About the Programme
Part-time Teacher Induction Programme (PTIP) is offered by the Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT). This 6-hour programme will equip part-time teaching and instructing staff with useful skills in teaching in the VTC.
Target Participants
The programme is designed for newly appointed or in-service part-time teaching and instructing staff who have not obtained any prior teacher training and have not attended the Introduction to Teaching Programme (ITP) offered by the CLT.
Objectives
The programme aims to equip part-time teaching and instructing staff with the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes in teaching learners of the VTC and facilitate their learning effectively.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On completion of the programme, participants would be able to:
Programme Structure
The 6-hour programme comprises 2 modules. Each module is equivalent to 1 hour of self-paced learning and 2 hours of face-to-face workshop.
Module | Topic | Mode |
---|---|---|
1 | Facilitating Effective Learning | 1-hour self-paced learning session |
2-hour face-to-face workshop | ||
2 | e-Learning@VTC | 1-hour self-paced learning session |
2-hour face-to-face workshop |
Mode of Delivery
Self-paced Learning
In the 1-hour self-paced learning session, participants are provided with online learning components including videos, online exercises and references to prepare and proceed from one topic to another at their own pace. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their prior knowledge of learning and teaching, and bring their ideas to the class to facilitate in-class discussion and sharing. The self-paced learning session is available at the Moodle platform (https://moodle.vtc.edu.hk).
Face-to-face workshop
The 2-hour face-to-face workshop includes lecture, discussion and group activities. In some areas, computer-based learning technology is also used to provide hands-on practice to participantsands-on practice to participants.
Completion Requirement
To complete the programme, participants are required to complete two self-paced learning sessions prior to the two face-to-face workshops of Module 1 and Module 2. A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion.
Module Description
Positive communication and a well-planned lesson are equally important in facilitating effective learning. In this module, skills for motivating and managing the learning environment of diverse learners will be highlighted. Core theories and concepts on learning and teaching, and assessment will also be introduced with the application in the VTC context.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
Vocational Training Council (VTC) advocates e-Learning in learning and teaching. In this module, participants will learn about the pedagogy and the functions of Moodle with hands-on practice. This module also provides a broad overview on how technology enhanced learning (TEL) can (be used to) facilitate different pedagogical approaches, and illustrates good practices of TEL in the classroom.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
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Contacts
For enquiries, please contact us for details:
LAU Lai Fong, Annie
Senior Project Officer
Tel: 3974-3720
E-mail: lau_annie@vtc.edu.hk
CHAN Hing Yui, Nichole
Project Officer
Tel: 2836-1083
E-mail: nicholechan@vtc.edu.hk