Learning English in Hong Kong: The views and practices of kindergarten teachers

Cheung Shing Sam LEUNG; Swee Eng Audrey LIM

Learning English in Hong Kong: The views and practices of kindergarten teachers

Cheung Shing Sam LEUNG
, Swee Eng Audrey LIM

Department of Early Childhood Education (ECE)

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Abstract

According to the Curriculum Guide issued by the Education Bureau in Hong Kong, English should not be taught as a formal subject and children should be EUR exposed' to it. This paper presents findings from a questionnaire survey and classroom observations on how teachers in Hong Kong preschools help children learn English. It examines the various ways teachers create a rich environment for the children to be exposed to English as a second language.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - Jun 2009
Event	3rd Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Duration: 01 Jun 2009 → 03 Jun 2009

Conference

Conference	3rd Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference
Country/Territory	Singapore
Period	01/06/09 → 03/06/09

Keywords

Early childhood
Language and education

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