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314Course DescriptionsEDUC 3080 Teaching and Learning of Science, (2,2,0) (C)Technology and EnvironmentThis course gives students an overview of “Science, Technologyand Environment” (STE) as an area of study in the Hong KongLiberal Studies (LS) Curriculum. The connection between STEand the curriculum area of “Science, Technology and Society”(STS) are examined at both the junior and senior secondary levels.This course will also provide students with basic information onvarious STS issues in the contemporary world so as to developtheir pedagogical knowledge and skills, thus enabling themto make informed choices and actions about instruction andassessment for this area of study.EDUC 3591-2 Honours Project (3,0,3)Prerequisite: EDUC 3090/3100 Integration, Reflectionand Innovation in English Language Teaching(Primary)/(Secondary)This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate andsynthesize their learning by conducting an individual independentproject on a significant issue related to education. The projectcan be an empirical study, a literature review and discussion onspecific concepts or theories, a classroom-based investigation,an action research project, or other relevant areas proposed bystudents, subject to approval by project supervisors.By the end of the final academic year, students are required tosubmit a final written report of about 7,000 to 10,000 words inEnglish.EDUC 4005/ Creative and Critical Thinking (2,2,0) (E)4150This course aims to enhance the thinking skills and inclinationsof students by familiarizing them with the nature of thinking,processes of thinking and the methods used for developingthinking capacities. It provides them with opportunities forreflecting on their own thinking as well as exploring differentapproaches to the teaching of thinking skills. A specific focus onskills in verbal reasoning and argumentation will be emphasizedin this course.EDUC 4006/ Teaching English to Adults (2,2,0)4060This elective extends students’ knowledge of language learningand teaching to focus on teaching English to adult learners whorequire either general English or the English language for specificpurposes, such as academic study and discipline-specific needs.EDUC 4007/ Teaching English to Young (2,2,0)4080 LearnersPrerequisite: Enrolment for this elective is subject to approval bythe DepartmentThis elective course extends student-teachers’ knowledgeof language learning and teaching to focus on the specificcharacteristics of young language learners and the implicationsfor the teaching of English as a second language in the primarysector. The course also builds on student-teachers’ knowledge oflanguage teaching methodology.EDUC 4010 Teaching General Studies to (2,2,0) (C)Young LearnersThis course introduces students to the curriculum and content ofGeneral Studies (GS) in Hong Kong primary education. Studentswill also learn about instructional and assessment strategies, anddevelop teaching plans and learning materials for GS. The roleof GS in the primary curriculum, and its connection with LiberalStudies (LS) at the secondary stage, will also be discussed.EDUC 4015 Teaching General Studies to (2,2,0)Young LearnersThis course introduces students to the curriculum and content ofGeneral Studies (GS) in Hong Kong primary education. Studentswill also learn about instructional and assessment strategies, anddevelop teaching plans and learning materials for GS. The roleof GS in the primary curriculum, and its connection with LiberalStudies (LS) at the secondary stage, will also be discussed.EDUC 4016/ Teaching Mathematics to Young (2,2,0)4120 LearnersThis course provides an overview of the primary mathematicscurriculum in Hong Kong. It examines the general principlesof curriculum design and focuses on the pedagogical knowledgeand generic skills required for the teaching and learning ofmathematics at Key Stages 1 and 2.EDUC 4017/ Coping with Changes in Primary (2,2,0)4650 EducationPrerequisite: Enrolment for this elective is subject to approval bythe DepartmentThis course develops students’ knowledge of coping withcontemporary changes in primary education, specifically issuesrelated to individual learners and classroom and school practicesthat impact upon these learners. The course covers topics such aslearner diversity and differences, learning difficulties and relatedproblems, small class teaching and whole school approach.EDUC 4025/ Developing Literacy Skills in (2,2,0)4660 Young ESL LearnersPrerequisite: Enrolment for this elective is subject to approval bythe DepartmentThis course extends students’ knowledge of language learning andteaching to focus on literacy acquisition and development and theimplications for teaching literacy in English as a second languagein the primary sector. The course also focuses on alphabeticknowledge, word recognition, phonemic and phonologicalawareness, print awareness, assessment of literacy and literacydifficulties.EDUC 4026/ Integration, Reflection and (2,2,0)3090 Innovation in English LanguageTeaching (Primary)Prerequisite: EDUC 1026/1030 Introduction to EnglishLanguage Teaching (ELT)This course extends and consolidates students’ knowledgeof second language education through involving students inreviewing and evaluating current theories and practices in ELT.The course covers topics such as integration of theories andpractices in ELT, reflective language teaching, language classroomenquiry, and recent developments and innovation in ELT.EDUC 4027/ Integration, Reflection and (2,2,0)3100 Innovation in English LanguageTeaching (Secondary)Prerequisite: EDUC 1026/1030 Introduction to EnglishLanguage Teaching (ELT)This course extends and consolidates students’ knowledgeof second language education through involving students inreviewing and evaluating current theories and practices in ELT.The course covers topics such as integration of theories andpractices in ELT, reflective language teaching, language classroomenquiry, and recent developments and innovation in ELT.EDUC 4035/ Language Arts and Enrichment (2,2,0)3120 Activities (Primary)This course aims at enabling students to understand the value androle of language arts and enrichment activities in ELT, as well asto develop a repertoire of effective practices, with an emphasison the experiential dimension of language use, both inside andoutside the primary classroom.EDUC 4036/ Language Arts and Enrichment (2,2,0)3130 Activities (Secondary)This course aims at enabling students to understand the value androle of language arts and enrichment activities in ELT, as well asto develop a repertoire of effective practices, with an emphasison the experiential dimension of language use, both inside andoutside the secondary classroom.