The Teaching of Elements of Office Administration

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
QOA521	Assessment and Further Strategies in Teaching Office Administration	Core	4	-
QOA522	Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching and Learning Office Administration	Core	3	-
QOA523	Motivating Students to Learn Office Administration	Core	2	-



QOA521		Assessment and Further Strategies in Teaching Office Administration

		There are two parts to this module: (a) Modes of assessment and examination requirements for EOA, which includes discussion of assessment issues related to the examiners’ expectations and the crafting of examination questions and marking schemes. (b) Further instructional approaches which will extend discussion to the development of learning communities, inquiry and the use of IT. The focus will be on strategies and techniques that are specially catered to the teaching of less academically inclined pupils which include energizing them to be involved in relevant authentic learning experiences so as to provide a meaningful platform for applying what they have learnt. Strategies include embedding formative assessments into learning experiences.


QOA522		Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching and Learning Office Administration

		This module introduces student teachers to the rationale and structure of Elements of Office Administration in the school curriculum. After having an overview of syllabus development and MOE initiatives, the student teachers are exposed to a variety of strategies and resources for teaching and learning of EOA through experiential learning. These include cooperative learning, peer tutoring, learning through field trips, and problem-based learning. Theoretical underpinnings of certain best practices using frameworks like Dimensions of Learning, learning styles and brain-based learning in teaching normal course pupils will be shared. There will be opportunities for hands-on practice, role-play, group simulation games, cooperative learning, peer evaluation & feedback in lesson planning and micro-teaching of selected topics in the EOA syllabus, with peer feedback and self-reflection. Such experiential learning prepares student teachers for effective teaching and learning of EOA. Classroom management is discussed too. Ample opportunities in harnessing IT and embedding alternative assessments in the teaching and learning of EOA to enhance the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process will be provided. Emphasis is given to building a student-centred environment to enhance the teaching and learning of EOA. A mixed mode delivery approach is used to cater to the student teachers' needs and to expose them to a repertoire of strategies and methods for teaching and learning in an outcomes-focused, technology rich environment. Student teachers will be engaged in reflective practice.


QOA523		Motivating Students to Learn Office Administration

		This module dovetails into the earlier modules and it engages student teachers in experiential learning. This includes the implementation of the enrichment activities to excite students in the learning of Office Administration by providing them with experiential learning. Other than using games and game show, student teachers will be exposed to organising events and field-trips for facilitating learning of the subject.