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
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This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework QF Level: 5 QR Registration No: 20/000346/L5 QR Registration Validity Period: 01/07/2020 To On-going |
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This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund |
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.
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*
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund
| Programme Title | Tuition Fee | Payment Schedule | ||||||||||
| Professional Certificate Programme in Guidance and Counselling CEF Course Code : 35K134556 Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education CEF Course Code : 35K134564 Professional Certificate Programme in School Discipline and Classroom Management CEF Course Code : 35K134572 |
The tuition fee for each programme is HK$38,100 | 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$6,350 | 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
Enquiries
Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research
Registration for Seminars: Click Here
Parent Education booklet (in Chinese): Download
Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research
| Address: | The Chinese University of Hong Kong Room 204, Ho Tim Building Shatin, N.T. Hong Kong |
| Telephone: | 3943 4490 |
| Fax: | 2603 6850 |
| Email: | hkier-training@cuhk.edu.hk |
Registration for Seminars: Click Here
Parent Education booklet (in Chinese): Download