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:

-summarise facts about VTC's structure and provisions;

-describe the characteristics of teachers and students; and

-relate learning and teaching practices with VTC's teaching philosophy and qualifications framework. 

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:

-discuss the implementation of TEL approach and its benefits;

-use basic functions of the LMP and the applications of VTC to facilitate teaching and interact with students; and

-select appropriate TEL strategies to promote learning and teaching. 

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:

-plan for active learning activities to engage student learning;

-identify the purposes and key principles of assessment; and

-select teaching and learning activities and assessment methods that are aligned with the intended learning outcomes. 

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:

-identify practical approaches to increase students' learning motivation;

-promote an effective learning atmosphere through building good rapport with students; and

-suggest appropriate strategies to prevent and handle behavioural problems in VTC's learning environment.

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:

-identify characteristics and detect early signs of mental concerns of students;

-describe learning and teaching practices that promote positive mental health and effective learning for students with diverse learning needs ; and

-discuss appropriate strategies and support to students with mental health concerns and diverse learning needs.

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:

-apply theories and teaching strategies learnt in their own teaching environment; and

-reflect upon one's philosophy of education as part of the professional development.