Transcript The English Language Key Learning Area

NSSC: The English Language
Key Learning Area
A sharing session
By
Miss Lam Cheuk Ki, English Panel Chairperson
Focus of my Sharing
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The Curriculum
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The Exam Syllabus
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Meeting the Challenge Ahead: parts to be
played by the school, students and parents
Aims:
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increase students’ English language proficiency
develop their knowledge, skills, values and
attitudes
broaden their knowledge, understanding and
experience of various cultures in which English is
used
develop and prepare themselves for further study
The Curriculum
Parts
Percentage of lesson time
Compulsory
75%
Elective
25%
Learning objectives
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Forms and Functions (Grammar)
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Vocabulary
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Skills and Strategies
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Values and Attitudes
Language Skills
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Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Generic Skills to be Stressed
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Collaboration
Communication
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving and
Study Skills
Suggested Modules of the
Compulsory Part
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Getting along with others
Study, school life and work
Cultures of the world
Wonderful things
Nature and environment
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The individual and society
Communicating
Technology
Leisure and entertainment
School-based teaching materials
developed by the English Panel
The Elective Part
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Language Arts
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Non-language Arts
Electives to be Offered
by the English Panel
Language Arts
Non-language Arts
Short Stories
Songs and Poems
Social Issues
Assessment Frameworks
of HKDSE
2 Components:
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Public examination
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School-based Assessment
The Public Examination
Paper
Weighting
Reading
20%
Writing
25%
Listening & Integrated Skills
30%
Speaking
10%
The SBA
Part
Weighting
Two assessments on the
reading/viewing of 6 texts/films
10%
One assessment based on the
modules in the Elective Part
5%
Major Differences
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Only 1 exam for the NSSC
Testing language in use rather than
focusing on the language systems
Meeting
the Challenge
Ahead
The Strive for Success
Parties Involved
Teachers of the English Panel
Students
Parents
The Strive for Success by English
Teachers
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a quality language program
an English-rich environment (ESD & other
subject-related activities)
facilities for self-directed learning
A Quality Program of Study
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The fostering of the 4 essential language skills
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The building of word power
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The teaching of grammar
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The extensive reading scheme
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Viewing of good movies
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On-line self-access learning program (Eng-class)
The integration of language arts and non-language
arts components into the formal curriculum, e.g.
- short stories
- songs and poems
- popular culture
- social issues
The Strive to Create
An English Rich Environment
Activities to add spice to students’ school
life and enrich their learning experiences
Examples
English speaking days
Drama performance by professional drama
groups
Public speaking competitions
Story-telling competitions
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Verse speaking competitions
Writing competitions
Book review competitions
Study Tours (e.g. United Kingdom, Australia)
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English Enrichment Programs
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Drama Performance
Part to be Played by Students
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Be conscientious and hardworking
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Revise what they have learnt on a regular basis.
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Do a lot of reading after school to increase their
exposure.
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Practice makes perfect.
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Knowing their language needs and setting long-term
as well as short-term goals to strive for
improvement
Working according to their plans and evaluating
the progress made
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Taking an active part in the subject-activities held
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Never give up despite the difficulties encountered
Part to be played by Parents
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To have a good understanding of the
expectations of the school
To ensure that students are making good use of their
time after school to increase their exposure to
the English Language (e.g. reading and/or watching
quality TV programs in English)
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To help monitor the progress made by the
students
To listen to their hearts and give them advice and
encouragement
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Think positive. The change is for the
better.
Work hard and be well prepared.
Let’s join hands to strive for the BEST
for our students!
THANK YOU !