Wah Yan International Conference 2004 Critical Assessment of the Educational Reforms in HK and their Challenges Dr. K.C. Pang Chief Executive, K C Pang Consultants Ltd Formerly Founding Vice-President, HK Institute of Education Formerly Founding Chief Executive, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department

Background – The Reforms Educational Reform Curriculum Reform Academic Structure Reform How good are they in inducing good education for our younger generation?

教育改革 「樂」於學習 「善」於溝通 「勇」於承擔 「敢」於創新 及 自學能力, 終身學習 A. 改革課程 B. 改善教與學 C. 改善學生評核

新課程架構 五種基要的學習經歷 1. 德育及公民教育 2. 智能發展 3. 社會服務 4. 體藝發展 5. 與工作有關的經驗

A. 改革課程 新課程架構 * 8 種基礎科目學習領域 (KLAs) * 9 種 共通技考 : * 價值觀和態度 溝通能力責任感 批判性思考能力堅毅 創造力尊重他人 協作能力承擔精神 運用資訊科技能力信任 運算能力謙遜 解決問題能力國民身份認同 自我管理能力 研習能力

從七個當代 最好教育 的專業理念, 去分析 …

I.The contemporary Concept of Teaching Teaching 教學 Provision of Suitable Learning Experiences for pupils 為學生提供適當的「學習經歴」

II. What to Learn: The Aims The Bloom’s Domains of Learning ( 學習範疇 )

III. What to Learn: The Aims Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences ( 多元智能 ) Linguistic 語言 Logical- Mathematical 邏輯數理 Spatial 空間 Musical 音樂 Bodily- Kinesthetic 身體動能 Inter-personal 人際 Intrapersonal 知己 Environmental 環境

IV. What to Learn: The Aims Balanced Education Framework - The 7 key areas

V. How to Learn: The Eggleston Model of Learning Experiences

VI. Good Assessment? Formative 進展性評估 : AAAAAAA  Summative 總結性評估 : A 

VII. The concept of Curriculum 課程 Aims & Objectives 目標 Contents T/L Strategies 內容 教學方法 Assessment 評核

From these perspectives of Good Education in the contemporary scene, How good are our Reforms?

Reforms Good Education Enjoyment / Communications / Commitment / Creativity Life-long learning 8 Key Learning Areas 9 Generic Skills Values and attitudes Interactive teaching Projects … Formative & Summative assessment, BCA OLE COS courses Liberal Studies … Suitable Learning Experiences Thinking/Attitudes/Skills MI: L-M-S-M-BK-I-I-E Balanced Ed: 5+ EQ, SQ Practical-Heuristic-P directed Formative + Summative Ass Aims-Contents-T/L-Assessmt

Merits and Challenges In accordance with contemporaries theories and thinking, what are the merits of the reforms, what benefits will they bring to our next generation? - If successful, how will our new generation be like? What are the issues, oversights and forgotten areas? - scope and coverage - focus and emphasis, and for each stage? - coordination, check and balance - - QA What are the new challenges? - readiness, chance for success? - strategies for real success, for ALL … for each & everyone …

3 issues and suggestions - 3, 3, 4 or … or 5334 or or or 25334?? And with a clear focus for each stage …

Towards a clearer Concept of Liberal Studies: e.g. a 2-D Model of D&B - A subject of “ PROCESS ” ! Depth (ability to dwell into a topic deeply from multiple perspectives, to develop one ’ s insight and expertise … ) | < |  Breadth | (by personal construction) | (based on one ’ s interest) | (to minimize misunderstandings and confusions … T? A?)

How to make it work? Empowering teachers through a system of overseas exposure, e.g. overseas conferences, school visits, attachment, joint development/research work …