The New Academic Structure for Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education

1. 1 The New Academic Structure for Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education May 2005 Education and Manpower Bureau

2. 2 The Way Forward Committed actions and critical milestones in response to consensus and concerns, 2nd consultation of multi-stage development of curriculum & assessment frameworks from June to Sep 2005 Dialogue with stakeholders on developmental issues, e.g. COS & special education, communications & partnership with all stakeholders, e.g. focus groups, web-bulletin

3. 3 Sept 2009 - 1st cohort of NSS students (existing P5 students to be the first to enjoy the new structure) 2012 - 1st HKDSE exam - 1st cohort of SS3 students entering the university 2016 - 1st batch of university students to be graduated under the new structure Year of Implementation: 2009

4. 4 Building on Strengths of Basic Education: The Whole Curriculum Framework

5. 5 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 their 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 and other skills as necessary for being a life-long learner; to understand their own 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.

6. 6 Prior knowledge Balance between breadth and depth Balance between theoretical and applied learning Balance between essential learning and a flexible and diversified curriculum Learning how to learn and inquiry-based learning Progression of studies Smoother articulation to multiple progression pathways Greater coherence

7. 7 Lesson Time (for 3 years) (SS1, SS2 173 days, SS3 127 days)(Average: 158 days)

8. 8 Curriculum (4) Chinese Language 12.5% 12.5 - 15% (338h � 405h) English Language 12.5% 12.5 - 15% (338h � 405h) Mathematics 10 - 15% 10 - 15% (270h � 405h) Liberal Studies 12.5% min. 10% (min. 270h) Core subjects: 45-55%

9. 9 Curriculum (5) No. of Xs

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11. 11 Curriculum (6)

12. 12 Senior Secondary Curriculum Guide 2006 As a continuation of Basic Education Curriculum Guide, CDC, 2002) To support planning & implementation of NSS, e.g. other learning experiences, assessment literacy, 

13. 13 Curriculum (8) Mathematics (10% - 15%) Compulsory Part (10%) (ALL students): Foundation Topics + Non-foundation Topics (optional) Elective Part (5%) (optional) Module 1 (Calculus & Statistics) Module 2 ( Algebra and Calculus) One of 3 combinations: Compulsory Part only (for general purpose) Compulsory Part + Module 1 (knowing more mathematics) Compulsory Part + Module 2 (for further study in math-related field) Compulsory Part and Module are separately reported

15. 15 Curriculum (9) Compulsory unit From 9 to 6 units, with detailed explanatory notes Assessed in public examination with 5-level reporting as other NSS subjects Elective units No elective units as compared to 6 originally proposed Independent Enquiry Study using elective themes such as Mass Media & Arts; SBA only

16. Liberal Studies (Cont�d)

17. 17 Curriculum (10) Two approaches: Interdisciplinary approach ? Science (Integrated) Combined approach : take 2 out of the 3 parts selected from Phy, Chem and Bio curricula To get a broad knowledge of science with: 1 X � Science (Integrated) 2 Xs � 1 from Phy, Chem or Bio + Science (Combined) 3 Xs � Phy, Chem and Bio

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20. 20 English Language

21. 21 Business, Accounting and Financial Studies

22. 22 Example of Induction Programme (before SS2)

23. 23 Curriculum (11) Career-oriented Studies

24. 24 A Continuum of Theoretical and Applied Learning

25. 25 Other languages, e.g. French, German, Japanese PTH - 2 elective modules (????????,???? ???) on PTH in Chinese Language subject for more capable students to excel - HKEAA will continue to offer oral & listening test in both Cantonese and PTH as choices to students Strengthening of culture, values & attitudes (e.g. gender, sustainability, �)

26. 26 Curriculum (14) Special Education

27. 27 Curriculum (15) Gifted Education

28. 28 To consult professionals on curriculum & assessment frameworks To demonstrate exemplars of learning, teaching & assessment, & other good practice To solicit information on provision of subjects, needs for professional development To provide early information for school planning (e.g. overview of Progression of Study for SS1, SS2, SS3, SBA) & interface matters To establish means for further communication

29. 29 2nd Stage of Consultation (Cont�d) �3+3+4� Report to set further directions (especially chapters 2-9) Consultation means (June � Sept 2005)

30. 30 Managing & Leading Change Critical milestones � certainties & uncertainties Communication means Web bulletin District focus groups E-mail Advisory bodies Coherence-making: JSEA, Education regulations/ordinance, MOI

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