Short Courses
English Language Enhancement Programme for Kindergarten Teachers - Levels One and Two
Programme Features
The School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU SCE) is commissioned by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) with the grant from the Language Fund to launch the “English Language Enhancement Programme for Kindergarten Teachers – Levels One and Two” in the 2021/22 school year.
Objectives
Level One
The Level One programme aims at:
- enhancing kindergarten (KG) teachers and principals’ English language proficiency and equipping them with essential English language skills for conducting English language activities for young children in class; and
- enhancing KG teachers and principals’ understanding of early English language and literacy development/learning of young children.
Level Two
The Level Two programme aims at:
- boosting the confidence and competencies of KG teachers and principals in pedagogies of exposing young children to English in integrated/thematic approach; and
- creating a platform for KG teachers and principals to share practices and experiences as well as to exchange knowledge with respect to English language exposure of young children.
Level One
Participants should be serving KG teachers and principals who possess the following:
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education (C(ECE)) qualification or a recognisable Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) Level 4 qualification in ECE or its equivalent; AND
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Level 2 or above in English Language or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) Grade E or above in English Language.
(Remarks: Applicants are requested to provide the HKBU SCE with copies of the above academic qualification proof when making the online application.)
Level Two
Participants should be serving KG teachers and principals who possess the following:
- Certificate of Attendance/Completion for the English Language Enhancement Programme for Kindergarten Teachers - Level One; AND
- Certificate in Early Childhood Education (C(ECE)) qualification or a recognisable Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF) Level 4 qualification in ECE or its equivalent; AND
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Level 2 or above in English Language or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) Grade E or above in English Language.
(Remarks: Applicants will be requested to provide the HKBU SCE with copies of the above academic qualification proof when making the online application. If applicants are applying for both Levels One & Two programmes, they may provide the documentary proof of their completion of the Level One programme at a later stage.)
Level One
The Programme consists of 5 modules with a total of 35 contact hours.
Module | Key Topics | No. of Sessions | Hours/ Session | No. of Contact Hours |
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2 | 3.5 hrs + 3.5 hrs |
7 hrs |
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2 | 3.5 hrs + 3.5 hrs |
7 hrs |
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2 | 3.5 hrs + 3.5 hrs |
7 hrs |
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2 | 3.5 hrs + 3.5 hrs |
7 hrs |
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2 | 3.5 hrs + 3.5 hrs |
7 hrs |
Total: 10 lessons | Total: 35 hrs |
Level Two
The Programme consists of 3 modules with a total of 34 contact hours.
Module | Key Topics | No. of Sessions | Hours/ Session | No. of Contact Hours |
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5 |
3 hrs+ + |
14 hrs |
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5 |
3 hrs+ + |
14 hrs |
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2 | 3 hrs + 3 hrs |
6 hrs |
Total: 12 lessons |
Total: 34 hrs |
In view of the development of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Programme may be switched to online learning mode.
Level One
Class code | Date #(5 days) | Location | Target Participants |
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ENG-O2 (application closed) |
16/2/2022 (Wed), 17/2/2022 (Thu), 18/2/2022 (Fri), 23/2/2022 (Wed) & 25/2/2022 (Fri) | KLT | KG teachers & Principals |
ENG-O3 |
28/2/2022 (Mon), 1/3/2022 (Tue), 2/3/2022 (Wed), 3/3/2022 (Thu) & 10/3/2022 (Thu) | KLT | KG teachers only |
ENG-O4 |
29/3/2022 (Tue), 30/3/2022 (Wed), 31/3/2022 (Thu), 1/4/2022 (Fri) & 8/4/2022 (Fri) | WCH | KG teachers only |
ENG-O5 | 25/4/2022 (Mon), 26/4/2022 (Tue), 27/4/2022 (Wed), 3/5/2022 (Tue) & 4/5/2022 (Wed) |
KLT |
KG teachers only |
ENG-O6 | 17/5/2022 (Tue), 18/5/2022 (Wed), 19/5/2022 (Thu), 20/5//2022 (Fri) & 28/5/2022 (Sat) |
TST |
KG teachers only |
KLT: HKBU Kowloon Tong Campus TST: HKBU SCE Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre WCH: HKBU SCE Wan Chai Learning Centre
(Locations of learning centres: www.sce.hkbu.edu.hk/en/campuses-learning-centres/)
# The above programme schedule is tentative and may change if necessary. Finalised class timetable will be given to successful applicants upon admission.
