Role of the Advisory Teaching Team New NETs Induction Programme 2 nd February 2005

Organization Chart of Native-speaking English Teacher Section Executive Team Project Executive Asst. Project Executive Asst. Project Officer General Clerk 1 Clerical Assistant PEO[CD]1 NET Section, CCDO(NET) Project Manager Assistant Project Manager 3 Assistant Project Manager 1 Assistant Project Manager 2 26 NETs & 19 LETs Advisory Teaching Team (ATT) Assistant Project Manager (Evaluation) Assistant Project Manager (SNET)

ATT Support 45 ATs 630 schools 1 AT 16 schools

Mission Statement for the ATT Our mission is to create an enriched and effective English language learning and teaching environment in local primary schools through implementation of curriculum reform, professional development of teachers and adoption of innovative learning and teaching practices.

Advisory Teaching Team  School Support  Centralised Support  PLP – R (KS1) Support

Advisory Teaching Team Professional Development Curriculum Development Learning and Teaching Development School Self-evaluation

Focus Areas for PNET Advisory Service to Schools

Learning and Teaching Development Working collaboratively with the NET and local English teachers to support the development of:  innovative learning and teaching strategies, activities and programmes  effective resource materials for English language teaching  an environment conducive to language learning

How?  Promoting a collaborative culture  Encouraging risk taking  Helping to create a climate of change  Attending planning meetings  Visiting schools regularly  Classroom support  Conducting workshops  Doing case studies

Advisory Teaching Team Professional Development Curriculum Development Learning and Teaching Development School Self-evaluation

Curriculum Development Working collaboratively with the NET and local English teachers to facilitate and support:  increased awareness of the English curriculum guides  the implementation of good practice through the English language curriculum

How? Promoting and facilitating:  Familiarization with the English Language Curriculum Guide  Contextual lesson planning  Integrated programmes – e.g. phonics, text types  Textbook adaptation – page/s, units, modules  Thematic units – e.g. family, environment  School-based curriculum development  Assessment  Reflexive practise

Advisory Teaching Team Professional Development Curriculum Development Learning and Teaching Development School Self-evaluation

Professional Development Planning and conducting:  centralised staff development programmes for NETs and the school English teacher [SETs] Facilitating and supporting:  school-based workshops and experience sharing sessions conducted by the NETs/SETs

How?  Sharing related resources  Helping develop content  Supporting delivery  Acting as a co-presenter during presentations  Disseminating good practice - follow up to ATT PD workshops  Organising inter school visits

Centralised Workshops  Workshops begin in March  On-line registration  e-services account Further details will be sent to schools this month

Advisory Teaching Team Professional Development Curriculum Development Learning and Teaching Development School Self-evaluation

School Self-evaluation  To inform the ongoing development of the PNET Scheme at school/class level  To provide schools with recommendations for the future directions, goals and targets of the NET Scheme

How? Facilitate and support:  Identification of a focus area  Formation of an evaluation team  Development of evaluation methods  Collecting of data and evidence  Analysis of findings  Reporting

Building a Supportive Working Relationship  Assist in building effective working relationships between the members of the English panel

How?  Keeping close contact with NET / SET / LETs / EPC - e.g. school visits, s, faxes, phone calls, networking, PD workshops, informal meetings

School Visits  Collaboration  Identifying school needs  Formulating an Advisory Support Plan  Implementing the Advisory Support Plan  Classroom support  School-based workshops  Reviewing and reflecting  Planning for next year

Ingredients for Success  Relationship of NET/SET/LET  Building on strengths  Effective deployment  Conducive language environment  Professional discussion and planning  Evaluation of progress

Contacts Salary related enquiries William Chiu Contractual enquiries Stephen Lai PD enquiries/registration Andy Lam

Website Teachers’ Development Employment Related Information Native-speaking English Teacher [NET] Scheme

AT’s, NETs and EP’s need to work collaboratively if the PNET Scheme Objectives are to be realised. Collaboration Co-planning Co-teaching