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 QUALITY EDUCATION FUND 2020/21
(KS2) 
 Using e-Learning to develop primary school students’ 21st century skills
(critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and self-regulation)
in English language learning and teachers’ assessment literacy
(QEF No.: 2019/0533)

OBJECTIVES

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For students

  • Promoting students' English competence through their use of 21st century skills in English learning activities

  • Facilitating students’ English learning and development of 21st century skills through e-Learning tools and resources

  • Enriching students’ learning experiences through collaborative activities with peers and the whole class on iPads and with relevant e-Learning resources

  • Promoting students’ motivation (i.e., interest and growth mindset) for English learning

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For teachers

  • Assisting teachers to integrate the 21st century skills into their instruction through the use of iPads and e-learning resources

  • Enhancing English teachers’ assessment literacy strategies with regard to 21st century skills

  • Developing relevant activities with appropriate e-Learning tools and resources 

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For schools

  • Developing school-based English curriculums (upper grade levels x students’ English competence levels) to better cater for learner differences

  • Developing teaching and assessment materials and resources appropriate for upper primary school students (i.e., primary 4-6) and two competence levels (i.e., more able and less able)

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For parents

  • Helping parents understand and help their children apply 21st century skills in daily life and at home 

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EXPECTED NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES

A total of 240 teachers including 160 English teachers, 40 PSMCDs and 40 English panel heads, 4,800 students and 4,000 parents of 40 local primary schools.

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