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Primary Science – Teacher Professional Development Programme


(a) Professional Training Programme for Primary Science Teachers (30 hours)

The above training certificate programme covers a series of different elective courses, targeting all aspiring primary science teachers. The training aims to facilitate teachers’ understanding of the content of the Primary Science curriculum as well as mastery of its learning and teaching strategies and diversified assessment strategies. Its content includes science knowledge enrichment seminars, site visits, teaching practice workshops, etc.

Teachers who enrol in and complete a total of 30 hours of designated teacher training courses provided by EDB from the 2022/23 to 2027/28 school years, including a minimum of 12 hours of the “Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science” programme, will be awarded the “Certificate in Professional Training for Primary Science Teachers (30 hours)”. The above training certificate is of an incentivising nature and is not a requirement for teaching Primary Science. There is also an exemption mechanism for the certificate programme, whereby General Studies teachers with science-related academic qualifications and/or certain years of teaching experience can be exempted for up to 18 hours of training hours, yet are still required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of the “Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science” programme. For the designated courses list of the “Certificate in Professional Training for Primary Science Teachers (30 hours)”, please refer to the appendix. 
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For details of the training certificate programme and certificate application, please refer to Annex 1 and Annex 2 of EDBCM No. 58/2024.
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Annex 1: Certificate Application Form “Certificate in Professional Training for Primary Science Teachers (30 hours)” / “Certificate in Professional Training on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours)”
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(b) Professional Training Programme on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours)
The above training programme is jointly co-organised by EDB and tertiary institutions, targeting aspiring Primary Science subject panel heads or level coordinators, and aims at enhancing their capabilities in Primary Science curriculum leadership and management. Its content covers curriculum leadership, curriculum interpretation, curriculum planning, safety guidelines, etc.

Teachers are required to complete and obtain the “Certificate in Professional Training for Primary Science Teachers (30 hours)” before applying for the “Certificate in Professional Training on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours)”. The above training certificate is of an incentivising nature and is not a requirement for serving as Primary Science subject panel heads or level coordinators. For details of the training certificate programme and certificate application, please refer to Annex 1 and Annex 3 of EDBCM No. 58/2024.
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Annex 1: Certificate Application Form “Certificate in Professional Training for Primary Science Teachers (30 hours)” / “Certificate in Professional Training on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours)”
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Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science (2024/2025 School Year)
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202502482025/01/09
2025/01/10
2025/01/13
2025/02/10
2025/02/11
2025/02/17
Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science - Seminar and Workshop (1): The Use of Scientific Models in Primary Science Lessons (Re-run)
New
CSD0202502492025/04/10
2025/04/11
2025/04/14
2025/04/15
2025/04/29
2025/05/02
Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science - Seminar and Workshop (2): Discovering Knowledge through Scientific Inquiry (Re-run)
New
CSD0202502502024/12/12
2024/12/13
2025/05/06
2025/05/08
2025/05/12
2025/05/15
Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science - Seminar and Workshop (3): Engineering Practice and Innovation (Re-run)
New


Professional Teacher Training Series for Introduction of Primary Science (2023/2024 School Year)
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202404052024/03/11
2024/03/14
2024/03/15
2024/05/22
Seminar and Workshop (1) The Use of Scientific Models in Primary Science Lessons (New)
CSD0202404062024/03/19
2024/03/20
2024/03/21
2024/05/23
Seminar and Workshop (2) Discovering Knowledge through Scientific Inquiry (New)
CSD0202404072024/04/23
2024/04/25
2024/04/26
2024/05/24
Seminar and Workshop (3) Engineering Practice and Innovation (New)
CSD0202404082024/06/03
2024/06/19
2024/06/26
2024/07/29
Seminar and Workshop (1) The Use of Scientific Models in Primary Science Lessons (Re-run)
(The content of this course is the same as Course CSD020240405)
CSD0202404092024/06/04
2024/06/20
2024/06/27
2024/07/30
Seminar and Workshop (2) Discovering Knowledge through Scientific Inquiry (Re-run)
(The content of this course is the same as Course CSD020240406)
CSD0202404102024/06/05
2024/06/21
2024/06/28
2024/07/31
Seminar and Workshop (3) Engineering Practice and Innovation (Re-run)
(The content of this course is the same as Course CSD020240407)


