Teacher Competencies Framework http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/teacher/qualification-training-development/development/cpd-teachers/index.html

TCF Domain 1

Teaching and Learning Domain Subject Matter Knowledge Curriculum and Pedagogical

Content Knowledge Teaching Strategies and Skills, Use

of Language and Multi-media Assessment and Evaluation

Teaching and Learning Domain Subject Matter Knowledge Curriculum and Pedagogical

Content Knowledge Teaching Strategies and Skills, Use

of Language and Multi-media Assessment and Evaluation

Teaching and Learning Domain Subject Matter Knowledge

Curriculum and Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Teaching Strategies and Skills, Use of Language and Multi-media

Assessment and Evaluation

TCF Domain 2

Student Development Domain Students’ Diverse Needs in School

Rapport with Students

Pastoral Care for Students

Students’ Different Learning Experiences

Student Development Domain Students’ Diverse Needs in School

Rapport with Students

Pastoral Care for Students

Students’ Different Learning Experiences

Student Development Domain Students’ Diverse Needs in School

Rapport with Students

Pastoral Care for Students

Students’ Different Learning Experiences

TCF Domain 3

School Development Domain School Vision and Mission, Culture

and Ethos

Policies, Procedures and Practices

Home-School Collaboration

Responsiveness to Societal Values and Changes

School Development Domain School Vision and Mission, Culture

and Ethos

Policies, Procedures and Practices

Home-School Collaboration

Responsiveness to Societal Values and Changes

School Development Domain School Vision and Mission, Culture

and Ethos

Policies, Procedures and Practices

Home-School Collaboration

Responsiveness to Societal Values and Changes

School Development Domain School Vision and Mission, Culture

and Ethos

Policies, Procedures and Practices

Home-School Collaboration

Responsiveness to Societal Values and Changes

TCF Domain 4

Professional Relationships and Services Domain Collaborative Relationships within the

School Teachers’ Professional Development Involvement in Polices Related to

Education Education-related Community Services

and Voluntary Work

Professional Relationships and Services Domain Collaborative Relationships within the

School Teachers’ Professional Development Involvement in Polices Related to

Education Education-related Community Services

and Voluntary Work

TCF – 6 Core Values

Belief that all students can learn Love and care for students Respect for diversity Commitment and dedication to the

profession Collaboration, sharing and team spirit Passion for continuous learning and

excellence

New Teachers

Experienced Teachers

Excellent Teacher

Excellent Teachers?

Sample School Profile (1)

Sample School Profile (2)

Possible Sub-committees / Panels

Principal Selection Committee Governance Review Sub-committee Sub-committee on Finance Sub-committee on Personnel matters Sub-committee on School Development Sub-committee on Admission Others:

Review Panel Audit Panel Panel of Legal Advisers

Structure and Contracts

Do we need a staff structure in a DSS school? Nature of contracts

Temporary On probation – 1 to 2 years? On fixed term – 3 to 6 years? On permanent term – no end date?

Master Pay Scale and Ranking

Special Rewards

Nature Task-based

Performance-based

For retention purpose

Format Cash

Scholarship / professional development

Sponsored tour

Performance Management (I)

Purpose Performance appraisal Staff development / Feedback for improvement Probation / Contract renewal / Promotion Dismissal / Demotion

Process Goal setting Self assessment Assessment by supervisor(s) Endorsement of appraisal

Performance Management (II)

Areas of assessment Performance in major areas of work Personal attributes and potential Training needs

Complete cycle for staff development and performance assessment Goal setting (Sep) →

Mid-year review (Jan/Feb) → Year-end appraisal (Jun/Jul) → Appraisal interview (Jul/Aug)

Teachers’ CPD

Training needs – perceived, operational need, long-term development

Alignment of individual’s development with the school’s developmental needs

Target – 50 CPD hours per year and 150 CPD hours in 3 years

Training requirements for promotion

Succession Planning

Personal attributes Analytical power, Judgement, Problem solving Commitment, Working under pressure Planning and organisation, Leadership Communication skills, Information management

Career development Tailored-made PD opportunities:

Mentorship Job rotation

Encouragement to leave the comfort zone

Punishment

Under-performance / Mis-conduct Advice > Verbal warning > Written warning Punishment as a consequence of warning

has to be stated clearly beforehand Stoppage of salary adjustment / Salary

deduction / Demotion Non-renewal of contract / Summary

dismissal Built-in mechanism for appeal

Administration in DSS schools

Strong administrative branch led by Principal / VP and administration head

Extra workload in comparison with aided schools: Financial management Personnel management Admission and publicity Communication with stakeholders

What is the teachers’ role in school administration?

Work-life Balance as a Retention Strategy

Smaller class size in DSS schools Teachers to focus on teaching & learning

and student development Compensation for duties in the evenings

and holidays? Fixed working hours in a month? Leave schedule in summer vacation?

A Happier Organisation http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/03/how_happy_is_your_organization.html

回家早、工作好 http://www.hkcss.org.hk/fs/Sem2505_2006/Mr.CYLam.pdf