Celebrating Successful Collaboration: Shadow Teaching Programme Co-hosted by USJ’s School of Education and HKU’s Faculty of Education
Celebrating Successful Collaboration: Shadow Teaching Programme Co-hosted by USJ’s School of Education and HKU’s Faculty of Education
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28/03/2025
The usj School of Education (SED) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU), held a collaborative “Shadow Teaching Programme” from 10 to 13 March 2025.
The School of Education (SED) is excited to share the success of the Shadow Teaching Programme, a collaborative initiative between the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU), held from 10 to 13 March 2025. During this enriching experience, 40 enthusiastic students from both universities participated in school visits, shadow teaching, and engaged in joint lessons to exchange insights and experiences.
This programme builds on the fruitful partnership established during HKU’s previous visit in March 2024. Its primary aim is to foster student and institutional exchanges across regions while providing invaluable practical teaching experience for aspiring educators in Macau and Hong Kong. More than 80 participants, including pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, university academics and administrative staff, and principals, were involved in this programme, highlighting a successful partnership across schools and universities.
Day-by-Day Highlights
March 10 – Welcoming and Orientation Session
To kick off the program, Prof. Isabel Tchiang, Acting Dean of the School of Education, warmly welcomed the HKU delegation led by Dr. Leung Kin Yi Promail, Director of School-University Partnerships of HKU. The orientation session also included Prof. Susannah Sun, BEd Program Coordinator of USJ, and Prof. Hao Wu, Research Coordinator of SED.
[Students and staff from USJ and HKU attend the Welcome Session organised by the School of Education of USJ.]
March 11 – Joint Lesson Experience and School Visit
Students from USJ and HKU collaborated in classes specially organized by Prof. Iris Mak, Prof. Jana Ho, and Ms. Queenie Leong in the morning. Under the lead of Prof. Susannah Sun and Dr. Leung Kin Yi Promail, the joint delegation visited Pui Ching Middle School (Macau Campus), where they were greeted by Vice Principal Dr. Chan Keng Lim and Deputy Director Mr. Lei Chan Pong. Students explored the Chinese Cultural Center, Lego Room, and FabLab. Meaningful exchanges occurred during a sharing session to equip students with insights into the educational goals and history of Pui Ching Middle School before their shadow teaching experience the following day. This visit was attended by Prof. Hao Wu and Prof. Jana Ho of USJ, Dr. Valerie Yip, Deputy Program Director for the Undergraduate Double Degree Programs of HKU, and Dr. Eva Chan, BEd & BSocSc Program Coordinator of HKU.
[USJ and HKU students and staff are warmly welcomed by school leadership at PCMS, including Principal Dr Kou Kam Fai, Vice Principal Dr Chan Keng Lim, and Deputy Director Mr Lei Chan Pong.]
March 12 – Shadow Teaching Experience
The highlight of the program was a full day of shadow teaching at Pui Ching Middle School (Coloane Campus). The USJ-HKU delegation received a warm welcome from Principal Dr. Kou Kam Fai, Vice Principal Dr. Ieong Pui Ian, Mr. Choi Lik Hang, Ms. Cheang Ka Lai, and Mr. Lei Chan Pong. Students were assigned into groups to observe experienced teachers according to their specializations: infant, primary, and secondary. A special luncheon facilitated exchanges among participants was arranged, featuring a speech by Prof. Loh Ka Yee Elizabeth, Program Director for the Undergraduate Double Degree Programs of HKU. Attendees of this teaching experience included Prof. Isabel Tchiang, Prof. Susannah Sun, Prof. Miranda Mak, Prof. Iris Mak, and Prof. Mo Chen of USJ, as well as Dr. Leung Kin Yi Promail, Dr. Valerie Yip, and Dr. Eva Chan of HKU.
During the shadow teaching experience, 11 teachers generously provided students the opportunity to shadow them. SED extends its sincerest gratitude for their support of future teacher development.
[Student participation in a class at PCMS (Coloane campus)]
March 13 – Concluding Day
Students participated in three additional classes specially organized by Prof. Isabel Tchiang, Prof. Susannah Sun, and Father Albert Ho for joint lesson experiences in the morning. In the afternoon, the program concluded with a sharing session moderated by Prof. Lo Yuen Yi, Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) of HKU, Dr. Ruby Yang, BA & BEd (LangEd)-Eng Program Coordinator, and Prof. Frances Lee, MEd Program Coordinator of USJ. Students at this session presented their observations from the program and were given a moment to reflect and consolidate their learning.
[A debriefing session facilitated by Professor Frances Lee (MEd Program Coordinator, USJ), Professor Lo Yuen Yi (Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching), HKU), and Dr Ruby Yang (Programme Coordinator, BA&BEd (LangEd)-English, HKU)]
Looking Ahead
This successful program has set the stage for further partnerships between USJ and HKU. SED is confident that through institutional partnerships and practical learning exposure, we can inspire and prepare the next generation of educators while promoting excellence in education across the Greater Bay Area. We sincerely thank all participants, organizers, and supporters who made this event possible. Together, we are shaping the future of education!
