Applied Learning Courses
Applied Learning Courses ─ Practical Psychology
應用學習課程 ─ 實用心理學
「Applied Learning」Course Features
The Applied Learning Courses offered by the School aims to provide a choice of elective subjects as part of the New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum. These subjects focus on broad professional and vocational fields in which students may have a future career interest. The unique features of the Applied Learning Courses are:
- allows students to deepen their understanding in a broad area in which they have a strong interest, with a view towards possibly developing their interest into a lifelong career.
- enables students to learn fundamental theoretical knowledge as well as practical and generic skills in their area of interest. These skills are often consolidated through hands-on experiential learning.
- provides a more holistic education in the New Senior Secondary Curriculum by teaching a wide range of competencies such as analytical, problem solving and presentation skills together with interpersonal skills such as team work, communication skills and a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
- adopts a variety of teaching methods to motivate students to learn. This includes small group coaching, mentorships, company visits, simulation exercises, workshops, group games, role play and project work.
This course is a broad-based introduction to psychology in everyday life. It is suitable for students who are interested in further studies in psychology. Topics include foundation of psychology, lifespan development, personality, social psychology, abnormal behaviours and positive psychology. Upon completion, students will be able to apply basic concepts in both personal and social contexts. Students will go through a journey of personal growth and be ready for further studies and career development in psychology-related fields.
Special Features :
Site visits to various psychological and social services organisations serving children, youth, adults and older adults, such as children observation room and counselling room; interactive learning activities including personality questionnaires, leaflet production, case studies, role plays and group activities.
Course Structure (total 6 modules)
| 1. Introduction to Psychology (30 hrs) |
| 2. Lifespan Development (30 hrs) |
| 3. Personality and Learning (30 hrs) |
| 4. Health and Positive Psychology (30 hrs) |
| 5. Social and Abnormal Psychology (30 hrs) |
| 6. Experiential Learning Programme (30 hrs) |
** For information regarding the course structure for other cohorts, please contact the Applied Learning Team at 3411-4397 or email sceapl@hkbu.edu.hk.
Mode 1 : HKBU(SCE) Learning Centres
Mode 2 : Students’ own school
Course fee will be fully subsidized by the Education Bureau and students do not need to pay.
e.g. courses related to psychology, social work, counselling, heath care, education, business, human resources management and social science
e.g. careers related to psychology, social services, health care, education, human resources and customer services
All students must apply through their schools for enrolment in ApL courses. Schools may consider nominating students for ApL courses in light of schools’ curriculum plan and students’ needs. Thus, students who are interested in enrolling in ApL courses need to obtain schools’ nomination for the application. The application results will be subject to the selection results from course providers.
If the ApL courses that students are interested in are not offered in school, students or parents can reflect their needs to the school management so that the school may explore the possibility of offering ApL courses in Mode 1.
For details, please visit the website of Education Bureau.
The above information is for reference only. The School reserves the right to make alterations or to cancel any class/programme without prior notice.
Programmes offered by the School of Continuing Education (leading to HKBU awards or SCE awards, or collaborative programmes) are conducted at various teaching venues, including Kowloon Tong and Shek Mun (Shatin) Campuses and Learning Centres in Tsimshatsui, Kowloon East, and Wan Chai. These venues are well-equipped to support students’ studies. While most of the classes are held at either the Kowloon Tong Campus or the Shek Mun Campus, depending on the School’s development, students may be assigned to take classes at other venues during their study period.