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1. Crafting Self-Directed English Learning Resources (For All Keys Stages)

The development of these school-based resources aims to assist students in establishing self-directed learning capabilities and habits at various stages: before class, during class, and after class, thereby fostering learner independence. The resources enhance learning effectiveness and engagement, focusing on the reading or writing component of a specific grade-level unit, typically spanning 4 to 6 lessons, depending on the grade level and topic.

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2. Accelerate English Learning with AI (For Key Stage 2 and above)

This programme empowers students to use AI tools for personalized and self-directed learning, helping them internalize essential language structures and confidently apply these skills in their writing and conversations. The resources are designed for a selected part of a textbook unit or a school-based English enhancement programme used by students of one grade level, typically covering 4 to 6 lessons.

Suggested topics:
• Senior Primary: Health and Well-being (Discussing nutrition, exercise, and physical health.)
• Junior Secondary: Holidays and Traditions (Learning about cultural hot spots and celebrations around the world.)
• Senior Secondary: Media and Communication (Critiquing media influence, advertising, and digital literacy.)

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3. Customised Focus Areas Suggested by Schools (For Key Stage 2 and above)

This programme offers tailored professional support to address schools’ identified English learning priorities. Building on schools’ suggested focus areas, the programme develops targeted language skills and self-directed learning practices through context-responsive teaching and learning resources.

These resources may focus on listening, speaking, reading, writing, or integrated skills, and can be aligned with a textbook unit or a school-based English programme. They may also incorporate cross-curricular elements, real-life contexts, and extended learning tasks, as appropriate.

The scope and duration will be determined in consultation with schools, depending on students’ needs.

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Registration is now open and will remain available until the school quota is filled.

Benefits for students

• Self-Directed Learning: Students take charge of their learning through a structured process that includes goal setting, planning, implementing strategies, self-monitoring, and evaluation, fostering independence and motivation.
• Lifelong Learning Skills: Resources and activities promote adaptability, creativity, and critical thinking—skills essential for future success.
• Enhanced English Language Proficiency: Engaging in varied contexts boosts vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills.

Benefits for teachers

• Resource Development: Teachers can leverage school-based resources to create learning experiences that support self-directed learning. Collaborating with professionals from the QSIP team fosters the sharing of best practices.
• Student Support Strategies: Teachers can refine strategies to support self-directed English learning, tailoring their approaches based on students’ needs and interests.

Professional Support Fee

• A basic fee of $49,999 applies, subject to adjustment based on the scale and scope of support.

• Customised support tailored to individual school needs is also available, with pricing provided upon request.

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Participating Schools

Schools’ Recognition – Secondary School

(Arranged in alphabetical order by school name)

Mr. Sammy CHAN, Head of English Department at C.C.C. Kei Long College

Reflecting on our collaboration with the QSIP project, I am proud of the strides we made in enhancing teaching materials and students’ learning performance by data analysis. This partnership fostered a dynamic exchange of ideas, allowing us to identify key areas for improvement in our educational resources. By analyzing test results, we gained valuable insights into student performance and learning gaps, enabling us to tailor our materials more effectively. The collaborative effort not only strengthened our understanding of educational needs but also empowered all the panel members involved to make data-driven decisions. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to  the School Development Officer, who has provided us with valuable and professional guidance and directions.

Ms. WONG Chiu Fung, Head of English Department at Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School

Collaborating with QSIP has given me valuable insights into curriculum planning and leadership. Our School Development Officer is exceptionally professional and offers valuable guidance to our panel members on teaching, learning, and assessment alignment. Overall, this has been a productive year with QSIP.

Mr. TSOI Chung Kwong, Melchior, Head of English Department at Christian Alliance College

The collaboration with QSIP, particularly through S.1 Language Across Curriculum (LAC) and S.2 school-based support initiatives, has been a cornerstone in advancing the pedagogical practices of our English Department. This partnership has not only fostered professional growth among teachers but also significantly enriched the learning experiences of our students.

Central to this success has been the exemplary leadership of our School Development Officer. Her professionalism and expertise have been pivotal in guiding our team to design teaching materials that are both innovative and responsive to students’ diverse needs. Through her demonstrations, she effectively modeled strategies to scaffold learning, enabling teachers to design lessons that are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with curriculum goals.

Ms. Josephine LEUNG, Head of English Department at Po Kok Secondary School

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to QSIP for their invaluable collaboration in restructuring our English curriculum, particularly in the Reading and Listening papers in junior forms. The expertise and dedication of our QSIP School Development Officer, have been instrumental in transforming our teaching methodologies and the dynamics within our department.

