1 english enhancement grant scheme for primary schools (eegs)
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English Enhancement Grant English Enhancement Grant Scheme for Primary Schools Scheme for Primary Schools
(EEGS)(EEGS)
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WhyWhy do we have do we have
EEGSEEGS??
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Fine tuning of MOI
EEGS
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What What isis
Fine tuning of MOIFine tuning of MOI??
e.g. Aim? Target? When? e.g. Aim? Target? When?
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Fine-tuning of MOIFine-tuning of MOI
Aim: increase Ss’ exposure to English and Ss’ use of English at junior secondary levels
Target: starting with F.1
When: commencing from 2010-11
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WhyWhy is is
Fine tuning of MOIFine tuning of MOI
related to related to
Primary schoolsPrimary schools or or
EEGSEEGS??
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Fine tuning of MOI Policy
support measures for primary schools
EEGS
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WhatWhat is is
EEGS?EEGS?
e.g. Aim? When? Amount? Duration?e.g. Aim? When? Amount? Duration?
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Aim of EEGSAim of EEGS
1) to strengthen the learning and teaching of English in primary school
2) to achieve sustainable effects after the completion of the Scheme
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Rounds: 3 (2010-2012)
Amount: Capped at $500,000 per school, (depends on school proposal)
Duration: one-off grant : school may expend in 1 or 2 years
EEGSEEGS
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Who is Who is eligible eligible for for
EEGS?EEGS?
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Aided, Government,
DSS, Special schools
with primary section
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SBCD (Pri.) Section
SWOT AnalysisSWOT Analysis
(http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2864&langno=1)
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Sharing on the vetting of school application
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Vetting panel
Composition: representatives from the school sector and EDB
Examines the appropriateness, feasibility & sustainability of the proposed implementation plan
Recommends revision, when necessary
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3 common areas of development adopted by
schools applied in the first round
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1. Facilitate the planning, development & implementation of the school-based English Language curriculum, with learning, teaching and assessment as an integral part
2. Enhance English teachers’ professional development
3. Create a rich English language learning environment
Areas for development
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5 common measures adopted by schools applied
in the first round
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Release core team teachers to develop & implement the enhancement measures
No. of lessons released should match with the time needed for planning, developing & implementing the measure
NOT to reduce the workload of teachers in general
NOT to release teacher for enrolling in award-bearing courses
NOT to hire daily-paid supply teacher to release teacher to attend stand-alone courses
NOT to employ TA to take up the teaching duties of English teachers
1. Hiring supply teachers / TA
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Collaborate with local English teachers to create an English language rich environment
Support teachers in conducting English Language learning and teaching activities, e.g. role-play in class
Teachers should monitor his/ her performance
NOT to provide professional development for teachers
NOT to plan/ conduct the activities without the participation of English teachers
NOT to hire service for conducting one-off programmes (e.g. English Fun Day)
2. Hiring native English speaking teacher/ ELTA
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Should tie in with the English language curriculum
Should own the platform and e-learning materials
Teachers should participate actively in planning, adapting the materials etc.
Teachers should monitor the progress of students’ learning and give timely feedback
NOT for subscription fee
NOT for drilling purposes
3. Hiring of consultancy to integrate e-learning with the English curriculum
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Should tie in with the English language curriculum
Teachers should participate actively in co-planning & co-teaching with the consultant
Try out the new strategies during lessons and make adjustments according to students’ performance
Disseminate the knowledge to other English teachers, e.g. sharing in panel meetings, peer lesson observation, video taping etc.
NOT to ask the consultant to conduct the programme alone
Teachers should NOT be merely responsible for administration / logistics
NOT for a small group of students e.g. English Ambassador, drama performance
NOT to charge administrative, printing and transport fees etc.
4. Hiring of consultancy to integrate language arts with the English curriculum
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Purchase class sets for conducting Reading Workshops
A variety of books with different text types
Should tie in with the school-based English programme
NOT merely adding stock in the library or for display only
NOT to buy stationery / hardware e.g. laminator, ink, laminating films, computer etc.
NOT to buy props, costumes, make-up, hire of venue, decoration, gifts
NOT for printing books, subscribing newspaper etc.
