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Applied Learning

Learn about Applied Learning (ApL) in the New Senior Secondary (NSS) curriculum, emphasizing practical skills, diverse learning styles, and career readiness. Discover the benefits of ApL across different subjects and vocational fields.

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Applied Learning

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  1. Applied Learning Learning to Learn via ApplicationCultivating Aspiration via Learning http://www.edb.gov.hk/apl NSS Information Kit

  2. Our Belief • All students have the ability to learn • Different students have different learning styles • No single curriculum can match with all the students' learning needs • Learning skills and employability can be enhanced through different learning approaches NSS Information Kit

  3. What is Applied Learning? • Applied Learning (ApL) aims at enabling students to understand fundamental concepts and theories through application and practice, and to develop their generic skills in authentic context. • The design principle of ApL is the same as that of other school subjects, with equal emphasis on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes. • ApL is an essential component of the new senior secondary (NSS) curriculum. Students may choose up to three electives including ApL courses according to their interests, aspirations and aptitudes. NSS Information Kit

  4. Core Subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics and Liberal Studies) Electives (e.g. Physics, History,ApL courses, etc.） Other Learning Experiences 20-30% Position of ApL in the NSS Curriculum ApL is an essential component of the NSS curriculum, complementing the NSS subjects NSS Information Kit

  5. Areas of Studies • Applied Science • Business, Management & Law • Creative Studies • Engineering & Production • Media & Communication • Services NSS Information Kit

  6. Curriculum Design of ApL BalanceBreadth and depthTheoretical and applied learning ArticulationProviding students with multiple pathways for further studies and work CoherenceComplementing the NSS subjects ResponsivenessReflecting the social, economic and technological needs of the local society and the global trend Learning platformProviding different learning contexts to develop students’ generic skills, values and attitudes NSS Information Kit

  7. Life-long learning for further studies and/or work Career-related Competencies Thinking Skills Values & Attitudes Foundation Skills People Skills Curriculum Framework of ApL Different Vocational Fields as Learning Contexts NSS Information Kit

  8. Course Providers Schools EDB Parents Students Industry Quality Assurance of ApL Quality The Design The Process The Product NSS Information Kit

  9. Current Recognition of ApL • Successful completion of one quality-assured ApL course will be • recognised as comparable to one HKCEE subject pass • accepted by the Civil Service Bureau as comparable to a pass in the HKCEE (excluding Chinese Language and English Language) for civil service appointment purpose. NSS Information Kit

  10. Proposed Recognition for ApL in the NSS Curriculum • Three levels of performance: ‘unattained’, ‘attained’ and ‘attained with distinction’ • HKDSE transcript will record the learning outcomes for ApL course(s) and give recognition to student’s level of performance NSS Information Kit

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