Our English teachers have been inspired by innovative strategies that equip them to effectively address the diverse learning needs of our students. Under her guidance, our colleagues have successfully implemented approaches to help students overcome their learning difficulties across various areas. This has included modifying worksheets and test papers to accommodate learner diversity, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive.

Additionally, the School Development Officer has played a pivotal role in fostering a cohesive team environment, encouraging teachers to cooperate, share, and reflect on their teaching practices. This shift has created a positive atmosphere of trust and peer learning, significantly enhancing our collaborative efforts.

The substantial improvements reflected in the positive value-added index in the HKDSE serve as a testament to the success of our joint initiatives. Once again, we deeply appreciate QSIP’s support and commitment to enhancing our educational practices. We look forward to continuing this fruitful partnership and achieving even greater success in the future.

Mr. CHAN Ching Hang, Head of English Department at Semple Memorial Secondary School

Our partnership with QSIP has been a transformative experience, focusing on incorporating self-directed learning into English skills such as vocabulary, grammar, writing, and note-taking for Form 1 students. We also explored innovative solutions, including the development of our AI chatbot smss_eng on POE, to support vocabulary and grammar learning for Form 3 students. QSIP’s exceptional support included lesson planning with our teachers, constructive feedback, and sharing effective practices from other schools, which proved invaluable in mentoring our relatively young English teaching team.

A key achievement of this collaboration was the development of a worksheet designed to complement our AI chatbot, enabling students to strengthen their vocabulary, grammar, and sentence-making skills through self-directed learning. This initiative, alongside the creation of sustainable teaching materials and the promotion of idea-sharing among teachers, has significantly enhanced our teaching practices. QSIP’s professionalism, expertise, and dedication have been instrumental in driving these improvements. We highly recommend QSIP to schools seeking innovative teaching solutions and professional guidance to achieve educational excellence.

Mr. WONG Chiu Yeung, Head of Junior English Department at S.K.H. Chan Young Secondary School

I would like to extend my gratitude to QSIP, our steadfast partner in professional development and curriculum innovation.

A pivotal area of our collaboration this year has been the enhancement of our reading curriculum. Through deep listening, expansive thinking, and creative adaptations, QSIP has worked alongside us to conceive innovative methods that make our reading lessons more enjoyable and productive. The outcome of our work is clear: the new approach has sparked students’ curiosity and encouraged deeper exploration of texts.

Another key focus of our partnership is on the effective utilization of assessment data to better understand our students’ need profiles. Our colleagues are equipped with tools to design pedagogical strategies tailored to our students’ needs. This empirical approach also enables more evidence-based top-level steer and strategic planning.

Having had the privilege of working closely with QSIP throughout this journey, I can attest to the thoughtfulness, meticulousness, and professionalism exhibited by our School Development Officer. With their team’s wealth of expertise and experience, QSIP has been an invaluable catalyst in enriching our students’ educational experience.

Ms. LUK Yuen Yee, English Teacher at Shun Tak Fraternal Association Cheng Yu Tung Secondary School

It was a pleasure to participate in the CUHK QSIP School-based Professional Support Program last year. Aimed specifically at Form 4 students, this initiative focused on developing listening skills to improve their performance in HKDSE Paper 3. The program provided teachers with the opportunity to enhance their teaching skills and improve the efficiency of teaching and learning. While students showed some improvement in their performance, their feedback was positive, indicating a boost in their confidence and engagement with the material. I am truly grateful for this opportunity and extend my heartfelt thanks to our School Development Officer and her dedicated team for their invaluable support and expertise.

Dr. Candice TO, Head of English Department at TWGHs Li Ka Shing College

Through QSIP sessions, teachers collaborate to plan, design, implement, and revise tiered worksheets and structured practice materials. These resources are designed to scaffold students’ learning and help them address the specific challenges they face.

With the support of QSIP and extensive training, significant improvements have been observed in students’ performance in the Listening Paper, particularly in short tasks such as making changes and gap-filling. Students have also shown remarkable progress in tasks requiring answer prediction, a skill that was strengthened through targeted practice.

After gaining a deeper understanding of how to break down tasks for students, our teachers feel more confident in designing and delivering lessons that highlight key areas students should focus on. This approach has not only enhanced teaching effectiveness but also significantly boosted students’ learning outcomes. We are thrilled with the transformative impact of the QSIP program and highly recommend it to other schools.

Mr. WONG Kwan Ho, Prefect of Studies at TWGHs Mrs. Wu York Yu Memorial College

Our collaboration with QSIP has brought about remarkable changes in the skills, practical knowledge and attitudes of teachers in our school. Their team has inspired us to proactively employ varied teaching methods to respond to the diverse needs of individual students by using tiered and diversified learning tasks, appropriate questioning techniques and timely feedback.

