Experiential Learning

Positive Education at Teengineer (PGDE-FT)

Background of Co-organiser

Founded in 2014, Teengineer is one of the first institutes founded in Hong Kong to promote training, education and dissemination of Positive Psychology. We currently advise more than 100 schools and organisations on positive education strategies. Some of our partner organisations include the Education Bureau, Airport Authority, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Red Cross, etc. Our projects include resilience building, motivation enhancement, building high-quality connections, transcending limiting beliefs, and reducing burnout.

Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enables individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of life. Our mission is to share our knowledge of the field for the benefits of the world.

Objectives

The positive school project (PSP) provides strategic development plans and tailored positive education solutions to our partner schools along their school improvement plan.

Project Details

Details of work assigned to students:

Positive education concepts and classroom application
Educational event management
Curriculum design and materials development
Group facilitation in positive educational events.

Project involved during the EL period:

Co-develop positive education events
Teach / group leading in positive education programmes
Manage correspondence with partner schools
Plan and execute school programmes
Develop teaching materials.

Date

25 September - 31 October 2023
Monday to Friday, 10am to 6:30pm
Compensation leaves will be offered to students who take up duties in occasional educational events outside of the regular hours.

Location

Primary location: Teengineer office at Unit D1, 8/F, Block A, Hop Hing Industrial Building, 704 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok (Two-minute walk from Lai Chi Kok MTR Exit C)
You will also be visiting different schools and universities with our team for on-site meetings and activities.

Eligibility

PGDE (full-time) students of all majors with the following qualities:

Having keen interest in positive education and related
Eager to learn how to apply positive education strategies in teaching
Flexible and open to new ideas
Curiosity and creativity
Good command of English and Chinese
Experience in graphic design / media production is a plus.

Application Deadline and Procedure

11:59pm, 28 August 2023

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)
1. A personal statement (of not more than 200 words) explaining why you would like to join this EL project
2. Your CV.
Shortlisted students may be invited to attend an interview arranged by Teengineer (details to be confirmed).

Project Keywords

Positive Education, Values Education

Enquiries

Ms. Teresa Poon (Teengineer) [Email: [javascript protected email address]]
Mr. Carl Chung (Teengineer) [Email: [javascript protected email address]]