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NSSC: The English Language
Key Learning Area
A sharing session By
Miss Lam Cheuk Ki, English Panel Chairperson
Focus of my Sharing The Curriculum
The Exam Syllabus
Meeting the Challenge Ahead: parts to be played by the school, students and parents
Aims: increase students’ English language proficiency
develop their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes
broaden their knowledge, understanding and experience of various cultures in which English is used
develop and prepare themselves for further study
The Curriculum
Parts Percentage of lesson time
Compulsory
75%
Elective 25%
Learning objectives
Forms and Functions (Grammar)
Vocabulary
Skills and Strategies
Values and Attitudes
Language Skills
Listening Speaking Reading Writing
Generic Skills to be Stressed Collaboration Communication Creativity Critical Thinking Problem-solving and Study Skills
Suggested Modules of the Compulsory Part
Getting along with others Study, school life and work Cultures of the world Wonderful things Nature and environment
The individual and society Communicating Technology Leisure and entertainment School-based teaching materials
developed by the English Panel
The Elective Part
Language Arts
Non-language Arts
Electives to be Offeredby the English Panel
Language Arts Non-language Arts
Short Stories
Social IssuesSongs and Poems
Assessment Frameworks of HKDSE
2 Components:
- Public examination
- School-based Assessment
The Public Examination
Paper Weighting
Reading 20%
Writing 25%
Listening & Integrated Skills 30%
Speaking 10%
The SBA
Part Weighting
Two assessments on the reading/viewing of 6 texts/films 10%
One assessment based on the modules in the Elective Part 5%
Major Differences
Only 1 exam for the NSSC
Testing language in use rather than focusing on the language systems
Meeting the Challenge
Ahead
The Strive for Success
Parties InvolvedTeachers of the English Panel
StudentsParents
The Strive for Success by English Teachers
a quality language program
an English-rich environment (ESD & other subject-related activities)
facilities for self-directed learning
A Quality Program of Study
The fostering of the 4 essential language skills
The building of word power
The teaching of grammar
The extensive reading scheme
Viewing of good movies
On-line self-access learning program (Eng-class)
The integration of language arts and non-language arts components into the formal curriculum, e.g.
- short stories - songs and poems - popular culture - social issues
The Strive to CreateAn English Rich Environment
Activities to add spice to students’ school life and enrich their learning experiences
Examples English speaking days Drama performance by professional
drama groups Public speaking competitions Story-telling competitions
Verse speaking competitions Writing competitions Book review competitions Study Tours (e.g. United Kingdom,
Australia)
English Enrichment Programs
Drama Performance
Part to be Played by Students
Be conscientious and hardworking
Revise what they have learnt on a regular basis.
Do a lot of reading after school to increase their exposure.
Practice makes perfect.
Knowing their language needs and setting long-term as well as short-term goals to strive for improvement
Working according to their plans and evaluating the progress made
Taking an active part in the subject-activities held
Never give up despite the difficulties encountered
Part to be played by Parents
To have a good understanding of the expectations of the school
To ensure that students are making good use of their time after school to increase their exposure to the English Language (e.g. reading and/or watching quality TV programs in English)
To help monitor the progress made by the students
To listen to their hearts and give them advice and encouragement
Think positive. The change is for the better.
Work hard and be well prepared. Let’s join hands to strive for the BEST for our students!
THANK YOU !