'i-Journey' Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Teachers

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Aims

The 'i-Journey' Paid Non-local Study Leave Scheme for Teachers aims to create a unique learning experience for participants, where they will start with an inquiry, get inspired in the process, and most importantly, bring an impact on their teaching/ student learning/ school development. "i" refers to the 3 crucial elements of this Scheme – inquire, inspire and impact, and together they make a fruitful learning journey.

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Objectives

Enhance teachers’ professional capacity and inspire them with the latest global education developments.

Promote a culture of research and inquiry in schools that brings positive changes and impact on learning and teaching.
Create space for teachers to undertake professional development activities on a full-time basis.

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Programme Structure

Phase One

i. Pre-trip Preparation

A one-week period in Hong Kong for structured learning in a local university and developing a school-based project proposal.

ii. Overseas Experience

A five-week period for structured learning in an overseas university with school attachment/visits, during which participants further develop and finalise their proposals with the knowledge and experience gained.

iii. Post-trip Consolidation

A two-week period upon returning to Hong Kong for consolidation, write-up of a detailed implementation plan for the school-based project and participating in related courses/activities.

Phase Two

iv. Implementation of Finalised Proposal

A one-year period for the implementation of the school-based project in participants’ schools with a view to bringing positive changes; and the sharing of good practices with a larger professional community.

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Financial Support

Particpating teachers will be entitled to:

Full-pay study leave, covering pre-trip, overseas experience and post-trip
Transportation between Hong Kong and the location for overseas experience
Course fees, including tuition and course materials
Lunch and local transportation (during school attachment only)

Particpating schools will be entitled to:

Funding for employment of supply teacher(s) during participating teachers' whole study leave period.

Claim Form for Reimbursement of Daily-Rated Supply Teacher Salary

(For ‘i-Journey’ Scheme (3rd Cohort))

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Template of Supply Teacher’s Receipt

(For ‘i-Journey’ Scheme Only)

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Eligibility

In general, application is open to full-time serving school teachers who

are permanent residents of Hong Kong; and
are registered teachers;

For programme(s) is/are applicable for primary school teachers, teachers who

are regular full-time teachers in aided schools (including special schools), full-time teachers in government or DSS primary schools at the time of application ; and
have no less than five years (as at the application deadline stated) of full-time teaching experience in local primary schools.

For programme(s) is/are applicable for secondary school teachers, teachers who

are regular full-time teachers in aided schools (including special schools), full-time teachers in government, caput or DSS secondary schools at the time of application ; and
have no less than five years (as at the application deadline stated) of full-time teaching experience in local secondary schools.

For details, please refer to Information Notes to Applicants (Appendix A).

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Enquiries

For further information about the Scheme, please contact the School Leadership & Professional Development Section, Education Bureau:

Mr Ivan LOE
Tel: 3509 8774
Email: AASLPD2@edb.gov.hk

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