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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
and literature reviews. ► promoting use of evidence and data at system,
school and individual levels; and
COTAP’s vision is to firmly root in Hong Kong
“A Learning Profession of Vibrancy, A Teaching ► building a learning community and facilitating
Profession of Excellence”. collaboration.
Our mission is “To foster a vibrant teaching Three main targets, with specific details set under
profession of excellence for the benefit of student each, have been identified—
learning and growth through formulating strategies ► Strengthened school leadership and reflective
to enhance teacher preparation, promote and
support continuing professional development culture
(CPD), and strengthen school leadership”.
• Schools are accountable, reflective
The objectives are, thus, “To nurture a quality and dynamic professional learning
teaching profession comprising teachers and school organisations;
leaders who, in pursuit of continuous improvement
and excellence, are focused on student learning • School leadership is enhanced to take
and growth, adroit in reflective and evidence-based forward school development; and
practice, and supportive of school accountability
and effectiveness”. • Reflective practice, self-improvement and
effective CPD planning are realised at
individual and organisational levels.
► Enhanced teacher quality
• Teachers are equipped with the necessary
attributes and capabilities that meet the
expectations of schools and society;
• High importance is attached to practice in
practice; and
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