Our teachers are also empowered to explore how multi-layered and multi-dimensional assessment data can be analyzed to inform teaching and learning. Various strategies such as blueprint of assessment paper, alignment of teaching and assessment as well as vertical planning have been dealt with. This serves to facilitate pre-assessment professional discussion and post-assessment evaluation, thereby generating useful feedback for formulating future plans.

We sincerely appreciate QSIP’s dedicated school-based support in facilitating and sustaining the professional development of our teachers and school. Their insightful, practical advice and comments have been extremely valuable to curriculum leaders and other stakeholders.

Mr. Jason CHEUNG, Head of English Department at TWGHS Wong Fut Nam College

‘Data Speaks!’
Assessments play a crucial role in the educational process. How educators transform assessments of learning into assessments as tools for teaching and learning has become the focal point in optimizing the effectiveness of both. Collaboration with the QSIP officer is instrumental in reviewing and renewing our internal assessments. In today’s data-driven world, by turning data into intelligence, we can therefore make informed decision and plan strategically in both curriculum design and assessments. Analyzing assessment data provides valuable insights that enable teachers to gain a deeper understanding of not only student progress and performance but also the quality and validity of the assessment. Data-driven decision-making promotes transparency and accountability within organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the ever-changing educational landscape.

Ms. Ivy MARTIN, Vice Principal and English Panel Chairperson at TWGHs Yau Tze Tin Memorial College

On behalf of the English Department, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to QSIP for their unwavering support and expertise in promoting our professional development. Our collaboration with QSIP has been a profoundly enriching experience, significantly enhancing our teachers’ knowledge and confidence in designing differentiated instruction and learning tasks that address the diverse needs and interests of our learners.

Through thoughtfully organized workshops and collaborative planning sessions, our teachers have gained invaluable insights into effective teaching strategies that can be tailored to meet the varying needs of our students, thus fostering a more inclusive and engaging learning environment. The school-based support provided by QSIP truly stood out with their practical, evidence-based approaches that are not only effective but also adaptable to our unique classroom contexts. This empowerment has enabled our team to implement innovative practices with greater assurance, leading to meaningful improvements in our students’ learning experiences.

We greatly appreciate QSIP’s commitment to supporting schools in their pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning. The partnership has been instrumental in enhancing our professional growth. Thank you once again for being such a vital contributor to our educational journey.

Ms. WONG Pui Shan, Head of English Department at Yan Chai Hospital No. 2 Secondary School

Our English Department has been collaborating closely with QSIP from 2019 to 2023. Through this partnership, we have critically assessed our curriculum design with an emphasis on vocabulary acquisition, homework policy, assignment inspection, and self-regulated learning, among other key areas. This collaboration has proven to be immensely valuable, fostering not only a smooth transition from junior to senior secondary but also catalyzing the professional development of our panel. The insights gained from working with QSIP have empowered us to refine our teaching strategies, ensuring that we provide an enriching learning experience for all our students.

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Schools’ Recognition –  Primary School

(Arranged in alphabetical order by school name)

Ms. Yvonne TANG, Coordinator of English Department at Christian Alliance Toi Shan H. C. Chan Primary School

This year, I am pleased to continue participating in the QSIP collaboration program. Our School Development Officer has shared effective teaching strategies during our joint lesson planning, evaluation, and reflection meetings. Her guidance has helped us design our lessons using effective methods and address the diverse needs of our classes, enabling our students to show progress with noticeable improvement in their writing. 

Ms. Amy CHAN, Deputy Head of English Department at Christian Alliance Toi Shan H. C. Chan Primary School

This has been a highly rewarding year in my teaching journey. I am deeply grateful for QSIP School Development Officer’s professionalism; each meeting and discussion has significantly enhanced the effectiveness of our teaching. By adjusting teaching materials and content, we have enabled students to learn more and learn better. Furthermore, Becky has provided invaluable expertise in structuring and optimizing our English writing curriculum. I extend my heartfelt thanks for this! I look forward to continued collaboration and exchange in other areas in the future.

Ms. Steffa TAM, Head of English Department at Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Primary School

Last year, Lingnan University Alumni Association (Hong Kong) Primary School collaborated with QSIP, focusing on the theme of ‘Developing Reading Skills and Moral Values’ through the use of the reader ‘Molly the Monkey King’. This initiative provided our English teachers with an excellent opportunity to collaborate on designing a set of teaching materials tailored to our students’ needs.

Throughout this collaborative process, we exchanged valuable ideas and teaching experiences, enhancing our collective expertise.

