CWP032 - Certificate in PDP on Enhancing Learning in the English Language KLA with Literary and Creative Genres | Professional Development Programmes

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Overview

Certificate in PDP on Enhancing Learning in the English Language 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	14 March – 18 April 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

To enhance teachers’ knowledge and skills in teaching English in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, focusing on the integration of literary and creative genres in alignment with the latest developments in the English Language curriculum.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

Critically evaluate and reflect on current English teaching practices in Hong Kong schools;
Understand and implement updated strategies for English language teaching and learning, with an emphasis on literary and creative genres; and
Explore and apply practical ideas and activities that support students’ English language development through engaging literary and creative approaches.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises the following course:

Enhancing Learning in the English Language 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), 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 a wide range of literary and creative 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) reading and writing for pleasure.

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.

Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this website. Changes to any aspects of the programmes may be made from time to time as due to change of circumstances and the University reserves the right to revise any information contained in this website as it deems fit without prior notice. The University accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from any use or misuse of or reliance on any information contained in this website.

Any aspect of the courses and course offerings (including, without limitation, the contents of the course and the manner in which the course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University if necessary. Without limiting the generality of the University’s discretion to revise the courses and course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors including staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements, curriculum changes, and other factors caused by change of circumstances. Tuition fees, once paid, are non-refundable.

Probity Requirements: Other than the application fee, applicants are not required to pay any additional fees during the application process. Please be reminded not to offer any advantage to any EdUHK staff, officer, employee, and/or any person involved in the admission process at EdUHK in connection with any application. Otherwise, you may commit serious criminal offences under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (Cap. 201 of the laws of Hong Kong), which is punishable by imprisonment.

Making, submitting or using any false instrument (including forged documents) are serious criminal offences under the Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200 of the laws of Hong Kong). A person committing the offences relating to forgery or false instruments is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment. The University shall consider the relevant evidence and report suspicious cases to the Hong Kong Police. The University reserves the right to take appropriate legal actions against persons who make, forge or use a false instrument for admission and any other academic purposes before, during and after the admission process.

In the event of inconsistency between information in English and Chinese versions or where an interpretation of the programme content is required, the decision of the University shall be final.

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