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Advanced Diploma in Academic Learning Skills for
Vocational Trainers
2009 Intake
Course A: September 2009 entry to One-year course, 2009-2010
Course B: September 2009 entry to Two-year course, 2009-2011
Course C: March 2009 entry to 6-month Intensive course, March to September 2009
Introduction
The Advanced Diploma in Academic Learning Skills for Vocational Trainers
provides an education pathway for participants who have relevant training experience or
aspiring vocational educators/trainers to strengthen their academic qualifications in
preparation for further career-oriented study.
Programme aim
o The proposed programme targets at students who are interested in entering or
developing their career as a vocational trainer. The programme is aimed to develop
students’ educational autonomy, their generic skills and aptitudes, to a level
appropriate for further admission at a bachelor degree level or equivalent. It also
aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge in educational studies.
Programme objectives
Upon completion of the programme, graduates are expected to:
o demonstrate proficiency in Chinese and English suitable for higher education study;
o demonstrate presentation and communication skills suitable for higher education
study;
o demonstrate appropriate generic knowledge and skills in areas fundamental to both
personal intellectual growth and further academic and professional development;
o demonstrate an understanding in planning teaching and learning programmes in the
vocational settings;
o demonstrate an understanding of the strategies for effective learning;
o demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between assessment, learning
objectives and student learning; and
o have developed foundational academic learning skills for life-long learning.
Course structure
Students will need to complete 10 modules carrying a total of 30 credit points (cps)
equivalent to 450 hours. Each module is of 45 hours contact time and each module
carries 3 credit points. The following table provides a listing of modules in the
programme.
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Module title Credit Point
1. Core modules
1.1 General Studies
English I 3
English II 3
Communication and Presentation Skills 3
Chinese Writing skills 3
Advanced Chinese Writing Skills
OR 3
Putonghua Daily Conversation
Personal and Interpersonal Development 3
Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Aesthetic Studies
OR
Introduction to Quantitative Method 3
1.2 Educational Studies
Foundations of Learning 3
2. Elective modules
Basic Strategies of Teaching for Learning
Understanding the Assessment of Learning: Purposes and
Approaches Each module carries
Understanding Education in Hong Kong 3 cp. Choose any 2 of
Instructional Design & Multi-media them.
Organisation and Management
Principles of Marketing Management
Main Approaches to Teaching
The Adv Dip Programme provides students with a structured and holistic exposure to
developing and demonstrating the knowledge, skills and attitudes required as the basis of a
successful career in vocation training. While each General Studies and Educational Studies
module has lecture times, students are also provided with required and recommended
readings and, where appropriate, World Wide Web references to applicable related material.
This assists students to develop a self-directed approach to learning that will be essential if
they are to maintain the currency of their qualification during their careers, post qualification.
Academic staff will be encouraged to utilize a wide range of learning experiences
during the Programme, providing feedback and guidance to students through formative
assessments on a regular basis. Learning experiences may include (but not be limited to)
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lectures, tutorials, quizzes, group problem-solving, debates, written assignments, case studies,
written tests, analysis of real time/real world scenarios etc. Students will be encouraged to
use electronic communication both among themselves and with academic staff, to
supplement the important face to face communication opportunities provided by lectures,
tutorials and workshops.
Main Approaches to Assessment
Assessment in the Adv Dip Programme is both formative and summative. Formative
assessment is to provide a basis of feedback to students as to their progress in terms of
understanding and gaining the required level of competence. Summative assessment is to
ensure that students are demonstrating that they have attained the required level of
competence to be awarded a success grade in each module and the overall Adv Dip
programme. Summative assessment in aggregate for each module provides the information
for the grade decision. Typically programme assessment activities (whether done in groups
or individually) include written tests and examinations; case studies; presentations; written
reports on projects; one-to-one discussions with academic staff; debates; simulations; essays;
multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
Admission Requirements
The Adv Dip programme is suited for students who are in lack of generic skills
but preferably have undergone some vocational training of any industry.
The minimum entry requirements are:
A. (a) have gained at least 5 subjects in the HKCEE at Grade E or above
including English Language and Chinese Language, or equivalent, and
have 3 years of relevant work experience; OR
(b) have gained in HKALE Grade E in one AL subject or 2 AS subjects or
equivalent; OR
(c) be mature applicants who are 21 years of age on or before the
commencement of their study of the programme and who have at least 3
years of relevant work experience.
AND
B. preferably have one year of training experience.
Articulation
Graduates of the Adv Dip programme may apply for admission to the three-year
part-time BEd (PVE) programme offered by HKIEd.
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Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction is in Chinese supplemented by English. Reading and
reference materials will be in either Chinese or English.
Mode of Study
The study mode is flexible and normally can be one-year full-time or two-year
part-time.
Normal intake
The one-year full-time study involves two 15- week semesters. In each semester,
students are expected to attend 3-hour lectures or other academic activities in the morning
from Monday to Saturday. There will be 15 hours of such contact time per week. The
part-time study extends over two academic years with a total of four semesters. In each
semester students are expected to attend 3-hour lectures or other academic activities in
the morning/evening from Monday to Saturday. There will be 6 to 9 hours of such
contact time per week.
Special intake
The first cohort intake is an Intensive full-time study of 6 months duration from
March to September, 2009 (Day time Monday to Saturday). This intensive course is
designed for qualified students who are eager to apply for the BEd (PVE) in September
2009. Application for exemption is allowed if relevant modules taken before.
Application
Prospective students may apply for admission to one of the following courses:
Course A: September 2009 entry to One-year course, 2009-2010
Course B: September 2009 entry to Two-year course, 2009-2011
Course C: March 2009 entry to 6-month Intensive course, March to September 2009
Course Fees
HKD39,800 per course
Course A (One-year course): payable in 2 equal installments in one academic year.
Course B (Two-year course): payable in 4 equal installments in 2 academic years.
Course C (6-month Intensive course): payable in 2 equal installments.
Some modules have been included in the list of reimbursement courses for
Continuing Education Fund (CEF) purposes.
Application procedure
Please visit http://www.scpe.ied.edu.hk/EQP123 for application details.
Enquiries: 2190 8535 Ms Tse/ 2190 8555 Ms Chung (SCPE, HKIEd).
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