Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Schools

Principal

• is familiar with the objectives of the Scheme
• deploys the NET considering their professional experience and expertise
• promotes effective professional collaboration between the NET and other English Panel Members
• supports school-based evaluation of the Scheme
• encourages networking among schools when appropriate
• adopts an open and positive attitude towards changes and innovative practices in English language learning and teaching
• is aware of the NET’s language and cultural needs in staff meetings
• establishes communication links with the NET wherever possible
• defines and explains clearly the role of the NET to members of the school community
• submits a NET deployment plan to the NET Section when required

English Panel Chair (EPC)

• cultivates a culture of co-planning and co-teaching in English language learning and teaching
• provides mentoring for a new NET
• inform the NET of relevant curriculum documents and priorities of the English Panel
• adopts a positive and open attitude towards innovative learning and teaching strategies
• supports collaboration among teachers by providing time for sharing good practices in English panel meetings
• reviews and adjusts deployment to enhance the effectiveness of the NET
• provides regular performance feedback to the NET
• provides opportunities for the NET to take on duties outside leave periods

Native-speaking English Teacher (NET)

• collaborates with English Panel Members to co-plan and/or co-teach
• undertakes assigned teaching duties and implements good teaching practices
• contributes to school-based curriculum development and professional development activities
• is an active and contributing member of a school learning community
• advises colleagues on the current use of English and how it is shaped by culture
• organises and conducts co-curricular activities related to English learning and teaching
• attends relevant professional development activities organised and conducted by the NET Section and disseminates the information to the English panel
• is sensitive to the culture and needs of students and school personnel
• is aware of the professional support provided by the NET Section

English Panel Members (EPM)

• support actively and facilitate the implementation of the Scheme
• attend relevant professional development activities organised by the NET Section, and disseminate the information to the English Panel
• collaborate with the NET when participating in NET Section projects or competitions