Page 13 - Professional Standards for Teachers of Hong Kong

Sharing by Ms Liu Yuet Ming

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“If I have to use one thing to describe Ms
For Yourself and Others Liu, I would say a sponge… Ms Liu grows

Ms Liu aspired not only to become a teacher, but a good teacher . Twenty or as she continuously absorbs water around
more years ago, she established the “Creative Arts Workshop” to provide her, which makes her strong… Now, she
opportunities for students from grassroots families to participate in arts gradually releases the water she has
activities in order to develop their creativity and talents.
absorbed to influence other teachers.”
Tsz Ki was one of the outstanding members, who showed a passion for music,
no matter it is singing or dancing. She stood out as the main actress even at
a young age in S2. When she was in S4, she aspired to pursue a career in Pursue continuing professional development individually and through
performing arts and was prepared to apply to the Academy for Performing
sharing and collaboration with the professional learning communities,
Arts. However, because of financial needs of her family, she had to give up parents, school sponsoring bodies and the community…
her aspiration to work as a waitress at a sushi shop after the DSE Examina -
tion. Ms Liu was heartbroken to learn that, eyes brimming with tears. What
was the story behind Ms Liu’s emotions? Did it have anything to do with why “I aspire not only to become a teacher, but a good teacher.”
she became a music teacher? In the eyes of others, could Ms Liu fulfil her
own promise of being a good teacher?
Committed Role Models of Professionalism