Introduction / Objectives / Target Participants
Introduction
With the recent emphasis on the involvement of parents in education, administrators, teachers and social workers at primary and secondary levels are inevitably facing the challenge of not only working with parents but “educating” them as well in order to enhance the partnership between schools and families. As parents, one might also be involved in adapting to new concepts in parenthood for the new era. Different from piecemeal courses lacking a clear direction, this programme provides systematic training. It delivers not only child-rearing practices and its effect on the wellness of children’s academic and behavioural performance, but focuses on the subjective experience of parents, emphasizes parenthood as a part of personal growth and development. Hence, the direction of parenting and effective parenting skills will be explored from this perspective and ways of designing appropriate programmes for children and parents will be examined.
Objectives
The programme is designed to meet the following objectives:
Target Participants
This programme is recognized as a Level 5 programme under the Qualifications Framework.
Introduction
With the recent emphasis on the involvement of parents in education, administrators, teachers and social workers at primary and secondary levels are inevitably facing the challenge of not only working with parents but “educating” them as well in order to enhance the partnership between schools and families. As parents, one might also be involved in adapting to new concepts in parenthood for the new era. Different from piecemeal courses lacking a clear direction, this programme provides systematic training. It delivers not only child-rearing practices and its effect on the wellness of children’s academic and behavioural performance, but focuses on the subjective experience of parents, emphasizes parenthood as a part of personal growth and development. Hence, the direction of parenting and effective parenting skills will be explored from this perspective and ways of designing appropriate programmes for children and parents will be examined.
Objectives
The programme is designed to meet the following objectives:
- To enable participants, through examining family experience at different stages and understanding the developmental effect of parenthood, to gain a thorough understanding of the potential benefits and difficulties of being a parent.
- To help participants be able to develop effective child rearing practices and family life with continuous growth.
- To enable participants to gain necessary knowledge and skills in communicating with parents.
- To help participants to know how to design and implement parent education programmes and schemes in schools settings and community.
Target Participants
- Full-time teachers in primary or secondary schools.
- Full-time school social workers or school guidance teachers.
- Administrators or people working in related areas, youth workers, priests, or parents, who are holders of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- Graduates of other professional diploma or certificate programmes in Guidance and Counselling offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
This programme is recognized as a Level 5 programme under the Qualifications Framework.
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of two compulsory modules and two elective modules, with each compulsory module taking up 42 contact hours, and each elective module taking up 21 contact hours, a total of 126 hours.
Compulsory Modules
Elective Modules
The curriculum consists of two compulsory modules and two elective modules, with each compulsory module taking up 42 contact hours, and each elective module taking up 21 contact hours, a total of 126 hours.
Compulsory Modules
| Module Code | Module Title | Contact Hours |
| DPT0001 | Parenthood in Life | 42 |
| DPT0002 | Humanistic Child Discipline | 42 |
| Module Code | Module Title | Contact Hours |
| CGC0101 | Introduction to Guidance and Counselling | 21 |
| CGC0102# | Introduction to Group Guidance and Counselling | 21 |
| CGC0103 | Understanding Adolescents' Dvelopment and Needs | 21 |
| CGC0104 | Enhancing Self-esteem and Self-image | 21 |
| CGC0106* | Personal Growth Group Experience | 21 |
| CGC0107 | Effective Communication Skills | 21 |
| CGC0108 | Enhancing Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Workshops | 21 |
| CGC0115 | Comprehensive Student Care and Support System | 21 |
| CGC0116 | From Identity to Intimacy | 21 |
| CGC0117# | Separation and Loss | 21 |
| * | Basic training in counselling through CGC0101 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for CGC0106. Full attendance is required for CGC0106. |
| # | Basic training in counselling through CGC0101 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for this module. |
Programme & Graduation Requirements
* Full attendance is required for CGC0106
- Professional Certificate in Parent Education
To qualify for the Professional Certificate in Parent Education, participants must:- complete a total of TWO compulsory modules and TWO elective modules within ONE year of the date of registration;
- attend no less than 80% of the required modules set in the curriculum*; and
- complete all written assignments with an average grade of C or above.
