The aims of this project are (a) to systematically investigate English-major student learning processes in Field Experience (FE), (b) to enhance the Institute’s provision for FE, by developing a research-based support system for self-directed learning in FE for English majors. The project explored 3rd and 4th year students’ learning experiences from a sociocultural perspective, whichContinue reading “Support Student Teachers’ Self-directed Learning in Field Experience”

Field experience at the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) is viewed as a central aspect to our programmes. One of the major reasons is that it encourages student teachers to innovate and reflect on their practice within a supportive environment as part of their professional development process. Reflection provides an avenue for students toContinue reading “Enhancing Student Teachers’ Professional Development in Field Experience by Using Cloud Services and Mobile Technology”

An important part of the Institute’s vision is nurturing competent and caring professionals. To develop pre-service teachers into full professionals well-prepared for lifelong learning, language skills and moral attributes development are among the most important areas. The Quality Assurance Council (QAC) has invited all institutions to step up efforts in enhancing students’ proficiency in Chinese.Continue reading “Reflective Journal Writing and Interview Skills of Pre-service Teachers on Professional Moral Attributes – Learning from Frontline Teachers”

As classroom management is ranked by schools as one of the weakest areas of HKIEd student teachers’ performances in their block teaching practice in schools, this study aims to provide implications on enhancing the curriculum planning and pedagogical practice of the course titled “Promoting Positive Classroom Environments” by drawing on the insights from the practicesContinue reading “Exploring the Development of Classroom Management Strategies by Outstanding Teachers in Hong Kong and its Application in Teacher Education”

In pre-service Early Childhood Education (ECE) programmes (Higher Diploma and B.Ed.), student teachers are arranged for weekly and full week School Attachment before starting their Block Practice. Though student teachers have the opportunities to observe and assist supporting teachers’ teaching and teaching preparation during School Attachment, they are always more attracted to the implementation processContinue reading “Behind-the Scene: How Preschool Teachers Prepare Their Lessons?”