choi Wan St. Joseph's Primary School
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North Point Government Primary School (Cloud View Road)
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Delia English Primary School & Kindergarten
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Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Primary School
Online dissemination seminar
Date: Friday, 27 August 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Venue: Zoom
Speakers:
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Dr. Ricky CK Lam
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Prof. Jozef Colpaert
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Teachers from
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Aberdeen St. Peter's Catholic Primary School
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Delia English Primary School & Kindergarten
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HKMLC Wong Chan Sook Ying Memorial School
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Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Primary School
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Ma On Shan St. Joseph's Primary School
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North Point Government Primary School (Cloud View Road)
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PLK Stanley Ho Sau Nan Primary School
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Tai Po Old Market Public School
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Tuen Mun Government Primary School
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