SCOLAR ENGLISH ALLIANCE 2024/25
(KS2 & KS3)

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OBJECTIVES
From reading to e-writing with 21st century skills (KS2)
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Enabling students to use self-regulated reading strategies in the three stages of reading, i.e. before, while and after
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Enabling students to use self-regulated writing strategies in the three stages of writing, i.e. before, while and after
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Connecting students' reading and writing to better facilitate the process of writing
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Enhancing students' reading and writing competence through the use of 21st century skills, including creativity, critical thinking and collaboration
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Providing opportunities for students to develop and experience 21st century skills through the use of e-learning tools and collaborative activities
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Enhancing students' motivation and confidence in English writing
Learning English with drama fun (KS2)
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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)
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Enhancing the motivation of students in English learning as they will experience learning in a social setting, with different people assuming different roles
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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
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Providing collaborative drama activities for students to learn with their peers
From reading to collaborative writing with 21st century skills (KS3)
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Enhancing students' confidence and motivation in English reading and writing
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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
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Connecting reading and writing to better improve students' English writing
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Creating opportunities for students to learn 21st century skills (critical thinking, creativity and collaboration) through collaborative learning activities
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Enhancing students' English competence through e-learning resources/tools
EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES
From reading to e-writing with 21st century skills (KS2)
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30 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 900 students and 150 teachers
Learning English with drama fun (KS2)
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20 participating schools (30 students + 5 teachers from each school) = 600 students and 100 teachers
From reading to collaborative writing with 21st century skills (KS3)
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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
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
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
