Overview
| Certificate in PDP on Integrating Self-directed Learning in Classroom Pedagogy | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | BWP124 |
| Mode of Study | Full-time Block Release |
| Duration | 5 Weeks |
| Venue | Tai Po Campus |
| Programme Leader | Prof Ko Po Yuk |
| Programme Enquiries | Miss Cheung 2948 8026 Miss Wong 2948 8027 |
Programme Aims
The programme is intended to provide in-service teachers from primary and secondary school with the key concepts of self-directed learning and recent models of self-directed learning which pertain to motivational, cognitive, and metacognitive aspects. The teacher participants will explore the challenges in designing Self-directed Learning (SDL) teaching materials and assessing students’ competency in self-learning they might encounter while teaching students to be self-directed learners during the course. The programme also engages the in-service teachers in developing effective ways of integrating SDL in the lesson design and pedagogies to help students independently plan, regulate their learning strategies, and assess their own learning.
Upon completion of the programme, participants are expected to have:
- enhanced their pedagogical content knowledge and extended the theoretical understanding of self-directed learning;
- developed capacity to design effective lessons with the components of self-directed learning; and
- equipped with the knowledge and skills in evaluating the design and the implementation of lessons with the component of self-directed learning.
Programme Structure
The programme will offer three courses entitled:
- Principles and Practices of Self-directed Learning (3 credit points);
- Integrating Self-directed Learning in Developing Effective Classroom Teaching (3 credit points); and
- Conducting an Action Research on Self-directed Learning (3 credit points).
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese (Cantonese) and will be supplemented by English where appropriate.
Programme Duration
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study |
|---|---|
| 1 | 19 February to 22 March 2024 |
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants should be:
- in-service teachers from primary and secondary schools, priority will be given to PSMCDs or subject panel chairs;
- recommended by school principals;
- conduct action research independently with reference to his/her classroom context.
Remarks: Each school can recommend more than one teacher.
Award
To be awarded a Certificate of Completion, participants must obtain a pass in all assessment tasks required and successfully fulfill the attendance requirements as stipulated by the programme.
Other Information
This Government-funded programme is supported by the Education Bureau (EDB). Schools which release teachers to take this programme are eligible for supply teachers, if deemed necessary. Government and aided schools shall contact the EDB for detailed arrangements. Private and DSS schools shall make their own arrangements for the employment of supply teachers.
Participants who complete our PDPs are eligible to apply for credit transfer if they enroll in our postgraduate programmes. Their applications will be considered on an individual basis.
