Overview
| Certificate in Professional Development Programme for Teachers (Catering for Diverse Learning Needs) | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | CWP001 Basic level CWP002 Advanced level CWP025 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning Chinese CWP026 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning English CWP027 Thematic Studies on Supporting Academic Low Achievers (including Non-Chinese Speaking Students and Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder) CWP028 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder CWP029 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder CWP030 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Mental Illness |
| Mode of Study | Part-time |
| Duration | Please refer to the programme content below for detailed information. |
| No. of Cohort(s) | Please refer to the programme content below for detailed information. |
| Period of Study | Please refer to the programme content below for detailed information. |
| Venue | Please refer to the programme content below for detailed information. |
| Programme Leader | Dr. Lau Suk Han Polly (Basic Level and Advanced Level) Dr. Yum Yen Na Cherry (Thematic Studies) |
| Programme Enquiries | Ms Suen 2948 8676 Ms Yiu 2948 7298 |
| No. of Credit Points for the programme | Basic Level: 3 credit points Advanced Level: 6 credit points Thematic Studies: 6 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. Remarks: Applicants for Advanced Level and/or Thematic Studies are also required to upload proof of completion of the Basic Level programme (or equivalent, e.g. Basic Course on Catering for Diverse Learning Needs of the BAT programme) when submitting their online applications. |
Basic Level, Advanced Level and Thematic Studies have obtained recognition of qualification equivalency against the Basic, Advanced and Thematic (BAT) Courses for Teacher Professional Development on Catering for Students with Special Educational Needs offered by the Education Bureau (EDB).
Programme Introductory Video
Programme Aims
The programme aims to enhance teachers' professional knowledge, skills and attitudes in understanding the wide range of special needs and using the Whole School Approach and effective strategies to support students with special needs in ordinary school or special school setting.
At the Basic Level of the programme, participants will recognise the diverse needs of different learners, develop appropriate attitudes and master the necessary support strategies and skills in classroom practices.
At the Advanced Level, participants will further examine the application of the Whole School Approach to cater to special needs and evaluate the effectiveness of relevant learning support and intervention strategies in the school contexts. They are expected to review, plan, implement, and evaluate their school work to address students’ special needs, particularly in relation to the whole school perspective.
The thematic studies aim to enhance teachers’ professional capacity in catering to different types of special educational needs (SEN) and address teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD) needs based on the local trends of SEN in the education contexts. After the study, the participants should be competent in taking the initiative to help schools achieve the goals of catering for learning diversity in response to the contextual development in Hong Kong schools.
Programme Structure
The programme offers three levels of training to cater to teachers' different professional needs.
| Level | Programme | No. of Course(s) | Course Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Level | CWP001 Basic Level | 1 | Catering for Classroom Diversity |
| Advanced Level | CWP002 Advanced Level | 2 | Course 1: Whole School Approaches to Inclusive Practices Course 2: From Knowledge to Practice: Whole-School Approach to Integration |
| Thematic Studies | CWP025 Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning Chinese | 2 | Course 1: Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning Chinese – Foundation Course Course 2: Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning Chinese – Practical Course |
| Thematic Studies | CWP026 Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning English | 2 | Course 1: Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning English – Foundation Course Course 2: Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning English – Practical Course |
| Thematic Studies | CWP027 Supporting Academic Low Achievers (including Non-Chinese Speaking Students and Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder) | 2 | Course 1: Supporting Academic Low Achievers – Foundation Course Course 2: Supporting Academic Low Achievers – Practical Course |
| Thematic Studies | CWP028 Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder | 2 | Course 1: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Foundation Course Course 2: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Practical Course |
| Thematic Studies | CWP029 Supporting Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder | 2 | Course 1: Supporting Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Foundation Course Course 2: Supporting Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Practical Course |
| Thematic Studies | CWP030 Supporting Students with Mental Illness | 2 | Course 1: Supporting Students with Mental Illness – Foundation Course Course 2: Supporting Students with Mental Illness – Practical Course |
Applicants without the Basic Level qualification or equivalent must take the Basic Level first before enrolling in the Advanced Level or any Thematic Studies.
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese (Cantonese) and will be supplemented by English where appropriate. For the Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning English, the medium of instruction is English.
Period of Study - CWP001
CWP001 Basic Level
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 October to 21 November 2026 Every Tuesday and Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
Tseung Kwan O Study Centre |
| 2 | 6 January to 27 February 2027 Every Wednesday and Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
North Point Study Centre |
| 3 | 5 January to 27 February 2027 Every Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm and every Saturday from 1:30 pm to 4:20 pm |
Tai Po Campus |
Period of Study - CWP002
CWP002 Advanced Level
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 5 January to 27 February 2027 Course 2: 2 March to 24 April 2027 Every Tuesday and Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
Tseung Kwan O Study Centre |
| 2 | Course 1: 9 January to 27 February 2027 Course 2: 6 March to 24 April 2027 Every Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:20 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:20 pm |
North Point Study Centre |
Period of Study - CWP025
CWP025 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning Chinese
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 9 October to 19 December 2026 Course 2: 8 January to 24 April 2027 Every Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
Tseung Kwan O Study Centre |
Period of Study - CWP026
CWP026 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Specific Learning Difficulties in Learning English
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 9 October to 19 December 2026 Course 2: 8 January to 24 April 2027 Every Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
North Point Study Centre |
Period of Study - CWP027
CWP027 Thematic Studies on Supporting Academic Low Achievers (including Non-Chinese Speaking Students and Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder)
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 6 October to 19 December 2026 Course 2: 5 January to 24 April 2027 Every Tuesday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
North Point Study Centre |
Period of Study - CWP028
CWP028 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 7 October to 19 December 2026 Course 2: 6 January to 24 April 2027 Every Wednesday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
Tseung Kwan O Study Centre |
Period of Study - CWP029
CWP029 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 9 October to 19 December 2026 Course 2: 8 January to 24 April 2027 Every Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
Tseung Kwan O Study Centre |
Period of Study - CWP030
CWP030 Thematic Studies on Supporting Students with Mental Illness
| Cohort(s) | Period of Study | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course 1: 9 October to 19 December 2026 Course 2: 8 January to 24 April 2027 Every Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 9:20 pm |
North Point Study Centre |
Remarks:
- Participants are required to participate in the online orientation in September 2026 (for Cohort commencing in October 2026) or in December 2026 (for Cohort commencing in January 2027). Details are to be confirmed.
- There is a seminar for participants of Basic Level, Advanced Level and Thematic Studies in semester 1 or 2. This seminar is counted as one of the lessons of the course and will be arranged during weekday evenings or on Saturday at Tseung Kwan O Study Centre, North Point Study Centre, Tai Po Campus or West Kowloon Study Centres. Details are to be confirmed.
- The University reserves the right to change the above schedule and venue.
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the Basic Level, applicants should
1) be in-service teachers in primary, secondary or special schools/special education settings; and
2) be recommended by school principals.
To be eligible for admission into Advanced Level and/or Thematic Studies, applicants should
1) be in-service teachers in primary, secondary or special schools/special education settings; and
2) have successfully completed the Basic Level programme (or equivalent, e.g., Basic Course on Catering for Diverse Learning Needs of the BAT programme); and
3) be recommended by school principals.
Remarks:
• Priority of admission for Basic Level, Advanced Level and Thematic Studies will be given to applicants who are responsible for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Award
To be awarded the Certificate of Completion, participants must obtain satisfactory results in all assessment tasks required and successfully fulfill the attendance requirements as stipulated by the programme.
Other Information
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.
