Successful Completion of VSA arts Institute 2009
VSA arts Institute 2009, the 3-day conference with workshops, was successully held from 17 July to 19 July, 2009 (Fri - Sun).
We were honoured to have invited Ms. Hui Hiu Fai, Florence, JP, Under Secretary for the Home Affairs, Home Affairs Bureau, Ms. Soula Antoniou, President of VSA arts and Ms. Ida Lam, Chairperson of the Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong as the officiating guests of the opening ceremony. The theme of the event was "The Arts as a Tool to Unlock Student Success and Create Inclusive Communities". Throughout the discussions and arts activities of the Institute conducted by presenters from the VSA arts and other Asia Pacific affiliates, the participants learnt the foundation of arts learning and inclusive education, skills on facilitating diversified arts activities for students with disabilities, and the ways of evaluation and assessment of the programs in their work.
We are very grateful to have almost 70 participants and VIPs from the arts, education and rehab fields joining the conference. Although the 3rd day of the Institute was shortened into a half-day session due to bad weather, it did not hinder participants' enthusiasm. We would like to express our gratitude to the supporting organisation, SAHK, presenters, affiliates of VSA arts, participants and volunteers, without support from these parties the VSA arts Institute would not be a success.
Snapshot of the Event
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Media Interview
"Citizen Watch" Episode 9: VSA arts Institute - The Arts as a tool to Unlock Student Success and Create Inclusive Communities
Video Clip from OurTV
Other Details of the Event
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| Date: | 17-19.07.2009 (Fri-Sun) |
| Venue: | The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building, 21 Pak Fuk Road, North Point, Hong Kong |
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Day 1 |
Open Ceremony Core Session: Successful Partnerships in Teaching Presenters: Ms. Mary Liniger & Mr. Gordon M. Sasaki Study Group Affiliate Showcase & Open Studio |
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19:00 – 20:30 |
Welcome Reception |
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Day 2 |
Core Session: The Arts and Inclusive Learning |
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Day 3 |
Core Session: Evaluation and Assessment of Learning |
*REGISTRATION counter is set at 8/F, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Building from 9:00 to 9:30
All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendence from the VSA arts after completing the Institute, and a Materials Book
Languages
English, Cantonese, Sign Language
Simultaneous interpretation and Hong Kong sign interpretation are available for Core Sessions. The study groups and showcases will be conducted in English with Cantonese interpretation and Hong Kong sign interpretation.