English Language Teaching in Primary Schools: Professional skills (Practicum)

EDU 8842EED

Course Guide

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (PRACTICUM)

EDU 8842EED

Course Guide

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: PROFESSIONAL SKILLS (PRACTICUM)

Course Start Date

Aut 2025

Course Level

8000

Length in Terms

2 terms

Credits

3

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

10,275

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Aut 2025	8000	2 terms	3	English	10,275

Quota and Schedule

Course Coordinator:

Dr Edward Chu Yuk-wo, BA (CityU of HK); Cert Ed, MA (HKU); EdD (Durham)

Course Developer:

Dr Li Ka Pui, BA; MA; PGCE; EdD

Enrolment Requirement(s)

This is one of the compulsory courses of the following programmes:

Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Hons) and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary); and
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary).

To enroll in this course, students must meet the entry requirements of the above programmes.

Aims

This course aims to develop in students the knowledge and understanding of current developments in English language teaching at primary level, as well as their capability to teach effectively through reflecting on theory and practice.

Contents

English language curriculum in Hong Kong
Language learning and teaching issues.
Perspectives on the English language
English language teaching approaches and methods
Classroom management
Assessment
Listening and speaking
Reading
Writing

Learning Support

There are five two-hour tutorials and two two-hour day schools, which add up to 14 contact hours in this course.

Assessment

Course assessment includes assignments (40%) and teaching practice assessment (60%).

Online Requirement

Students may be required to refer to the Online Learning Environment (OLE) and relevant websites. Except for some designated assignments, students are required to submit assignments via the OLE.