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Teengineer

Positive Education at Teengineer (PGDE-PT)

 

Background of Community Partner

 

Founded in 2014, Teengineer is one of the first institutes founded in Hong Kong to promote the training, education and the dissemination of Positive Psychology.  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.

 

Based on positive psychology and coaching methods, we have advised more than 60 secondary and primary schools on positive education strategies. Our projects include resilience, motivation, building high-quality connections, transcending limiting beliefs, and identifying aspirations. Some of our work partners include:

 

  • Education Bureau
  • HKSAR Chief Secretary of Administration Office
  • Airport Authority
  • The Hong Kong College of Anaesthesiologists
  • Hong Kong Jockey Clubs
  • St. Jame’s Settlements
  • HKU, HKUST, CUHK, CityU, HKSYU, EdUHK

 

Project Keywords

 

Positive education, Positive psychology, Values education

 

Work Details

 

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

 

At this position, you will gain exposure to:

 

  • Positive education concepts and classroom application
  • Educational event(s) organisation
  • Strategies and management of positive education implementation

 

As a teengineer, you will work with our team on the following:

 

  • Co-develop positive education events
  • Teaching / Group leading in positive education programs
  • Manage correspondence with partner schools
  • Plan and execute school programs
  • Develop teaching materials

 

Date

 

  • Program period: mid-June to late-August 2024 (school holidays)
  • Working days may include weekend
  • Approximately 12 – 15 full days including training and shadowing

 

Location

 

  • Primary location: Teengineer office at Unit D1, Block A, 8/F, Hop Hing Industrial Building, 704 Castle Peak Road, Lai Chi Kok (1 min from MTR Station)
  • You may be visiting different schools, organizations, and universities with our team for on-site meetings and activities.

 

Eligibility

 

PGDE (part-time) students who meet the following criteria:

 

  • 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 / social media management is a plus.

(No. of places: 3)

 

Application

 

Interested students please submit your application with your cover letter and CV through the HKU online application platform no later than 29 February 2024.

 

If your application meets Teengineer's requirements, you will be selected for an online interview with Teengineer.  Details regarding the interview will be provided at a later time.

 

Enquiries

 

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