The core of the education reform is to develop competence in learning to learn and an open-minded attitude in students. When equipped with these attributes, students will be more able to face the challenges of an ever-changing society and build a bright future. Schools should be places where teachers and students are eager to construct knowledge. To achieve this aim, it is essential that principals and teachers act as role models for students. In order to motivate students to pursue knowledge and strive for excellence, teachers should have an open-minded attitude in exploring knowledge; focusing on the curriculum goals with reference to content, pedagogy and assessment; reflecting on and improving their own practices both inside and outside the classroom; and catering for the diverse needs of students.
The school-based support services (SBSS) are designed to align with the latest development in education and address the needs of schools in order to promote the development of quality education. Their prime aim is to enhance student learning by interweaving continuous teacher professional development, school-based curriculum development and school development. Schools can apply for individual support services according to their developmental needs. With reference to educational trends and school context, school support agents collaborate closely with teachers and principals to develop school-based curricula with a view to catering for student learning needs and enhancing the professional knowledge and capabilities of participating teachers and principals.
Every year between March and April, EDB issues circular memorandums to give a brief introduction of the SBSS that will be provided in the following school year. Schools are encouraged to apply. The duration of SBSS normally lasts for one year.
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20 April 2022
| Briefing and Application for School-based Support Services(2022/23) Online Application: 29 April 2022 to 27 May 2022 |
20 April 2022
| Briefing and Application for School-based Support Services (2022/23) Online Application: 29 April 2022 to 27 May 2022 |
Enquiries
Support Services
| Section(s) | Contact Person(s) and telephone number |
General Enquiries
| School-based Professional Support Section | Mr Chris YAU 2152 3212 |
On-line Application system for School-Based Support Services(Technical Support) | School-based Professional Support Section
| Mr LAI Ho-fai 2152 3604 |
On-site Professional Support Services(Annex A) | School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section | Ms Eve CHAN |
Mainland-Hong Kong Teachers Exchange and Collaboration Programme (Annex B) | School-based Professional Support Section Language Learning Support Section
| Mr Leon LEUNG 2152 3219 Ms Icy WONG 3698 3999 |
Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks -Tertiary Institutes (QTN-T)(Annex C) | School-based Professional Support Section | Mr Chris YAU 2152 3212 |
Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks-Schools (QTN-S) (Annex D) | School-based Professional Support Section | Mr Chris YAU 2152 3212 |
IT in Education Centre of Excellence (CoE) Scheme (Annex E) | IT in Education Section
| Ms Anna CHENG 3698 3596 |
Quality Education Fund Thematic Networks (QTNs) (Annex F) | QEF Secretariat
| Miss Gigi YUEN 2123 6039 |