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has extensively engaged key stakeholders in the COTAP proposes to deploy three main strategies
process and carefully deliberated on their views and to achieve these objectives—
aspirations. Reference has also been made to best ► catalysing a paradigm shift in the school sector;

practices outside Hong Kong through sharing, visits
► promoting use of evidence and data at system,
and literature reviews.
school and individual levels; and
► building a learning community and facilitating
COTAP’s vision is to firmly root in Hong Kong
collaboration.
“A Learning Profession of Vibrancy, A Teaching
Profession of Excellence”. Three main targets, with specific details set under
each, have been identified—
Our mission is “To foster a vibrant teaching ► Strengthened school leadership and reflective

profession of excellence for the benefit of student culture
learning and growth through formulating strategies
• Schools are accountable, reflective
to enhance teacher preparation, promote and
and dynamic professional learning
support continuing professional development
organisations;
(CPD), and strengthen school leadership”.
• School leadership is enhanced to take
forward school development; and
The objectives are, thus, “To nurture a quality
teaching profession comprising teachers and school • Reflective practice, self-improvement and

leaders who, in pursuit of continuous improvement effective CPD planning are realised at
and excellence, are focused on student learning individual and organisational levels.
and growth, adroit in reflective and evidence-based ► Enhanced teacher quality
practice, and supportive of school accountability
• Teachers are equipped with the necessary
and effectiveness”.
attributes and capabilities that meet the
expectations of schools and society;

• High importance is attached to practice in
practice; and

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