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• The quality of professional development ► T-standard – Unified set of standards for the
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programmes is enhanced. teaching profession to provide clear reference
for teacher preparation, CPD and school
► Supportive environment for professional
leadership development, targeting a positive
development in place
impact on student learning and growth;
• More space for CPD is created;
► T-dataset – Dataset built on territory-wide
PD
• Increased opportunities and modes of
system survey to inform policies and strategies
professional learning are provided to meet
for the professional development of teachers
the needs of the teaching profession;
and school leaders at different career stages,
• Professional expertise is maximised to effecting a feedback loop at system and school
promote excellence in teaching and levels to drive informed decision-making
leadership in and outside schools; and supported by evidence;
• Talent is attracted, retained and engaged. ► T-train – New types and modes of training to
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be explored to meet the changing professional
In pursuing these targets, COTAP will launch
development needs of teachers and school
an overarching project “T-excel@hk”, the title
leaders, enhancing the quality and relevance of
of which symbolises a teaching profession of
the programmes, and allowing for diversity;
excellence in Hong Kong with “T” standing for
the teaching profession as a whole, including both ► T-surf 24/7 – One-stop portal for sharing of
teachers and school leaders. Eight areas of focus information and resources, and for self-
are being planned under T-excel@hk, and they will paced professional development anytime,
be prioritised and implemented in phases— anywhere, facilitating professional learning and
development;
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