5. Acquisition of learning/ teaching resources
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Activity
School A
Measure adopted: Hire an ELTA from a service provider
Implementation details: ELTA’s duties:
‒Teach a drama lesson in each class of KS 2 and conduct workshops on Drama-in-Education for teachers.
‒Collaborate with teachers to design and conduct theme-based speaking activities outside classrooms.
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Activity
School B
Measure adopted: Hire of consultancy to integrate e-learning with English curriculum
Implementation details:
‒The ELT consultants design on-line learning and teaching materials for teachers to choose. ( )
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ActivitySchool B
Implementation details:
‒The ELT consultants provide Teachers’ Professional Development Workshops to equip teachers with the essential skills needed to implement this measure.
‒After the completion of the project, the materials developed can be sustained at $100 for each student’s account per year.
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ActivitySchool C
Measure adopted: Hire of a full-time supply teacher to release a core team for developing school-based Reading Workshops in P. 5
Implementation details:
‒The supply teacher will teach 28 lessons weekly to free up space for P.5 English teachers and a curriculum leader for curriculum development. ( )
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Activity
School C
Implementation details:
‒The four P.5 teachers will have two extra free lessons for weekly co-planning. All 16 English lessons of the curriculum leader who is in charge of EEGS and a QEF Project will be taken up by the supply teacher.
‒Two unit plans of a story book will be developed by the end of the second year.
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ActivitySchool D
Measure adopted: Purchase of learning and teaching resources for developing a school–based writing programme
Implementation details:
‒Purchase 10 storage boxes for keeping teaching materials.
‒Pay for the printing cost of writing handbooks for students.
‒Subscribe English newspaper for students.
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Activity
School D
Implementation details:
‒Purchase reference books on teaching writing for teachers to plan the curriculum.
‒Purchase props and decorations for conducting pre- writing activities.
‒Purchase a variety of books matching with the themes/ text types in the writing curriculum. They will be kept by the school and circulated among target levels in this programme. The use of books will be clearly written in the unit plans for future reference.
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Revised Application Form
(http://www.language-education.com/eng/doc/Download_EEGS-Application(E)_2010.10.doc)
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Template of the Implementation Plan (1)
Guiding questions to assist schools in:
- planning the details of the measure
- drawing up a concrete plan before implementation
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Template of the Implementation Plan (2)
Time Scale:- clear and specific time indicators - realistic and reasonable time frame
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Template of the Implementation Plan (3)
Expected outcomes:- aligned with the objectives - specific and reasonable output
targets - set both qualitative and quantitative
indicators
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Template of the Implementation Plan (4)
Sustainability:- long-lasting impact on school
development- enhancement of teachers’ capacity,
e.g. develop the necessary skills, ability to adapt the skills/strategies to cater for the learners’ diversity
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Template of the Implementation Plan (5)
Progress-monitoring & evaluation:- use appropriate evaluation tools- frequent review- develop a monitoring and evaluation
mechanism
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Template of the Implementation Plan (6)
b a + ba
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General Reminder
ValueAdded
Measures vs Needs
No. of focuses vs
Time & Money
Ownership and
team work
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Administrative and financial arrangement
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TimelineTimeline for the
second round of application
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Before approvalBefore approval
Time Time
On/before 14 Jan Submit Application Form and Implementation Plan
Within 10 days after submission
Acknowledgement of receipt by e-mail
Feb to May Modification of Plan (if needed)
End May to mid Jun Application result
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After approvalAfter approval
TimeTime
Mid-June 1. Briefing (Fin. & Adm. Arrangements)2. Bank account information 3. Performance Contract (for S/V’s
signature)
Early Jul Tendering and recruitment (if applicable)
Early Aug Signed Performance Contract
Late Aug Cheque (1st year) & Performance Contract collection
