1. Knowing more about Integrated Humanities
P.6 Parents’ Meeting
Knowing more about Integrated Humanities

2. 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?

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

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

12. 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!

13. 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!

14. Thank You!