The first Asian Roundtable of Presidents of Universities of Education was organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Education in May 2009. Over 30 presidents and representatives of normal universities and universities of education from Asia and Europe attended.

The Second Asian Roundtable was held on 3 November 2011 under the theme of “Envisioning the Future of Asian Universities of Education”.

File list:

• Asian Roundtable of Presidents of Universities of Education: operation guide (I) / edited by Office of Strategic and Academic Planning (August 2009). [7 November 2008-15 May 2009]
• Asian Roundtable of Presidents of Universities of Education: operation guide (II) / edited by Office of Strategic and Academic Planning (August 2009). [29 January 2009-5 November 2009]
• Second Asia Roundtable of Presidents of Universities of Education: [operational support documents]. [9 March 2011-31 October 2011]
• 2011 Second Asia Roundtable of Presidents of Universities of Education: expenditure. [28 March 2011-12 December 2011]

In February 2009, the University Grants Committee published its Review Report, which recommended one of two options for the Hong Kong Institute of Education to “develop into a multidisciplinary, institution with a focus on education and other complementary disciplines, primarily offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and undertaking research and research training”. The Review Report provided a clear roadmap for the Institute’s development into an education-focused, multidisciplinary institute with strong research capabilities.

In January 2012, the Institute submitted a report entitled Final Preparation for University Title to the Education Bureau of the Government of the HKSAR. The report articulated that the Institute has transformed into a university-level institution providing multidisciplinary programs at all levels and conducting active research.

This file contains the agenda and minutes of the Steering Committee on University Title, which was responsible for adopting strategies for the re‑submission to the Government of the HKSAR and for considering and endorsing the draft Re‑submission Documents for Academic Board consideration and Council approval.

In addition, the file includes multiple draft versions of the Final Preparation for University Title, reflecting revisions made during the drafting process.

The In-service Course for Teachers of English in Secondary Schools aimed to further develop the professionalism of English teachers in the context of the Hong Kong secondary school curriculum through reflecting upon theory and practices.

This file includes memoranda and correspondence regarding inviting guest speakers for the course.

Includes correspondence, minutes and reports regarding the development and the eventual unsuccessful validation of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) course.

In 2004, the Advisory Group on Strategic Planning (AGSP) was set up to gather expertise in different areas to as a “think tank” and advise the Senior Management on the future development of the Institute.

The planning context of the Strategic Plan considered the local environment as well as the broader environment beyond Hong Kong. The goal was to prepare future teachers and educators to meet the needs of the 21st-century globalised information era.

Content:
Communication plans -- Timeline & Dept SP -- Tendering publication --Consultation -- Informal discussion -- Senior Management Retreat -- Head’s conference -- Institute forum -- SMC Council report -- UGC report -- SP workshop.

In parallel with the Vision Statement, a Strategic Plan Working Group chaired by Dr KC Pang, the Deputy Director, was established in December 1997, with a mandate to develop a strategic plan for the Institute that would guide short-term and long-term developments and resource allocation.

The Working Group drew upon a large database of views from internal staff and external stakeholders collected through Delphi and SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analyses. These analyses, along with a number of open forums, helped shape decisions about the Institute's strategic direction in Strategy 2000: strategic plan for 1999-2004.

In April 2000, the Working Group on the Development of the Strategic Plan was renamed the Advisory Committee on Strategic Planning and Implementation (ACSPI) to better reflect its new focus on providing advice and support to the Directorate on issues relating to the implementation of Strategy 2000.

The Office of the Planning and Academic Implementation (PAI) served as the unit responsible for all logistical support and for carrying out the implementation work required by the Working Group.

Later, in April 2000, PAI Office's role shifted to supporting the Advisory Committee in modifying the "Strategy 2000" to account for contextual changes brought about by reforms in school and tertiary education (in particular, the wide-ranging reform proposals of the Education Commission).

The series consists of both administrative and programme records of the Association of Lecturers at Colleges of Education dated 1966 to 1985, including meeting notices and minutes, constitutions, bank statements, financial reports, correspondence, newsletters, and members' lists.

In 1994, the old Teacher’s Certificate courses were replaced by this new Certificate in Education (CE) courses, consisting of four domains: Professional Studies, Curriculum Studies, Academic Studies and General Education, and a Practicum component, which integrated theory and practice through seminars and a comprehensive range of school experience. The introduction of CE courses represented the most significant development in the founding year.

The Environmental Studies module was part of the “Academic Studies” area.

This file consists of the module outline and examination questions. It also includes information on the allocation of optional modules and the 1994–95 timetable.

In September 2007, the University Grants Committee (UGC) set up the Review Group on the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) in response to the Government's invitation for expert advice on the Development Blueprint put forward by the Institute. The Review Group visited the HKIEd Tai Po Campus on 7 January 2008.

This file contains records of preparatory and mock meetings conducted by HKIEd in anticipation of the UGC Review Group's visit, as well as Notes of Meetings with the UGC. It also includes meeting notes and correspondences with the UGC following the visit on 7 January 2008.