Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) Programme: Graduate Survey on Programme Relevancy & Employment Status 2023

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Please choose your study mode. Full-time Part-time
A. Programme Structure

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	Strongly Disagree 1	2	3	4	5	Strongly Agree 6
1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.	1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.Strongly Disagree 1	1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.2	1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.3	1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.4	1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.5	1. The distribution of courses into the “required” and “elective” is appropriate.Strongly Agree 6
2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.	2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.Strongly Disagree 1	2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.2	2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.3	2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.4	2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.5	2. The coverage of the required courses is adequate for a beginning teacher.Strongly Agree 6
3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.	3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.Strongly Disagree 1	3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.2	3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.3	3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.4	3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.5	3.The programme provides an appropriate balance between theoretical and practical courses.Strongly Agree 6
4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.	4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.Strongly Disagree 1	4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.2	4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.3	4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.4	4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.5	4. The programme provides sufficient preparation for a beginning teacher.Strongly Agree 6

B. Teaching Practicum

(Qs. 8-9 are only applicable for Full Time Students.)

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	Strongly Disagree 1	2	3	4	5	Strongly Agree 6
5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.	5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.Strongly Disagree 1	5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.2	5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.3	5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.4	5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.5	5. The supervised teaching practicum has enhanced my teaching skills.Strongly Agree 6
6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.	6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.Strongly Disagree 1	6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.2	6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.3	6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.4	6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.5	6. The number of supervision visits for teaching practicum is sufficient.Strongly Agree 6
7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.	7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.Strongly Disagree 1	7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.2	7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.3	7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.4	7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.5	7. The teaching practicum supervisors have given me constructive advice.Strongly Agree 6

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	Strongly Disagree 1	2	3	4	5	Strongly Agree 6
8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]	8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]Strongly Disagree 1	8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]2	8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]3	8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]4	8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]5	8. The teaching adviser scheme is useful for my preparation as a professional teacher. [for full-time students only]Strongly Agree 6
9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]	9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]Strongly Disagree 1	9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]2	9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]3	9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]4	9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]5	9.The teaching practicum arrangements are satisfactory. [for full-time students only]Strongly Agree 6

C. Professional Relevancy

(a) Professional attributes:

On completion of the programme, I *
	Strongly Disagree 1	2	3	4	5	Strongly Agree 6
10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.	10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.Strongly Disagree 1	10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.2	10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.3	10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.4	10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.5	10. have gained a mastery of the professional knowledge and skills required for my teaching.Strongly Agree 6
11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.	11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.Strongly Disagree 1	11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.2	11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.3	11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.4	11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.5	11. have developed a sound knowledge of the education system in Hong Kong.Strongly Agree 6
12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.	12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.Strongly Disagree 1	12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.2	12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.3	12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.4	12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.5	12. have acquired a good understanding of the school curricula in Hong Kong.Strongly Agree 6
13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.	13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.Strongly Disagree 1	13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.2	13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.3	13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.4	13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.5	13. could apply educational theories into practice and theorize my own practice in effective teaching.Strongly Agree 6
14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.	14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.Strongly Disagree 1	14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.2	14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.3	14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.4	14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.5	14. have gained balanced perpectives on the various role frames of a “reflective practitioner”, including classroom teacher, psycho-social development facilitator, member of school organization, executor of education policy, and professional and intellectual in society.Strongly Agree 6
15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.	15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.Strongly Disagree 1	15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.2	15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.3	15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.4	15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.5	15. have developed strong pedagogical skills for classroom teaching.Strongly Agree 6
16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.	16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.Strongly Disagree 1	16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.2	16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.3	16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.4	16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.5	16. have acquired skills in facilitating student learning and development.Strongly Agree 6
17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.	17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.Strongly Disagree 1	17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.2	17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.3	17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.4	17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.5	17. have developed skills in cooperating and working with colleagues and different partners in schools.Strongly Agree 6
18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.	18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.Strongly Disagree 1	18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.2	18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.3	18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.4	18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.5	18. have developed a commitment to the teaching profession.Strongly Agree 6

