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Setting off on a journey to excellence… 4

Executive summary 6

1. Undergoing a positive transformation… 12

2. Forming shared views… 20

3. Realising T-excel@hk… 28
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(i) T-standard+ Unified set of standards for the teaching profession 34
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(ii) T-datasetPD Dataset built on territory-wide system survey to 38
inform policies and strategies
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(iii) T-trainß New types and modes of training to be explored to 42
meet professional development needs
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(iv) T-surf24/7 One-stop portal for sharing of information 46
and resources, and for self-paced professional 50
development anytime, anywhere 54
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(v) T-craft3 Three-tier mentorship scheme to support 56
practitioners transitioning into new career stages 58
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(vi) T-share Reinforcement of professional learning communities 69
for networking, sharing, interactive exchange and
collaboration

(vii) T-applause Promotional and contribution schemes to celebrate
achievements of high-performing practitioners

(viii) T-bridge Bridging the theory-practice gap with feasibility
studies on improvement of teacher preparation

4. Embracing the challenges ahead…

Acknowledging our supportive partners…

Engaging stakeholders…

Annex I: An overview of policies relating to professional development of
teachers and principals in Hong Kong

Annex II: Terms of Reference of COTAP and Sub-committees under COTAP
Annex III: Membership of COTAP and Sub-committees under COTAP
Annex IV: Membership of Special Meetings on Review of TCF