- Certificate of Completion
Participants may choose to take individual elective module(s) to tailor studies to their own interest in parent education. Taking of any one of the elective modules with attendance rate of no less than 80%, and having completed all designated assignments with an average grade of "C", a Certificate of Completion will be awarded. Holders of a Certificate of Completion may transfer, within a period of 7 years, the earned credit units to the Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education or other professional certificate programmes offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research for unit exemption and tuition fee reduction. For credit details, please visit: here.
* Full attendance is required for CGC0106
Foreword
Hong Kong society is undergoing drastic changes at this time. Alienation and lack of communication are becoming the major cause of problems worrying Hong Kong people. Among these problems, the increased incidence and severity of child and youth problems has left parents and teachers both struggling for solutions and feeling vulnerable, and many have come to me for advice. Every problem has its own cause, and each case is unique, and often complex, so there can be no all-embracing panacea. Nevertheless, I always have one piece of advice — psychological counsellor training — whether the goal is problem solving, or facilitating the healthy development of young people. From my many years of experience in training psychological counsellors, I can say with certainty, that knowledge of psychological counselling can transform a person into an effective teacher or parent.
I am delighted to learn that the Faculty of Education and the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research (HKIER) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong have responded to society's needs by offering a series of courses on psychological counselling. These courses encompass the three essential components of counsellor training: (1) conceptual frameworks and basic knowledge; (2) methods and skills; and (3) professional roles and personal growth, unlike many other programmes, which focus only on the first two. I am very happy, and very much encouraged, to see that much emphasis has been put on this third component. These courses are an exemplar of well-balanced and well-designed counsellor training.
The Faculty of Education and the HKIER is already renowned for its counsellor training programmes. With such carefully designed curricula and excellent teachers and trainers, this series of counsellor training courses will definitely become the nurturing ground for teachers, parents and those related professionals who want to help our children to grow up into fine, healthy young men and women.
LAM Man Ping
PhD (Counselling Psychology), MS (Counselling)
Former Professor and Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
Hong Kong society is undergoing drastic changes at this time. Alienation and lack of communication are becoming the major cause of problems worrying Hong Kong people. Among these problems, the increased incidence and severity of child and youth problems has left parents and teachers both struggling for solutions and feeling vulnerable, and many have come to me for advice. Every problem has its own cause, and each case is unique, and often complex, so there can be no all-embracing panacea. Nevertheless, I always have one piece of advice — psychological counsellor training — whether the goal is problem solving, or facilitating the healthy development of young people. From my many years of experience in training psychological counsellors, I can say with certainty, that knowledge of psychological counselling can transform a person into an effective teacher or parent.
I am delighted to learn that the Faculty of Education and the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research (HKIER) of The Chinese University of Hong Kong have responded to society's needs by offering a series of courses on psychological counselling. These courses encompass the three essential components of counsellor training: (1) conceptual frameworks and basic knowledge; (2) methods and skills; and (3) professional roles and personal growth, unlike many other programmes, which focus only on the first two. I am very happy, and very much encouraged, to see that much emphasis has been put on this third component. These courses are an exemplar of well-balanced and well-designed counsellor training.
The Faculty of Education and the HKIER is already renowned for its counsellor training programmes. With such carefully designed curricula and excellent teachers and trainers, this series of counsellor training courses will definitely become the nurturing ground for teachers, parents and those related professionals who want to help our children to grow up into fine, healthy young men and women.
