NET Scheme News 2024 Spring issue 45

PDNETwork, an innovative platform dedicated to the professional development (PD) of primary school English language teachers in Hong Kong, is revolutionising the way educators enhance their skills. Accessible at https://nets-pd.edb. edcity.hk/, PDNETwork serves as a comprehensive hub for online workshops, covering a wide range of topics and continually expanding its offerings. PDNETwork workshops At the heart of PDNETwork’s functionality lies its workshops,which encompass a diverse array of content types, including text, audio, video, and photo files.These workshops are meticulously designed to align with the English Language Education Key Learning Area (ELE KLA) Curriculum Guide (P1 – S6) (2017), incorporating established research, cutting-edge insights, and real- world examples of best practices observed in Hong Kong schools. PDNETwork: Empowering Hong Kong’s English Language Teachers with Online Workshops With each passing year, PDNETwork continues to introduce new workshops, ensuring that teachers have access to the latest trends and methodologies in English language education. One of the standout features of PDNETwork is its user- friendly interface, allowing teachers to easily search for courses based on specific topics. When it comes to enhancing the teaching of reading, PDNETwork offers a wealth of options. Reading workshops Among the 40+ courses available, ten courses are specifically recommended for teachers seeking to strengthen their reading instruction. These courses encompass a broad spectrum of content, ranging from comprehensive workshops like ‘Teaching Reading Overview’ and ‘Teaching Strategies for Reading’ to more specialised sessions that delve into immersive teaching approaches, such as ‘Drama in the Classroom’ and ‘Reciprocal Teaching of Reading’. 10 NET Scheme News Issue 45 PDNETwork