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There are two sessions. Both include a variety of workshops (90 mins in length) and presentations (45 mins in length).
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Session 1 Workshops (90 mins)
(S1-A) Developing Creativity in Classroom and Children’s Book Writing
(Primary and Secondary)By Thomas Beckett (PNET)
The workshop will look at how to develop children’s creativity in writing and how to elicit original ideas. Attendees will look at how to create, illustrate and publish a children’s book. They will also get some practical ideas on how to make students develop a creative approach to writing.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 14:45
(Primary focus)By Stan Dyer (SNET)
See how primary students can do a fine job of debating. We look at a video of primary school students debating and then go over preparation and how to judge their debates.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 14:45
(Primary and Secondary)By Neelam Gupta (SNET)
This workshop will focus on highly stimulating & interactive activities that'll make even the most reluctant student speak out. They can be used for the whole class or different ability groups depending on the topic and the interest of students.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
(Upper Primary / Junior Secondary focus)By Robert McDonald (SNET)
A systematic approach to the teaching of phonics for secondary students. The goal is to equip them with word-attack skills to improve their speaking, reading and listening skills. An unintentional modification to the wheel.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 14:45
(Secondary focus)By Maureen Bushell (SNET), Michelle Chang, Viola Chan and Tracy Lee
In this session, Maureen and her colleagues show how they teach the short story elective by tracing literary devices (magic wishes) and plots (Little Red Riding Hood) across time, genres and cultures. Ultimately, students are shown how to adapt classic tales and motifs for a Hong Kong context to produce contemporary HK stories. Louis Papachristou, a HK independent filmmaker, will also show some excerpts from a relevant HK film he is producing.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 14:45
(Secondary focus)By Julie Moffat (SNET)
Bored with the textbook? Want to use an authentic text? Need a one-period filler? All of the above? The activities in this workshop can be prepared and presented in one lesson each.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 14:45
By Kevin McNamara (Lower Primary)
My school has developed and is implementing a synthetic phonics program that is proving to be successful. I would like to share with everyone how we have implemented this program; the activities and games used to reinforce what has been taught; the types of assessments that we use and the results that the school has achieved.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 14:45
Session 1 Presentations (45 mins)
Session 2 Presentations (45 mins)
(S2-H) How do local teachers collaborate with NETs
(Primary and Secondary)By Grace Tsui & Barbara Choy (local secondary teachers)
Coming from two schools of different bandings and cultures (one being EMI and another CMI), the presenters will share their administrative and teaching insights gained from their experiences in collaboration with NETs. This presentation will explore how and what the NETs could do to fit in and be most useful at their school. In particular, it will explore how to best deploy the NETs to make the most of their expertise and linguistic/cultural knowledge, especially in aspects such as material design, organizing English activities and promoting an English-rich environment in the school.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 16:00
(Primary)By Tom Grundy (PNET)
Tips, inspiration and technological pointers for building – and adapting – school-based vocabulary banks and phonics programmes from scratch. Dozens of interactive games, activities, useful websites, strategies and hints for creating a rich and more participatory English environment.
(Includes a CD-ROM for each attendee with 100s of songs, stories, PPTs, clip-art, games, posters, tools and software.)
UNTIL 16:00
By Neil Stewart (PNET) (Primary and Secondary)
This presentation suggests that Diffusion of Innovation Theory provides a useful framework to enhance the effectiveness of the NET scheme as a tool to promote pedagogical change in local schools. If time, the author hopes to open the discussion up to members of the audience.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 16:00
By John Murnane (All welcome)
A look at some research findings on the Chinese and Hong Kong learner and society. An instructive and interactive workshop with an opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other.
UNTIL 16:45
Session 2 Workshops (90 mins)
(S2-A) An Insight into the Primary NET Scheme and the Hong Kong Primary Education System (Cancelled)
(Primary focus)By Joanne Ka Wai Chan (Director, Lifetime Development; fmr. EPC)
Participants will gain insight into the unique school culture, the characteristics of local students, and the administration so that they can be prepared for the challenges at work.
THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 17:00
(Secondary focus)By Jeff Bell
This workshop is aimed at providing a basic outline of what debating entails and how to go about selecting and preparing a team. The presenter will go over this in a step by step manner providing clear examples along the way. There will also be tips given to ensure success as well as what pitfalls to avoid.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 17:00
(Primary and Secondary focus)By Neelam Gupta
This workshop will focus on highly stimulating & interactive activities that'll make even the most reluctant student speak out. They can be used for the whole class or different ability groups depending on the topic and the interest of students.
UNTIL 17:00
(Primary focus)By Lynne Kirk (Ancestral Voices Storytelling)
In this workshop we will be looking at suitable stories for different ages of children, work with movement in the classroom and using visual aids, how to bring stories, song and rhyme alive.
The aim of the workshop is to help / support the teachers, and how through storytelling, help the student’s language / listening / artistic skills and memory.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 17:00
(Primary and Lower Secondary)By Alice McKay (Golden Path Education)
A practical approach for introducing drama into your classroom. You'll leave feeling confident to engage your students in 50 fun games that really do work! (Comprehensive booklet provided)
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 17:00
(Secondary focus)By Dr. Vaughan Rapatahana
A structured, innovative, easy way to introduce H.K. secondary students to poetry – for HKDSE, NSS electives and generally. Thanks to Aristo, all attendees will receive copies of the units covered from Vaughan's excellent poetry and song resource; later, all will receive the complete book!
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 17:00
(Upper Primary and Junior Secondary) By Irene Chamberlain
(Eagle English Ltd / Keystone Education Centre)
Learn how to teach synthetic phonics with flashcards, actions and games designed especially for Hong Kong senior primary/junior secondary Cantonese speakers. This programme is based on the synthetic phonics method endorsed by the UK Department of Education.
UNTIL 17:00
By Paul McMahon (Lower Primary / Primary)
Come along to hear about 2 fully online resources that have been widely used globally to enhance English Reading and Spelling Skills. Both programs are highly motivating, content rich and provide teachers and parents with detailed reports on student progress.
To download the PD Day information pack and directions to the venue, go to http://www.nesta.hk/doc/information-package.pdf
UNTIL 17:00