Overview
| Certificate in PDP on Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Secondary School Teachers* | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | BWP164 |
| Mode of Study | Full-time Block Release |
| Duration | 6 Full Days |
| No. of Cohort(s) | 1 |
| Period of Study | TBC (Proposed month: June/ July 2026) |
| Venue | Tai Po Campus |
| Programme Leader | Dr Ng Tsz Kit |
| Programme Enquiries | Programme Enquiries of MIT Tel: 2948 7824 Email: mit-pdp@eduhk.hk |
| 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
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- deploy AI knowledge and skills to analyse and identify appropriate subject-based contexts for the appropriate use of AI for the betterment of students’ learning;
- apply appropriate AI platforms, tools and applications to design and develop learning and teaching materials, assessment methods and pedagogies for addressing student learning needs and enhancing their learning experiences;
- design learning activities using the latest AI technologies (e.g., retrieval-augmented generation, Deepfake) for better understanding of the subject and pedagogical knowledge; and
- understand and elaborate on the strengths, limitations and ethical concerns of the current AI technologies and their future development.
Programme Structure
The programme comprises the following core course of 3 credit points:
Artificial Intelligence Literacy for Secondary School Teachers
This course aims to equip educators with essential knowledge and skills to integrate AI technologies into their curricula, addressing the growing need for teachers to have AI competencies. The programme focuses on enhancing educators’ understanding of AI and generative AI technologies and ethical considerations, enabling them to design engaging learning materials, lesson plans and assessment and evaluation methods that incorporate AI across subjects. Additionally, it fosters teachers’ skills in using various AI tools to empower instructional and pedagogical design, facilitate collaboration among educators, and develop effective assessment strategies to evaluate students’ learning outcomes across subjects, ultimately preparing students where AI plays a critical role in the future.
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 teachers; 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.
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.
Remarks: Each school can recommend more than one teacher.
