Introduction
With the recent emphasis on the involvement of parents in education, administrators, teachers and social workers at primary and secondary levels are inevitably facing the challenge of not only working with parents but “educating” them as well in order to enhance the partnership between schools and families. As parents, one might also be involved in adapting to new concepts in parenthood for the new era. Different from piecemeal courses lacking a clear direction, this programme provides systematic training. It delivers not only child-rearing practices and its effect on the wellness of children’s academic and behavioural performance, but focuses on the subjective experience of parents, emphasizes parenthood as a part of personal growth and development. Hence, the direction of parenting and effective parenting skills will be explored from this perspective and ways of designing appropriate programmes for children and parents will be examined.
The programme is designed for the following objectives:
To enable participants, through examining family experience at different stages and understanding the developmental effect of parenthood, to gain a thorough understanding of the potential benefits and difficulties of being a parent.
To help participants be able to develop effective child rearing practices and family life with continuous growth.
To enable participants to gain necessary knowledge and skills in communicating with parents.
To help participants to know how to design and implement parent education programmes and schemes in schools settings and community.
Academic Consultant
Professor LAM Man Ping
Dip (HK Baptist), MS (Wagner), PhD (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Former Professor and Chairperson, Department of Educational Psychology, CUHK
Programme Co-Directors
Professor YIN Hong-biao
BEd (HNU), MPhil (SWU), PhD (CUHK)
Chairperson & Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, CUHK
Associate Director, Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research, CUHK
Ms. YEUNG Kin Sie, Denise
BA, APGDE, MA (CUHK), CertEd (HKU)
Programme Coordinator
Ms. CHAN Tze Kwan
BA, PCEd (HKU), MEd, PgD, MA (CUHK)
Advisory Board
Dr. KO Wai Ping Ice
BSc (HKU), MEd (Bristol), PhD (HKU)
Associate Professor of Science Education, Division of Life Science, School of Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Professor LAM Mong Chow
BSSc (CUHK), MSW (Minn.), PhD (S.Calif.)
Former Professor, Department of Social Work, CUHK
Teaching Personnel
Ms. CHAN Tze Kwan
BA, PCEd (HKU), MEd, PgD, MA (CUHK)
Mr. CHAN Wing Kit
BA, MEd (CUHK)
Mr. CHENG Kai Chi Wallace
BSc, MSW (HKU), MA (CUHK), RSW
Ms. HUNG Fai Connie
BSSc, MA (CUHK), RSW
Ms. HUNG Man Wai Polly
BSSc, MSW (CUHK), RSW
Mrs. IU KAN Siu Mee Amy
BSSc (HKU), MBA (University of Strathclyde), MSSc (University of South Australia), RSW
Ms. LO Mung Ming Miranda
BSSc, MSSc (HKU), RSW
Dr. LO Tak Yin Tracy
PhD, MA (Fuller Theological Seminary), BSc (UW), Registered Clinical Psychologist
Ms. NG Wing Yin Winnie
BSSc, MSW (CUHK), RSW
Ms. POON Wai Sze Chiffon
BSSc, MA (CUHK), Certificated Clinical Trauma Professional
Ms. TANG Kit Sum Connie
BSW (PolyU), MA (CUHK), RSW
Mr. TSOI Kcon Wah
BSSc (CUHK), MSc (University of London), RSW
Ms. WONG Kit Ling
BSSc, MEd (CUHK), RSW
Ms. WONG Yee Ping
BSW (PolyU), MSW, MA (CUHK), RSW
Full-time teachers in primary or secondary schools.
Full-time school social workers or school guidance teachers.
Administrators or people working in related areas, youth workers, priests, or parents, who are holders of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Graduates of other professional diploma or certificate programmes in Guidance and Counselling offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Regular Meetings
Each module will take place on either one evening from Monday to Friday, Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon.Workshops and Growth Groups
These will be held during school holidays or on Saturdays.Practicum and Supervision
This will be arranged on weekday evenings, Saturday mornings, or Saturday afternoons.
Programme Title | Tuition Fee | Payment Schedule |
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CEF Course Code: 35K134564 Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education | HK$38,700 |
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Certificate of Completion | HK$6,450 for each module | |
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. | ||
Recipients of the Professional Diploma / Certificate in Guidance and Counselling, Professional Diploma / Certificate in Parent Education and Professional Diploma / Certificate in School Discipline and Classroom Management, wishing to proceed to the following programmes may apply for exemption from a maximum of 42 contact hours of elective study.
Professional Certificate Programme in Guidance and Counselling
Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education
Professional Certificate Programme in School Discipline and Classroom Management
Professional Certificate in Parent Education
To qualify for the Professional Certificate in Parent Education, participants must:
Complete a total of TWO compulsory modules and TWO elective modules within ONE year of the date of registration;
Attend no less than 80% of the required modules set in the curriculum*; and
Complete all written assignments with an average grade of C or above.
Certificate of Completion
Participants may choose to take individual elective module(s) to tailor studies to their own interest in parent education. Taking of any one of the elective modules with attendance rate of no less than 80%, and having completed all designated assignments with an average grade of "C", a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
Holders of a Certificate of Completion may transfer, within a period of 7 years, the earned credit units to the Professional Certificate Programme in Parent Education or other professional certificate programmes offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research for unit exemption and tuition fee reduction. For credit details, please visit: here
* Full attendance is required for CGC0106.
Ms. Isa Chan
Programme Co-ordinator
Preamble
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, the demands on parents have become increasingly heavy. The complex challenges and changing dynamics of modern family life have created tremendous pressure on them. Our Parent Education programme goes beyond traditional parenting techniques as we strive to help parents construct their unique meaning of being a parent. When the meaning of being a parent eludes us, the role can become disheartening, and the responsibilities may be overwhelming, leaving us adrift without clear directions. Thus, to construct the meaning of being a parent is of utmost importance.
Led by a team of experienced educators and practitioners, this programme offers a rich and engaging learning experiences for participants to delve into the three pillars of parent education, which include cultivating self-enhancement, recovering a sense of parent-child connectedness and revisiting direction and practices in child nurturance and discipline. We are committed to empowering parents and guiding them on a transformative path towards self-awareness and personal development.
With such carefully designed curriculum and dedicated lecturers and trainers, this programme aims to give participants the support they need to navigate the journey of parenthood with confidence and pleasure. It is certain that embarking on this enriching and rewarding journey, you can find meaning and fulfillment to both you and your children.