Project Summary

Making reference to world-renowned Vocational Education and Training (VET) systems in Finland, Germany and Switzerland, this project aims to review, develop and share effective and innovative pedagogical practices and resources across institutions and industries in Hong Kong.

Funded by Quality Enhancement Support Scheme (QESS) of the Education Bureau (EDB), this 3-year project signifies a collaborative effort of Vocational Training Council (VTC), The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK), Caritas Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers (CBCC) to bring closer alignment of vocational and professional education and training (VPET) services to the industries.

This cross-institutional project will:

identify learning and teaching needs of VPET in Hong Kong;
develop a series of teaching and learning packages from selected programmes to cater for the needs of students, teachers and workplace mentors;
establish an online learning and teaching platform to share exemplary teaching and learning packages; and
develop and deliver continuing professional development programmes and training to equip stakeholders with updated pedagogical strategies.

For project details, please visit: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/qess-funded-project.page

Project Deliverables

A Cross-institutional Online Learning and Teaching Platform for students, teachers and workplace mentors across institutions to build network and establish a sustainable learning community for sharing quality learning and teaching materials, teaching practices and work professionalism.

Teaching and Learning Package Exemplars to be developed with the selected vocational education pedagogy. The proposed vocational modules from the programmes areas below will be developed in technology enhanced learning and teaching resources.

Hotel and Catering
Health Care and Community Services
Business and Management
Servicing

Mentoring Guides on the teaching of VPET, assessment and workplace mentoring.

Continuing Professional Development Programmes for teachers and workplace mentors of VPET focusing on the themes of 'instructional differentiation', 'innovative pedagogical practices', 'flexible learning' and 'competency-based and task-oriented instructional strategies'.

Reports and Resources including project information, documentation, study results, good practices of learning and teaching as well as the reference materials of the continuing professional development programmes and training.

