




The University of Hong Kong (HKU) Centre for Applied English Studies (CAES) Teacher Professional Development Programme in Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provides participants with a good foundation and solid understanding of the current principles and practices of teaching and learning in the field of English for Academic Purposes. The programme offers participants a unique opportunity to meet professional EAP teachers, develop professional networks and advance their pedagogical knowledge and teaching skills.
Who is the programme for?
The programme is suitable for participants from a wide variety of backgrounds, both experienced and inexperienced practitioners who:
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wish to be inspired to enhance their skills and knowledge in teaching EAP
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are currently teaching in higher education but would like to specialise in EAP
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would like to advance themselves as EAP leaders in their institutions
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wish to teach EAP in higher education
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are doing or have completed an MA in TESOL, ELT or Applied Linguistics and would like to learn about the teaching of EAP
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teach in high school and are preparing their students for higher education
What are the aims of the programme?
The programme aims to:
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promote and improve EAP teaching competence, extend pedagogical innovation among participants and foster teacher continuing professional development
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provide tailor-made training and bring cutting-edge knowledge and practices to participants by combining international expertise with local experience
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integrate pedagogical theory and teaching practice
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update and extend participants’ academic literacy knowledge together with their teaching approaches and research awareness to enhance their course design and teaching practice
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enhance participants’ skills in planning lessons and developing materials for students in an EAP context
What are the distinctive features?
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Interactive, practical and reflective workshops
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Small group teaching by experienced CAES teachers and teacher educators in the field of EAP teaching, scholarship and research
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Grounding in pedagogical theory with plenty of practical teaching ideas
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Gaining insights into teaching and learning EAP in a world-class university
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Introduction to EAP curricula and materials currently in use
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Opportunities to evaluate and develop EAP teaching materials and lesson plans with feedback from peers and CAES teachers
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Unique opportunities to observe classes, reflect and discuss with peers and CAES teacher
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Engagement in an online learning platform with EAP references, resources and materials and a community of learning among participants
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Awarding a certificate of completion of Teacher Professional Development Programme in Teaching English for Academic Purposes
What does the programme cover?
The programme covers the following key areas in EAP teaching:
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Teaching EAP in higher education
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EAP principles, pedagogy and practice
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EAP learner needs analysis and motivation
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EAP course design, materials development and assessment
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Teaching and assessing academic writing and critical reading
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Teaching and assessing academic speaking and listening
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Teaching academic vocabulary
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Technology-enhanced EAP teaching, learning and assessment
The programme also provides opportunities for:
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Observations of authentic teaching and discussion with teachers
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Materials development / lesson planning working in groups with teacher support
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Presentations / demonstrations with peer and teacher feedback
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Sharing experiences and reflections on learning and continuing professional development
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Joining a seminar on a current EAP topic by an invited speaker
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Professional and social networking
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A tour of the HKU campus
How is the programme organised and taught?
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A one-week, 35-hour, full-time programme
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Face-to-face
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Small groups
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Student-centred active learning
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Interactive, practical and reflective
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Research-informed pedagogy and practice using activity-approach and examples demonstrating teaching ideas, techniques and materials
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Participants will have clear takeaways