Encouraging Creativity and Critical Thinking using Stories
| Ref. No. : | FD24-0341 |
| Number of places : | 20 |
| Type : | Training Programmes of Education |
| Date of enrolment : | From now until 2024/04/29 |
| Date : |
2024-05-06~2024-05-22 (18:30 to 20:30) Time Schedule : 2024-05-06( Monday ) 18:30 to 20:30 2024-05-08( Wednesday ) 18:30 to 20:30 2024-05-13( Monday ) 18:30 to 20:30 2024-05-20( Monday ) 18:30 to 20:30 2024-05-22( Wednesday ) 18:30 to 20:30 |
| Language of instruction : | English |
| Location : | English for Asia Learning Centre Address: Avenida da Praia Grande N.599, Edifício Comercial Rodrigues, 10/E, Macau 地址：澳門南灣大馬路599號羅德禮商業大廈10樓E座 |
| No. of lesson(s) / hour(s) : | 10 Hours 00 Minutes This activity is included in the Professional Development Activities of Teaching Staff (Type 1) |
| Target : | Primary Teachers |
| Organized by : | Division of Teaching and Research Staff Development, Education and Youth Development Bureau |
| Training organization : | English for Asia Learning Centre |
| Objectives : | Imagination and problem-solving are essential skills that can be developed in the primary classroom, transferrable to real-life current and future academic, professional, and everyday contexts. In this course, participants will explore stories as a vehicle for language use while at the same time developing creativity and critical thinking skills in engaging and motivating lessons. By the end of the course, participants will have a repertoire of stories and techniques to use in their own classrooms, as well as the skills and confidence to implement and evaluate story-based lessons developing these vital 21st century skills. |
| Contents : | 1. Introduction to Using Stories for Creativity and Critical Thinking
2. Using Imagination with Receptive Skills 3. Building Creativity with Productive Skills 4. Developing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills 5. Lesson Planning and Implementation |
| Instructor : | Felisita T. Morais |
| Registration process : | Holders of valid “Teacher’s Card” can apply online through the “Teachers’ Chamber”（http://portal.dsedj.gov.mo）. For special duty personnel, school staff and new teachers who have not got the “Teacher’s Card” yet, please complete the “Registration Form for Teaching Staff Training Activities” and submit or fax it to the Centre of Educational Resources. Centre of Educational Resources of the Education and Youth Development Bureau - Address: Av. da Praia Grande No.926 - Office Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 – 19:00 - Fax No.: 8395 9131 - ｃｏｎｆｉｒｍation of Facsimile Transmission: 8395 9106（Ms. Lei Meng Chu） |
| Inquiry : | 83972501（Ms.Chu） |
| Announcement Date of the list of successful candidates and waiting list |
1. The admission/waiting list will be announced on the page of “Teachers’ Chamber – Training Programmes of Education” on 2024/04/30. (http://www.dsedj.gov.mo/cre/formacao).
2. An SMS message will be delivered to the admitted candidates who have registered a contact number in the system. 3. Should an admitted candidate withdraw from the programme/activity, please notify Ms. Lei Meng Chu at 8395 9106 on/before 2024/05/03. The admitted alternates on the waiting list will be notified by telephone. |
| Certificate / Certificate of Participation |
Candidate(s) who have attended 80% or more Note of the training programme/activity and passed the assessment (if any) will be given a certificate of participation. If a candidate fails to meet the requirements for receiving certificate, the number of training hours attended will not be calculated.
(Note: Except for training activities with specified requirement) |
| Remarks : | Calculation of training hours:
1.1 This programme/activity is included in the “Professional Development Activities of Teaching Staff” (Type 1), with a total of 10 training hours to be calculated. 1.2 This programme/activity is included in the “Life-long Learning Award Scheme”. 2. Notification for change of class: 2.1 When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 3 is hoisted, all classes will continue as usual. When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 is still hoisted at 6:30 am, all morning classes/activities will be suspended. When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 is still hoisted at 11:30 am, all afternoon/evening classes/activities will be suspended. 2.2 Any change in instructor, time or venue of the programme/activity (if any) will be announced together with the admission/waiting list on the website of the “Teachers’ Chamber”. 3. Issues about class & attendance: 3.1 Only admitted candidates are welcome to attend the programme/activity. 3.2 Should an admitted candidate arrive after the first 30 minutes of a session/leave during a session for over 30 minutes/leave before the end of a session/fail to attend a session, he/she will be considered absent for that session. Member(s) who are absent shall submit or fax a declaration of absence with the confirmation from school to the Centre of Educational Resources within 10 working days after the activity ends (except for those who have already requested for withdrawal within the specified time mentioned in this prospectus). 3.3 Our staff may take photos or videos during the class or activity for educational purpose. If you don’t want your image to be captured and published, please inform the staff members. |
| Attachments : | | namelist | | Prospectus | |