Where is the GAP in Chinese Language learning and teaching for NCSS in HK? Dr. Rizwan Ullah 12/7/ Education, Ethnicity and Inequality Symposium 2013
Checklist for NCSS’ Issues Language policy in Hong Kong for Non-Chinese Speaking Students (NCSS) in government and subsidized schools MOI (Medium of Instructions)- Fine tuning policy and parental aspiration Designated Schools VS Non-designated schools House in mess: Chinese Language education for NCSS Mismatch between the learning curriculum & assessment syllabus Disadvantaged terms of learning of Chinese for NCSS Pigeonization Syndrome Fewer Ethnic Minorities (EMs) in tertiary education & Little opportunities for further Chinese learning Employment difficulties and job dissatisfaction among EM youths
Background of my doctoral study Based on my doctoral study “A critical review on the provision of Chinese language education for NCSS in Hong Kong” Completed in 2012 Personal Motivation
Research Questions
Research Method
Participants
Gaps at Teacher's Level Gap 1: Dilemma in Central Chinese Curriculum Framework (CCCF) and the Supplementary Chinese Curriculum Guide (SCG)
Gaps at Teacher's Level Gap 2: The deficiencies in the SCG
Gaps at Teacher's Level Gap 3: Confused multiple exit assessments
Gaps at Teacher's Level Gap 4: Concerns on teachers’ Language Teacher Education Competence (LTEC)& Language Teacher Competence (LTC)
Gaps at Students’ Level Gap 1: Late access and lower rating of Chinese language literacy in their language repertoire
Gaps at Students’ Level Gap 2: Lower Chinese language Utilization Pattern
Gaps at Students’ Level Gap 3: Chinese language Competence Fallacy
Gaps at Students’ Level Gap 4: Poor interface between the primary and secondary school-based Chinese curriculum
Gaps at Students’ Level Gap 5: Unfavorable conditions for NCSS to learn Chinese
Recommendation 1 Enhancement of the existing SCG
Recommendation 2 Provision of an alternative local Chinese assessment for NCSS
Recommendation 3 Chinese learning opportunities for graduated NCSS cohorts
Recommendation 4 Exploring NCSS Chinese textbooks market and direct EDB support to secondary schools
Recommendation 5 Establishing benchmark for NCSS teachers
Recommendation 6 Establishing a strong and direct rapport with the parents
Recommendation 7 Surveying market needs