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B. Sub-committee on Initial The SCITE makes recommendations to COTAP on –
Teacher Education (SCITE) (a) professional exchange with TEIs on how to:
(i) plan, implement and review ITE
The Sub-committee on Initial Teacher
programmes to meet present and forecast
Education (SCITE) is set up under COTAP
needs as well as expectations of both the
to advise on policies and measures
education sector and the community at
relating to initial teacher education (ITE)
large in the light of changing societal needs
programmes and provide a platform for
and expectations, global educational
regular professional exchange with Teacher
developments and related research and
Education Institutions (TEIs) and the school
evaluation findings;
sector.
(ii) set desired attributes for ITE graduates
with reference to the teacher competencies
requirements and review the ITE
programmes in the light of feedback
from the key stakeholders, including ITE
graduates; and
(iii) enhance the planning parameters for
teacher education provision;
(b) the qualification requirements for permitted and
registered teachers, in the light of the prevailing
needs in primary, secondary and special schools
and kindergartens;
(c) the recognition and comparability of professional
qualifications acquired outside Hong Kong for
the purpose of teaching in Hong Kong; and
(d) other matters relevant to ITE which COTAP may
refer to.
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