Overview
| Certificate in PDP on Language Assessment Literacy for English Teachers | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | BWP157 |
| Mode of Study | Full-time Block Release |
| Duration | 1 Week |
| No. of Cohort(s) | 1 |
| Period of Study | 7 – 13 July 2027 |
| Venue | Tai Po Campus |
| Programme Leader | Ms Bibi Tayyaba |
| Programme Enquiries | Ms Cheung 2948 7424 Mr Yau 2948 7250 |
| 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. |
Programme Aims
This programme equips teachers with essential knowledge of assessment in the English language curriculum and practical skills to design, implement, and evaluate assessment tools and strategies. Participants will also strengthen their ability to reflect on and improve their own assessment practices.
Teachers will learn to integrate AI tools into language testing and assessment, including the use of AI-assisted feedback. The programme emphasises applying assessment for, of, and as learning to support diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment purposes.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
Content Objectives
- Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of aspects of language assessment;
- Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of assessment for, of, and as learning;
- Demonstrate an understanding of how this enhanced knowledge is applicable to assessing language and content learning in the Hong Kong primary and secondary curricula.
Pedagogical Objectives
- Demonstrate enhanced skills in teaching English to Hong Kong primary and secondary students.
Programme Structure
The programme comprises the following course:
Language Assessment Literacy for English Teachers (3 credit points)
Language assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. Thoughtfully designed assessment tasks provide the teacher with an accurate evaluation of students’ English level and at the same time allow the teacher to understand students’ needs. This course aims to help teacher participants develop knowledge of the role of assessment in the English Language curriculum, as well as the skills to design valid and reliable assessment tools. Teacher participants will first learn some key concepts on language assessment, and then based on these key concepts, they will examine how the four skills, vocabulary and grammar are assessed in the language classroom. They will also be given opportunities to evaluate various assessment tools and integrate AI tools into language testing and assessment, and reflect on their own assessment practices. Finally, they will collaborate in groups in designing some effective school-based assessment tools and obtain feedback from the lecturer and peers. This course is suitable for all teachers who would like to improve their assessment practices and make professional judgements when designing assessment tasks.
More detailed course outline can be found in https://www.eduhk.hk/ele/programmes/professional-development-programmes
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is English.
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants should be:
- in-service primary or secondary school English Language teachers in Hong Kong; and
- recommended by school principals.
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
Remarks: Each school can recommend more than one teacher.
