Page 10 - COTAP Progress Report 2015

• The quality of professional development ► T-standard+ – Unified set of standards for the
programmes is enhanced.
► Supportive environment for professional
development in place
• More space for CPD is created;
• Increased opportunities and modes of
professional learning are provided to meet
the needs of the teaching profession;
• Professional expertise is maximised to
promote excellence in teaching and
leadership in and outside schools; and
• Talent is attracted, retained and engaged.
In pursuing these targets, COTAP will launch
an overarching project “T-excel@hk”, the title
of which symbolises a teaching profession of
excellence in Hong Kong with “T” standing for
the teaching profession as a whole, including both
teachers and school leaders. Eight areas of focus
are being planned under T-excel@hk, and they will
be prioritised and implemented in phases—
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teaching profession to provide clear reference
for teacher preparation, CPD and school
leadership development, targeting a positive
impact on student learning and growth;
► T-datasetPD – Dataset built on territory-wide
system survey to inform policies and strategies
for the professional development of teachers
and school leaders at different career stages,
effecting a feedback loop at system and school
levels to drive informed decision-making
supported by evidence;
► T-trainß – New types and modes of training to
be explored to meet the changing professional
development needs of teachers and school
leaders, enhancing the quality and relevance of
the programmes, and allowing for diversity;
► T-surf24/7 – One-stop portal for sharing of
information and resources, and for self-
paced professional development anytime,
anywhere, facilitating professional learning and
development;