Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, participants would be able to:
Programme Structure
The programme comprises six modules with different learning modes, an online self-paced learning module on Moodle and a module to reflect on participants' learning and teaching (See Table 1). . Each module is equivalent to 4 hours long. In Modules 2 to 5, there are 3 hours of class contact and an hour of extended learning activities. The total number of hours is 24.
Module |
Topic |
Hours |
1 |
Teaching in the VTC | 4 |
2 |
Using Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to Facilitate Teaching | 4 |
3 |
Learning and Assessment |
4 |
4 |
Classroom Management for Motivation and Learning | 4 |
5 |
Catering Mental Health Wellness and Diverse Learning Needs for Students |
4 |
6 |
Teaching Reflection |
4 |
Mode of Delivery
Our modules include lectures, discussions and class observation. The learning management platform (Moodle) and group collaboration tools are used to facilitate participants' learning.
Completion Requirement
To complete the programme, participants are also required to complete Modules 1 to 6, and attend the workshops of Modules 2 to 5. A certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of the above.
Module Description
This module aims to provide new teachers with an overview of VTC's provisions and learning and teaching in relation to VTC's mission and vision. It also introduces Study Pace List@MyPortal, quality assurance system and copyright issues in VTC.
By introducing VTC's learning and teaching philosophy, this module looks into students' characteristics in order to align their prior learning background to the curriculum for a better learning and teaching experience.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
This module aims to equip new teachers with basic knowledge and skills to use technology in learning and teaching. In this module, an overview on how technology enhanced learning (TEL) can be used in both online and face-to-face classroom with different pedagogical approaches will be provided. Participants will also learn the basic functions of the Learning Management Platform (LMP) and the applications in VTC to enhance teaching effectiveness.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
In constructive alignment, teachers start with the outcomes they intend students to achieve, and align teaching and assessment to those outcomes. In this module, a holistic approach to planning for an active learning class will be introduced, and the importance of a well-thought-out selection of assessment methods that are aligned with the intended learning outcomes at the module level would be explored.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
Effective classroom management strategies help create an environment that is conducive to learning and teaching. Practical motivation skills to facilitate learning and teaching will be introduced to provide participants with methods in managing their classes.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
This module aims to raise teachers' awareness of the importance of mental health for students and their diverse learning needs. It would equip teachers with skills, knowledge, and a positive attitude towards promotion of mental health for all students and enhance ability to cater for the diverse learning needs of students. Real life cases and experience would be shared in the module for preparing teachers for a meaningful teaching journey in the VTC.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
The aim of this module is to provide participants with an opportunity to reflect on the challenging issues encountered in their teaching in the VTC, and how they could apply the skills learnt from this programme to tackle these challenges. Participants are required to complete a self-arranged activity to integrate what they have learnt throughout the programme.
Participants have to arrange a class observation session and conduct professional exchange on learning and teaching with the professional staff of CLT.
On completion of the module, participants would be able to:
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FAQ
As endorsed by VETAB at its meeting held on 27 May 2009, starting from AY 2009/2010, all newly-recruited full-time teaching and instructing staff in IVE, SBI, HKDI, YC, HTI/CCI/ICI, Pro-Act Centres and Shine Skills Centres are required to attend the Introduction to Teaching Programme (ITP) offered by the CLT within the first year of service with the VTC.
SHAPE colleagues could enrol for the programme in their needs.
No exemption for the whole programme is accepted, as the programme is specially designed in the VTC context.
No exemption is granted if you have just taken some of the modules of ITP before AY2009/2010, as the programme framework has been revamped starting since AY 2009/2010.
Newly-recruited full-time teaching and instructing staff on both NRP and Term employment terms working in IVE, SBI, HKDI, YC, HTI/CCI/ICI, Pro-Act Centres and Shine Skills Centres are required to attend the programme.
It is not necessary for you to complete any ITP programmes offered.
No, but all teachers who are interested in the programme are welcome to attend our class.
You are still required to take the ITP programme.
It is not necessary if you are a teaching staff with over one year of service.
Please visit our Moodle Resources Website if you still encounter access problems.
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
FAN Hin Yi, Chantal
Project Officer
Tel: 2836-1033
E-mail: chantalfan@vtc.edu.hk
CHAN Hing Yui, Nichole
Project Officer
Tel: 2836-1083
E-mail: nicholechan@vtc.edu.hk