F.3 Parents Night on Promotion & Streaming

MethodMethod for NSS Curriculumfor NSS Curriculum

on 20/3/2009o 0/3/ 009

by Mr. YU Kin-man, Head of Academic Affairs

CommitteeCommittee

Todays Programy g

1 Introduction of NSS Curriculum1. Introduction of NSS CurriculumFramework (Core + Elective + OLE)( )

2. Arrangement of Elective Subjects(Ch i f 3X)(Choice of 3X)

3. Change in Pedagogy & Assessment3. Change in Pedagogy & Assessment in NSS (e.g. Liberal Studies)

A Comparison of the Current and A Comparison of the Current and the New Academic Structuresthe New Academic Structures

CurrentNew Structure

(3+3+4)

Current Structure(3+2+2+3)

20161st cohort of graduates

4-year Undergraduate

3-year Undergraduate

Degree

g

HK Diploma of Secondary Education

Degree

F.7HKALE 2012

Education (HKDSE)HKCEE

F.6

F.5

F.6 (SS3)

F.5 (SS2) New Senior Secondary(NSS)

F.4

F.3

F.4 (SS1)

F.32009/10 school year

(NSS)

F.2

F 1

F.2

F 1

y

F.1 F.1

1. Introduction of NSS i l f kNSS curriculum framework

% of TimeComponents of NSS Student Programme % of Time AllocationChinese Language English

Core Subjects

Chinese Language, EnglishLanguage, Mathematics & Liberal Studies as core subjects 45 55%j Liberal Studies as core subjects for ALL students2 or 3 Elective subjectsElective

Subjects(X)

2 or 3 Elective subjectschosen from 10 NSS subjects 20 30%

(X)

Other moral & civic education,Other Learning

Experiences

moral & civic education, community service, aesthetic & physical activities, career-related 15 35%

(OLE)physical activities, career related experiences

Main Changes from HKCEE/AL to NSS

Main Changes from HKCEE/AL to NSSfrom HKCEE/AL to NSSfrom HKCEE/AL to NSS

Existing:F t NSS

gHKCEE/AL

Future: NSS

Liberal Elective additional core subject on top ofbe aStudies

ect ein F.6/7

additional core subject on top of Chinese, English , Mathematics

No. of subjects

studied by a student

HKCEE: 7-9AL: 4-5 7(F.4) subjects taken by most students

a student

Streaming No clear streaming. 2-3 electivesfrom different KLAs coursesfrom different KLAs courses

Subject level HKCEE/AL

Most NSS subjects are HKCEE i l + 1 ith AL t d dlevel

/curricula + 1 yr with AL standard

Contents 20% change in new contents on average (except LS)

OLE Some students All students have OLE

Benefits of ChangegOne public examination Increasing learning time and

space and enhancingspace and enhancing learning effectiveness

All students study Meeting challenge ofAll students study through to F.6

Meeting challenge of knowledge-based society of Hong Kong

Breadth and depth of senior secondary

Developing the full potential of students with different y

education (diversification) learning aptitudes and interests

Smoother pathways for further study and work

Providing opportunities for young people to engage in study and/or work

4-year university Providing a more y yprogramme

gcomprehensive and balanced education

Other Learning Experiences (OLE)Other Learning Experiences (OLE)

One of the components of NSS curriculumOne of the components of NSS curriculumTake up lesson time of ~ 15%I l dInclude (a) Aesthetic Development , (b) Physical Development , (c) Moral and Civic Education , ( ) ,(d) Community Service , and (e) Career-related Experiences (e) Career-related Experiences .

Aim to promote a balanced and whole-person p pdevelopment of students, foster life-long learning capacities and develop studentslearning capacities and develop students abilities in different areas.

Other Learning Experience

Reading 3 periods/cycleBiblical Knowledge 1 period/cyclep

(OLE)in lesson time

Biblical Knowledge 1 period/cycle

Ph i l Ed ti 2 i d / lin lesson time Physical Education 2 periods/cycle(1 in F.6)

Music or *Visual Arts (AD)

In alternate termArts (AD) term

*NOT an exam subject in HK Diploma of Secondary Education Exam.Other learning experience (such as social services, fieldtrip, visit, ) after-school, on Saturdays and post-exam.p, , ) f , y pperiods not included above.

