Overview
| Certificate in PDP on Enhancing Learning in the English Language Education KLA with Literary and Creative Genres* | |
|---|---|
| Programme Code | CWP032 |
| Mode of Study | Part-time |
| Duration | 5 Full Days (Saturdays) |
| No. of Cohort(s) | 1 |
| Period of Study | 13 March – 17 April 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. |
*Subject to the University’s final approval
Programme Aims
To enhance teachers’ pedagogical knowledge and skills in teaching English in Hong Kong primary and secondary schools using literary and creative texts of different genres, with a focus on advancing students’ English proficiency while engaging the aesthetic, intellectual, cultural, and emotional dimensions of language learning in alignment with the latest English Language curriculum developments.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and reflect on current English language teaching practices in Hong Kong, particularly in relation to the use of literary and creative texts to support language learning;
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of how literary and creative works (e.g., stories, poems, drama, multimodal texts) can be systematically integrated into English teaching to enhance students’ language proficiency and engagement;
- Design and implement evidence-informed pedagogical strategies and classroom activities that utilise literary and creative texts of different genres to support students’ language development; and
- Explore and apply approaches that foster students’ aesthetic appreciation, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and emotional engagement in English language learning.
Programme Structure
The programme comprises the following course:
Enhancing Learning in the English Language Education KLA with Literary and Creative Genres (3 credit points)
According to the English Language Education Key Learning Area (KLA) Curriculum Guide (Primary 1 to Secondary 6) (2017) & ELE KLA English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1 – 6) (2025), the use of literary and creative works serves to complement the subject of English Language and further enhance students’ English language proficiency by providing them with opportunities to interact with literary texts and explore the aesthetic, intellectual, cultural and emotional aspects of language learning. This course aims to broaden practicing English Language teachers’ repertoire of pedagogical knowledge and skills to use literary and creative texts of different genres to enhance students’ learning in the English Language Education KLA. The course will run through five Saturdays and the topics include: (1) drama in English language teaching, (2) exploring visual literacy through graphic novels, (3) creative poetry writing, (4) using children’s literature in the English classroom, and (5) promoting reading and writing for pleasure through literacy and creative genres.
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.
