Notes / 附註:
*APPLICANT PURSUING THIS COURSE WITH COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATE FALLING AFTER 22 OCTOBER 2028 IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FROM CEF. / 申請人報讀於二零二八年十月二十二日後開課的課程並不能申領基金發還款項。

Entry Requirements / 入學要求:
(1) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination with at least 6 points in the best 5 subjects plus Level 1 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; or (2) equivalent qualifications, for examples: Have completed at least Secondary 5 and have gained in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Grade C (or Grade 4) or above in a minimum of 5 subjects including English Language and Chinese, plus a pass in the Chinese entrance test.

Course Outline / 課程大綱:
(1) Module 1: English Communication: Listening and Speaking (44 hours + 1 hour Mid-term test) (2) Module 2: English Communication: Reading and Writing (42 hours + 1 hour Mid-term test + 2 hours Final exam) (3) Module 3: Practical Chinese Writing (42 hours + 3 hours Mid-term test) (4) Module 4: Information Technology Applications (42 hours + 3 hours Mid-term exam) (5) Module 5: Interpersonal Communication Skills (45 hours) (6) Module 6: Career and Personal Planning (45 hours) (7) Module 7: Infant Care and Safety (45 hours) (8) Module 8: Expressive Arts for Young Children (45 hours) (9) Module 9: Play and Physical Activities for Young Children (45 hours) (10) Module 10: Introduction of Art and Play Therapy for Children with Diverse Needs (45 hours) (11) Module 11: Practicum (132 hours) [*The sequence of delivery may vary in different intakes.] [CUSCS exemption policy: - A module taken at CUSCS or elsewhere will be recognized as equivalent to a CUSCS module if it is comparable in objectives and learning outcomes as QF Level or academic standard, and provides the student with sufficient knowledge to pursue his/her study at CUSCS. The total no. of units^ exempted should not exceed 50% of the total amount of CUSCS programme studied.] [^Applicable for full-time programmes.]

Instructors' Qualifications / 導師資歷:
Teaching staff from local universities, industries or related fields with a Master's degree or above, and a minimum of two years' teaching experience in relevant disciplines or equivalent professional experience.

Assessment / 課程評核要求:
(A) Assessment Items and Their Weightings: (1) Module 1: Mid-term test 30%; Assignment 20%; Presentation 20%; Project 20%; Class participation 10% (2) Module 2: Final exam 20%; Mid-term test 10%; Assignment 40%; Project 20%; Class participation 10% (3) Module 3: Mid-term test 20%; Assignment 40%; Class participation 10%; Tutorial exercises 30% (4) Module 4: Mid-term exam 25%; Assignment 25%; Project 25%; Class participation 10%; Practical exercises 15% (5) Module 5: Assignment 60%; Presentation 30%; Class participation 10% (6) Module 6: Assignment 20%; Project 30%; Class participation 10%; Final paper 40% (7) Module 7: Assignment 40%; Presentation 30%; Project 20%; Class participation 10% (8) Module 8: Assignment 50%; Presentation 40%; Class participation 10% (9) Module 9: Assignment 40%; Presentation 30%; Project 20%; Class participation 10% (10) Module 10: Assignment 40%; Presentation 20%; Project 30%; Class participation 10% (11) Module 11: Student’s written report 50%; SCS Practicum Instructor’s evaluation on Micro-teaching 40%; Onsite Supervisor’s evaluation on student's professional attitudes 10% (B) Completion Requirements and CEF Reimbursement Requirements: (1) Have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and (2) have passed the overall assessments (not including the final exam (if any)) of each module (which is equivalent to 50% or above); and (3) have passed the final exam (if any) of each module (which is equivalent to 50% or above); and (4) have attained a cumulative GPA of at least 1.5.

Delivery Mode / 授課模式:
572 hours + 2 hours (Final exam) + 5 hours (Mid-term test) + 3 hours (Mid-term exam); FT

Course Duration / 課時:
Min: 12 months; Max: 24 months

Effective Date / 課程生效日期:
23/10/2024

CEF Registration Invalid From / 基金課程登記失效日期:
23/10/2028