Transcript The New Academic Structure in Hong Kong

Hong Kong New Academic Structure –
Senior Secondary Education
and Higher Education
 A Learning Journey for All to
Succeed in the Globalised World
 Enhancing Human Capital for Hong
Kong
Dr Catherine K K CHAN
Deputy Secretary, Education Bureau
HKSAR Government
April 2010
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What is the
New Academic Structure?
(last cohort
in 2012)
S7
S6
Other
pathways
Other
pathways
HKCEE
(last cohort
in 2010)
4-year Degree
programme
HKALE
3-year Degree
programme
Old
New
Academic Structure Academic Structure
1st cohort
of graduates (2016)
Other
pathways
Senior Secondary 36
Secondary
Secondary 5
Senior Secondary 5
2
Secondary
Secondary 4
Senior Secondary 14
Secondary
Secondary 3
Secondary 3
Secondary 2
Secondary 2
Secondary 1
Secondary 1
2012
1st HKDSEE
DOUBLE
cohort year
New Senior Secondary
(NSS)
Sep 2009
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What are the key features of NAS?
Old Structure
Most students up to yr
11, 40+% to yr 12, 13
New Structure:
ALL students with12
years of free schooling
2 public examinations
1 public examination at year
12 leading to HK Diploma of
•HKCEE at yr 11,
•HK Advanced Level at yr 13 Secondary Education
(HKDSE)
Early specialisation into arts, Broad-based knowledge &
science, technical,
learning to learn capabilities
commercial streams
3-year undergraduate
programme
4-year under-graduate
programme (1 year more)
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Multiple & Smoother Pathways –
Globalising Education
4-year degree programmes
(Levels 3,3,2,2 in core subjects)
Post-secondary programmes
(including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma)
*(5 Level 2, including English & Chinese)
Hong Kong
Diploma of
Secondary
Education
(HKDSE)
Vocational education and training
(e.g. Diploma and Certificate programmes
offered by the Vocational Training Council
(VTC))
(Students with various exits)
Study outside Hong Kong
(Australia, UK, Canada, USA, Europe)
Employment (Civil Service Bureau
taking the lead)
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Why is the
New Academic Structure introduced?
1. Individual: a belief in all students could learn
and succeed, to prepare them better for the
21st century for whole-person development &
life-long learning, individual needs are catered
for
2. Hong Kong: to continue to enhance the human
capital to increase Hong Kong’s
competitiveness as an international city
3. Global: to align with major education systems
of the world, and to facilitate smoother
pathways to local and overseas studies, and
promote student mobility
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Building on Strengths in Basic Education
Curriculum Reform Since 2000
Improvement in Student Performance
PISA
2006
2003
PIRLS
2006 2001
Reading
Literacy
3rd
10th
2nd
14th
Mathematical
Literacy
3rd
1st
N.A.
N.A
Scientific
Literacy
2nd
3rd
N.A.
N.A.
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A Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Yr 1-9
since 2001
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New Senior Secondary (NSS)
Curriculum since 2009
Promote whole-person development
Provide diversified learning opportunities
4 Core
Subjects
2 or 3 Elective
Subjects
Chinese Language
English Language
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
2 or 3 subjects
chosen from NSS
elective subjects, or
from Applied Learning
and/or other foreign
languages
45-55%
20-30%
Other Learning
Experiences
Moral and Civic
Education, Community
Service, Aesthetic
Development, Physical
Development and
Career-related
Experiences
15-35%
* Schools will offer different NSS elective subjects depending on individual schools’
context and students’ needs. Some schools may also offer ApL courses and/or
other language courses.
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Learning goals &
expectations of students
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3.
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7.
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
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What are the
subject choices for students?
Key Learning
Areas
Chinese
Language
Education
Subjects (Core/Elective)
Chinese Language (core subject)
Chinese Literature
English Language English Language (core subject)
Literature in English
Education
Mathematics
Education
Mathematics (core subject )
including the Compulsory Part and 2
Extended Modules
Liberal Studies (core subject)
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Subject Choices
Key Learning Areas
Personal, Social and
Humanities Education
Science Education
Technology Education
Arts Education
Physical Education
Subjects (Electives)
Chinese History
Economics
Ethics and Religious Studies
Geography
History
Tourism and Hospitality Studies
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Science (Integrated, Combined)
Business, Accounting and Financial Studies
Design and Applied Technology
Health Management and Social Care
Technology and Living
Information and Communication Technology
Music
Visual Arts
Physical Education
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Subject Choices
Applied Learning (ApL) Courses
• Six Learning Areas to Respond to HK’s needs
– Creative Studies
• e.g. Image Design, Introduction to Theatre Arts
– Media and Communication
• e.g. Film and Video Studies, Radio Host and Programme Production
– Business, Management and Law
• e.g. Marketing in Global Trade, Understanding HK Law
– Services
• e.g. Hotel Operations, Child Development and Care
– Applied Science
• e.g. Health Care Practice, Sports Coaching and Management
– Engineering and Production
• e.g. Automotive Technology, Aviation Studies
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NSS Liberal Studies
Use contemporary issues to
 broaden horizons of
students;
 connect knowledge of
Chinese
different discipline and
X1
Language
develop multi-perspective
thinking;
English
 develop critical thinking,
Issues in
X2
Language
Liberal Studies
creativity, values &
attitudes.
