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Dr S K Kwan Curriculum Development Institute Education Bureau 3 February 2012

Understanding the N ew Senior Secondary Curriculum. Dr S K Kwan Curriculum Development Institute Education Bureau 3 February 2012. Key Messages. What are the goals and features of the New Academic Structure and the new senior secondary (NSS) curricula?

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Dr S K Kwan Curriculum Development Institute Education Bureau 3 February 2012

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  1. Understanding the New Senior Secondary Curriculum Dr S K Kwan Curriculum Development Institute Education Bureau 3 February 2012

  2. Key Messages • What are the goals and features of the New Academic Structure and the new senior secondary (NSS) curricula? • How is it different from the old one (AL/sixth form)? • What are the students’ subject choices & learning experiences? • What are the pathways of students? • How is HKDSE recognised locally and internationally?

  3. Purpose of New Academic Structure Develop whole-person and life-long learning capabilities Opportunities for ALL students to succeed by enabling them to find themselves, and meeting their aspirations, needs, aptitudes Promote diversified human resource development in HK Maintain HK’s competitiveness as international city

  4. Other pathways Old Academic Structure andNew Academic Structure Old Academic Structure New Academic Structure 1st cohort of graduates (2015/16) 3-year Degree program 4-year Degree program Other pathways Other pathways HKALE S7 2011/12 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 2009/10 Secondary 3 Secondary 3 Secondary 2 Secondary 2 2006/07 Secondary 1 Secondary 1

  5. Comparison of Old and New Senior Secondary Curriculum

  6. The New Senior Secondary Curriculum

  7. Seven Learning goals • To be biliterate and trilingual with adequate proficiency • To acquire a broad knowledge base, and be able to understand contemporary issues that may impact on one’s daily life at personal, community, national and global levels • To be an informed and responsible citizen with a sense of global and national identity • To respect pluralism of cultures and views, and be a critical, reflective and independent thinker • To acquire IT & other skills for being a lifelong learner • To understand one’s career/academic aspirations and develop positive attitudes towards work and learning • To lead a healthy life style with active participation in aesthetic and physical activities

  8. Communication skills Critical thinking skills Creativity Collaboration skills Information technology skills Numeracy skills Problem-solving skills Self-management skills Study skills Perseverance Respect for others Responsibility National Identity Commitment …… Physical & Aesthetic Development Moral and Civic Education Career-related Experiences Intellectual Development Community Service Student Programme – Whole Person Development & Diversification Core Subjects:Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies as core subjects for ALL students (45-55%) Elective Subjects: 2 or 3 elective subjects chosen from 20 NSS subjects and a range of Applied Learning courses(20-30%) Other Learning Experiencesmoral & civic education, community service, aesthetic and physical activities and career-related experiences(15-35%) NSS Generic Skills Values & Attitudes P1- S3 General Studies 8

  9. NSS Subjects

  10. NSS Subjects

  11. Liberal Studies uses knowledge and perspectives from other subjects to study contemporary issues so that students have the opportunity to: connect knowledge and concepts across different disciplines expand their perspectives beyond single disciplines study contemporary events not covered in single disciplines Chinese Language X1 English Language X2 Issues in Liberal Studies Other Learning Experiences X3 Mathematics Liberal Studies Inter-connectedness of Liberal Studies with Other Subjects:

  12. Liberal Studies Curriculum Framework Society and Culture Module 2: Hong Kong Today Module 3: Modern China Module 4: Globalization Independent Enquiry Study (IES) Suggested Themes: Media, Education, Religion, Sports, Art, Information And Communication Technology Science, Technology and the Environment Self and Personal Development Module 5: Public Health Module 6: Energy Technology and the Environment Module 1： Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationships 12

  13. Mathematics Education Compulsory Part Extended Part Module 1: Calculus and Statistics Three Strands: Number and Algebra Measures, Shape and Space Data Handling S4-S6 Module 2: Algebra and Calculus It is a foundation for all students and provides mathematical concepts, skills and knowledge which are necessary for students’ different career pathways Students who have a strong interest in mathematics or wish to apply for Mathematics or related programmes (e.g. Engineering) at universities may choose any one of the two modules for more focused and in-depth study 13

  14. For students with a great interest in science who wish to pursue future studies or work in this field NSS Science Curriculum Biology Chemistry • Physics • Science • Combined Science • Integrated Science It comprises three parts with content selected from the Biology, Chemistry and Physics curricula. Students will have to take the two parts that are complementary to the single discipline in which they specialise. For students with diverse interests who wish to take elective subjects from different KLAs This is designed for students wishing to take up one elective subject in the Science Education Key Learning Area. It serves to develop in students the scientific literacy essential for participating in a dynamically changing society 14

  15. Life-long learning for further studies and/or work Career-related competencies Foundation Skills Thinking Skills People Skills Values & Attitudes Different Vocational Fields as Learning Contexts Creative Studies Media & Communication Business, Management & Law Services Applied Science Engineering & Production Applied Learning (ApL) Courses

  16. Applied Learning (ApL) Courses • ApL is an integral part of the NSS curriculum. Students can take ApL courses as elective subjects at S5 and S6 (180 hours).

  17. Other Languages (OL) OL courses should follow a curriculum leading to the examinations pitched at the Advanced Supplementary Level offered by the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

  18. 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.

