Overview
| Certificate in PDP for Home Economics/Technology and Living Teachers (Nutrition and Diet)* | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | BWP153 |
| Mode of Study | Full-time Block Release |
| Duration | 5 Full Days |
| No. of Cohort(s) | 1 |
| Period of Study | 1 to 5 June 2026 |
| Venue | To be confirmed |
| Programme Leader | Ms Kwok Bo Ping Eva |
| Programme Enquiries | Miss Zoe Chan 2948 7012 |
| No. of Credit Points for the programme | 3 credit points |
| Online Application | Please submit your application online at www.eduhk.hk/acadprog/online. Applicants are advised to upload the completed Principal Recommendation Form when submitting their online applications. |
*Subject to the University’s final approval
Programme Aims
The programme aims to equip in-service Home Economics / Technology and Living (HE/TL) teachers who possess basic teaching experience in HE/TL, with enhanced knowledge and practical skills in nutrition and diet, enabling them to create balanced meal plans, deliver engaging lessons, and promote healthy eating habits among students.
Programme Structure
The programme comprises the following core course with 3 credit points:
Home Economics/Technology and Living: A Practical Teaching Guide to Nutrition and Diet
This programme will equip HE/TL trained teachers with up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to promote nutrition and healthy eating in schools. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the latest research in nutritional science, dietary guidelines and updated information on macronutrients and micronutrients, and the principles of a balanced diet through a blend of lectures, interactive workshops, and hands-on activities. Participants will learn to integrate nutrition education into the school curriculum using engaging and interactive teaching methods such as projects, experiments and discussion through the effective meal planning covered by the programme. Special attention is given to addressing diverse dietary needs and creating an inclusive, health-promoting school environment.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese (Cantonese) and will be supplemented by English where appropriate.
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants should be:
- in-service secondary school Home Economics / Technology and Living teachers; and
- recommended by school principals
Applicant’s status as a current HE/TL teacher must be clearly indicated on the Principal Recommendation Form. Useful supplementary information (e.g. teaching background, subject teaching experience and school teaching arrangement etc.) should also be included to facilitate the admission decision. Failing to provide sufficient information will hinder the application process.
Remark:
Priority of admission will be given to:
- teachers who are responsible for the development of school-based HE/TL curriculum; or
- teachers who possess at least 3 years of teaching experience in HE/TL; or
- teachers who wish to acquire advanced skills and knowledge in the area of nutrition and diet.
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 appointing 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.
Remarks: Each school can recommend more than one teacher.
