1 28 March 2014 (Secondary Schools)

Dr Catherine K K Chan 2

3 With strong policy and budget support, our commitment to education can only be stronger.

Policy Address 4 Support the needy Support the needy: NCS Students with SEN Disadvantaged students Let youth flourish Let youth flourish: ITE4 career guidance Unleash HK’s potential Unleash HK’s potential: vocational education …

Budget Speech 5 Career navigation & training Career navigation & training: Strengthen career guidance and life planning in schools Elite training programmes in secondary schools to cultivate young IT professionals Continuing education & training Continuing education & training: Assist VTC in strengthening vocational education & training Increase senior-year undergraduate places Support the sustainable development of the Qualifications Framework

engagement of parents e-learning projects pedagogical innovation, research projects capacity building and professional sharing digital literacy, Internet safety e-platform, hardware and software self-directed learning enhancing learning & teaching addressing learner diversity life-long learning e-learning resources 6

7 Focus on whole-person development, knowledge, generic skills, values and attitudes, Broadened perspectives and global outlook Articulation with multiple pathways Emphasis on goal setting & career planning Access to S6 provided for ALL to realise potential Broad and balanced curriculum Good range of choices & learning experiences Promoting whole-person development & life-long learning Advancement achieved through NAS

Curriculum planning Learning & Teaching Assess- ment. Explore the need for greater support for language learning Bi-literate and trilingual proficiency ranked as top priority by most schools Increased use of questioning to facilitate student learning, but there’s still room for improvement Room for improvement regarding cross-panel collaboration, use of SBA to facilitate learning Assessment data commonly used for giving feedback, identifying learning difficulties and adapting teaching plans. Secondary education : observations in schools Senior Secondary Curriculum Implementation Survey (data collected in Jun-Aug 2013): Learning to Learn, Learning to Excel Give more attention to vertical continuity between JS and SS to facilitate transition Better coordination among subjects, and reducing curriculum contents to make room for use of more diversified L&T strategies to cater for LD 8

ICCS 9 Our joint effort and commitment are paying off, as shown in various international assessment studies. TiMSS PISA

» Realising potential by promoting effective learning – a global concern » Building on strengths, e.g. math, science,.... » A new outlook on harnessing information technology for learning » Promoting self-directed learning » Catering to diversity of students » Catering to diversity of schools » Providing diversified pathways... 10

11 Basic Education Basic Education Curriculum GuideUpdating the Basic Education Curriculum Guide (primary education): highlighting generic skills other than the 3Cs, whole school curriculum planning, assessment for/as learning, self-directed learning [by mid- 2014] Secondary Education Curriculum GuideLaunching the Secondary Education Curriculum Guide (secondary education): supporting schools in planning a 6-year secondary curriculum [by end-2015] Key Learning Area (KLA) GuidesUpdating Key Learning Area (KLA) Guides [by end-2015] Subject Guides to support curriculum renewalRevision of Subject Guides to support curriculum renewal [aligned with the subject curriculum review cycle] Review of individual KLAsReview of individual KLAs as necessary [according to issues, in own review cycles] Senior Secondary Education Medium-term ReviewNAS Medium-term Review [by mid-2015] Regular reviewRegular review of senior secondary curriculum and assessment

Let’s build on what we have achieved and capitalise on each single opportunity for advancement so that we can be better equipped to meet the rising expectations. QEF learning to learn and learning to excel. One such opportunity is to make use of QEF to support innovation and sustain the reform momentum to promote learning to learn and learning to excel. 12

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14 The Quality Education Fund (QEF) was set up in January 1998 with an allocation of $5 billion under the recommendation of the Education Commission Report No. 7 (ECR7). The QEF sponsors worthwhile projects that benefit kindergarten, primary, secondary and special education. They should be non-profit making and aim to further enhance the quality of education in line with the prevailing education policies in Hong Kong. The QEF encourages school-based innovative projects with new ideas or practices (and/or enhancement or adaptation of existing practices) serving to supplement or complement the existing practices to bring about positive capacity and/or impact on learning and teaching.

15 Learning and Teaching Catering for Learners’ Diversity Effective Learning and Teaching of Languages Enhancing Learning & Teaching, and Assessment Literacy with a view to enhancing student learning outcomes Using e-Learning (IT) for Effective Learning Values Education Creative Arts and Culture Education Support for Students and School Ethos Healthy Lifestyle and Positive Development of Students Support for Students with Diverse Needs Promoting Whole Child Development in Kindergarten Education Management and Organisation Supporting Effective School Management and Leadership Teacher Development and Wellness for Promoting Schools as Learning Organisations *Applicants can submit cross-theme proposals

16 Priority Themes priority themes The QEF renewed the priority themes on 24 March Simplified Application Procedure for Applications with Grant Sought not Exceeding $150,000 two applications on any theme in different contexts with grant sought not exceeding $150,000Each applicant would be allowed to submit two applications on any theme in different contexts with grant sought not exceeding $150,000 on top of their existing allowable quota. an application proposal by completing a formApplicants should provide an application proposal by completing a form in not more than six A4 pages with font size no smaller than 11 points and single line spacing. ExemplarsExemplars of proposals will be available for applicants’ easy reference.

17 Project Needs, Project Feasibility and Expected Project Outcomes school-based innovations Project proposals will be assessed in accordance with Project Needs, Project Feasibility and Expected Project Outcomes. Applications that demonstrate the various approaches to promoting school-based innovations will be given priority consideration in funding decisions. allowed to submit two applications with grant sought not exceeding $150,000 On top of the respective existing quotas for different types of applicants, each applicant would be allowed to submit two applications with grant sought not exceeding $150,000. simplified application form A simplified application form will be used for writing the proposal for application with grant sought not exceeding $150,000 not exceeding $600,000 within three months Applications with grant sought not exceeding $600,000 will be processed normally within three months. processing time for those above $600,000, i.e. within six months There is no change in the processing time for those above $600,000, i.e. within six months.

18 evidence-based assessment, needs and priorities of the school/ students, connected to school development plan innovative/ school-based innovative elements (including enhancement, adaptation) conceptual framework, or rationale, or professional principles or justifications with feasible implementation plan and activities Applications should include: Tips on Proposal Writing

19 Clear roles and involvement of the teachers/ principal Reasonable budget plan Clear evaluation methods, tangible / intangible deliverables Dissemination / promotion plan (when appropriate) Applications should include: Tips on Proposal Writing

20 Provide just school history with no identification of latest needs Replicate existing activities Outline activities without explanation or reference to the conceptual framework /professional principles or justifications/ rationale Applications should not: Tips on Proposal Writing

21 Simply contract out services without enhancing professionalism among teachers List out budget items without justifications Organise activities of one-off nature like exhibition or competition without sustainable impact Applications should not: Tips on Proposal Writing

22 To advance the art and craft of teaching, let’s be a shepherd of innovation.