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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

A Learning Journey for All to Succeed in the Globalised World

Enhancing Human Capital for Hong Kong

Dr Catherine K K CHANDeputy Secretary, Education BureauHKSAR Government

April 2010

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HKALE (last cohort

in 2012)

S6

S7 Other pathways

HKALE (last cohort

in 2012)

HKCEE(last cohort

in 2010)

Secondary 1

Secondary 2

Secondary 3

Secondary 4

Secondary 5HKCEE(last cohort

in 2010)

NewAcademic Structure

2012 1st HKDSEE

DOUBLE cohort year

Senior Secondary 3

Senior Secondary 2

Senior Secondary 1

Secondary 1

Sep 2009

Secondary 2

Secondary 3

Secondary 4

Secondary 5

Secondary 6

New Senior Secondary (NSS)

1st cohortof graduates (2016)

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What is theWhat is the New Academic Structure?New Academic Structure?

Old Academic Structure

Old Academic Structure

Other pathways

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What are the key features of NAS? What are the key features of NAS?

Old StructureOld Structure

Most students up to yr Most students up to yr 11, 40+% to yr 12, 13 11, 40+% to yr 12, 13

New StructureNew Structure::

ALL students with12 ALL students with12 years of free schoolingyears of free schooling

2 public examinations 2 public examinations •HKCEE at yr 11,HKCEE at yr 11,•HK Advanced Level at yr 13HK Advanced Level at yr 13

1 public examination1 public examination at year at year 12 leading to HK Diploma of 12 leading to HK Diploma of Secondary Education Secondary Education (HKDSE) (HKDSE)

Early specialisation into arts, Early specialisation into arts, science, technical, science, technical, commercial streams commercial streams

Broad-basedBroad-based knowledge & knowledge & learning to learnlearning to learn capabilities capabilities

3-year undergraduate 3-year undergraduate programme programme

4-year under-graduate4-year under-graduate programme (1 year more) programme (1 year more)

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4-year degree programmes

Vocational education and training(e.g. Diploma and Certificate programmes offered by the Vocational Training Council (VTC))(Students with various exits)

Multiple & Smoother Pathways – Globalising Education

Employment (Civil Service Bureau taking the lead)

Post-secondary programmes(including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

(HKDSE)

Study outside Hong Kong (Australia, UK, Canada, USA, Europe)

4-year degree programmes (Levels 3,3,2,2 in core subjects)

Post-secondary programmes

*(5 Level 2, including English & Chinese)

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Why is the New Academic Structure introduced?

1.1. IndividualIndividual: a belief in all students could learn and : a belief in all students could learn and succeed, to prepare them better for the 21st century succeed, to prepare them better for the 21st century for whole-person development & life-long learning, for whole-person development & life-long learning, individual needs are catered forindividual needs are catered for

2.2. Hong KongHong Kong: to continue to enhance the human capital : to continue to enhance the human capital to increase Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an to increase Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international cityinternational city

3.3. GlobalGlobal: to align with major education systems of the : to align with major education systems of the world, and to facilitate smoother pathways to local and world, and to facilitate smoother pathways to local and overseas studies, and promote student mobility overseas studies, and promote student mobility

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Building on Strengths in Basic Education Curriculum Reform Since 2000

PISA PIRLS

2006 2003 2006 2001

Reading Literacy 3rd 10th 2nd 14th

Mathematical Literacy 3rd 1st N.A. N.A

Scientific Literacy

2nd 3rd N.A. N.A.

Improvement in Student PerformanceImprovement in Student Performance

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A Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Yr 1-9

since 2001

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45-55% 20-30% 15-35%

Promote whole-person developmentProvide diversified learning

opportunities

Promote whole-person developmentProvide diversified learning

opportunities

* 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.

