Role of the Advisory Teaching Team

New NETs Induction Programme

2nd February 2005

Organization Chartof Native-speaking English Teacher Section

Executive Team

Project Executive

Asst. Project Executive

Asst. Project Officer

General Clerk 1

Clerical Assistant

PEO[CD]1

NET Section, CCDO(NET)

Project Manager

Assistant

Project

Manager 3

Assistant

Project

Manager 1

Assistant

Project

Manager 2

26 NETs & 19 LETs

Advisory Teaching Team (ATT)

Assistant Project Manager

(Evaluation)

Assistant Project

Manager (SNET)

ATT Support

45 ATs 630 schools

1 AT 16 schools

Mission Statement for the ATTMission Statement for the ATT

Our mission is to create an enriched and effective English language learning and teaching environment in local primary schools through implementation of curriculum reform, professional development of teachers and adoption of innovative learning and teaching practices.

Advisory Teaching Team

School Support

Centralised Support

PLP – R (KS1) Support

Advisory Teaching

Team

Professional Development

Curriculum Development

Learning and Teaching

Development

SchoolSelf-evaluation

Focus Areas for PNET Advisory Service to Schools

School-based curriculum development

14%

Textbook adaptation28%

Parent Education3%

Speaking & Listening9%

Reading27%

Writing9%

Phonics10%

Literacy46%

Learning and Teaching Development

Working collaboratively with the NET and local English teachers to support the development of:

innovative learning and teaching strategies, activities and programmes

effective resource materials for English language teaching

an environment conducive to language learning

How?How?

Promoting a collaborative culture Encouraging risk taking Helping to create a climate of change Attending planning meetings Visiting schools regularly Classroom support Conducting workshops Doing case studies

Advisory Teaching

Team

Professional Development

Curriculum Development

Learning and Teaching

Development

SchoolSelf-evaluation

Curriculum Development

Working collaboratively with the NET and local English teachers to facilitate and support:

increased awareness of the English curriculum guides

the implementation of good practice through the English language curriculum

How?How?

Promoting and facilitating:

Familiarization with the English Language Curriculum Guide

Contextual lesson planning Integrated programmes – e.g. phonics, text types Textbook adaptation – page/s, units, modules Thematic units – e.g. family, environment School-based curriculum development Assessment Reflexive practise

Advisory Teaching

Team

Professional Development

Curriculum Development

Learning and Teaching

Development

School Self-evaluation

Professional DevelopmentPlanning and conducting:

centralised staff development programmes for NETs and the school English teacher [SETs]

Facilitating and supporting:

school-based workshops and experience sharing sessions conducted by the NETs/SETs

How?How?

Sharing related resources Helping develop content Supporting delivery Acting as a co-presenter during presentations Disseminating good practice

- follow up to ATT PD workshops Organising inter school visits

Centralised Workshops

Workshops begin in March

On-line registration e-services account

Further details will be sent to schools this month

Advisory Teaching

Team

Professional Development

Curriculum Development

Learning and Teaching

Development

SchoolSelf-evaluation

School Self-evaluation

To inform the ongoing development of the PNET Scheme at school/class level

To provide schools with recommendations for the future directions, goals and targets of the NET Scheme

How?

Facilitate and support:

Identification of a focus area Formation of an evaluation team Development of evaluation methods Collecting of data and evidence Analysis of findings Reporting

Building a Supportive Working Relationship

Assist in building effective working relationships between the members of the English panel

How?How?

Keeping close contact with NET / SET / LETs / EPC

- e.g. school visits, emails, faxes, phone calls, networking, PD workshops, informal meetings

School Visits

Collaboration Identifying school needs Formulating an Advisory Support Plan Implementing the Advisory Support Plan Classroom support School-based workshops Reviewing and reflecting Planning for next year

Ingredients for Success

Relationship of NET/SET/LET Building on strengths Effective deployment Conducive language environment Professional discussion and planning Evaluation of progress

Contacts

Salary related enquiriesWilliam Chiu 35407435

Contractual enquiriesStephen Lai 28926525

PD enquiries/registrationAndy Lam 35250331

Website

http://www.emb.gov.hk

Teachers’ Development

Employment Related Information

Native-speaking English Teacher [NET] Scheme

AT’s, NETs and EP’s need to work collaboratively if the PNET Scheme Objectives are to be realised.

Collaboration Co-planning Co-teaching