Job Description - Course Developer (EDU 8847EED) (Freelance) (E&L) (25000KQ)

Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the School of Education and Languages :

Course Developer (EDU 8847EED) (Freelance) (E&L) - (25000KQ)

Job

: Temporary/Part-time Non-Academic

School/Unit

: School of Education and Languages

Closing Date

: 13/Apr/2025, 3:59:00 PM

The developer will be responsible for preparing learning materials and assessment tasks for the following 6-credit-unit distance learning course:

Course Code

Course Title

EDU 8847EED

Professional Skills: Teaching English Language in Primary Schools (Practicum)

Background

EDU 8847EED Professional Skills: Teaching English Language in Primary Schools (Practicum) is a 6-credit-unit, 8000-level, and year-long course for students of the Certificate in Education programme (distance-learning mode). This course is presented in English.

This Course Aims To Develop Students’

• critical understanding of the educational context of Hong Kong;
• ability to act as reflective practitioners for continuous improvement;
• capacity in different levels of planning in English language teaching;
• ability to adapt and create materials to facilitate learning and teaching;
• awareness of language issues in the classroom;
• ability to critically evaluate and apply various approaches and strategies in the teaching of English; and
• recognition of Language Arts and Language Across the curriculum as effective ways of English learning and teaching.
  
  

Responsibilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Preparing a course guide;
• Developing new course contents;
• Developing teaching and learning materials; and
• Developing assessment items.
  
  

Candidates

Candidates Are Expected To Possess The Following

• A higher degree, and preferably an earned doctoral degree, in an area related to primary school education, mathematics education, mathematics, statistics or other related areas;
• An excellent command of written Chinese, effective communication skills and the ability to work independently; and
• Preference will be given to those who have experience in designing teaching and/or materials design at tertiary level.
  
  

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

Successful candidate(s) will be appointed on a freelance basis.

To Apply

Please send your C.V. with cover letter to the School of Education and Languages, Hong Kong Metropolitan University by e-mail [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]. (Please quote the reference number in your application).



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