Following the specialized training program for the first batch of Capital Normal University (CNU) students in mid-July, The University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) organized a training course on Talent Development of Teacher Education from July 26 to 30 for the second batch of CNU students. This second batch included 36 undergraduate students from teacher education majors (second-year and third-year students).
This week-long cross-border exchange training program was rich in content, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of Macao’s economic and cultural development through various topics, exchanges, and on-campus and off-campus visits. They learned about the classroom atmosphere and international teaching concepts at UM, as well as the differences between Macao’s formal secondary education system and that of mainland China. A series of special lectures were delivered by senior professors from Faculty of Education (FED) and Faculty of Science and Technology (FST). On campus, the participants visited FED, Centre for Science and Engineering Promotion, UM Library, and Cheng Yu Tung College (CYTC). Off-campus visits included Pui Ching Middle School Macau, Base for Education of Love for the Country and Macao for Young People, and Macao Science Center. At the closing ceremony, a student representative shared their reflections, stating that this training allowed them to experience the unique charm of Macao and gain a better understanding of its formal education system. It strengthened their determination to pursue a career in education after graduation and expressed their hope to return to Macao and UM for further studies in the future.
Capital Normal University is a “Double First-Class” university in China and a “Jointly Established University” by the Beijing Municipal Government and the Ministry of Education. It is an important talent training base in Beijing. The University of Macau’s Centre for Continuing Education will continue to develop more training programs for university students, promoting exchange and cooperation between mainland universities and UM.
