e-Practicum Buddy Scheme
NIE X HKU e-Practicum Buddy Scheme (2024-25)
NIE X HKU e-Practicum Buddy Scheme (2023-24)
NIE X HKU e-Practicum Buddy Scheme (2022-23)
NIE X HKU e-Practicum Buddy Scheme (2024-25)
Building on the success of the e-Practicum Buddy Scheme, the Faculty of Education continued to offer the Scheme in the 2024-25 academic year. With guidance from both institutions, five students from the Faculty of Education were paired up with 13 NIE (National Institute of Education Singapore) students from diverse backgrounds. Participants worked together to plan, organise and deliver four webinars, delving into a variety of topics related to education in both regions.
Through the interactive sessions and use of digital collaborative tools, students not only gained a greater understanding of different education systems but also expanded their interdisciplinary knowledge and strengthened their professional identity as future teachers in our fast-changing, interconnected world. They also had the opportunity to cultivate their intercultural communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to achieve shared goals in a productive learning environment. They were grateful for the fruitful experience where they learned from one another and developed professional networks to positively impact their learning communities.
| Webinar | Topic |
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| 1 | Education pathways and systems |
| 2 | Extracurricular / Non-curricular activities |
| 3 | Technology in pedagogy |
| 4 | Final recaps and reflection |
HKU Participants
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Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education – Chinese | Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education – Chinese |
NIE X HKU e-Practicum Buddy Scheme (2023-24)
Our Faculty, in partnership with NIE Singapore, continues to support the e-Practicum Buddy Scheme in 2023-24. The Scheme aims to enable students to collaborate with pre-service teachers from a different educational system and culture, develop a deeper understanding of the professional roles and responsibilities of a teacher, build a global mindset and form cross-cultural friendships in an international setting.
A total of twenty-six students engaged in discussions and organized 5 webinars over March and April 2024 on various educational topics, ranging from mental health and special educational needs to classroom culture in different districts.
| Webinar topics | Webinar 1: Mental Health Support System and Special Needs Education Webinar 2: Multicultural studies - Looking at racial harmony, racial/religious inclusivity and second language education Webinar 3: STEAM vs STEM Webinar 4: Extra curricular activities – Service Learning and leadership training (CCE) vs Other learning experiences (OLE) Webinar 5: Classroom culture |
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HKU Participants
NIE X HKU e-Practicum Buddy Scheme (2022-23)
Drawing on the very positive virtual collaboration experiences in 2020-21 and 2021-22, HKU and NIE are pleased to continue the e-Practicum Buddy Scheme in 2022-23 and beyond, especially to pave the way for resumption of inbound and outbound student exchanges in 2023.
A total of 10 HKU students were paired up with 10 NIE buddies. Together, they organised online activities and weekly sessions including a webinar (on Special Needs Education and Sexuality Education) during 6th February to 6th March 2023.
During the weekly interactive meetings, the HKU and NIE students worked in pairs to explore on topics regarding the two educational systems. They looked into specific educational issues, including catering for students with special educational needs (SEN), sexuality education, private tutoring, medium of instruction (MOI) and education reforms. Game sessions and buddy systems were designed to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among the students as well as their active engagement in the activities.
Throughout the programme, HKU and NIE students worked together to share ideas and learn from each other's experiences and perspectives. Through active participation in the weekly activities, they have gained a deeper understanding of the education systems in both Singapore and Hong Kong. Above all, the students have developed good rapport and shared a fruitful learning journey together.
Selected Materials from the Weekly Meetings
Group photo taken during the last session on 6th March 2023
HKU Participants
