1. The English Language Education KLA Curriculum and Its Implementation 2 November 2006 English Language Education Section Curriculum Development Institute Education & Manpower Bureau Introduction to Curriculum Leadership for New Primary School Curriculum Leaders Series (2)Development and Implementation of KLA Curricula – Part One

2. Subject Curriculum Guide English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1 – 6) (2004, CDC) Implemented at Primary 1 in September 2005

3. Diagrammatic Representation of the English Language Education KLA Curriculum Framework 9 Generic Skills Values and Attitudes Flexible and Diversified Modes of Curriculum Planning + Effective Learning, Teaching and Assessment Overall Aims and Learning Targets ofAims English Language Education KnowledgeInterpersonalExperience Targets for: Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Targets for: Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Targets for: Key Stage 1 Key Stage 2 Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives:Forms and Functions Skills and Strategies Attitudes Strands English Language Education Curriculum

4. –Developing a school-based English Language curriculum –Using a task-based approach in learning, teaching and assessment –Introducing a variety of text types –Learning and teaching grammar in context –Developing vocabulary building skills –Learning and teaching phonics in context –Strengthening ‘learning to read’ –Promoting a ‘reading to learn’ culture –Promoting assessment for learning –Making better use of dictation and assigning meaningful homework Features of the English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1- 6)

5. School-based English Language Curriculum Development Based on Central curriculum framework School strengths & student learning needs, abilities and orientations Choose an entry point and involve collaboration among the stakeholders and other agencies in the process of designing, implementing, evaluating and continuously improving the learning, teaching and assessment plans and activities

6.  General English Programme  Reading Workshops  Intervention Programme  Enrichment Programme English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1-6)(CDC, 2004), pages 97-101 Components of a School-based English Language Curriculum

7. General English Programme Providing ample opportunities for purposeful, integrative and creative use of language Using the task-based approach in learning, teaching and assessment Using pedagogical and real-world tasks to facilitate –mastery of subject knowledge and skills –development of generic skills and positive values and attitudes Maximizing learners’ exposure to a wide variety of text types and learning resources Taking up about 60% of the English lesson time

8. Reading Workshops Laying a good foundation for lifelong learning Developing in learners positive attitudes towards learning English Providing opportunities for learners to take an active role in learning Helping learners develop and practise reading skills through reading ‘real books’ Using real books of a variety of text types Taking up about 40% of the English lesson time Closely linked to the learning and teaching that take place in the General English Programme Adopting effective teaching strategies Reading as a springboard for the development of higher order thinking skills, creativity and other language skills Providing coherent and connected learning experiences for the children

9. Reading Workshops Storytelling Reading Aloud Shared Reading Supported Reading Independent Reading Teaching Strategies for Reading

10. 1.What is the weather like in different seasons? 2.What is fun to do in different seasons? 3.What is safe/dangerous to do? 4.Is it fun to be by ourselves? Why? 5.How can we enjoy the change of the seasons? Wonderful Seasons and Weather Focus Questions Reading Cycle

11. Cross-curricular Linkage in Curriculum Planning Decide on the themes or topics to establish meaningful cross-curricular links Draw up an overall plan of Learning Targets and Objectives, relevant learning activities and schedule of work Develop and evaluate the learning, teaching and assessment materials and activities Organizing modules of learning to establish meaningful links among concepts and ideas acquired in different KLAs and to construct and apply knowledge in the process English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1-6), p.107

12. Learning to Learn – The Way Forward in Curriculum Development (2001) Exemplars of Curriculum Development in Schools Basic Education Curriculum Guide – Building on Strengths (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) (2002) English Language Education Key Learning Area Curriculum Guide (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) (2002) English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1 – 6) (2004) Learning and Teaching Resources Resource Packages, Videos, Tapes, VCDs, Audio CDs, CD-ROMs, Booklets, Leaflets Subject Curriculum Guide Key Learning Area Curriculum Guide Curriculum Development Documents and Supporting Resources

13. Resource Packages Let’s Experience and Appreciate Poetry (LEAP) KS1 & KS2 Let’s Experience and Appreciate Drama (LEAD) Songs, Rhymes and Tales for KS1 & KS2 Phonics Multimedia Resource Pack Strategies and Activities to Maximize Pleasurable Learning Experiences (SAMPLE) Phonics in Action

14. Promoting Quality Interaction in the Primary English Classroom Promoting Assessment for Learning in English Language Education at Primary Level Adopting Task-based Approach in the Primary Classroom Good Practice in Speech Activities Writing Packages (P1-3 & P4-6) Learning English is Fun - English Language Camp Activities for Primary 4 Students Using IT to Learn, Learning to Use IT Resource Packages

15. Literacy Instruction For Teachers The Splendour of Writing Poems: Inspiring Students’ Imaginations Resource Packages Promoting Critical Thinking, Creativity and Cultural Awareness through Language Arts in Primary Schools Enhancing English Language Curriculum Planning, Learning and Teaching through Cross-curricular Modules at Primary Level

16. Professional Development Courses 2006-07 Curriculum Leadership and the Implementation of the English Language Education Curriculum Framework at Primary Level Induction for English Panels at Primary Level The Splendour of Writing Poems: Inspiring Students’ Imaginations Professional Development Course on Assessment for Learning in English Language at Primary Level

17. Professional Development Courses 2006-07 Learning and Teaching in Primary English Education Series:  Collaboration with NETs in Lesson Planning  Reading to Learn  Phonics  Formative Assessment  Speaking and Listening  Poetry  Learner Diversity  Managing Group Activities in English Lessons  Using Text Types in Writing  Sharing of Good Practices

18. More Information General – circulars, training calendar, Government Bookstore, links, etc. http://www.emb.gov.hk http://www.emb.gov.hk Quicker access to information re the English Language Education Key Learning Area – training opportunities, references & resources, etc. http://emb.gov.hk/index.aspx?langno=1&nodeID=2402 http://emb.gov.hk/index.aspx?langno=1&nodeID=2402 English Language Education Section, CDI Room 1206, 12/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Rd. East, Wan Chai, HK (Fax: 2834 7810) Ms Emilie TongTel: 2892 6571