Programme Learning Outcomes
On completion of the Programme, participants will be able to:
- describe the key developments in VPET and current learning and teaching initiatives in VTC;
- devise appropriate pedagogical strategies in VPET classrooms and workplace learning environment;
- facilitate students' learning by adopting technology, andragogy, collaborative learning and inclusive approaches;
- reflect upon one's teaching practice in VPET as part of the professional development; and
- network with teaching and instructing staff from different provisions of VTC for collaboration and sharing of good practices.
Programme Structure
The Programme comprises five modules and adopts a blended learning approach, to allow flexibility and encourage the use of technology. Self-paced learning including e-Learning and hands-on experience is provided in addition to face-to-face contact to enrich participants' learning experience (Table 1).
Mode of Delivery
Class Contact
Face-to-face facilitation is adopted for Modules 1-3. Online facilitation is adopted for Module 4 in consideration of epidemic situation.
Self-paced Learning
In self-paced learning, participants are provided with online learning components including videos, animations, exercises, resources and references to learn at their own pace. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their learning and bring back their ideas to facilitate discussion and sharing in the class contact. In Module 5's hands-on activity, participants are encouraged to apply the idea of lifelong learning with a focus on the development of micro-learning videos.
Completion Requirement
To complete the Programme, participants are required to have 100% attendance in the class contact and complete an individual hands-on activity. A certificate of completion will be issued upon completion of the above requirements.
Module Description
This module enables participants to be acquainted with the latest development of Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) in Hong Kong and the current learning and teaching initiatives in VTC. Participants will explore the challenges of implementing the current learning and teaching initiatives; and get to know pragmatic, effective teaching methods for a positive impact on students' learning.
On completion of the module, participants will be able to:
- describe the development of VPET in Hong Kong and major current learning and teaching initiatives in VTC; and
- reflect on appropriate teaching methods to enhance students' learning.
Developing students' competency in the workplace is an important task to teachers in VPET. It helps students to achieve the desired learning outcomes in VPET and equip them with necessary competency for work. In this module, the significance and practices of Workplace Learning and Assessment (WLA) in VTC will be highlighted; and the strategies to connect knowledge, skills and experience with WLA will be discussed.
On completion of the module, participants will be able to:
- describe the importance and practices of Workplace Learning and Assessment (WLA) for VPET;
- employ appropriate teaching strategies to connect knowledge, skills and experience with WLA; and
- reflect on the role of a teacher in VPET.
In an online collaborative learning environment, knowledge is co-created and shared among peers. Students are active in the process of knowledge acquisition by searching information from the Internet and participating in online discussion. In this module, the concept of collaborative learning will be explained. Hands-on practice on the collaborative online learning activities will be provided. TEL strategies on the use of EdTech tools to support and engage students will also be discussed.
On completion of the module, participants will be able to:
- identify pedagogical practices and implications of online collaborative learning;
- choose appropriate EdTech tools to enable communication, interaction and collaboration to engage students in learning; and
- apply TEL strategies to promote blended and flexible learning.
Inclusive education values diversity and the unique contribution of each student. Teachers play an essential role in fostering and facilitating the inclusive classroom. This module aims to provide a general understanding of an inclusive education and the diverse learning needs of students. The importance and application of differentiated instructions for students in an inclusive classroom will be introduced. Participants will be engaged in activities to discuss appropriate educational approach to benefit students in an inclusive classroom.
On completion of the module, participants will be able to:
- identify some key considerations to facilitate learning and teaching in an inclusive classroom; and
- suggest appropriate educational approach for diverse students to foster a supportive inclusive learning environment.
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Contacts
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Dr Kelvin TAM ATP Programme Leader |
( 3974 3635 |
* kelvinkf@vtc.edu.hk |
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Ms ATP Programme Co-ordinator |
( 2836 1358 |
* cherriekung@vtc.edu.hk |
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Miss Nichole CHAN ATP Programme Support |
( 2836 1083 |
* nicholechan@vtc.edu.hk |