The event recognised outstanding kindergarten educators for their innovative designs of culturally responsive teaching aids and served as a platform for professional exchange. An exhibition of award-winning entries allowed participants to explore creative teaching aids first-hand, while gaining deeper insights into the experiences and practices of designing tools for non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students.

In addition, one project school shared its strategies for supporting NCS children in learning Chinese as a second language, as well as the roles and contributions of Multicultural Teaching Assistants (MTAs) in facilitating culturally responsive education. Through these sharing sessions and peer interactions, participants were inspired with new ideas, enriched their professional knowledge, and collectively advanced the practice of culturally responsive teaching.

Date: 7 June, 2025 (Saturday)
Venue: InnoCentre

To further strengthen collaboration within the early childhood education sector, CoP co-organised inter-school visits with two project kindergartens during the 2024–2025 academic year. Through instructional observations and professional dialogue, participants explored innovative pedagogical practices in teaching Chinese as a second language to non-Chinese speaking children and engaged in in-depth discussions on developing culturally responsive school-based curricula. These visits not only promoted cross-school knowledge sharing but also enhanced participants’ professional competencies and teaching effectiveness through reflective practice.

 

	Date	Venue
1st & 3rd Visit	4  & 11 June, 2025 (Wednesday)	Lock Tao Christian Kindergarten
2nd & 4th Visit	6 & 13 June, 2025 (Friday)	Tsz Ching Estate Bodhi Siksa Kindergarten

The 2024–2025 Multicultural Teaching Aid Design Competition for Preservice Teachers successfully concluded with its first-ever inclusion of students from the Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education programme. This expansion allowed for greater diversity and broader applicability of the submitted teaching aids across different early childhood education stages.

An on-site exhibition and sharing session showcased the creative entries, providing preservice teachers with opportunities to engage in professional dialogue, observe each other’s work, and exchange ideas. The event further deepened their understanding of culturally responsive teaching and encouraged the practice and promotion of multicultural education.
 
Date: 17 February, 2025 (Monday)
Venue: The Education University of Hong Kong
 

The CoP annual gathering and multicultural workshop for 2024–2025 attracted enthusiastic participation from kindergarten educators across the project schools. In addition to introducing a series of engaging activities for the 2024–2025 academic year, the event featured three multicultural art workshops, including Henna painting, Warli art, and Garba dance. These workshops offered participants a vibrant hands-on experience of multicultural arts, fostering cultural exchange and mutual learning.

Date: 14 December, 2024 (Saturday)
Venue: InnoCentre

 

This event aimed to commend kindergarten educators for their outstanding performance in designing culturally responsive teaching aids. The event included an exhibition of the competition entries. Educators from the winning schools and school leaders shared their insights on designing teaching aids for non-Chinese speaking (NCS) ethnic minority students and their experiences in supporting these students in learning Chinese. Additionally, reading ambassadors from the project shared their experiences and thoughts on providing extra Chinese learning opportunities after school for NCS students. Educators in attendance learned from each other, further enhancing teaching effectiveness.

Date: 18 May, 2024 (Saturday)
Venue: InnoCentre

To establish and strengthen close partnership with the early childhood education sector, CoP co-organised inter-school visits with two project kindergartens during the 2023-2024 academic year. These visits allowed participants to understand the school-based strategies and methods employed by other project schools in supporting non-Chinese speaking children’s second language learning and fostering cultural inclusion. The activities facilitated the exchange of teaching insights and experiences, contributing positively to the participants' professional development.
 

	1st Visit	2nd Visit
Date     :	25 April, 2024 (Thursday)	2 May, 2024 (Thursday)
Venue  :	Po Leung Kuk Tin Ka Ping Kindergarten	The Salvation Army Chan Kwan Tung Kindergarten

 

The Multicultural Teaching Aid Fun Fair 2023-2024 for Preservice Teachers has successfully concluded. The diverse range of entries not only showcased creativity but also enhanced kindergarten students' learning motivation and enjoyment. The event featured an exhibition of the teaching aids, providing an excellent opportunity for preservice teachers to engage in professional exchange and promote the concept of culturally inclusive teaching.
 
Date: 23 February, 2024 (Friday)
Venue: The Education University of Hong Kong

The CoP annual gathering and workshop attracted many kindergarten educators from the project schools. During the gathering, the series of activities organised by the CoP for the 2023-2024 academic year was introduced. This followed by two multicultural workshops focused on ethnic minority clothing and languages. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the Urdu language and to appreciate the clothing and accessories of various ethnic minority groups.

Date: 9 December, 2023 (Saturday)
Venue: Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Community of Practice Award Ceremony and Best Practices Sharing Seminar 2022-2023 brought together teachers and school leaders to recognise outstanding teaching tools designs and share experiences in teaching Chinese to non-Chinese speaking students. The event provided an informative programme for attendees to learn from one another and connect with like-minded professionals.

Date: 20 May, 2023 (Saturday)

Venue: InnoCentre

Date: 20 February, 2023 (Monday) 

Venue: The Education University of Hong Kong 

Date: 17 December, 2022 (Saturday)

Venue: Hong Kong Productivity Council