Level Two
Class code | Date #(6 days) | Location | Target Participants | |
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ENG-T1 |
Class sessions |
20/4/2022 (Wed), 21/4/2022 (Thu), 22/4/2022 (Fri), 28/4/2022 (Thu) & 29/4/2022 (Fri) |
KLT | KG teachers & Principals |
Experience sharing sessions | Group 1: 10/5/2022 (Tue) Group 2: 14/5/2022 (Sat) Group 3: 16/5/2022 (Mon) Group 4: 21/5/2022 (Sat) |
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ENG-T2 |
Class sessions |
30/5/2022 (Mon), 31/5/2022 (Tue), 1/6/2022 (Wed), 2/6/2022 (Thu) & 7/6/2022 (Tue) |
KLT | KG teachers only |
Experience sharing sessions | Group 1: 20/6/2022 (Mon) Group 2: 21/6/2022 (Tue) Group 3: 22/6/2022 (Wed) Group 4: 23/6/2022 (Thu) |
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ENG-T3 |
Class sessions |
5/7/2022 (Tue), 6/7/2022 (Wed), 7/7/2022 (Thu), 8/7/2022 (Fri) & 13/7/2022 (Wed) |
TST | KG teachers only |
Experience sharing sessions | Group 1: 26/7/2022 (Tue) Group 2: 27/7/2022 (Wed) Group 3: 28/7/2022 (Thu) Group 4: 29/7/2022 (Fri) |
KLT: HKBU Kowloon Tong Campus TST: HKBU SCE Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre
(Locations of learning centres: www.sce.hkbu.edu.hk/en/campuses-learning-centres/)
# The above programme schedule is tentative and may change if necessary. Finalised class timetable will be given to successful applicants upon admission.
Level One
AM Session | 3.5-hour session: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
PM Session | 3.5-hour session: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
Level Two
AM Session |
3-hour session: 9:00 am – 12:00 nn 2.5-hour session: 9:30 am – 12:00 nn |
PM Session |
3-hour session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 2.5-hour session: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
The Programmes will be conducted in English. Textbooks and recommended reading materials are in English.
Participants are required to attend at least 80% of the lessons of the Programme. On fulfilment of the attendance requirement, participants will be awarded the Certificate of Attendance.
Programme Enrollment and Release of Enrollment Results
Application for admission to the Programme can be made via the HKBU SCE Online Application System.
Class Code | Enrolment Deadline | Date of Release of Enrolment Results (via email) | Period of Acknowledgement of Enrolment Results by Applicants |
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ENG-O3 & ENG-O4 |
4:00 pm on 17/2/2022 (Thu) | 22/2/2022 (Tue) |
23/2/2022 (Wed) - 25/2/2022 (Fri) |
ENG-O5 & ENG-O6; ENG-T1, ENG-T2 & ENG-T3 |
4:00 pm on 17/3/2022 (Thu) | 22/3/2022 (Tue) |
23/3/2022 (Wed) - 25/3/2022 (Fri) |
Online Application Procedure
- Please download and read “Application Guide” before submitting your application;
- Please download and complete the “Supplementary Form” and “Recommendation Letter (for teacher use only)” or "Self-recommendation Letter (for principal use only)" , scan and save the completed forms as two separate PDF files;
- Enter SCE Online Application System and fill in the required data;
- Upload the digital files of the completed “Supplementary Form” and “Recommendation Letter (for teacher use only)” or "Self-recommendation Letter (for principal use only)" , a recent photo and other required supporting documents (please refer to the “Application Guide”).
IMPORTANT NOTES
- All students and staff entering HKBU Campuses (including SCE Learning Centres) must follow the vaccination requirements of Vaccine Pass. For details, please refer to [the Vaccine Pass Requirements for Campus Access].
- All classes will be delivered face-to-face in 2022 Summer Term. However, the School reserves the right to switch to online or mixed mode teaching in accordance with the latest development of the COVID-19 pandemic situation.