Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning for Ethnically Diverse Communities at EmpowerU (NEW)
Background of Co-organiser
EmpowerU’s mission is to provide high-quality education to those on the margins, so they can use their voice to create a better future.
EmpowerU combines technology, community and award-winning educators to provide a unique impact-based programme that empowers marginalised youth and migrant workers.
Objectives
- Create curricula for EmpowerU education programmes for migrant domestic workers and/or ethnically diverse youth
- Help to refine our impact measurement through survey design and analysis
- Learn and practice trauma-informed and student-centred pedagogical methods
Project Details
- For students who are interested in gaining experience in classroom instruction, they will be able to work with our education team to develop activities and support community instructors in the teaching of our courses for migrant domestic workers and/or ethnically diverse youth.
- For students who are interested in gaining experience in curriculum design, they will be able to work on the creation of new courses based on our unique trauma-informed and student-centred philosophies.
Date
- 23 September - 29 October 2024
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
- Occasionally during Sundays 9am to 5pm or for short periods on Saturdays. Any time worked on the weekends will mean the same amount of time-off during the weekdays.
Location
- Office: Room 10, 2/F, Block A, Kam Ling Court, 532-538 Queen’s Road West, Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong
- Project locations may differ depending on the partnered school events
Eligibility
- PGDE (full-time) students of all majors, with Sexual Conviction Record Check
- Students should be open to and interested in multicultural environments and communications
Application Deadline and Procedure
11:59pm, 28 August 2024
- Complete the application form at HKU Moodle (Part 1) AND
- Upload the following documents to the respective project folder at HKU Moodle (Part 2) (Please combine all documents into one Word/PDF file)
- A short paragraph oon your view of “How could creative learning enhance students’ learning motivation?”
- Your updated CV.
- Shortlisted students may be invited to attend an interview arranged by EmpowerU (details to be confirmed).
Project Keywords
Migrant Domestic Workers, Ethnically Diverse Youth, Ethnically Diverse, Ethnic Minority, Community Education, Community, Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
Enquiries
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