CONTENTS OF CORE MODULES & PRESCRIBED ELECTIVES

LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT AND ACADEMIC DISCOURSE SKILLS

Communication Skills for Teachers

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QLK520

Communication Skills for Teachers

Core

2

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QLK520   Communication Skills for Teachers
     
   

This is a practical course designed to provide the student teachers with oral and written skills necessary for effective communication as teachers in the classroom and in their professional interaction with colleagues, parents and the general public. It includes practice tasks to improve speaking skills as well as exercises and group work practice in thinking processes and communication strategies in the context of text types. Student teachers will be given practical instruction on vocal health care and vocal quality. The practice of good voice production will be embedded in the activities of every session.

     
     

Use of Chinese in Teaching

Module Code

Title

Module Category

No. of AUs

Pre-requisites

QLC520

Use of Chinese in Teaching

Core

2

-

     
QLC520   Use of Chinese in Teaching
     
   

This module provides the fundamental principles and knowledge on the use of Chinese in teaching. It also aims to equip student teachers with essential communication skills in Mandarin and IT power tools to improve themselves in order to achieve the goals in their professional development.