To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Centre for University and School Partnership (CUSP) of the Faculty of Education at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), the CUSP will organize a series of diversified activities to promote the growth of professional learning community of local educators.
In the first quarter (January – March), The “Evidence-based Reform for School Improvement” Seminar cum CUSP 20th Anniversary Professional Activities Series Opening Ceremony concluded successfully on 10 March. Over 400 members from the education community attended the kick-off ceremony.
Mr. Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Education of HKSAR government, officiated at the ceremony and made an opening speech. In addition, Prof. Robert E. Slavin from the Johns Hopkins University, Prof. Hau Kit-tai, Choh-Ming Li Professor of Educational Psychology at CUHK delivered keynote speeches; and Dr. Tsui Chun-cheung, Principal of the Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove), and Ms. Gloria Leung, Service Head, Caritas Pre-School Education and Child Care Centre spoke about their school experiences.
The CUSP has also introduced a bi-weekly e-newsletter Best Evidence in Brief. In collaboration with the Johns Hopkins School of Education’s Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) and The Institute for Effective Education (IEE), the newsletter showcases abstracts of high-quality research from top-tier journals and reports, and brings updated information to members of local education community. The subscription is open to educators and the public.
Moreover, the CUSP has organized a school visit for primary school teachers earlier at Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School. Under the scheme of “Support Programme on Fostering Communities of Practice to Enhance Small Class Teaching”, participants were arranged to explore the development of small class teaching and self-directed learning through observations of lessons.
In the second quarter (April – June), the CUSP will organize four territory-wide sharing events for educators in kindergarten and primary school sectors. Our partners from kindergarten and primary school sectors will share their frontline experience. For registration, please visit the CUSP Website.
| Date | Event | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| 12th May | Thematic Talk "Reflection and Practice of STEM Education under small class teaching environment" |
Keynote Speaker Dr. NG Pun-hon Professional Consultant Department of Curriculum and Instruction Faculty of Education The Chinese University of Hong Kong Topic Understanding, Practice and Reflection in STEM Education |
| 26th May | Dissemination Event “Positive Education for Whole Child Development” |
Keynote Speaker Prof. CHIU Chi Yue Choh-Ming Li Professor of Psychology Dean of Social Science The Chinese University of Hong Kong Topic Growth mindset and whole-child development. |
| 16th June | Dissemination Event “Support Programme on Fostering Communities of Practice to Enhance Small Class Teaching” and “Provision of Support for Seconded Teachers under School Support Partners Scheme on Small Class Teaching” |
Theme of event Utilizing small class to improve learning and teaching Speakers will share their practical experience of small class teaching. |
| 23th June | Dissemination Event "Play．Learn．Grow in Hong Kong Kindergartens" |
Keynote Speaker Ms KAO Hsiu-hua Founder and Chairman of Emile Early Childhood Education Foundation in Taiwan |
About Centre for University & School Partnership
CUSP was established in 1998 to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between CUHK and education practitioners to promote all-round quality education in Hong Kong. In collaboration, over the years, with over 1,500 schools ranging from kindergartens to secondary schools, CUSP has been devoted to supporting schools in implementing comprehensive development projects towards quality education by means of healthy collaborative relationships and a self-refining mechanism.