Overview
| Certificate in PDP on Effective Strategies to Develop Primary Students' Pronunciation and Speaking Skills in ESL/EFL Classrooms* | |
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| Programme Code | BWP158 |
| Mode of Study | Full-time Block Release |
| Duration | 1 Week |
| No. of Cohort(s) | 1 |
| Period of Study | 10 – 16 June 2026 |
| 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. |
*Subject to the University’s final approval
Programme Aims
The programme aims at upgrading teachers’ knowledge and skills in the teaching of English at the primary level. It 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
- Use technology to identify pronunciation problems;
- Understand key aspects of pronunciation, such as sounds and intonation;
- Apply effective strategies to enhance speaking skills in young learners.
Pedagogical Objectives
- Plan lessons that incorporate technology to teach pronunciation and speaking;
- Discuss and reflect on personal teaching experiences and challenges;
- Show improved techniques for teaching pronunciation and speaking.
This programme ensures that teachers can effectively use technology and strategies to support the speaking skills of primary-level learners.
Programme Structure
The programme comprises the following course:
Effective Strategies to Develop Primary Students' Pronunciation and Speaking Skills in ESL/EFL Classrooms (3 credit points)
This course is designed to help ESL/EFL teachers at primary level diagnose their pronunciation issues using technology-enhanced methods and introduce effective strategies to develop their students’ pronunciation and speaking skills. Participants will have the opportunity to share their perceptions, practices, and challenges in teaching speaking and pronunciation to young learners. Upon completion of the diagnosis, the course will explore the segmental and suprasegmental aspects of pronunciation. By utilising the speech technology and research-informed strategies introduced in this course, participants will be able to integrate their knowledge into planning speaking and pronunciation lessons and demonstrate their learning at the end of the programme.
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 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.
