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 | 3 – 9 December 2025 |
| Venue | Tseung Kwan O Study Centre |
| 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. |
*Subject to the University’s final approval
Programme Aims
This programme aims at upgrading teachers’ knowledge and skills in the teaching of English at both primary and secondary level. They will focus on areas of English language knowledge and skills relevant to the current needs of teachers in the local school sector with particular emphasis on the implementation of recent updates in the English Language curriculum.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
Content Objectives
- Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of aspects of the English language system;
- Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of aspects of the English language learning and teaching;
- Demonstrate an understanding of how this enhanced knowledge is applicable within 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 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
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.
