1. Sacred Heart Canossian College Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC: Identification & Differentiated Curriculum Conference of Gifted Education 6th March, 2008

2. Sacred Heart Canossian College I.School Background II.Development of Gifted Education in SHCC III.Our Strengths & Weaknesses IV.Identification of gifted students V.Differentiated Curriculum VI.Migration to NSS Presentation Outline 2

3. Sacred Heart Canossian College School Background 3  Sacred Heart Canossian College was founded in 1860.  We aim at providing an all-round education of Christian virtues and the formation of heart to empower our youngsters to be women of integrity and versatility.  Girl, EMI, Band One School  Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19.

4. 38 classes F.1 – F.3: 6 classes each F.4 – F.5: 6 classes each – 3 Arts stream; 3 Science stream F.6 – F.7: 4 classes each – 2 Arts stream; 2 Science stream 100% F.5 and F.7 graduates further their studies in different institutions Sacred Heart Canossian College

5. Development of Gifted Education 2003 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Team 2007 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC (Revised) Sacred Heart Canossian College

6. Levels of Operation Level I: Whole School Approach Level II: Pull-out Programme Ambassadors of Learning Level III: Outsourcing support from EDB and tertiary institutions Sacred Heart Canossian College

7. Our Strengths Good portion of bright students Vision of our school leaders Supportive staff, parent & alumnae Strong Networking Adequate resources to support practice Sacred Heart Canossian College

8. Lack of trained staff Value rejection Our Weaknesses Sacred Heart Canossian College

9. Identification Sacred Heart Canossian College

10. Identification Level One – Whole School Student Talent Profile Parents Nomination Form Sacred Heart Canossian College

11. Student Talent Profile Multiple Intelligences Inventory Student Activities Record Academic Results Sacred Heart Canossian College

12. Parent Nomination Form Sacred Heart Canossian College

13. Identification Level Two – Pull out Program Ambassadors of Learning Teacher & Peer Nomination Sacred Heart Canossian College

14. Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Academic Achievers (top 10% in the form) Special Talent Positive and Fast Thinkers Sacred Heart Canossian College

15. Selection of AoL Teacher Nomination Peer Nomination Interview Sacred Heart Canossian College

16. Training of AoLs Learning Beyond the Classroom Learning Skills Camp Visits & Talks Playing Hosts to Visitors Video Conferencing Global Youth Conference Cultural Exchange Programme Service Programme Publication Company Programme Sacred Heart Canossian College

17. Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject) Outsourcing support from EDB and other tertiary institutions Sacred Heart Canossian College

18. Exceptionally Gifted Students SHALL S cience, Mathematics & Information Technology H umanities A esthetic L anguages L eadership Sacred Heart Canossian College

19. Outsourcing Support EDB Support Measures for the Exceptionally Gifted Students Standford University Education Program for Gifted Youth The Congressional Youth Leadership Council, US Global Young Leaders Conference The Chinese University of Hong Kong The University of Science & Technology Gifted Program Sacred Heart Canossian College

20. Differentiated Curriculum Sacred Heart Canossian College

21. Preparation Differentiate Instructions Workshops (05, 06, 07) Inviting overseas teacher trainer Video conferencing with trainer Sacred Heart Canossian College

22. Implementation (06-08)  Each teacher hands in ONE lesson plan on differentiated instruction  Differentiated according to interest / learning style / readiness  Using Bloom’s Taxonomy  Lesson Observation by the School Principal  Peer Lesson Observation – Cross-curricular  Reading books on differentiated instruction and diversified learning  Sharing of lesson plans on intranet Sacred Heart Canossian College

23. Professional Development Professional dialogue Reports of performance Post lesson evaluation with school head Self-evaluation Sacred Heart Canossian College

24. Migration to New Senior Secondary Sacred Heart Canossian College

25.  Setting Data Bank (i-portfolio)  Vertical Development of AoL  Development of Other Learning Experience (OLE) Sacred Heart Canossian College

26. S1 – Identification S2 - Self-understanding Workshops & Visits S3 - Exploration & Taking Risks Workshops & Learning Camp, Student Tutors Sacred Heart Canossian College

27. SS1- Creativity & Meeting Challenges CGYC, Odyssey of the Mind, JA Company Programme, Services (local), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors SS2 - Caring &Taking Initiatives CGYC, Student Council, Prefects Board, School Service Team, House System, Services (global), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors SS3- Gratitude & Renewing Commitment Mentorship Programme Sacred Heart Canossian College

28. THANK YOU Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma Sacred Heart Canossian College