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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 2023/24 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 an 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.

 

⇨ Leaflet of the Level One Programme (2023/24)

⇨ Leaflet of the Level Two Programme (2023/24)

 

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 are 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
  1. English language subject knowledge and skills of teachers: Phonics and pronunciation
  • The English phonics system
  • Different types of phonics instruction for young learners
  • How phonics can be taught in literacy-rich classroom
  • The challenges of teaching phonics in KGs
  • Manipulating phonics activities
 2 3.5 hrs +
3.5 hrs		 7 hrs

  1. English language subject knowledge and skills of teachers: Grammar
  • An overview of English grammar
  • Form and function
  • Phrase and clause patterns
  • Grammar and meaning
  • Expanding on children's language through various teaching strategies for interacting with others
  • Modelling complex language
  • Talking explicitly about words, phrases, and sentences
 2 3.5 hrs +
3.5 hrs 		 7 hrs
  1. English language subject knowledge and skills of teachers: Connected speech and classroom English for conducting English activities for young children in the classroom
  • Connected speech and English speaking fluency
  • Classroom English for a KG teacher
  • Practising classroom English for conducting English activities
 2 3.5 hrs +
3.5 hrs 		 7 hrs
  1. Introduction to second language acquisition of young English learners
  • Concepts of second language acquisition
  • Impact of early English language exposure
  • Factors that determine children’s English language learning success
  • Challenges of different modes of English learning
  • Major concerns of teachers who are in charge of English language activities
  • Common methods of enhancing English language exposure
  • A language-rich and interesting environment
  • Boosting children’s ability of using simple English in everyday life
 2 3.5 hrs +
3.5 hrs 		 7 hrs
  1. Early English language and literacy development of young children
  • Critical stages of second language development for young children
  • Support for the language and literacy development of children of different populations
  • Enhancing language and literacy development with a wide range of strategies
  • Using the Whole Language approach to plan English learning activities
  • Strategic allocation of manpower and resources for English language learning
 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
  1. Effective English language teaching strategies for developing oracy and literacy of young children of English as a second/foreign language I: Storytelling
  • The genre of story in children's literature
  • The significance of using storytelling in developing oracy and literacy of young children
  • Devising storytelling activities for young children with integrated/thematic approaches
  • Planning a storytelling
  • Choosing a story
  • Vocabulary, syntactic and morphemic development
  • Oral storytelling skills
  • Props, costuming, or puppets
  • Creative dramas
  • Practising oral storytelling skills
 5

3 hrs+
3 hrs+
3 hrs+
2.5 hrs 

+
2.5 hrs 

 14 hrs

  1. Effective English language teaching strategies for developing oracy and literacy of young children of English as a second/foreign language II: Shared Reading
  • Definition, benefits, features, techniques and forms of shared reading
  • Book concepts and print awareness
  • Choosing developmentally appropriate books
  • Strategies to develop oracy and literacy of children of English through shared reading
  • Integrating shared reading into thematic approach
  • Designing and demonstrating a shared reading activity
 5

3 hrs+
3 hrs+
3 hrs+
2.5 hrs 

+
2.5 hrs 

 14 hrs
  1. Experience sharing
  • Reporting and sharing experience on the implementation of storytelling and shared reading in classroom
 2 3 hrs +
3 hrs 		 6 hrs
Total: 12 lessons

Total: 34 hrs

 

 

Level One (Second-Term Courses)

Class Code Date # (5 days) Location  Target Participants

ENG-BU-L1-05

 12/3/2024 (Tue), 13/3/2024 (Wed), 14/3/2024 (Thu), 15/3/2024 (Fri) & 22/3/2024 (Fri) MC KG teachers & principals

MC      HKBU-SCE Kowloon East Learning Centre, 7/F, Millennium City 3, 370 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon

 

(Locations map: www.sce.hkbu.edu.hk/en/campuses-learning-centres/)

# The above programme schedule is tentative and may change if necessary. A finalised class timetable will be given to successful applicants upon admission.

 

Level Two (Second-Term Courses)

Class Code Date # (6 days)  Location Target Participants

ENG-BU-L2-03

 

 Class sessions 17/4/2024 (Wed), 18/4/2024 (Thu), 19/4/2024 (Fri), 24/4/2024 (Wed) & 26/4/2024 (Fri) KLT KG teachers & principals
Experience sharing Group 1: 10/5/2024 (Fri); Group 2: 13/5/2024 (Mon);
Group 3: 14/5/2024 (Tue); Group 4: 17/5/2024 (Fri)

ENG-BU-L2-04

 

 Class sessions 6/5/2024 (Mon), 7/5/2024 (Tue), 8/5/2024 (Wed), 9/5/2024 (Thu) & 16/5/2024 (Thu) MC KG teachers & principals
Experience sharing Group 1: 27/5/2024 (Mon); Group 2: 28/5/2024 (Tue);
Group 3: 29/5/2024 (Wed); Group 4: 30/5/2024 (Thu)

KLT     HKBU Kowloon Tong Campus, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon

MC      HKBU-SCE Kowloon East Learning Centre, 7/F, Millennium City 3, 370 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon

(Locations map: www.sce.hkbu.edu.hk/en/campuses-learning-centres/)

# The above programme schedule is tentative and may change if necessary. A 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 Programme 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 a Certificate of Attendance.

Application Deadlines and Release of Application Results

Programme Class Code Application Deadline Release of Application Results (by email) Acknowledgement of Results by Participants
Level One ENG-BU-L1-05

4:00pm on

1 March 2024 (Friday)

 5 March 2024 (Tuesday) 7 March 2024 (Thursday)

Level Two

 

 ENG-BU-L2-03

4:00pm on

2 April 2024 (Tuesday)

 5 April 2024 (Friday) 9 April 2024 (Tuesday)
ENG-BU-L2-04

4:00pm on

19 April 2024 (Friday)

 23 April 2024 (Tuesday) 25 April 2024 (Thursday)

 

Online Application Procedure

 

Application for admission to the Programme can be made via the HKBU SCE Online Application System.

 

  1. Please download and read “Application Guide ” before submitting your application;
  2. 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;
  3. Enter SCE Online Application System and fill in the required data;
  4. Upload the digital files of the completed “Supplementary Form” and “Recommendation Letter (for teacher use only) ” or “Self-recommendation Letter (for principal use only) ”,  other required supporting documents (please refer to the “Application Guide”).

 

HKBU SCE
Telephone: 3411 4310
E-mail: sceeceed@hkbu.edu.hk

 

SCOLAR
Telephone: 3525 1349

Website: https://scolarhk.edb.hkedcity.net/

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The above information is for reference only. The School reserves the right to make alterations or to cancel any class/programme without prior notice.