Technology Teacher Education in Hong Kong
Kin-Kwok Wan、Antony Wai-Yip Leung、Alan Ka-Lun Wong
Chapter Title (專章名稱): Technology Teacher Education in Hong Kong
Book Source (收錄專書 ): International Technology Teacher Education in the Asia-Pacific Region (2020)
Publishers (出版單位): Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology & K-12 Education Administration, Ministry of Education, Taiwan
Exact Document Location (文章頁碼) : This specialized Hong Kong chapter is located on Page 95 to Page 146.
Chapter Summary
This chapter examines the development and current state of pre-service training programs for Hong Kong’s Technology Education teachers, specifically covering Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Design and Technology (D&T). Written against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the authors analyze shifts in the Technology Education Key Learning Area Curriculum Guide between 2000 and 2017.
The text highlights systemic gaps in practical teacher preparation—particularly within the Post-Graduate Diploma of Education (PGDE) framework—and evaluates how the sudden introduction of STEM education has impacted curriculum planning. Finally, the authors propose strategic solutions to strengthen teacher training, which include prioritizing practical project-based learning and exploring a potential workshop licensing system to ensure instructional quality.