Annual Report 2007–08

28 • 學生能力國際評估計劃—香港中心於二零零七年十二月公布了「國 際評估計劃二零零六」研究報告，並舉辦研討會，闡釋報告內容及 對本地課程與教學的含義，逾二百五十名教師出席。 該研究由經濟合作與發展組織策劃，透過了解本地十五歲並將完 成免費教育的學童的基礎能力，以及影響他們學習的因素，從而評 估及比較各地的教育制度成效。中心已獲教育局再撥款一千二百萬 港元，繼續負責為期三年的研究「國際評估計劃二零零九」。 The Programme for International Student Assessment Hong Kong (HKPISA) Centre released the International Report of PISA 2006 in December 2007, followed by a seminar organized for school teachers to disseminate the findings and share the implications for curriculum and instruction. The seminar attracted over 250 participants. The PISA programme, organized by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, compares and evaluates the effectiveness of education systems by assessing how well 15-year-olds in Hong Kong near the end of compulsory education have acquired the knowledge and skills essential for participating in society. A further grant of HK$12 million was awarded to carry on the HKPISA 2009 project for a period of three years. 1 3 2 1. 優質學校改進計劃舉辦中學聯校教師專業發展日，邀得教育 局局長孫明揚先生（左二）任開幕禮主禮嘉賓 Mr. Michael M.Y. Suen (2nd left), Secretary for Education, officiating at the opening ceremony of the Joint School Staff Development Day held by the Quality School Improvement Project 2. 優化英語教學研究中心為英語教師提供支援 CEELT supporting English language teachers 3. 「國際評估計劃二零零六」發布會 The HKPISA Centre presenting their research findings • 透過與學校建立夥伴關係以協助全面改善學校的「優質學校改進計劃」，獲教育局增撥三千多萬 港元，於未來三年（二零零八至一一年）繼續提供支援服務。該計劃於二零零四年創始，預計可惠 及一百二十所學校。 The Quality School Improvement Project, a comprehensive school improvement project and a collaboration between the University and schools, received a further funding of over HK$30 million to extend its duration for three years from 2008 to 2011. The project has been in operation since 2004 and aims to benefit 120 schools. • 優化英語教學研究中心於二零零八年二月成立，目標是提升英語教育的科研潛力及為英語教師提 供專業支援。中心的成立，體現了教育學院致力設立專業單位以支援業界發展的遠景。 The Centre for Enhancing English Learning and Teaching (CEELT) was established in February 2008 to undertake research in English language education as well as to offer professional support for English language teachers. Its establishment complements the Faculty’s vision of accommodating focused professional support and development centres under its aegis. 教育學院大事掠影 Major Events in the Faculty of Education