LAM Man Ping
PhD (Counselling Psychology), MS (Counselling)
Former Professor and Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
Programme Panel and Teaching Personnel
Academic Consultant
Professor LAM Man Ping
Dip (HK Baptist), MS (Wagner), PhD (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Former Professor and Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
Programme Co-Directors
Professor HO Sui Chu Esther
BSc, DipEd, MA (Ed) (CUHK), PhD (UBC)
Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Policy, CUHK
Mrs. IU KAN Siu Mee Amy
BSSc (HKU), MBA (University of Strathclyde), MSSc (University of South Australia), RSW
Programme Coordinator
Ms. CHAN Tze Kwan
BA, PCEd (HKU), MEd, PgD, MA (CUHK)
Advisory Board
Dr. KO Wai Ping Ice
BSc (HKU), MEd (Bristol), PhD (HKU)
Lecturer, Division of Life Science & Environmental Science Programmes, School of Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Professor LAM Mong Chow
BSSc (CUHK), MSW (Minn.), PhD (S.Calif.)
Former Professor, Department of Social Work, CUHK
Teaching Personnel
Dr. CHAN Lai Kwan
BSc (HKBU), PGDE (CUHK), MEd (HKU), EdD (CUHK)
Ms. CHAN Tze Kwan
BA, PCEd (HKU), MEd, PgD, MA (CUHK)
Mrs. IU KAN Siu Mee Amy
BSSc (HKU), MBA (University of Strathclyde), MSSc (University of South Australia), RSW
Ms. LAM Siu Ling Shirley
BSSc (CUHK), MPA (HKU), AdDip (VATI), RSW
Ms. LEE Wang Carina
BSSc, PgD in EoLC (CUHK), MSSc (HKU), RSW
Dr. NG Kwok Hung Kennedy
Doctor of Social Work (HK PolyU), MSSc (CUHK), BA (HKBU), RSW
Ms. NG Wing Yin Winnie
BSSc, MSW (CUHK), RSW
Ms. POON Wai Sze Chiffon
BSSc, MA (CUHK)
Mr. TSOI Kcon Wah
BSSc (CUHK), MSc (University of London), RSW
Ms. WONG Yee Ping
BSW (PolyU), MSW, MA (CUHK), RSW
Academic Consultant
Professor LAM Man Ping
Dip (HK Baptist), MS (Wagner), PhD (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Former Professor and Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
Programme Co-Directors
Professor HO Sui Chu Esther
BSc, DipEd, MA (Ed) (CUHK), PhD (UBC)
Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Policy, CUHK
Mrs. IU KAN Siu Mee Amy
BSSc (HKU), MBA (University of Strathclyde), MSSc (University of South Australia), RSW
Programme Coordinator
Ms. CHAN Tze Kwan
BA, PCEd (HKU), MEd, PgD, MA (CUHK)
Advisory Board
Dr. KO Wai Ping Ice
BSc (HKU), MEd (Bristol), PhD (HKU)
Lecturer, Division of Life Science & Environmental Science Programmes, School of Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Professor LAM Mong Chow
BSSc (CUHK), MSW (Minn.), PhD (S.Calif.)
Former Professor, Department of Social Work, CUHK
Teaching Personnel
Dr. CHAN Lai Kwan
BSc (HKBU), PGDE (CUHK), MEd (HKU), EdD (CUHK)
Ms. CHAN Tze Kwan
BA, PCEd (HKU), MEd, PgD, MA (CUHK)
Mrs. IU KAN Siu Mee Amy
BSSc (HKU), MBA (University of Strathclyde), MSSc (University of South Australia), RSW
Ms. LAM Siu Ling Shirley
BSSc (CUHK), MPA (HKU), AdDip (VATI), RSW
Ms. LEE Wang Carina
BSSc, PgD in EoLC (CUHK), MSSc (HKU), RSW
Dr. NG Kwok Hung Kennedy
Doctor of Social Work (HK PolyU), MSSc (CUHK), BA (HKBU), RSW
Ms. NG Wing Yin Winnie
BSSc, MSW (CUHK), RSW
Ms. POON Wai Sze Chiffon
BSSc, MA (CUHK)
Mr. TSOI Kcon Wah
BSSc (CUHK), MSc (University of London), RSW
Ms. WONG Yee Ping
BSW (PolyU), MSW, MA (CUHK), RSW
General Information
Date of Commencement
Period of Study & Study Mode
Schedule of Meetings
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese (English is used as a supplement when required)
Venue
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Tuition Fee*
* Payment should be made by crossed cheque or bank draft payable to "The Chinese University of Hong Kong". Fees paid are NOT refundable or transferable.
