Overview
How should I prepare for my future profession?

 
'Becoming a Preferred Graduate will get you a good job!'
 
  What is a Preferred Graduate in English Language Teaching? See table below.

Why are the qualities of a Prefered Graduate important? Read the first column carefully.
 
 
Nature of the English Language Teaching Qualities of a Preferred Graduate in the discipline How far am I from being a Preferred Graduate?
'How much water would there be in your bucket?'

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Professional English Language teachers are expected to be effective and confident in communicating through English. Able to communicate effectively in English with familiar people in familiar situations.
Able to communicate effectively in English with unfamiliar people in unfamiliar situations.
Able to give formal presentations in English.
Professional English Language teachers are expected to be aware of the common socio-linguistic characteristics of English. Able to use a variety of academic tools to describe and analyse English.
Professional teachers in Hong Kong are expected to co-operate with specialists from diverse technical, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Able to identify the professional requirements of individuals from very diverse backgrounds.
Able to communicate effectively your own preferences to professional colleagues.
Able to bridge effectively professionals from different specialisms and diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Able to act creatively when handling competing professional requirements.
Professional teachers are expected to be effective team leaders and co-operative team members. Able to lead a team effectively towards achieving its goal.
Able to contribute effectively as a member of a team.
Professional teachers act to keep up with the changing knowledge in their own fields and are committed to continuous professional development (CPD). Be an independent and autonomous life-long learner.
Professional teachers are expected to explore alternative solutions to problems. Able to exercise creativity, critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
Local professionals are sensitive to the international role of the HKSAR. Be oriented towards thinking global and acting local.