Student Learning Profile (SLP) Student Learning Profile (SLP)

Students are encouraged to buildStudents are encouraged to buildStudents are encouraged to build Students are encouraged to build up a profile to up a profile to record and reflect on record and reflect on their learning experiences and their learning experiences and achievementsachievements The contentThe content maymayachievementsachievements. The content . The content maymayinclude brief information about:include brief information about:

1.1. Academic performance Academic performance inin school;school;2.2. Other Learning Experiences; Other Learning Experiences; g p ;g p ;3. Awards/ achievements gained 3. Awards/ achievements gained outside outside

schoolsschoolssc oo ssc oo sAchievement Record in 08/09 (Habit building); Use of iPortfolio from 09/10 onwards (IncludeUse of iPortfolio from 09/10 onwards (Include Students Self Account --- Life Planning).

What are the changes in What are the changes n Mathematics & Science?

MathematicsMathematicsMathematics (10% - 15%)

Compulsory Part (10%) (ALL students):Compulsory Part (10%) (ALL students): Foundation Topics + Non-foundation Topics (optional)El ti P t (5%) ( ti l)Elective Part (5%) (optional)

Module 1 (Calculus & Statistics) Introduced in F.5 in 2010/11 (~ 2 classes)Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)

One of 3 combinations:

2010/11 ( 2 classes)

One of 3 combinations: Compulsory Part only (for general purpose)Compulsory Part + Module 1 (knowing more maths)Compulsory Part + Module 1 (knowing more maths)Compulsory Part + Module 2 (for further study in math-related field))

Compulsory Part and Module are separately reported Some faculties have special requirements in Maths.

ScienceScience

Introduction of a combined approach :

ScienceScience

Introduction of a combined approach : Combined Science (Biology/Physics)

h h b l d lwhich may be implemented in F.5 only.

To get a broad knowledge of science with:

2 Xs : 1 from Phy Chem or Bio + (Combined2 Xs : 1 from Phy, Chem or Bio + (Combined Science ) or 1 from V.A./Geog/BAFS/ + (C bi d S i )(Combined Science)

3Xs : Phy Chem and Bio3Xs : Phy, Chem and Bio

Introduction of a new core subject (Lib l St di )(Liberal Studies)

Independent Enquiry Study

M.2 Hong Kong Today M.3 Modern China

xmas05(3).jpgNSS Liberal StudiesNSS Liberal StudiesM.1 Personal Development

and

M.4 Globalization

and Interpersonal Relationships

M.5 Public HealthM.6 Energy Technology & the Environment

Liberal Studies (Contd)Use contemporary issues as a platform to:p study contemporary

events not covered byevents not covered by any single disciplines (Awareness) X1

ChineseLanguage( )

expand knowledge & perspectives beyond

English Language X2Issues in perspectives beyond

single disciplines (Broadening)

Language X2Liberal Studies

connect knowledge and concepts across

Other LearningExperiences X3concepts across

different disciplines (Connecting & Critical hi ki )

pMathematics

thinking)

ASK Model in LSASK Model in LS

A ttitudeA

S KillS Kill

K nowledge ( t l )(autonomous learners)

Independent Enquiry Study (School-Based Assessment in LS )

F 5F.5

F.6

(P i l d I d d t Thi ki C i ti Eff t)(Process includes Independent Thinking, Communication, Effort)

2. Arrangement of2. Arrangement of Elective Subjectsj

NSS Subjects offeredNSS Subjects offeredNSS Subjects offeredNSS Subjects offeredKey Learning Areas Subjects

Chinese Language Education Chinese Language (core subject)g g g g ( j )

English Language Education English Language (core subject)

Mathematics Education MathematicsMathematics Education Mathematics(core subject + two extensions)

Liberal Studies (core subject)

Personal, Social and Humanities

Education

Chinese HistoryEconomicsGeographyEducation GeographyHistory

Science Education BiologyCh i tChemistryPhysicsScience (Combined: Physics/Biology)

Choose 3X

Technology Education Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Arts Education Visual Arts

10 Elective subjects10 Elective subjects offered in F.4 in 2009/10o e ed 009/ 0

Electives (no of subject groups)Electives (no. of subject groups)Biology (3) Chemistry (3)Physics (3) Economics (3)Business Accounting Information andBusiness, Accounting and Financial Studies

Information and Communication T h l ICT (1)BAFS (3) Technology ICT (1)

History (1) Geography (1)History (1) Geography (1)

Chinese History (1) Visual Arts (1)Total 20 subject groups

Use of block timetabling inUse of block timetabling in Elective Subjects (X)j ( )

6 7 subject groups with lesson at the same time in the six F 4 classes i e block timetablingtime in the six F.4 classes, i.e. block timetabling to maximising students overall satisfaction.Students take any three Electives in F.4.

Students mayStudents maydrop an elective, or b d d lbe requested to drop an elective,

a