Phoenix Wai Ching TONG
Chairperson of School Ethos Development
And Student Nurturing Committee
Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School
Hong Kong-China
Phoenix Tong earned a Bachelor Degree of Education with major in Physical Education in the Hong Kong Institute of Education and a Master Degree of Education with major in Curriculum design and development. She is now the Panel Head of Physical Education and Health Subject and the Chairperson of School Ethos Development and Student Nurturing Committee in Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School. She was one of the key committee members in the Physical Education curriculum reform, which promotes the integration of information technology into Physical Education classes in order to cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle, thereby facilitating the school in becoming a model school in Hong Kong. In 2017, Phoenix had the honor to receive the Chief Executive’s Award of Teaching Excellence, which was organized by the Education Bureau with funding support from the Quality Education Fund. Moreover, she was invited by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong as a model teacher for quality teaching in PE and to participate in the secondment to the School Support Partners Scheme under the School-based Professional Support Programmes. Under the scheme, Phoenix supported frontline PE teachers in designing the learning programme in FM curriculum, the PE curriculum in Key Stage 1 (primary 1-3) by using effective learning and teaching strategies and creative learning activities. Phoenix has also conducted a number of class demonstrations and presentations for teachers’ development which are organized by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Education.
Using e-Learning Tools to Enhance Learning and Teaching Effectiveness of Health and Physical Education in Primary School: Hong Kong-China Perspective
Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School has promoted e-learning for more than ten years. Supported by Hong Kong Education Bureau, the school implemented a policy called “Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).” as a means of enhancing student autonomy, developing individualized learning abilities, and energizing the classroom to improve teaching effectiveness. Also, it enabled students to learn anytime and anywhere while simultaneously promoting a shift in teaching paradigms. Additionally, the policy strengthened assessment for learning by providing immediate feedback which enhanced teaching effectiveness.
The school has been participating in the Apple Distinguished program since 2014 and has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2017 to the present. Being the first public primary school in Hong Kong to receive this honor signifies the school's ongoing commitment to promoting digital learning and creating an innovative and high-quality learning environment. The school not only provides personalized learning experiences for its students but also demonstrates our teachers' relentless pursuit of excellence in their teaching practices, ensuring that learning truly aligns with the individual needs of each student. Invited by the Hong Kong Education Bureau and IT in Education Centre of Excellence (CoE) Scheme, the school organized a number of professional development programs for teachers to introduce how to use e-learning tools to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness in primary schools and share the school-based e-learning strategies and e-learning materials in different subjects.
Over the years, the school has successfully promoted the development of e-learning through a strong commitment to teachers' professional development and active cooperation from parents. As a result, the school has achieved a high level of maturity in delivering high-quality teaching that is in line with the ever-changing world.