Staff Development by Mr. Archie McGlynn—S.C.Gaw as an EMI school
麥雅哲先生專業發展講座──東華三院吳祥川紀念中學走向英文中學
On 18 June 2012, teachers of S.C.Gaw participated in a training program organized by Mr. Archie McGlynn, the director of Hong Kong Schools Self-Evaluation Network. As S.C.Gaw is embarking on the journey to become an EMI-ready school in the coming years, the advice of Mr. McGlynn, having had extensive experience leading the Quality Assurance Team of EDB before, is much pertinent and relevant. Here is the rundown of the training:
Items |
Time |
Notes |
1. Introduction by Mr. Edward Chu & Principal Agnes Tang |
1400 - 1415 |
Set+ Intro + reiterating school policy of what SC Gaw is regarding English as MOI (15 mins) |
2. Discussion of Pros and Cons of using English as MOI |
1415 - 1440 |
Group works. Groups writing down the issues, the concerns, the opportunities and the challenges on the posters (25 mins) |
3. Informal Group Sharings supported by Archie & junior form Science & I.H. teachers |
1440 - 1540 |
Informal sharing and discussion involving the |
4. Video Clipping Showing & Further Discussion |
1540 - 1550 |
Stimulating discussion on the use of the language and comparing with the issues raised in the discussions before .(30 mins) |
5. Summing up and conclusions by Archie and Principal Tang |
1550 - 1600 |
Summary and the way forward. Supporting teachers and Mr. Edward Chu may also be involved if necessary. (10 mins) |