An Independent Enquiry
Other Learning
Experiences
Study to develop selfX3
learning capabilities
Mathematics
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Lesson Hours of subjects for 3 year curriculum
(Yr 10-12) - homework not included
Core subjects
Chinese Language – 320+ lesson hours/105+ hours each year
English Language – 320+ lesson hours
Liberal Studies – 320+ lesson hours
Mathematics – (270 + 135 = 405 hours)
• Core part 270 hours for ALL students
• Extended module (optional) -135 hours
Elective subjects - 270 hours each
Science subjects (laboratory included in all)
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology (270 hours each)
• Combined Science (e.g. 135 Phy; 135 Bio)
• Integrated Science (270 hours)
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Other Learning Experiences (OLE)
• 15% or more of the curriculum time
• Develops whole-person development and life-long
learning abilities, e.g. interpersonal skills,
leadership,
• Including learning experiences of
– Moral and Civic Education,
– Community Service,
– Physical Development,
– Aesthetic Development and
– Career-related Experiences.
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What have students learned in Yr 10-12?
Yr
Student Programme
10
core subjects, 2-3 electives (acquiring foundation
knowledge, develop more learning to learn skills)
135 hours of Other Learning Experiences
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4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach standard
on par with former HKCEE)
Some School-Based Assessment (SBA)
135 hours of Other Learning Experiences
4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach former
AS/AL standard)
Complete SBA
135 hours of Other Learning Experiences
Sit for HKDSE examination in Mar/April 2012
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Student Learning Profile (SLP)
Students telling their own “stories of learning”
It is a summary presentation of what I
have participated and achieved in terms
of whole person development during my
senior secondary years.
Student’s ‘self-account’
(e.g. impressive learning experiences, career goal setting & etc.)
Awards / achievements gained outside schools
Other Learning Experiences
Academic Performance in School
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What is the role of universities?
Existing Admission
Requirements
New Admission
Requirements
Chi & Eng (at AS Level),
pass required
Chi, Eng, Math & LS; (Levels
3,3,2,2 as minimum
attainment required for
application to university
programmes)
2 – 3 electives at
1 – 2 electives from NSS
A Level, no Applied Learning elective subjects, Applied
Learning or Other Languages
Not required
OLE and Student Learning
Profile as reference / for
interview
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Initial Impact on Students’ Choices
• 72 % students with subjects from 2 or more Key
Learning Areas
• 56% of students with 1 or more science subjects
• Less than 10% students with only science subjects
• Provision based on student interests
• More than 1000 combinations of subject choices,
e.g. Literature + Physical Education
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What is the future outlook of HK’s
university students?
• University curriculum reform – faculty admission,
broad-based studies + specialisation, more
experiential/service learning, international
exchange opportunities, greater inter-cultural
competencies
• Non-local students – 20% of undergraduates; >50%
in post-graduate studies
• Scholarship for Ph.D. for overseas students
• Development of education hub
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Support Measures
CONSULTATION & COMMUNICATION
• Multi-stage, multi-stakeholder consultation 2005-2008, high public
acceptance
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS & PRINCIPALS
• School Leaders Workshops 2005-2008, networks on-going
• Teacher professional development programmes, networks &
sharing, school-based support
• Web-resource platform for Liberal Studies, textbooks, learning &
teaching resources for others
FUNDING SUPPORT
• Grants to reduce teachers’ workload, restructure schools
• Capital projects for universities
• Special fund to reform university and post-secondary programmes
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Overseas Communication
• Overseas Visitors’ Corner
http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/overseas/index.php
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How to facilitate student mobility between
HK & the world?
WE WOULD
• Continue to learn from the experiences of other
education systems
• Update government of each jurisdiction of the
progress of NAS
• Update Overseas Corner of NAS web bulletin
(for outbound & inbound students)
• Pay ministerial visits to overseas countries
• Disseminate information through Economics &
Trade Offices
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We would
• Work with strategic partners of each jurisdiction to
disseminate information/facilitate decision, e.g.
 associations/offices of university/college admission
 associations/heads of universities, colleges
 credential and evaluation services
• Provide HK parents, students, schools with
information on how overseas institutions would
recognise/ use the new diploma for admission of
HK students, & how local institutions admit
overseas students
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A Learning Reform for
ALL to SUCCEED in a
Globalised World
Thank you!
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