1 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 CHAN Deputy Secretary, Education Bureau HKSAR Government April 2010

2 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 5 HKCEE (last cohort in 2010) New Academic Structure st 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 cohort of graduates (2016) 4-year Degreeprogramme Other pathways What is the New Academic Structure? Old Academic Structure Old Academic Structure Other pathways 3-year Degreeprogramme

3 What are the key features of NAS? Old Structure Most students up to yr 11, 40+% to yr 12, 13 New Structure: ALL students with12 years of free schooling 2 public examinations HKCEE at yr 11,HKCEE at yr 11, HK Advanced Level at yr 13HK Advanced Level at yr 13 1 public examination at year 12 leading to HK Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Early specialisation into arts, science, technical, commercial streams Broad-based knowledge & learning to learn capabilities 3-year undergraduate programme 4-year under-graduate programme (1 year more)

4 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)

5 Why is the New Academic Structure introduced? 1.Individual: a belief in all students could learn and succeed, to prepare them better for the 21st century for whole-person development & life-long learning, individual needs are catered for 2.Hong Kong: to continue to enhance the human capital to increase Hong Kong’s competitiveness as an international city 3.Global: to align with major education systems of the world, and to facilitate smoother pathways to local and overseas studies, and promote student mobility

6 Building on Strengths in Basic Education Curriculum Reform Since 2000 PISAPIRLS Reading Literacy 3 rd 10 th 2 nd 14 th Mathematical Literacy 3 rd 1 st N.A.N.A Scientific Literacy 2 nd 3 rd N.A. Improvement in Student Performance

7 A Broad and Balanced Curriculum in Yr 1-9 since 2001

% 20-30% 15-35% Promote whole-person development Provide diversified learning opportunities Promote whole-person development Provide 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 Language English Language Mathematics Liberal 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

9 Learning goals & expectations of students 1.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

10 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)

11 Subject Choices Key Learning AreasSubjects (Electives) Personal, Social and Humanities Education Chinese History Economics Ethics and Religious Studies Geography History Tourism and Hospitality Studies Science Education Biology Chemistry Physics Science (Integrated, Combined) Technology Education Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Design and Applied Technology Health Management and Social Care Technology and Living Information and Communication Technology Arts Education Music Visual Arts Physical Education

12 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

13 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 Learning Experiences X3 Chinese Language Mathematics X1 NSS Liberal Studies

14 Lesson Hours of subjects for 3 year curriculum (Yr 10-12) - homework not included Core subjects Chinese Language – 320+ lesson hours/105+ hours each year English Language – 320+ lesson hours Liberal Studies – 320+ lesson hours Mathematics – ( = 405 hours) Core part 270 hours for ALL students Extended module (optional) -135 hours Elective subjects 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)

15 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.

16 What have students learned in Yr 10-12? Yr Student Programme 10 core subjects, 2-3 electives (acquiring foundation knowledge, develop more learning to learn skills) core subjects, 2-3 electives (acquiring foundation knowledge, develop more learning to learn skills) 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences 11 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach standard on par with former HKCEE) 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach standard on par with former HKCEE) Some School-Based Assessment (SBA) Some School-Based Assessment (SBA) 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences 12 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach former AS/AL standard) 4 core subjects, 2-3 electives (may reach former AS/AL standard) Complete SBA Complete SBA 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences 135 hours of Other Learning Experiences Sit for HKDSE examination in Mar/April 2012 Sit for HKDSE examination in Mar/April 2012

17 Student Learning Profile (SLP) Students telling their own “stories of learning” Students telling their own “stories of learning” Academic Performance in School Other Learning ExperiencesAwards / 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.

18 What is the role of universities? Existing Admission Requirements New Admission Requirements Chi & Eng (at AS Level), pass required Chi, Eng, Math & LS; (Levels 3,3,2,2 as minimum attainment required for application to university programmes) 2 – 3 electives at A Level, no Applied Learning 1 – 2 electives from NSS elective subjects, Applied Learning or Other Languages Not required OLE and Student Learning Profile as reference / for interview

19 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

20 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

21 Support Measures CONSULTATION & COMMUNICATION Multi-stage, multi-stakeholder consultation , high public acceptance PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS & PRINCIPALS School Leaders Workshops , 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

22 Overseas Communication Overseas Visitors’ Corner

23 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

24 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

25 A Learning Reform for ALL to SUCCEED in a Globalised World Thank you!