4 Core Subjects

Chinese LanguageEnglish Language

MathematicsLiberal Studies

2 or 3 Elective Subjects

2 or 3 subjects chosen from NSS

elective subjects, or from Applied Learning and/or other foreign

languages

Other Learning Experiences

Moral and Civic Education, Community

Service, Aesthetic Development, Physical

Development and Career-related Experiences

New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum since 2009

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Learning goals & expectations of students1. To be biliterate and trilingual with adequate proficiency

2. 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

3. To be an informed and responsible citizen with a sense of global and national identity

4. To respect pluralism of cultures and views, and be a critical, reflective and independent thinker

5. To acquire IT & other skills for being a lifelong learner

6. To understand one’s career/academic aspirations and develop positive attitudes towards work and learning

7. 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

Subjects (Core/Elective)

Chinese Language Education

Chinese Language (core subject)Chinese Literature

English Language Education

English Language (core subject)Literature in English

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 Subjects (Electives)

Personal, Social and Humanities Education

Chinese HistoryEconomicsEthics and Religious Studies GeographyHistoryTourism and Hospitality Studies

Science Education

BiologyChemistryPhysicsScience (Integrated, Combined)

Technology Education

Business, Accounting and Financial StudiesDesign and Applied Technology Health Management and Social Care Technology and LivingInformation and Communication Technology

Arts EducationMusicVisual Arts

Physical Education 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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Use contemporary issues to broaden horizons of

students; connect knowledge of

different discipline and develop multi-perspective thinking;

develop critical thinking, creativity, values & attitudes.

An Independent Enquiry Study to develop self-learning capabilities

Issues in Liberal Studies

English Language X2

Other LearningExperiences X3

Chinese Language

Mathematics

X1

NSS Liberal Studies

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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 yearEnglish 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?What have students learned in Yr 10-12?

Yr Yr Student Programme Student Programme

1010 core subjects, 2-3 electives (acquiring foundation core subjects, 2-3 electives (acquiring foundation knowledge, develop more learning to learn skills) knowledge, develop more learning to learn skills) 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences135 hours of Other Learning Experiences

1111 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach standard 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach standard on par with former HKCEE)on par with former HKCEE)Some School-Based Assessment (SBA)Some School-Based Assessment (SBA)135 hours of Other Learning Experiences135 hours of Other Learning Experiences

1212 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach former 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach former AS/AL standard) AS/AL standard) Complete SBA Complete SBA 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences135 hours of Other Learning ExperiencesSit for HKDSE examination in Mar/April 2012Sit for HKDSE examination in Mar/April 2012

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Student Learning Profile (SLP)Students telling their own “stories of learning”Students telling their own “stories of learning”

Academic Performance in School

Other Learning Experiences

Awards / achievements gained outside schools

Student’s ‘self-account’ (e.g. impressive learning experiences, career goal setting & etc.)

It is a summary presentation of what I have participated and achieved in terms of whole person development during my senior secondary years.

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What is the role of universities? What is the role of universities?

Existing Admission Existing Admission RequirementsRequirements

New Admission New Admission Requirements Requirements

Chi & Eng (at AS Level), Chi & Eng (at AS Level),

pass requiredpass required

Chi, Eng, Chi, Eng, MathMath & & LSLS;; (Levels (Levels 3,3,2,2 as minimum 3,3,2,2 as minimum attainment required for attainment required for application to university application to university programmes) programmes)

2 – 3 electives at 2 – 3 electives at A Level, no Applied LearningA Level, no Applied Learning

1 – 2 electives1 – 2 electives from NSS from NSS elective subjects, Applied elective subjects, Applied Learning or Other LanguagesLearning or Other Languages

Not required Not required OLE andOLE and Student Learning Student Learning ProfileProfile as reference / for as reference / for interviewinterview

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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 MeasuresCONSULTATION & 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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• 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

We would

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A Learning Reform for A Learning Reform for ALL to SUCCEED in a ALL to SUCCEED in a

Globalised WorldGlobalised World

Thank you!