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Sacred Heart Canossian College. Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC: Identification & Differentiated Curriculum. Conference of Gifted Education 6th March, 2008. Sacred Heart Canossian College. Presentation Outline. School Background Development of Gifted Education in SHCC
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Sacred Heart Canossian College Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC: Identification & Differentiated Curriculum Conference of Gifted Education 6th March, 2008
Sacred Heart Canossian College Presentation Outline • School Background • Development of Gifted Education in SHCC • Our Strengths & Weaknesses • Identification of gifted students • Differentiated Curriculum • Migration to NSS 2
Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background • Sacred Heart Canossian College was founded in • 1860. • We aim at providing an all-round education of • Christian virtues and the formation of heart to • empower our youngsters to be women of integrity • and versatility. • Girl, EMI, Band One School • Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19. 3
Sacred Heart Canossian College • 38 classes • F.1 – F.3: 6 classes each • F.4 – F.5: 6 classes each – 3 Arts stream; 3 Science stream • F.6 – F.7: 4 classes each – 2 Arts stream; 2 Science stream • 100% F.5 and F.7 graduates further their studies in different institutions
Sacred Heart Canossian College Development of Gifted Education 2003 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Team 2007 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC (Revised)
Sacred Heart Canossian College Levels of Operation • Level I: Whole School Approach • Level II: Pull-out Programme Ambassadors of Learning • Level III: Outsourcing support from EDB and tertiary institutions
Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Strengths • Good portion of bright students • Vision of our school leaders • Supportive staff, parent & alumnae • Strong Networking • Adequate resources to support practice
Sacred Heart Canossian College Our Weaknesses • Lack of trained staff • Value rejection
Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification
Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level One – Whole School • Student Talent Profile • Parents Nomination Form
Sacred Heart Canossian College Student Talent Profile Multiple Intelligences Inventory Student Activities Record Academic Results
Sacred Heart Canossian College Parent Nomination Form
Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level Two – Pull out Program • Ambassadors of Learning • Teacher & Peer Nomination
Sacred Heart Canossian College Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) • Academic Achievers • (top 10% in the form) • Special Talent • Positive and Fast Thinkers
Sacred Heart Canossian College Selection of AoL Teacher Nomination Peer Nomination Interview
Sacred Heart Canossian College Training of AoLsLearning Beyond the Classroom • Learning Skills Camp • Visits & Talks • Playing Hosts to Visitors • Video Conferencing • Global Youth Conference • Cultural Exchange Programme • Service Programme • Publication • Company Programme
Sacred Heart Canossian College Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students • Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject) • Outsourcing support from EDB and other tertiary institutions
Sacred Heart Canossian College Exceptionally Gifted StudentsSHALL Science, Mathematics & Information Technology Humanities Aesthetic Languages Leadership
Sacred Heart Canossian College Outsourcing Support • EDB Support Measures for the Exceptionally Gifted Students • Standford University Education Program for Gifted Youth • The Congressional Youth Leadership Council, US Global Young Leaders Conference • The Chinese University of Hong Kong • The University of Science & Technology Gifted Program
Sacred Heart Canossian College Differentiated Curriculum
Sacred Heart Canossian College Preparation • Differentiate Instructions Workshops (05, 06, 07) • Inviting overseas teacher trainer • Video conferencing with trainer
Sacred Heart Canossian College Implementation (06-08) • Each teacher hands in ONE lesson plan on differentiated instruction • Differentiated according to interest / learning style / readiness Using Bloom’s Taxonomy Lesson Observation by the School Principal • Peer Lesson Observation – Cross-curricular • Reading books on differentiated instruction and diversified learning Sharing of lesson plans on intranet
Sacred Heart Canossian College Professional Development • Professional dialogue • Reports of performance • Post lesson evaluation with school head • Self-evaluation
Sacred Heart Canossian College Migration to New Senior Secondary
Sacred Heart Canossian College • Setting Data Bank (i-portfolio) • Vertical Development of AoL • Development of Other Learning Experience (OLE)
Sacred Heart Canossian College S1 – Identification S2 - Self-understanding Workshops & Visits S3 - Exploration & Taking Risks Workshops & Learning Camp, Student Tutors
Sacred Heart Canossian College SS1-Creativity & Meeting Challenges CGYC, Odyssey of the Mind, JA Company Programme, Services (local), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors SS2 - Caring &Taking Initiatives CGYC, Student Council, Prefects Board, School Service Team, House System, Services (global), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors SS3- Gratitude & Renewing Commitment Mentorship Programme
Sacred Heart Canossian College THANK YOU Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma