EDUCATION BUREAU CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM NO. 78/2015
From: Secretary for Education
Ref.:
Date:
To:
Supervisors and Heads of All Secondary,
Primary and Special Schools
EDB(SLPD)/COTAP/9
26 May 2015
Distribution of the First Progress Report of the Committee on Professional
Development of Teachers and Principals
Odyssey to Excellence “A Learning Profession of Vibrancy A Teaching Profession of Excellence”
(Note: This circular memorandum should be read by heads of secondary, primary and
special schools)
SUMMARY
This circular is to inform schools that the First Progress Report of the
Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals (COTAP) is now
ready for collection.
DETAILS
2.
COTAP was reconstituted from the former Advisory Committee on Teacher
Education and Qualifications in June 2013. It takes on a more holistic purview of
advising the Government on the professional development for the continuum of the
teaching profession, including teachers and school leaders, at different career stages.
Apart from providing a platform for networking, sharing, interactive exchange and
collaboration among the teaching profession, it will also commission educational
research and evaluation studies to inform policy and strategy formulation with an
evidence-based approach.
3.
COTAP’s vision is to firmly root in Hong Kong a robust teaching profession
of excellence as well as a learning profession of vibrancy. Through shared vision,
mission, objectives and strategies, it aims to build a quality teaching profession
comprising teachers and school leaders who, in pursuit of continuous improvement
and excellence, are focused on student learning and growth, adroit in reflective and
evidence-based practice, and supportive of school accountability and effectiveness.
4.
COTAP has just published its First Progress Report. This Report, which
presents the thoughts, recommendations and work plan of COTAP, is now ready for
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collection. COTAP firmly believes that realisation of its vision requires joint efforts
and sustained support of all stakeholders. Areas of focus proposed under the work
plan of COTAP, such as developing a set of standards for the teaching profession and
setting up a one-stop portal for sharing of information and resources, will be of
concern to the school sector as these issues will affect the long-term development of
the teaching profession. Views of the school sector on how the various proposed
areas of focus could be taken forward are of crucial importance. Teachers, especially
those responsible for co-ordinating the continuing professional development of
teachers and school leaders, are encouraged to read through the document and provide
views and suggestions.
5.
Schools are requested to complete the attached form and arrange a member
of staff to collect 2 sets of the document at the respective Regional Education Offices
(REOs) from 1 June 2015 (Monday) to 5 June 2015 (Friday).
6.
Both the Chinese and English versions of the document are also available
at the COTAP website: http://cotap.hk
7.
To familiarise schools with the content of this Report, briefing sessions
will be organised. Please refer to the Training Calendar System of the Education
Bureau and the website of COTAP for details.
ENQUIRY
8.
For enquiries, please contact the respective REOs or the School
Leadership and Professional Development Section at 3509 7585.
Benjamin YUNG
for Secretary for Education
c.c. Heads of Sections – for information
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First Progress Report of the Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals
Odyssey to Excellence
“A Learning Profession of Vibrancy A Teaching Profession of Excellence”
Collection Form
Date of Collection:
1 June 2015 (Monday) to 5 June 2015 (Friday)
Time:
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Distribution Centres:
Hong Kong Regional Education Office
53rd Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East,
Wanchai, Hong Kong.
(Tel.: 2863 4646)
Kowloon Regional Education Office
Podium, East Block, Education Bureau Kowloon Tong
Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong,
Kowloon.
(Tel.: 3698 4108)
New Territories East Regional Education Office
22nd Floor, Landmark North, 39 Lung Sum Avenue, Sheung
Shui, New Territories.
(Tel.: 2639 4876)
New Territories West Regional Education Office
19th Floor, Chinachem Tsuen Wan Plaza, 457 Castle Peak
Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
(Tel.: 2437 7272)
Please issue the following materials to the bearer:
Chinese Version
揚帆啟航邁向卓越《好學敏求
更上層樓
教學專業
精英卓越》
English Version
Odyssey to Excellence “A Learning Profession of Vibrancy A Teaching Profession of Excellence”
Name of School
:
Name of School Head
:
2 copies
School Chop
Signature of School Head :
Date
2 copies
:
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