Professional Development Leave (PDL) Package
Description:
Our Centre offers 3 different packages for experienced teachers on Professional Development Leave. Teachers who apply may choose one of the packages.
1.Research + learning report
2.Research + short-term study tour + report
3.Self-proposed package
Objective:
- To provide a quality choice for teachers who wish to
complete their PDL course locally.
*Features of the PDL Package*:
1.Teachers who apply for this package will join SCCL as “Visiting Fellows”;
2.SCCL will only provide the areas for research—teachers can fully realise their interest and
potential to enhance their teaching standard;
3.SCCL will assign suitable mentors according to the teachers’ needs. During the period of visit,
teachers will have regular consultations with their mentors and write a dissertation (5000-
8000 words) which may be nominated for publication in highly acclaimed international
journals;
4.If applicants opt for the short-term study tour, arrangements will be made for them to sit in
during lectures or visit schools (to be arranged by the institution concerned) after the
objective of the tour has been confirmed.
Content of PDL package (standard package):
Description of Package 1:
Research + learning report
(1)Research areas:
Please choose one area each from (A)Professional Development and (B)Pedagogical categories.
1(A) Professional Development
| 1. |
Topic on Classical Literature |
| 2. |
Topic on Modern and Contemporary Literature |
| 3. |
Topic on Educational Theories |
| 4. |
Topic on Applied Linguistics |
| 5. |
Topic on Chinese History |
| 6. |
Topic on ICT in Education |
| 7. |
Topic on Assessment for Learning |
| 8. |
Topic on Curriculum Theories |
| 9. |
Topic on Teaching Theories |
| 10. |
Topic on Learning Theories |
1(B) Pedagogy
| 1. |
Reading Skills |
| 2. |
Thinking Skills |
| 3. |
Writing Skills |
| 4. |
ICT in Teaching |
| 5. |
Creativity |
| 6. |
Differentiated Instruction, D.I. |
| 7. |
Newspapers in Education |
| 8. |
Oral Skills |
| 9. |
Activities in Teaching |
| 10. |
Teaching Literature |
(2)Learning report:
Participants may choose an area of interest from the above categories for the learning report and propose a research topic. SCCL will assign a suitable mentor to provide guidance. Examples:
(A) Professional Development category
1）A Study of the Modernity of XX’s Works
2）A Study of the Tragic Sense of Life in Lao She’s Novels
(B)Pedagogical category
3）A Research on ICT and Creative Reading
4）A Research on Reading and Development of Students’ Creative Thinking Skills
Description of Package 2:
Research + short-term study tour + report
1.Please refer and select from the research areas listed in Package 1.
2.Short-term study tour: participants may visit one of the following universities with the arrangement of SCCL:
a)University of Hong Kong Duration: October-November more information
b)The College of Chinese Language and Culture of Jinan University
Duration: March-May, September-January more information
c)Huazhong Normal University
For Package 1 & 2:
- Small-group discussions (assuming there are more than 1 applicant who chooses the same research areas during the PDL period)
- Specialised tutorials (one-to-one or one-to-few tutoring and discussion)
For Package 3:
- Flexible, will tailor to individual’s needs
- FAQ
Interested teachers can download the application form from the link below.
Please indicate your choice and fax/email it to the coordinator
after filling in the form.
Fax: +65-646-712-78
Email:guathua.ko@sccl.sg
[Please download application form here]
