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 SCOLAR ENGLISH ALLIANCE 2024/25
(KS2 & KS3)

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OBJECTIVES

From reading to e-writing with 21st century skills (KS2)

  • Enabling students to use self-regulated reading strategies in the three stages of reading, i.e. before, while and after

  • Enabling students to use self-regulated writing strategies in the three stages of writing, i.e. before, while and after

  • Connecting students' reading and writing to better facilitate the process of writing

  • Enhancing students' reading and writing competence through the use of 21st century skills, including creativity, critical thinking and collaboration

  • Providing opportunities for students to develop and experience 21st century skills through the use of e-learning tools and collaborative activities

  • Enhancing students' motivation and confidence in English writing

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Learning English with drama fun (KS2)

  • Providing students with opportunities to use English in real-life situations where English is used together with non-verbal language (e.g. facial expressions, body movements and tone of voice)

  • Enhancing the motivation of students in English learning as they will experience learning in a social setting, with different people assuming different roles

  • Enabling students to build up their confidence and motivation through purposeful use of the language, for example, offering ideas, stating reasons/opinions, feelings, making decisions and building something of their own

  • Providing collaborative drama activities for students to learn with their peers

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From reading to collaborative writing with 21st century skills (KS3)

  • Enhancing students' confidence and motivation in English reading and writing

  • Enabling students to use self-regulated reading and writing strategies as well as e-learning resources/tools during the before, while and after learning stages

  • Connecting reading and writing to better improve students' English writing

  • Creating opportunities for students to learn 21st century skills (critical thinking, creativity and collaboration) through collaborative learning activities

  • Enhancing students' English competence through e-learning resources/tools

EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES

From reading to e-writing with 21st century skills (KS2)

  • 30 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 900 students and 150 teachers

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Learning English with drama fun (KS2)

  • 20 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 600 students and 100 teachers

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From reading to collaborative writing with 21st century skills (KS3)

  • 30 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 900 students and 150 teachers

ACTIVITIES (E-WRITING IN ACTION)
13 SEP 2024
23, 24 & 25 OCT 2024
25 OCT 2024 – 19 MAR 2025

Briefing session
Date: Friday, 13 September 2024

Time: 2:30p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Zoom

Speakers: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team

Professional development workshops (A/B/C)

Enhancing writing competence through self-regulation, 21st century skills and e-learning resources/tools

Dates: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 (A)

Thursday, 24 October 2024 (B)

Friday, 25 October 2024 (C)

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: CUHK

Facilitators: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team

On-site student sessions

Dates: Friday, 25 October 2024

 to Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Venues: 30 participating schools

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ACTIVITIES (LEARNING ENGLISH WITH DRAMA FUN)
18 OCT 2024
21 & 22 NOV 2024
7 JAN –
29 MAY 2025

Briefing session
Date: Friday, 18 October 2024

Time: 2:30p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Zoom

Speakers: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team

Professional development workshops (A/B)

Dates: Thursday, 21 November 2024 (A)

Friday, 22 November 2024 (B)

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: CUHK

Facilitator: Ms Franky Yau

On-site student sessions

Dates: Tuesday, 7 January 2025

 to Thursday, 29 May 2025

Venues: 20 participating schools

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ACTIVITIES (FROM READING TO COLLABORATIVE WRITING WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS)
8 NOV 2024
4, 5 & 6 
DEC 2024

Briefing session
Date: Friday, 8 November 2024

Time: 2:30p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Zoom

Speakers: Prof Barry Bai and Project Team

Professional development workshops (A/B/C)

Teaching 21st century English writing with e-learning resources/tools

Dates: Wednesday, 4 December 2024 (A)

Thursday, 5 December 2024 (B)

Friday, 6 December 2024 (C)

Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: CUHK

Facilitators: Prof. Barry Bai and Project Team

8 FEB -
30 MAY 2025

Onsite sessions
Dates: Staruday, 8 February 2025 to

Friday, 30 May 2025

Venues: 30 participating schools

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CONTACT US

Location:  Room 702B, Wong Foo Yuan Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

 

Tel:          (852) 3943 3175

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Fax:         (852) 3749 5905

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E-mail:      clemr@cuhk.edu.hk

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