Exemption Policy
Recipients of the Professional Diploma / Certificate in Guidance and Counselling, Professional Diploma / Certificate in Parent Education and Professional Diploma / Certificate in School Discipline and Classroom Management, wishing to proceed to the following programmes may apply for exemption from a maximum of 42 contact hours of elective study.
Date of Commencement
| 1st Round | September |
| 2nd Round | November |
| 3rd Round | January |
| 4th Round | March |
Period of Study & Study Mode
| Study Mode | Normative Period |
| Part-time | 1 year |
Schedule of Meetings
- Regular Meetings
Each module will take place on either one evening from Monday to Friday, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon. - Workshops and Growth Groups
These will be held during school holidays or on Saturdays. - Practicum and Supervision
This will be arranged on weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, or Saturday afternoons.
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese (English is used as a supplement when required)
Venue
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Tuition Fee*
| Programme Title | Tuition Fee | Payment Schedule | ||||||||
| Professional Certificate Programme in Guidance and Counselling Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education Professional Certificate Programme in School Discipline and Classroom Management |
The tuition fee for each programme is HK$37,200 | The fee to be paid in full upon acceptance of admission offer or by two instalments: 1st instalment upon acceptance of admission offer and 2nd instalment by the following dates:
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| Certificate of Completion | The tuition fee for each module is HK$6,200 | The fee to be paid upon acceptance of admission offer |
Exemption Policy
Recipients of the Professional Diploma / Certificate in Guidance and Counselling, Professional Diploma / Certificate in Parent Education and Professional Diploma / Certificate in School Discipline and Classroom Management, wishing to proceed to the following programmes may apply for exemption from a maximum of 42 contact hours of elective study.
- Professional Certificate Programme in Guidance and Counselling
- Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education
- Professional Certificate Programme in School Discipline and Classroom Management
Admission
Application Deadline
Application Procedures
Application Deadline
| Professional Certificate Programme in Guidance and Counselling | 21 Jan 2021 (for Admission in Mar 2021) |
| Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education | 21 Jan 2021 (for Admission in Mar 2021) |
| Professional Certificate Programme in School Discipline and Classroom Management | 21 Jan 2021 (for Admission in Mar 2021) |
| Short-term Courses: Guidance and Counselling and Personal Growth | 15 Jan 2021 |
Application Procedures
- Please complete online application form. [Online application]
- Please read the “Notes for Applicants” carefully before completing the online application form. [download here]
- Please send the following documents by post to our office on or before the application deadline.
- A Crossed Cheque or Cashier Order of HK$200, made payable to “The Chinese University of Hong Kong” as an application fee (Name of applicant, application no., contact number and programme title should be clearly marked on the back of the cheque). Fees paid are neither refundable nor transferable.
- Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card or other identity document as given in the application form.
- Original copy of the completed and signed Employer’s Certification. [download here]
- Photocopies of academic/professional certificates (e.g. diploma awarded by institutions, public examination certificates, etc.).
- Reply to the self-introductory questions. [download here]
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Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research
Room 204, Ho Tim Building
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong
Attn: Ms. Alice Sung [CGC/CPT/CSD]
[Please quote your online application number on the envelope]
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Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education - Orientation Session for 2020-2021 — Professional Certificate Programmes in Guidance and Counselling / School Discipline and Classroom Management / Parent Education
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