Professional Teacher Training Series on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours)
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202404582024/04/11 to 2024/06/15Certificate in Professional Training on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours) (New)
CSD0202404602024/09/30 to 2024/11/23Certificate in Professional Training on Primary Science Curriculum Leadership (15 hours) (Re-run)
(The content of this course is the same as Course CSD020240458)


Professional Teacher Training Series for Primary Science Outdoor Learning
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202502592025/02/15
2025/03/14
2025/04/26
2025/05/16
Visit to Fung Yuen Nature and Culture Education Centre & Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve (New)
New
CSD0202502622025/01/04
2025/01/11
2025/01/18
2025/02/08
Astronomy Workshop (New)
New
CSD0202502632025/01/25
2025/02/22
Visit to Astropark (New)
New
CSD0202502652025/01/13
2025/01/14
Hong Kong Science Museum Science Workshop (1) Physical Science cum Exhibition Halls Visit (New)
New
CSD0202502662024/11/29
2025/02/17
Hong Kong Science Museum Science Workshop (2) Earth Science cum Exhibition Halls Visit (New)
New


Briefing sessions on Primary Science
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202405642024/05/29Briefing Session on Primary Science Curriculum Resources (New)
CSD0202404892024/03/06Briefing Session on Support Measures for Introduction of Primary Science (New)
-2024/02/082023/24 Professional Development Programme for New PSM(CD) - The Future Development of General Studies at Primary level (February 8, 2024)
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CSD0202305942023/12/07
2023/12/14
Briefing Sessions on Primary Science Curriculum (New)
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CSD0202305892023/11/27
2023/12/01
2023/12/08
2023/12/12
Briefing Sessions on Primary Science Curriculum and Primary Humanities Curriculum (New)
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Science and Technology Education Series at Primary Level: Exploratory Activity Workshop
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202305642023/11/07
2024/02/07
2024/03/07
2024/04/08
(1) Properties of Air and Water (New)
CSD0202305222023/07/10
2023/10/03
2023/10/18
2023/11/16
(2) Microscope and Photosynthesis (Re-run)
(The content of this course is the same as Course CDI020231240)
CSD0202305652023/11/29
2024/02/20
2024/03/14
2024/04/15
(3) Earth and Space (New)
CSD0202305262023/09/25
2023/10/11
2023/11/23
2023/12/08
(4) Electricity and Materials (New)
CSD0202305272023/07/14
2023/09/27
2023/10/26
2023/12/04
(5) Light and Sound (Re-run)
(The content of this course is the same as Course CDI020231241)
CSD0202305662023/12/15
2024/02/28
2024/03/21
2024/04/23
(6) Force, Motion and Simple Machines (New)


Science and Technology Education Series at Primary Level: Teaching Pedagogy Workshop
Course IDDateTitle
CDI0202310532023/04/29
2023/05/12
2023/06/02
2023/06/16
(1) Health and Living (New)
CDI0202310552023/04/26
2023/05/19
2023/06/21
2023/07/08
(2) People and Environment (New)
CDI0202310562023/04/20
2023/05/09
2023/05/17
2023/07/05
(3) Science and Technology in Everyday Life (New)
CSD0202305342023/11/09
2023/11/17
2024/01/05
2024/01/12
(4) Teaching Pedagogy and Lesson Design (New)
CDI0202304782023/05/31
2023/06/23
2023/06/30
2023/07/07
(5) Design Cycle and Model Making (New)
CSD0202305352023/11/03
2023/11/24
2023/12/01
2023/12/08
(6) Scientific Investigation and Project Learning (New)


Others
Course IDDateTitle
CSD0202305282023/10/03Sharing Session on Pilot Scheme on “Enhancing Science and Technology Learning at Upper Primary Level” (New)