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Submit Application Form and Implementation Plan on / before 14 Jan 2011
Acknowledgement e-mail (10 days after submission)
Modification of Plan (if needed) (Feb to May)
Application result (end May to mid Jun)
1. Attend briefing (on Fin. & Adm. Arrangements)
2. Return bank account information
3. Collect Performance Contract (for S/V’s signature) (mid Jun)
Collect cheque (1st year) & Performance Contract (late Aug)
Conduct tendering and recruitment (if applicable) (early Jul)
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Return the signed Performance Contract (early Aug)
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Accounting arrangementAccounting arrangement
a designated bank account is preferable
If spending exceeds $500,000:
-top up with other funding (subject to the rules governing the other funding sources)
Changes of the approved plan:
-seek prior approval from EDB
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Accountability of schools -Accountability of schools -evaluation & reportingevaluation & reporting
a.a. Implementation PlanImplementation Plan
b. Progress & Final Reportsb. Progress & Final Reports
c. Financial Statementc. Financial Statement & Original Original ReceiptsReceipts
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Implementation planImplementation plan
endorsed by SMC / IMC
incorporated in School Development Plan;
uploaded onto school webpage before end-October of next year
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Progress & Final Reports
endorsed by SMC / IMC
incorporated in the School Annual Report
uploaded onto school webpage before end-November of next year
send a copy to EDB
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Download
Application form & template of the implementation plan at
SCOLAR website:
www.language-education.com
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Post Application Form & Implementation Plan
to: Room 1702, Skyline Tower, 39 Wang Kwong Road, Kowloon Bay
E-mail the soft copy (Word format) of the Implementation Plan to:
eegs@edb.gov.hk
Do: send us both hard and soft copy
Don’t: send us the guiding notes
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Reference on procurement Reference on procurement and recruitmentand recruitment
for
Aided and DSS schools
Slide 51 - 54
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Procuring resources/ services Aided & DSS Schools (1)
1. Tips on Handling Government Subventions for Aided Schools
(http://www.edb.gov.hk/FileManager/EN/Content_4874/tips%20on%20handling%20govt%20subventions%20for%20aided%20schools.pdf)
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Procuring resources/ services Aided & DSS Schools (2)
2. EDB Circular No. 15/2007 on Tendering and Purchasing Procedures in Aided schools
(http://www.edb.gov.hk/UtilityManager/circular/upload/EDBC/EDBC07015E.pdf)
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Procuring resources/ services Aided & DSS Schools (3)
3. School Administration Guide (ch.6 section 6.4)
(http://www.edb.gov.hk/FileManager/EN/Content_693/sag-e-c6.pdf)
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Appointment of StaffAided & DSS Schools
1.EDB Circular No. 5/2005 on Appointment of Staff in Schools
(http://www.edb.gov.hk/UtilityManager/circular/upload/EMBC/EMBC05005E.PDF)
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Reference on procurement Reference on procurement and recruitmentand recruitment
for
Government schools
Slide 56 - 60
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Procuring resources/ services Government Schools (1)
1. Stores and Procurement Regulations
(http://portal.edb.gov.hk/diweb/education/web/content/finance/procurement/spr/spr_e.pdf)
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Procuring resources/ services Government Schools (2)
2. EDB Internal Circular No. 5/2009: Procedures for Procurement of Stores
(https://apps.edb.gov.hk/education/circular/data/EDBIC/EDBIC09005E.pdf)
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Procuring resources/ services Government Schools (3)
3. EDB Internal Circular No. 6/2009: Procedures for Procurement of Services with a value not exceeding $1.43 million
(http://apps.edb.gov.hk/education/circular/data/EDBIC/EDBIC09006E.pdf)
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Procuring resources/ services Government Schools (4)
4. EDB Internal Circular No. 7/2009: Hire of Services from individual Persons
(http://apps.edb.gov.hk/education/circular/data/EDBIC/EDBIC09007E.pdf)
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Appointment of Staff Government Schools
1. EDB Internal Circular No. 4/2007: Employment of Non-civil Service Contract Staff in Government Schools
(https://apps.edb.gov.hk/education/circular/data/embic/embic07004e.pdf)
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EnquiriesEnquiries
3527 0182 or 3527 0176
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Key MessagesKey Messages
Sustainability
Teachers’ capacity
Students’ performance
interdependent
major concerns
complement
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Thank YouThank You
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