Project Development Progress

Academic Year	Date / Period	Events	Institutions / organisations involved	No. of participants
2015/16	September 2015	Commencement of the Project	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	September 2015	Establishment of the Project Committee and the following Teams: Central Project Team Local Project Team Technical Support Team	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	November 2015	Conducting the study on the shift in pedagogical practices and learning and teaching needs of VPET students, teachers and workplace mentors via paper-based questionnaires "A Cross-institutional Study of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Students' Learning Needs as well as Teachers and Workplace Mentors' Teaching Practices"	THEi, IVEs, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	343 students and 11 teachers
	December 2015	Selection of trade-specific modules for the development of learning and teaching materials, workplace learning programmes and instructional strategies	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	January 2016	Meeting with members of FSTE to disseminate project progress and receive advice on training workshops, programmes & seminars	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CCLU & LIFE, CityU SCOPE, HKCT, IED & HKIT	11 participants
	February 2016	Establishment of the Project Website	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	February 2016	Conducting the study on the shift in pedagogical practices and learning and teaching needs of VET students, teachers and workplace mentors via online survey, interviews with students, teachers and workplace mentors, class visits, and comparison of curricular and instructional materials. "A Cross-institutional Study of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Students' Learning Needs as well as Teachers and Workplace Mentors' Teaching Practices"	THEi, HKDI, IVEs, OUHK, CIHE& CBCC, YCCC, other institutions from FSTE & Workplace mentors from medical, retail, hospitality and entertainment industries	60 students, 33 teachers, 10 workplace mentors and ¹Respondents of the online survey
	March 2016	Completion of the study on the shift in pedagogical practices and learning and teaching needs of VET students, teachers and workplace mentors "A Cross-institutional Study of Vocational Education and Training (VET) Students' Learning Needs as well as Teachers and Workplace Mentors’ Teaching Practices"	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	March 2016	Completion of the 1st Project Progress Report and the Study Report to the Education Bureau, HKSAR	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	April 2016	Establishment of the Task Force on Training Programme Development for the Project	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC, industry partners & facilitators	N.A.
	June 2016	Establishment of the Project Evaluation Team	VTC, subject specialists & a learning and teaching specialist	N.A.
	June 2016	Conducting the following training programmes: Seminar on Mobile and Emerging Learning Design: The Key Paradigms and Development by Prof Daniel Churchill Workshop on OBTL Approach in VPET Workshop on Using Technologies to Enhance Learning and Teaching Workshop on Tapping Mentees' Potentials through a Mentoring Process	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CICE, FSTE, HA, HKBU-SCE, HKCT HKIT, PolyU-CPCE & PolyU-HKCC	191 participants
	August 2016	Conducting the following training programmes: Seminar on Gamification as a Peer-to-Peer Learning and Teaching Approach Workshop on Learning through Gaming – The PaGamO Experience	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CityU SCOPE, HA, HKCT HKIT, PolyU-CPCE & PolyU-HKCC	179 participants
2016/17	September 2016	Completion of blueprints circulation and start the development of multimedia components of selected trade-specific modules	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	November 2016	Experience sharing at the QESS Briefing Session organised by the Education Bureau, HKSAR	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	December 2016	Completion of the 2nd Project Progress Report to the Education Bureau, HKSAR	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	December 2016	Conducting the 1st Interim Project Evaluation for the period from September 2015 to August 2016	Project Evaluation Team	N.A.
	January 2017	Conducting the following training programme: Seminar on the Ultimate Purpose of Flip	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CUHK, HA, HKU SPACE, HONG YIP & PolyU-HKCC	103 participants
	February 2017	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Pedagogy for Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) Workshop on Designing Flexible and Blended Learning with Technologies Workshop on Effective Mentoring Skills in Workplace for VPET	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CUHK,EDUHK, HKCT, HKU SPACE, HONG YIP & PolyU-HKCC	180 participants
	February 2017	The login and sign-up functions were added to the Project Website	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	March 2017	Conducting the following training programme: Workshop on Supporting Students in Placement with Coaching Skills	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CityU SCOPE, HKCT, HKU SPACE, HONG YIP, HSMC & YCCC	49 participants
	March 2017	Completion of the 3rd Project Progress Report to the Education Bureau, HKSAR	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	April 2017	Conducting the following training programme: Workshop on Alignment of Teaching and Assessment with Intended Learning Outcomes	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HKCT & HONG YIP	36 participants
	May 2017	Conducting the following training programme: Workshop on Enhancing Soft Skills of Students/Mentees in the Workplace	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HA, HKCT, HONG YIP, HSMC & YCCC	57 participants
	June 2017	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Maximising Support to Students to Overcome Emotional Stress in Industrial Attachment The Learning and Teaching Colloquium – Reconsidering Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET): Visions and Inspirations	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, EDUHK, HSMC & PolyU-HKCC	140 participants
	July 2017	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Effective Mentorship with Personality Dimensions® Workshop on Outcome-based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) Approach in Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) Workshop on Using Technologies to Enhance Learning and Teaching	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HA & HKU SPACE	168 participants
2017/18	September 2017	Completion of the 4th Project Progress Report to the Education Bureau, HKSAR	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	September 2017	Promoted the Project on the website of Committee on Professional Development of Teachers and Principals (COTAP)	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	November 2017	Conducting the following training programme: Workshop on Pedagogy for Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) Workshop on Designing Flexible and Blended Learning with Technologies Workshop on Effective Mentoring Skills in Workplace for VPET	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HKCT, POLYU-HKCC	109 participants
	November 2017	Conducting the 2nd Interim Project Evaluation for the period from September 2016 to August 2017	Project Evaluation Team	N.A.
	December 2017	Participated in the Learning and Teaching Expo 2017 with Teaching and Learning Packages (TLP) demonstration and VPET Conference Series	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	1,387 visitors for TLP demonstration 545 participants for VPET Conference Series
	January 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Seminar on Using Online Programme Management Solutions for Delivering Quality Academic Programmes Seminar on Deploying Peer-learning Community as the Pedagogy: Critical Success Factors for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Schools Seminar on Learning Behaviour and Interactive Pattern Analysis - Methodologies, Tools and Practices Seminar on Five Principles of MOOC Design and Development: Lessons from Two MOOCs Workshop on Application of Motivational Interviewing in Mentoring Seminar on A Practical Approach in Teaching Aseptic and Cytotoxic Drug Dispensing	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, CityU SCOPE, HA & HKHA	553 participants
	January 2018	A Keynote Presentation on the Project at the Hong Kong International Conference on Education, Psychology and Society (HKICEPS) 2018 was conducted	VTC	65 participants
	February 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Building a Paperless Learning Environment in VPET Workshop on Effective Mentorship with Personality Dimensions®	VTC, HKHA, HKCT & Hong Yip	50 participants
	February 2018	Experience sharing at the Sharing Seminar: Tips for Successful Grant Applications, organised by Research Support Unit, VTC	VTC	50 participants
	March 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Seminar on Accommodating the Millennials’ Travel Preferences: Reconsidering VPET Programmes for the Travel and Hotel Sector	VTC, HKHA & HKCT	47 participants
	March 2018	Completion of the 5th Project Progress Report to the Education Bureau, HKSAR	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	April 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Building a Paperless Learning Environment in VPET Workshop on Understanding the Millennials for Effective Mentoring	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HA, HKCT, HONG YIP, PolyU-HKCC	57 participants
	May 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Understanding the Millennials for Effective Mentoring Workshop on 3D Printing as a Learning Tool in VPET Seminar on From Big Data to Smart City: Reflection on Parking Management Workshop for Building a Paperless Learning Environment in VPET	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HA, HKCT, HKU SPACE, HONG YIP, HSMC, Wilson Parking	162 participants
	May 2018	Presented the Project to the public at Creative Education in Industry 4.0: Opportunities and Future 2018	VTC, Unleash Foundation & teachers and students from secondary schools	50 participants
	June 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on Rapid Creation of Mobile-Ready e-Learning Content for VPET Teachers and Trainers Seminar on Sports & Technology Workshop on Supporting Students in Placement with Coaching Skills Workshop on Application of Motivational Interviewing in Mentoring Workshop on “Firing Up” – Effective Coaching Skills for Better Performance	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HA, HKCT, HKHA, HONG YIP	159 participants
	June 2018	Presented the Project at Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) Annual Conference 2018	VTC & GTTP	100 participants
	July 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Seminar on How to Survive and Grow Market Share in the Cut-throat Mainland Property Management Sector? Workshop on Living Self-directed Learning Workshop on Communication for Fostering Effective Working Relation Seminar on How Education Shape the Youth for Global Challenges: The Jewish and German Experience Seminar on Project Management for Mentoring Millennials	VTC, CIHE & CBCC, HA, HKCT, HKHA, HKU SPACE, HONG YIP, HSMC, PolyU-HKCC	273 participants
	July 2018	Completed the production of the Mentoring Guides and uploaded to the Project website	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
	August 2018	Conducting the following training programmes: Workshop on “Firing Up” – Effective Coaching Skills for Better Performance Workshop on 3D Printing as a Learning Tool in VPET [RE-run] Workshop on Understanding the Millennials for Effective Mentoring Keynote Seminar on Learning How to Learn Together Using Technology Keynote Seminar on A Vision for Teaching to Meet the Needs of Learners in the 21st Century, Changing the Directionality of Teaching to Support Student Led Learning Keynote Seminar on Technological Innovations and Student Experiences: Thoughts and Reflections on Pedagogies in Vocational and Skills Training Workshop on Imagine, Envision, Predict, What Teaching in Your Classroom of the Future Could Look Like Workshop on Learning Stories: Developing a Mobile Application Tool to Enhance Student Learning Workshop on Big Data, Smart Applications and Implications on Digital Literacy	VTC, CIHE & CBCC	560 participants
		Uploaded the VPETCity applications to App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android): Bordeaux 3D Map Meat Hygiene and Food Inspection VPETCity Multimedia Pack	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
		Uploaded the User Guide for the Teaching and Learning Packages	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.
		Official Launch of the VPETCity Platform	VTC, OUHK, CIHE & CBCC	N.A.

