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【Presenting the BALSE Memory Book 2022】

Dear students, alumni, and colleagues,

We are proud to present the BALSE Memory Book 2022 which records the history and development of our programme over all these years.

We hope the pictures and words of sharing would evoke your fond memories and a sense of pride for the path that we have treaded together! You may, as well, find yourself in one of those precious pictures!

We would like to thank Prof. Sonny Lo, Dr. Joe Lo, Dr. Adam Cheung, Dr. Carl Lau and Dr. Karen Lee for their unwavering support!

Special thanks are due to 2021-22 BA(LSE) graduates Miss Helen Lee and Miss Annabelle Wong, who have worked so hard to make it happen!

Above all, thank you for all your contributions to BALSE! Take care!

Best regards,
The BALSE Programme Team

Please find the BALSE Memory Book 2022 below:

https://www.eduhk.hk/ssc/en/student_article.php?id=35

On 27 May 2022 (Friday), BA(LSE) organised the Graduation Consultation Cum Prize Presentation Ceremony, in which BA(LSE) alumni Dr Andy Chiu and Ms Tevin Fang shared their journey after graduation with final year students and gave them valuable career advice. Besides, Dr Anita Chan and Dr Lawrence Ho presented the awards to winners of Scholarship for Community Services and BA(LSE) Scholarships for Outstanding Academic Performance of 2021/22.

BA(LSE) Staff-student Consultative Meeting of Semester I 2021-22 was successfully held on 11 November 2021 (Thursday). Student representatives and the programme academic staff discussed about the challenges students faced, the opportunities available, and the support students might get from the course lecturers and the programme office.

📢SSC Career Talk 2021: TWO Sessions📢

▶️"Session 1: Tips for applying PGDE programmes"
🗓Date: 8 November (Mon)
⏲Time: 14:30-16:00, HKT
⭕️Format: Online
📍Speakers:
(i) Dr. Eric Chong, Assistant Professor
Topic: “General Studies in Hong Kong primary schools: Curriculum trends and career prospects”
(ii) Mr. Solar Wai ,2014 LSE Graduate
Topic: "Interdisciplinary study and career development: Experience from BALSE alumni"

▶️"SSC Career Talk Session 2: Tips for applying Master's Degree programmes"
🗓Date: 9 November (Tue)
⏲Time: 14:30-15:30, HKT
⭕️Format: Face-to-face
📍Speaker: Prof. Stephen Chiu, Chair Professor of Sociology
Remarks for session 2:
*Limited seat available (first-come, first-served);
*Participants will be required to send resume and targeted PG/RPG programme information to Wallis by the noon of 8 November (Mon).

For inquiry and registration, please contact Wallis at [email protected] or 2948 8296 by 4 November (Thur).

【BA(LSE) alumnus Mr Cheung Chun Mo Wins Outstanding Prospective Teachers Award】

BA(LSE) alumnus Mr Cheung Chun Mo, current student of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) at The Education University of Hong Kong, was presented with the Gold Award in the 8th Outstanding Prospective Teachers Election. Mr Cheung hopes to become a primary school teacher who teaches Mathematics and General Studies in the future.

45名傑出準教師獲嘉許　得獎者稱會按指引處理敏感議題 教師的職業操守備受社會關注，針對教師失德及專業失當的投訴創新高。「香港傑出準教師選舉」今(24日)嘉許45位準教師，有準

BA(LSE) Staff-student Consultative Meeting of Semester II 2020-21 was successfully held on 10 Mar 2021 (Wednesday). Student representatives and the programme academic staff discussed about the challenges students faced and the various support they might get from the programme and course lecturers.

Congratulations to Mr Cheung Chun Mo, BA(LSE) graduate of 2019-20, who has just won the Excellent e-Teaching Student Award 2020/21 at The Education University of Hong Kong.

For details, please refer to the following website:

https://www.eduhk.hk/spfeo/school-partnership/results-announcement-phase-1/

(apply via Ed Job Plus)

Hiring 1 Graduate Assistant for 6 months (Sep2020-Feb2021)

Job Description :
1) Helping develop a comprehensive database
2) Liaising with staff, students and alumni
3) Helping organizing other related activities

Please apply by 23 August via Ed Job Plus [Post ref. no. : F006020].

Congratulations to BA(LSE) graduate Hu Wan Leung!

Mr Hu was awarded 'President's Appreciation 2019/20' for his exemplary achievements in community service. He participated in many voluntary services both locally and overseas.

Mr Hu will continue to study in our university for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education to pursue his dream of becoming a teacher.

Have you started thinking about your career? How about finding a job at NGO? The Department of Social Sciences and Resource Centre for Interdisciplinary and Liberal Studies will organize a career development workshop for EdUHK students. You will gain first-hand advice from our keynote guest speaker.


Date: 16 June 2020 (Tue)
Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30pm
Format: Zoom Webinar
Medium: English
Registration(Deadline: 14 June 2020): https://bit.ly/Webinar_Womencentre2020

Remark: Q&A session available. Meeting details will be provided via email by 15 June 2020.

Contents:
1. Abilities and Mentality requested by employers;
2. Capability requirements for fresh graduates;
3. Job Interview tips

For enquiries, please feel free to contact Natalie at 2948 8942 or [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you online.

【教大畢業生哈國任教 助學生破英語障礙】

「一帶一路」沿線國家哈薩克斯坦是中亞地區最大的經濟體，教育大學通識教育榮譽文學士畢業生在機緣巧合下，參與當地名為「光明大道」的發展計畫，去年九月到當地一所大學教授英文四個月。他以生動的教學方式，讓學生得以克服英語口試時緊張口吃的心理關卡，成績進步；又舉辦活動，鼓勵學生與外國人交流，令他深受學生歡迎。他冀未來能加入跨國機構，促進各地的文化、經濟交流。

【教育要聞】教大畢業生哈國任教 助學生破英語障礙 　　(星島日報報道)「一帶一路」沿線國家哈薩克斯坦是中亞地區最大的經濟體，教育大學通識教育榮譽文學士畢業生在機緣巧合下，參與當地名為「光明大