Knowing more about Integrated Humanities P.6 Parents’ Meeting Knowing more about Integrated Humanities 22-5-2009

Foci of Presentation What is the IH curriculum like? Theme Skills Assessment How should I prepare myself as students? How should I prepare myself as parents?

1. Curriculum Design Theme: Concentric Model F.1 F.2

1. Curriculum Design Skills: Spiral Approach F.1 Module Topic Skills How to study IH? Study Skills: Mindmap, Concept Map Data Handling Skills: primary and secondary sources, relevancy and reliability, evidence Module 2 Project Skills Project Skills: theory Module 3 GHS: Past and Present Project Skills: practice Using tables to summarise the findings Module 4 Knowing more about HK Case Study: Kwun Tong Map Reading Skills Module 5 Collecting Background Information about Kwun Tong IT skills: population data from Census and Statistics Department and Centamap Statistical Skills: using figures as evidence to support one’s conclusion

Skills: Spiral Approach F.1 Module Topic Skills Module 6 Urban Problems in Kwun Tong Identifying and describing the urban problems, explaining their causes and consequences Module 7 Field Study Skills Field Study Skills: questionnaire, tallying and photos with caption Data Analysis Describing, drawing conclusions and implications Module 8 Pre-trip Preparation Field Study Skills: theory and practice Module 9 Measures dealing with Urban Problems in Kwun Tong Analytical Skills: strengths and limitations of the redevelopment plan Module 10 Project Guidelines Synthesis

Skills: Spiral Approach F.2 Module Topic Skills Module 1 Economic Aspect in HK Categorisation Statistical skills DBQs answering skills Module 2 Political Aspect in HK Graphic organizers Essay writing Module 3 Cultural Aspect in HK: Conservation of built heritage Using examples to substantiate one’s standpoint Using tables to organize one’s ideas Presenting ideas effectively using paragraphs Module 4 Social Aspect in HK: Mass Media Module 5 Video Production: We are proud of HK because of … IT skills Module 6 Modern China: 512 Sichuan Earthquake Using tables to present one’s ideas Using framework (political, economic, social and cultural) to assess impacts/ consequences

Formulating and presenting one’s own views Skills: Spiral Approach Data Collection Given Statistics Chosen reading materials (newspaper, books, magazines …) Map reading Non-given Reading to learn (newspapers, books, magazines …+ summarising) Field study (field trip skills: questionnaire, survey, observation, tallying + recording) Interview (+recording) Internet (searching for information: using search engine, centamap, government departments) Data Analysis Analysing relevancy and reliability Looking for pattern Drawing conclusions + elaboration Supporting conclusions with evidence and examples Formulating and presenting one’s own views Essay writing Power point presentation Oral presentation Role play Broadcast Video production Grids / tables

2. Practise the skills; apply the concepts Skills: Spiral Approach 4. Adjust one’s learning strategies, fine-tuning the concepts and skills acquired 3. Reflect on one’s work (with teachers’ feedback) 5. Re-apply the concepts and skills learnt 2. Practise the skills; apply the concepts Learn the skills / concepts

08-09 FORM ONE INTEGRATED HUMANITIES (2nd term) Assessment Weighting and nature 08-09 FORM ONE INTEGRATED HUMANITIES (2nd term) DAILY ASSESSMENT Group Effort Module 3: Questions Setting, Data Collection and Data Analysis 5% Module 3: Written Report 15% Individual Effort Module 1: Telling People about Myself (cardboard) 10% Module 1: Telling People about Myself (oral presentation) Module 1: Revision Exercise Module 3: Individual Contribution to Group Effort Important Reminders You are reminded of the importance of handing in your assignments on time. Failure to do so will lead to deduction of marks. If you have not submitted all your assignments on or before 1/6/08, you are not allowed to sit for the IH examination. The originality of your work is also significant. Never copy others’ work. Whenever you make use of others’ ideas in your assignments, please acknowledge the sources appropriately. If you are found to have violated any of these rules, you will be asked to re-do the assignments and hand them in before the deadline set by your IH teachers.

Assessment focuses on the process of learning Characteristics focuses on the process of learning includes different modes of assessment encourages students to make constant improvement practises assessment transparency

Reflective, Independent learner Ultimate Goal: Reflective, Independent learner SS1-3 LS Curriculum JS1-3 IH Curriculum

2. Students’ Preparation Be prepared to change your learning style. Be proactive and take charge of your own learning: ask questions and keep on exploring. Polish your language. Be aware of things happening around you. Start reading newspapers TODAY!

3. Parents’ Preparation Encourage your daughter to be more observant and critical. Help sharpen your daughter’s awareness towards current issues. Be positive and supportive. Have confidence in your daughter’s ability. Allow your daughter to take charge of her own learning!

Thank You!