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Overview of The New Senior Secondary Academic Structure and Curriculum

Overview of The New Senior Secondary Academic Structure and Curriculum. Dr. KW Cheung Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Development) Education Bureau 18 September 2009. The New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum. I mplemented in the 2009/10 school year. Other pathways.

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Overview of The New Senior Secondary Academic Structure and Curriculum

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  1. Overview of The New Senior Secondary Academic Structure and Curriculum Dr. KW Cheung Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Development) Education Bureau 18 September 2009

  2. The New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum Implemented in the 2009/10 school year

  3. Other pathways Comparison of theExisting Academic StructureandNew Academic Structure Existing Academic Structure New Academic Structure 1st cohort will graduate in summer 2016 3-year Degree program 4-year Degree program All students can promote to S6 in Sep 2011 Other pathways Other pathways HKALE S7 2012 1st HKDSEE S6 Secondary 6 Senior Secondary 3 HKCEE New Senior Secondary Secondary 5 Secondary 5 Senior Secondary 2 Secondary 4 Secondary 4 Senior Secondary 1 this Sep Secondary 3 Secondary 3 Secondary 2 Secondary 2 Secondary 1 Secondary 1

  4. NSS Curriculum - Promote all round development Provide diversified learning opportunities Other Learning Experiences Moral and Civic Education, Community Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical Development and Career-related Experiences 4Core Subjects Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies 2 or 3Elective Subjects 2 or 3 subjects chosen from NSS elective subjects, or from Applied Learning and/or other language courses 45-55% 20-30% 15-35% *Schools will offer different NSS elective subjects depending on individual schools’ context and students’ needs. Some schools may also offer ApL courses and/or other language courses.

  5. From Existing Public ExamtoNew Public Exam *except Liberal Studies

  6. Other Learning Experiences (OLE) • Under the NSS Curriculum, OLE is one of the three components that complement the core and elective subjects • 15% or more of the curriculum time • Aiming to develop students’ whole-person development, foster a broader scope of views and life-long learning abilities for students • Including learning experiences of • Moral and Civic Education, • Community Service, • Physical Development, • Aesthetic Development and • Career-related Experiences.

  7. Student Learning Profile (SLP) Students telling their own “stories of learning” • Each senior secondary student is encouraged to build up his/her own profile to reflect his/her learning experiences and achievements • SLP broad framework： • Academic performance in school • Other Learning Experiences • Awards/Achievements gained outside school • Student’s Self-account

  8. Liberal Studies – a new core subject in NSS curriculum Overview of the subject - • LS is one of the 4 core subjects.The other core subjects: Chi, Eng, Math. • Aims to broaden students’ knowledge base and enhance their social awareness through the study of a wide range of issues. • Provides cross-curricular learning opportunities for all senior secondary students. The learning experiences provided will foster students’ capacity for life-long learning, so that they can face the challenges of the future with confidence. • Will be discussed in the subsequent section

  9. Students’ Multiple Pathway

  10. 4-year degree programmes Post-secondary programmes (including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Vocational education and training (Diploma and Certificate programmes offered by the Vocational Training Council (VTC), the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA), etc.) Study outside Hong Kong Employment Multiple Pathways

  11. University Entrance Requirements(first announced in July 2006; updated in July 2009) • Most faculties of universities require 4 core subjects + 1elective subject (specified/non-specified). Some faculties require 4 + 2. • In 2012, there will be sufficient places of degree programmes in the universities for students under both existing and new academic structures. There will be 14,500 places for each cohort.

  12. The New Public Exam ─ Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination

  13. Main Changes • one public exam • emphasize high order thinking and application of knowledge • school-based assessment (SBA) • standards-referenced reporting (SRR)

  14. International Recognition • Since 2007/08, HKEAA has been working closely with: • National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) • The UK National Agency providing information and expert opinion on qualifications attained outside UK • Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) • The official agency handling admission applications to higher education programmes in UK • The benchmarking exercises will be completed soon

  15. Communication with Parents

  16. Communication Channels • District-based Parents Seminars • Roving Exhibition on “NSS Academic Structure & Curriculum” • New Academic Structure “334” Web Bulletin • NSS School Information Network(in the NAS “334” Web Bulletin) • NSS Information Kit • DVDs on NSS curriculum • FAQ Booklets • Parents Pamphlets

  17. http://www.edb.gov.hk/334

  18. Let us join hands to build a bright future for our students Thank you！

  19. Overview of The New Senior Secondary Academic Structure and Curriculum Dr. KW Cheung Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Development) Education Bureau 18 September 2009

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