(b) Graduate capabilities:

The programme has developed my capabilities in: *
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19. Creativity	19. CreativityStrongly Disagree 1	19. Creativity2	19. Creativity3	19. Creativity4	19. Creativity5	19. CreativityStrongly Agree 6
20. Critical thinking	20. Critical thinkingStrongly Disagree 1	20. Critical thinking2	20. Critical thinking3	20. Critical thinking4	20. Critical thinking5	20. Critical thinkingStrongly Agree 6
21. Communication	21. CommunicationStrongly Disagree 1	21. Communication2	21. Communication3	21. Communication4	21. Communication5	21. CommunicationStrongly Agree 6
22. Collaboration skills	22. Collaboration skillsStrongly Disagree 1	22. Collaboration skills2	22. Collaboration skills3	22. Collaboration skills4	22. Collaboration skills5	22. Collaboration skillsStrongly Agree 6
23. Problem-solving	23. Problem-solvingStrongly Disagree 1	23. Problem-solving2	23. Problem-solving3	23. Problem-solving4	23. Problem-solving5	23. Problem-solvingStrongly Agree 6
24. Information Technology	24. Information TechnologyStrongly Disagree 1	24. Information Technology2	24. Information Technology3	24. Information Technology4	24. Information Technology5	24. Information TechnologyStrongly Agree 6

D. Overall Satisfaction

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25. I am satisfied with the programme.	25. I am satisfied with the programme.Strongly Disagree 1	25. I am satisfied with the programme.2	25. I am satisfied with the programme.3	25. I am satisfied with the programme.4	25. I am satisfied with the programme.5	25. I am satisfied with the programme.Strongly Agree 6
26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.	26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.Strongly Disagree 1	26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.2	26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.3	26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.4	26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.5	26. I have gained essential knowledge from the programme to function effectively as a professional teacher.Strongly Agree 6
27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.	27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.Strongly Disagree 1	27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.2	27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.3	27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.4	27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.5	27. I would recommend this programme to my friends.Strongly Agree 6

E. Other Comments on Study Programme
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F. Employment Situation
29. Please indicate your present employment status:

29. Please indicate your present employment status: 1. Full-time employed 2. Part-time employed 3. Still seeking employment (please go to Q35) 4. Further studies (please go to Q35) 5. Others (please specify below:) 5. Others (please specify below:)
30. Please indicate the nature of your current job:

30. Please indicate the nature of your current job: 1. Teaching 2. Non-teaching (please specify below:) 2. Non-teaching (please specify below:)
31. Name of your school/organization:
32. You are currently employed as a/an:

32. You are currently employed as a/an: 1. Kindergarten teacher 2. Teaching Assistant 3. Child Care worker 4. Playgroup teacher 5. Head Teacher/ Principal 6. Others (please specify below:) 6. Others (please specify below:)
33. Please indicate the class you are currently assigned to:

33. Please indicate the class you are currently assigned to: 1. Upper KG 2. Lower KG 3. Nursery 4. Integrated Program (IP) 5. Playgroup 6. Others (please specify below:) 6. Others (please specify below:)
34. Please indicate the type of of your serving school/ organization:

34. Please indicate the type of of your serving school/ organization: 1. KG under Voucher / Free Education scheme 2. KG NOT under Voucher / Free Education scheme 3. Special Child Care Centre / Early Education & Training Centre 4. Others (please specify below:) 4. Others (please specify below:)
G. Personal Data
35. Gender:

35. Gender: Male Female
36. Age

36. Age 21-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 above 40
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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) Programme: Graduate Survey on Programme Relevancy & Employment Status 2023

* Required field

A. Programme Structure

B. Teaching Practicum (Qs. 8-9 are only applicable for Full Time Students.)

C. Professional Relevancy

D. Overall Satisfaction

E. Other Comments on Study Programme

F. Employment Situation

G. Personal Data

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B. Teaching Practicum

(Qs. 8-9 are only applicable for Full Time Students.)