Abstract
Background: Since the academic year 2002–2003, HKSAR government established the curriculum masters (PSM(CD)) post in primary schools through three stages. By organizing short courses, workshops, school sharing and development day, professional development was provided to these masters showing the concern of government towards this establishment.
Focal point: From four pieces of empirical research, this paper showed the deficit of the professional development program and reflected on responses of participants.
Discussion: Though HKSAR government emphasized the importance of professional development of these curriculum masters, the content and mode of professional development program are falling short from teachers’ needs. It is suggested that providing clear reform directions, supporting professional development in real situation, utilizing collaborative mode and concerning teachers’ feeling should be aware when design a program.
Conclusion: If professional development program is not designed for the needs of participants, it will not help teachers in curriculum reform but increase their burden.
| Keywords: | curriculum reform; curriculum leadership; professional development |
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