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Parents and schools co-operation
Following is a question by the Hon Tik Chi-yuen and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Michael Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
As more emphasis is being placed on co-operation and communication between parents and schools, teachers often arrange gatherings with parents and invite them to participate in extra-curricular activities as well. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council whether the current pre-service and in-service training provided to teachers includes courses on training teachers how to enhance cooperation and communication with parents; if so, what the details are; if not, what the reasons are and whether the Government has any plan to organize such courses in the near future?
Reply:
Mr President,
A wide range of topics/modules relating to communication and co-operation between parents and schools are included in the current pre-service and in-service training courses. Details are as follows-
(a) Pre-service training
Course(s)
Full-time Bachelor of Education Programme (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Full-time Bachelor of Education Programme (University of Hong Kong)
Topic(s)
Guidance Programmes for Students with Learning Difficulties introduction to Guidance and Counselling in Primary Schools Home, School and Community Relations
Sex Education in Primary Schools
Children with learning difficulties