Learning Study Immersion Programme
2-3 Dec 2021
The WALS International Conference 2021 will bring to you a unique 2-day Learning study Immersion Programme in Hong Kong on 2-3 December after the Main Conference in Macau. In this Immersion Programme, you will receive intensive training that can deepen your understanding of Learning Study, as well as on how to deploy Variation theory as a theoretical lens for understanding teaching and learning in action. Besides, you will also have a chance to visit a school in Hong Kong to experience how Learning Study is conducted in an authentic context.
Overview of the Programme
On 2 Dec, you will have a Learning Study workshop in the morning at The Education University in Hong Kong, Tai Po campus. In the afternoon, you will have chance to observe a regular lesson in a Hong Kong School. The teacher will apply Variation theory in designing the lesson. There will also be chance for a collegial sharing with the teacher.
On 3 Dec, we will bring you to a school to observe a Learning Study research lesson and participate in a post-lesson conference. You will have an opportunity to apply the conceptual lens which you have learnt from the Learning Study workshop to analyse the lesson, as well as to give feedback on the research lesson in the post-lesson discussion.
Fee
The cost of this two-day programme will be HK$1400 (approximately $180 USD) which includes:
| – A workshop on Learning Study and Variation Theory on 2 Dec
– A lesson observation on 2 Dec – Visit to a primary/secondary school focusing on Learning Study in practice on 3 Dec – Light lunches on 2 & 3 Dec – Transport from recommended hotels to EdUHK and schools. |
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the programme fee. Therefore, you have to book your accommodation by yourselves. However, two recommended hotels offer discounted room rate for the participants of the WALS Learning Study Immersion Programme for their stay in Hong Kong via the booking links provided below.
Recommended Hotels
- I) Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin
Address: 18 Chak Cheung Street, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
(adjacent to University MTR Station)
Website:com
| Room rate per night: (For both single and double occupancy) |
Starting from HK$980, subject to 10% service charge. |
| Booking link: | https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/china/hyatt-regency-hong- kong-sha-tin/shahr?corp_id=G-ED26 |
| For Enquires: | Regina Fung
Tel: (+852) 3723 7312 Email: regina.fung@hyatt.com |
- II) Royal Park Hotel
Address: 8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Shatin, Hong Kong(adjacent to Shatin MTR Station)
Website:https://www.royalpark.com.hk
| Room rate per night: (For both single and double occupancy) |
Starting from HK$780, subject to 10% service charge. |
| Booking link: | https://reservation.royalpark.com.hk/npres/mindex.jsp? lang2=EN&p_code=EU112921A |
| For Enquires: | Keith Fung
Tel: (+852) 2694 3893 Email: keithfung@royalpark.com.hk |
– You can search the discounted room types and corresponding room rates from the booking links.
– Discounted rooms are limited. Therefore, we recommend you to book your stay as early as possible. Please also pay attention to the cancellation policy of your stay and the terms of your booking before you place the booking.
– For enquires on room booking or room cancellation, please contact the hotel directly.
– Information of other hotels in Hong Kong can be accessed at https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/plan/accommodation.html
Transportation between Ferry Terminals and the Two Recommended Hotels
The most convenient way to travel between Hong Kong and Macau is by ferry. As the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal located at Shun Tak Centre (Sheung Wan) is connected to Shueng Wan MTR Station, it is quite convenient for you to travel to the two recommended hotels by MTR at Sheung Wan, or you can take a taxi to either one of the hotels. If you arrive by ferry fromother terminals such as TuenMun Ferry Terminal, China Ferry Terminal, or by coach via Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, you can also take a taxi to the hotels. In addition, there are also other transportation options available, please check online in advance.
Remarks
– Fee will not be refunded unless the programme is cancelled by WALS Conference 2021.
– Participants are required to have a valid passport and a visa (unless you are visa-free) to enter Hong Kong from Macau.
– Participants have to arrange the transportation between Hong Kong and Macau on their own before and after the Learning Study Immersion Programme. Please visit https://www.walsnet.org/2021/transportation/ for information.
Participants who stay at other hotels instead of the recommended hotels have to arrange their own transportation to EdUHK and the designated local school(s) on 2 & 3 Dec morning.