CBCC	:	Caritas Bianchi College of Careers
CCLU & LIFE	:	Community College of Lingnan University and Lingnan Institute of Further Education
CICE	:	Caritas Institute of Community Education
CIHE	:	Caritas Institute of Higher Education
CityU SCOPE	:	School of Continuing and Professional Education of City University of Hong Kong
CUHK	:	The Chinese University of Hong Kong
EDUHK	:	The Education University of Hong Kong
FSTE	:	Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education
HA	:	The Hospital Authority
HKBU-SCE	:	The School of Continuing Education of Hong Kong Baptist University
HKCT	:	Hong Kong College of Technology
HKDI	:	Hong Kong Design Institute
HKHA	:	Hong Kong Hotels Association
HKIT	:	Hong Kong Institute of Technology
HKU SPACE	:	HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education
Hong Yip	:	Hong Yip Service Company Limited
HSMC	:	Hang Seng Management College
IVE	:	Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
OUHK	:	The Open University of Hong Kong
PolyU-CPCE	:	College of Professional and Continuing Education of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
PolyU-HKCC	:	Hong Kong Community College of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
THEi	:	Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
VTC	:	Vocational Training Council
YCCC	:	Yew Chung Community College

¹The exact number of the online survey respondents is yet to be reported, as the online survey is still in-progress to collect different views and perspectives from other VPET providers, students, teachers, workplace mentors and public' s needs for continuous update and improvement.

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