Innovation in Education: perspectives and possibilities 教育創新 大教育平台研討會 5 Nov 2016

A different generation with a different future… Click to add content text Second level text Third level text Change in communication methods and lifestyles New way of learning & use of technology Youth as changemakers Increased depression & suicide cases Global competition Future jobs, future skills No of SEN students Year Primary Secondary 2009 13,720 8,000 2014 17,390 16,440 Change of family structure Diverse learning needs

Can we afford to maintain the status quo?

Changes open up opportunities for innovation New Models Virtual classrooms Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Half-day homework sessions / co-curricula activities Students as learning partners Co-assessment on the overall development of the students Mixed-age classrooms Flipped classrooms with homework followed by lessons

A survey on innovation to 464 teachers & 34 principals of primary and secondary schools in HK (May 2016) The education sector is aware of the need to change Perceived Drivers (%)

Educators have a vision for change… EXPECTED OUTCOMES Making education fit for the new generation Personalization to cater learning diversity Promoting self-actualization of students through multiple pathways Making education fit for the times Learner-centered Making learning relevant

Teachers can be a driving force of innovation, but…

...an enabling environment is called for

Interventions at different levels to bring about systemic change

Our Initiatives

Fellowship for Teachers on Innovation

Organisation Peer Support Scheme Supported by the provision of Organisation Peer Support Scheme Experienced Mentors & Professional Coaches Project Seed Funding

2. Use of Technology & new way of learning Created and Funded by Co-created by

2. Use of Technology & new way of learning Key Milestones CoolThink@JC launched E-portal phase 1 development completed Pilot classes in 32 network schools implemented Pilot curriculum developed Curriculum tested and improved (backed by evidence and community support) 2016 May 2016 December 2017 September 2019 January 2016 July 2017 July 2018 July 2019 July 2020 July 2016 November 2017 January 2018 October 2020 September 1st Teaching training course completed by teachers Pilot classes in 12 network schools implemented Territory-wide competition launched Midline report released Programme mainstreamed (capacity and capability built) Target Outcomes:

3. Platform and model building Launched in May 2015 with a funding support of $500 million, CLAP for Youth @ JC aims to help students and non-engaged youth plan their futures by adopting an expanded notion of work and innovative cross-sectorial collaborating model. Cross-sectorial collaboration Government CUHK & HKBU > 200 business partners >30,000 parents >200 schools 5 NGOs & 2 partner org Professional Team & Knowledge Building To build an evidence-based, sustainable and localized intervention model To produce good practices manual and assessment and intervention tools To establish a professional development framework on career and life planning - Multiple Pathways & Social Innovation Formal work Work exposure & work readiness programme Volunteering Care work Serious leisure Work trial Expanded Notion of Work 29,400 youth The First in Hong Kong One-stop e-platform Localized career & life planning assessment tools School-community collaboration mechanism © HKJC Charities & Community. All rights reserved.

3. Platform and model building Cross-sectorial Collaboration The first pioneer project in HK providing career and life planning services for both students and out-of-school non-engaged youths through School and Community Collaboration “Out-of-School” Youth by 5 District Services Teams S.4-S.6 Students of 50 network schools & over 180 affiliated schools School-based Team Special need students of 10 network schools Non-Chinese Speaking, Special Education Needs, Low-motivated, New Arrivals and Cross-boundaries Student Collaboration in providing tailor-made and one-stop CLP services © HKJC Charities & Community. All rights reserved.