Course ID CDI020061049
Course Title NSS Learning and Teaching Strategies for Physics Curriculum (6) : School-based Practical Work
Organising Division Curriculum Development Institute
First Issue Date and Time 2007/06/06 10:10
Latest Issue Date and Time 2007/06/06 10:10
Events(s)
 Event (ID)   Session   Date   Time   No. of Event Hours   Venue   Speaker(s) / Facilitator(s)   Max. no. of participants 
 AA  1    2007/07/13 (Fri)    09:15 - 12:15    3.0    Wei Hing Theatre, 6/F, Amenities Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong.   Curriculum Development Officer of Science Education Section, Lecturers of Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and experienced Physics teacher   200 
 AB  1    2007/07/13 (Fri)    14:00 - 17:00    3.0    Wei Hing Theatre, 6/F, Amenities Building, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong.   Curriculum Development Officer of Science Education Section, Lecturers of Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education and experienced Physics teacher   200 
 Event (ID)   Session   Closing date for   Remark 
 Applicant   Recommending / Approving Officer 
 AA   1   2007/07/06      This is a new programme. Events 1(AA) & 2(AB) are identical. 
 AB   1   2007/07/06      Same as above 
Participant Group Teachers of Science Education KLA – Physics 
Background To facilitate the implementation of the NSS Physics Curriculum, a series of professional development programmes is being organised. Major domains of the professional development programmes to be provided are: (1) Understanding and Interpreting the Curriculum; (2) Learning and Teaching Strategies; (3) Enriching Knowledge for the Physics Curriculum; and (4) Assessing Student Learning (Including Internal Assessment, School-based Assessment and Standards-referenced Reporting). This course belongs to the series of Professional Development Programmes on Learning and Teaching Strategies for the NSS Physics Curriculum. Please refer to the following webpage for further details of this series: http://cd1.emb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/physics/NSS/nssphy_e.htm 
Objective(s) 1. To enhance teachers' knowledge and skills in designing practical work for the NSS Physics Curriculum 2. To introduce effective strategies in using school-based practical work to strengthen the learning and teaching of physics 
Programme Description 1. Talks: i. Rationales and design of practical work ii. Management and risk assessment of practical work iii. Learning and teaching aspects of practical work 2. Experience sharing on tryout and implementation strategies of practical work 3. Q & A 
Language Medium Cantonese Supplemented with English  
CPD Elements for Teacher
CPD Mode: Structured Learning
CPD Hours: 3.0   Hour(s)
Domain: I. Teaching & Learning
Content Area Curriculum Development & Implementation (V)
Attendance required for successful completion 100 %  Training & development data will be revealed in Teacher's Personal Profile in e-Services Portal upon successful completion.
Enrollment
Enrollment Method: Web enrolment
Number of Nominees from Each School/Unit: 2
Requiring School Priority: Yes
Maximum No. of Event(s) selectable: 2
First-Come, First-Served: Yes
Other Enrollment Details: Acceptance or rejection will be notified through the e-Services Portal account
Evaluation Paper evaluation  
Enquiry
Contact Person(s): Dr. LAU Yiu-hon
Enquiry Telephone No: 3698 3443
Email Address: yhlau@emb.gov.hk
Remarks 1. Schools can use the Teacher Professional Preparation Grant flexibly to employ supply teachers to provide relief for teachers attending NSS-related professional development programmes.

2. Special Arrangements for Bad Weather
a. Course / Activity for morning session will be cancelled when Typhoon Signal No.8 or above is hoisted or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued at or after 6:30 am.
b. Course / Activity for afternoon session will be resumed when Typhoon Signal No.8 or above or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is cancelled at or before 11:30 am. Otherwise, Course / Activity for afternoon session will continue to be cancelled.
c. Participants will be notified for further arrangement in due course.

3. Car Park Arrangement
No car parks will be provided at venue.  
Attachment(s) Map_CityU.pdf