Moreover, our students demonstrated remarkable growth. Initially, they struggled to grasp the literal meaning of ‘moral values’. However, through effective teaching and active learning, they developed an understanding of various moral concepts and were able to articulate their thoughts on friendship, unity, and respect through their drawings and written expressions. This program has proven to be invaluable for both our educators and students.

Ms. WONG Yuen Ching, Vice-Principal at Shatin Tsung Tsin School

Since 2021, our school has been collaborating with QSIP to enhance the quality of learning and teaching. The professional team from QSIP has conducted a comprehensive evaluation of our school and developed effective strategies tailored to our needs. We have been working closely with QSIP to improve assessment literacy and develop students’ higher-order thinking skills in the English Language subject, spanning from holistic curriculum planning to classroom implementation.

The expertise and comprehensive support provided by the QSIP team have strengthened the curriculum leadership of our subject team leaders, enabling them to take a leading role in improving learning and teaching, as well as offering feedback on effective lesson planning. Additionally, the team has empowered our teachers to optimize the use of assessment data for impactful curriculum planning, while also supporting the development of effective teaching resources and assessment tasks to promote assessment for and as learning.

We deeply appreciate the QSIP team’s professionalism and dedication in fostering our professional growth.

Principal YIM Wai Yee at Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School

Since 2020, our collaboration with QSIP on assessment literacy in the English subject has significantly enriched our educational practices. This partnership has not only increased our awareness of the importance of alignment between learning, teaching, and assessment but has also enabled us to develop a vertically and horizontally aligned curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students.

One of the key achievements of the project is our ability to design assessment questions of varying difficulty, enabling us to better distinguish students’ abilities. Moreover, by effectively analyzing and utilizing assessment data, we have made informed decisions to improve both learning experiences and teaching strategies.

We are deeply grateful to the School Development Officer for her professional support tailored to meet our school’s unique needs. Her expertise has greatly strengthened the capacity of our teachers, empowering them to adopt innovative practices. This collaboration has also encouraged our students to actively engage in self-assessment, fostering greater ownership of their learning journey.

We look forward to continuing this meaningful partnership, further enhancing our assessment literacy, and ensuring the best outcomes for our students.

Ms. KUNG Hiu Man, PSMCD at Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School

I would like to express my gratitude to QSIP for their support of our English Department over the past few years. We began from scratch to develop an assessment blueprint that helps teachers design their exams and test papers effectively. This planning process enables teachers to evaluate their instruction and ensure a balanced distribution of difficult, medium, and easy questions. Additionally, by analyzing the data, we can identify areas where our students are still struggling, allowing us to address these challenges in the classroom.

Ms. Phoebe CHAN, Head of English Department at Stewards Pooi Kei Primary School

Our QSIP School Development Officer was very helpful and professional. They gave us invaluable suggestions to enhance our assessment planning, such as tenses and reading skills progressions. They also guided us through the stages of paper setting, data collection, and evaluation, improving both the assessment design and the overall assessment literacy of our teachers.

Ms. LEUNG Wing Sze, Vice Chairperson of the English Panel at Tung Chung Catholic School (Primary Section)

It is our privilege to engage in this collaborative opportunity. Given that numerous students face challenges in both comprehension and writing, we are exploring diverse pedagogical approaches to determine their potential benefits for our learners. The School Development Officer has provided us with numerous insightful suggestions in both areas, which have been profoundly enlightening. We intend to continue implementing these teaching strategies with the aspiration that our students will enhance their confidence in learning and cultivate a habit of self-directed, independent study.

Ms. Jenny HO, Vice-principal at Ying Wa Primary School

The collaboration with the QSIP Team offers a significant opportunity for growth and development. By joining forces, teachers can build on their existing strengths and deepen their understanding of self-directed learning. Through practical and collaborative efforts, their skills in planning and creating effective teaching materials that facilitate self-directed learning for students are further enhanced. Special thanks to our QSIP School Development Officer, for guiding the English teachers throughout this initiative. We believe this would be another fruitful year with her!

Dr. Peter LEE, Assistant Principal & English Panel Chair at Ying Wa Primary School

We thought of QSIP as an opportunity to diagnose our problems and sharpen our teaching strategies. But it is actually more than that. The team humbly and professionally shares with us their practical knowledge in our chosen themes and works with us hand in hand. The School Development Officer I worked with last year, became our teammate and showed us tremendous support, appreciation, and guidance in enhancing Self-Directed Learning in classrooms. We felt comfortable, respected, and safe collaborating with her. We welcome her, as well as her team, back this year to help other levels of teachers, and I am sure they all benefit from the insights provided by the QSIP team. If I were to sum up my collaboration with QSIP from my perspective, I would give it 3Es: effective, efficient, and enjoyable!

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