1. Language Learning Support Section, EDB 9 March 2016 Maximising learning effectiveness through promoting Self-directed learning, e-learning and Reading across the Curriculum

2. Programme rundown TimeProgramme 2pm – 2.20pmIntroduction to the 3 key elements in Learning to Learn 2.0 2.20pm – 4.50pmInfusion of the 3 key elements into practice RaC SDL e-learning 4.50pm – 5pmConcluding remarks: The way forward

3. Part I. Introduction to the 3 key elements in Learning to Learn 2.0 https://cd.edb.gov.hk/becg/english/index-2.html Learning to LearnLearning to Learn 2.0 20022014 P1 to S3P1 to P6 Building on StrengthsTo Sustain, Deepen and Focus

4. Key messages related to today’s sharing

5. Aims of Education for the 21 st Century To enable every person to attain all-round development in the domains of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics according to his/her own attributes so that he/she is capable of lifelong learning, critical and exploratory thinking, innovating and adapting to change; filled with self-confidence and a team spirit; willing to put forward continuing effort for the prosperity, progress, freedom and democracy of their society, and contribute to the future well-being of the nation and the world at large. (Quote from the "Reform Proposal for the Education System in Hong Kong" by The Education Commission (EC) in September 2000.) Ziyad Jawabra, CEO of Nokia  The world changes too fast.  They missed out on changing and so they lost the opportunity to make it big.  Not only did they miss the opportunity to earn big money, they lost their chance of survival. We didn’t do anything wrong, but somehow, we lost.

6. If change is so important …  How can we help our Ss to become lifelong learners to cope with changes?  How will the school curriculum respond to the changes?  What kind of learning experiences do our students need to cope with changes?

7. Communication skillsCritical thinking skillsCreativity Collaboration skillsSelf-management skillsProblem-solving skills Numeracy skillsInformation technologyStudy skills The 9 generic skills

8. Self- directed learning (SDL)

9. e- learning

10. Learning to readReading to learn -Basic reading skills and strategies -A wide variety of reading activities -Reading interests -Reading habit -Connect what Ss read with their personal experiences, learning experiences and global affairs -Cross-curricular reading programmes: make connections between the reading texts across various KLAs Reading across the Curriculum (RaC)

11. InitiativesMeansEnds How to broaden students’ knowledge base … to better meet the linguistic and cognitive demands at secondary level and to cope with the fast- growing world How to help students set learning goals and monitor progress … to support them to become responsible and autonomous learners How to use e-tools, e-Learning resources and programmes … to increase interactivity in class, cater for learner diversity and improve students’ independent learning RaC SDL e- learn -ing