  19. Student Learning Profile (SLP) • 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 Students telling their own “stories of learning”… 19

  20. Implementation of the NSS Curriculum November 2010：New Senior Secondary Subject Information Survey Number of schools = 453

  21. Diversified Choice of Elective Subjects • Reducing early specialisation • Over 1,450 subject combinations each in S4 and S5 are offered • Choices of elective subjects more diversified and not limited to a particular Key Learning Area (KLA): 68% of S4 students and 70% of S5 students take elective subjects from two or three KLAs • All secondary schools offer an average of 11 to 12 elective subjects in S4 and S5 • About 50% of students studying 2Xs and 50% studying 3Xs in both S4 & S5 21

  22. Most Popular Subject Combinations • Secondary 5 • BAFS & Econ • Bio & Chem • Bio, Chem & Phy • BAFS, Econ & Geog 22

  23. The New Public Exam: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination • 2012 HKDSE examination will be held in late March to late May • Date of release of results is scheduled on 20 July 2012

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

  25. Reporting: Standards-referenced • Standards-referenced reporting • based on level descriptors • candidates’ results indicate the standards achieved in terms of knowledge and skills • independent of the performance of other candidates • enable stakeholders know exactly what the candidates know and can do

  26. Standards Referenced Reporting • Student performance to be reported with reference to five defined levels: • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 • Top Level 5 students awarded 5*, 5**

  27. Applied Learning Subjects Reported in 2 grades: Attained with distinction Attained

  28. Marking & grading will be conducted by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) A B C D E Other Language Subjects

  29. Implementation of School-Based Assessment • SBA is not an “add-on” element in the curriculum and should be integrated into learning and teaching. • SBA can assess skills/outcomes not included in public examinations, such as enquiry skills, laboratory skills and creativity in design. • SBA will firstly be commenced in 8 subjects and 4 science subjects (laboratory work only) in 2012 and progressively be implemented in other subjects. • HKEAA is now conducting a consultation on the SBA streamlining proposals and the final arrangements will be made known to schools by the end of February after endorsement by the Public Examination Board (PEB).

  30. Moderation of SBA • Schools are required to submit marks in S5 and S6 and HKEAA will moderate SBA marks, after schools submit S6 marks in early 2012. • Moderation is to ensure the consistency of assessment standards across subjects. Two methods will be adopted: - Statistical moderation with an element of expert judgment - Expert judgment with an element of statistical adjustment • Moderation is conducted on school basis but not class-based/teacher-based and therefore, within-school standardization of teachers’ marking standard is also necessary

  31. Subjects with SBA Implemented in the 2012 HKDSE

  32. Multiple & DiversifiedPathways for Students

  33. Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Multiple & DiversifiedPathways for Students Bachelor’s degree programmes [attain “3+3+2+2” in Chi, Eng, Maths, LS + 1-2 electives at Level 2 or 3 ] Further Studies in Mainland China / Abroad Employment [announcement by Civil Service Bureau in June 2011] Sub-degree Programmes [attain Level 2 in 5 subjects(including Chin Lang and Eng Lang)] Vocational programmes (e.g. VTC TDC/ Youth Pre-employment Programmes by Labour Dept) New Project Yi Jin / Foundation Diploma/Diploma in Vocational Education Programmes Non-local courses offered in Hong Kong/Distance learning programmes

  34. Electronic Advance Application (E-APP) System for Post-secondary Programmes E-APP (https://www.eapp.gov.hk), is an internet-based system newly developed by the Education Bureau for the HKALE and HKDSE candidates of current year to lodge advance applications for locally-accredited post-secondary programmes not covered by the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS)* before announcement of public examination results. * Except programmes offered by the Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

  35. E-APP Important Dates

  36. Vocational Education Programmes Application for 2012 / 13 Full-time Degree, Higher Diploma, New Foundation Diploma and Diploma in Vocational Education Programmes Dates of Application：1 Dec 2011 to 29 Feb 2012 http://www.vtc.edu.hk/admission/eng/course-ftps6-admission-procedure-key-dates.html 37

  37. New Project Yi Jin • An alternative pathway for secondary school leavers under the NAS and adult learners to obtain a formal qualification for further studies or employment; • Put in place from the 2012/13 academic year onwards; • A student will be awarded a full Yi Jin Diploma after he/she has passed all eight modules of the programme; • The qualification will be deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 in 5 subjects in the HKDSE including Chinese Language and English Language; • Details of the programme will be available in the first quarter of 2012.

  38. Mainland Higher Education (Pilot Scheme) 63 Mainland Higher Education Institutions to exempt Hong Kong students from taking Joint Entrance Examination On 28 November 2011, the Ministry of Education announced the detailed arrangements for the pilot scheme whereby 63 Mainland higher education institutions from 11 provinces and municipalities (e.g. Peking University, Tsinghua University and Fudan University) will consider the admission of Hong Kong students based on their results in the HKDSE and the HKALE, thus exempting them from taking the JEE for Universities in the Mainland. The pilot scheme is one of the supporting measures announced by the Vice-Premier of the State Council, Mr Li Keqiang (李克強), during his visit to Hong Kong in August this year.

  39. Mainland Higher Education (Pilot Scheme) • Minimum Admission Requirement: • - 4 core subjects: 3322 • Elective subjects: Level 2 or Level 3 in 1 or 2 specified/ unspecified elective subjects • SLP: consider as a good reference for selection of students • Individual institutions may have additional requirements • Online application will be from 20 Feb to 5 Mar, with confirmation of application at China Education Exchange (HK) Centre Limited (中國教育留學交流（香港）中心) during 1 to 15 Mar 2012. • For details, please visit www.edb.gov.hk/expo 2011

  40. Taiwan • Starting from 2012, students from HK can apply for Bachelor’s degree programmes of Taiwan universities using either their HKDSE, HKAL or HKCEE results. Students will be exempted from the “Joint entrance exam”. • They can apply through the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese (台灣公私立大學校院海外聯合招生委員會) .For details, please visit http://www.overseas.ncnu.edu.tw/

  41. Civil Service Appointment (1) Results in the HKDSE Examination that will be accepted for Civil Service Appointment:

  42. Civil Service Appointment (2)

  43. www.edb.gov.hk/nas/en

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