HONG KONG’S NEW ACADEMIC STRUCTURE (NAS)

David HornerAACRAO

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Topics we’ll cover

• 334 New Senior Secondary (NSS) Academic Structure

• Curriculum – Core electives APL OLE• Curriculum Core, electives, APL, OLE• Assessment – HKDSE, SRR, Generic Descriptors, SBA,

SLP• University Entrance Requirements & Multiple

Pathways to higher education and career

• Information adapted from HKEAA and Education Bureau

Aims of the NSS Structure

• Create a vibrant and flexible education system that widens the knowledge base of every student

• Develop informed and responsible citizens with a sense of global and national identity

• More balanced secondary curriculum• Promote whole person development including life-

learning in a diverse and complex environment• Provide options for further studies and career

opportunities

New 334 Structure

Implementation Timetable of HKDSE

Transition impact on UGC universities

Local university places doubled in 2012 ONLY

• 14,500 places for S7 students (3-yr program))

• 14,500 places for SS-3 students (4-yr program)

The New Senior Secondary Curriculum

4 Core Subjects

1. Chinese language

2. English language

3. Mathematics

Lib l S di

2 or 3 elective subjects:

chosen from

(A) 20 NSS elective subjects

Other learning experiences:

• Moral & Civic Educ

• Community Service

Aesthetic4. Liberal Studies subjects,

(B) Applied Learning Courses and

(C) other language courses

• Aesthetic Development

• Phys. Development

• Career-related Experiences

% of time allocation:

45-60% 20-30% 15-35%

Source: EDB “334” Web Bulletin (http:/cd.edb.gov.hk/334info/info_1_a_en.html)

NSS Subjects

NSS Subjects

NSS Subjects

Key Learning Areas Subjects

Chinese Language - Chinese Language (core subject)- Chinese Literature

English Language - English Language (core subject)- Literature in English

Mathematics - Mathematics (core subject + two extensions)

- Liberal Studies (core subject)

Personal, Social and Humanities Education -Chinese History- Economics- Ethics and Religious Studies-Geography-History- Tourism and Hospitality Studies

Science Education -Biology-Chemistry- Physics- Science (Integrated, Combined)

Technology Education -Business, Accounting and Financial Studies- Information and Communication Technology-Technology and Living-Design and Applied Technology-Health Management and Social Care

Arts Education -Music - Visual Arts

Physical Education - Physical Education

Liberal Studies (Core Subject)

• Develop broad perspective and critical thinking skills through the multi-disciplinary study of a wide range of issues

• Connect knowledge and concepts across different g pdisciplines

• Broaden students’ knowledge base• Enhance their social, national and global awareness

• Independent enquiry study

Other Learning Experiences (OLE)

Emphasis on student participation and learning experiencesNo examinations – All OLE acquired will be recorded in Student Learning Profile (SLP)

Academic experiences; awards, self-reflections, etc.

Activities:Moral and Civic educationCommunity service & career related experiencesAesthetic and physical education activities

Sample Curriculum (B)

HKCEE/AL vs NSS

AssessmentStandards – referenced reporting (SRR)

Applied to Category A subjects (core and elective)Five defined levels of performance; highest level 5 students awarded 5**, 5*Descriptors and samples for each levelp pLevels 4 & 5 set to standards of Grades A-D in HKALE

Level 5 HKDSE aligns to Grade A of GCE A/LLevel 3 HKDSE aligns to Grade E of GCE A/L

Standards to remain constant over timePercentages of different levels awarded depend on the performance of the candidates

Generic Descriptors

In theory, the certificate could contain three kind of results.

In practice this will be rare

School-based Assessments (SBA)

Standards, procedures and training established by HKEAAEstablished by 2012 for half of the HKDSE subjectsPhased in progressively over the period of 2012- 2016Phased in progressively over the period of 2012 2016Mostly done in schools under direct teacher supervisionStatistically moderated against examination scores to maintain consistency in standard among schoolsTypically contributes about 20% of total marks

General Entrance Requirements of Universities

Support Material for HKDSE

Curriculum and Assessment Guideshttp://334.edb.hkedcity.net/en/curriculum.php

Regulations and Assessment Frameworkhttp://www hkeaa edu hk/en/hkdsehttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse

Standards-referenced Reporting (SSR) Information Package for HKDSE subjects andSBA Teacher’s Handbook for HKDSE subjects

http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/sba/sba_hkdse/index.html

Online Resources

HK Examination and Assessment Authority (HKEAA)http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk

Education Bureau (EDB) Websitehttp://www edb gov hk/334maphttp://www.edb.gov.hk/334map

EDB Bullentinhttp://334.edb.hkedcity.net/en/index.php

New Senior Secondary (NSS) School Info Networkhttp://cd.edb.gov.hk/334map

NSS Information Kithttp://cd.edb.gov.hk/334info/index_en.asp

HKDSE Newsletter

Provides updates and details of the latest development of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education for the international higher y geducation sector.

http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/hkdse_newsletter/index.html

Contact Information

David HornerHong Kong Fulbrighter 2003-04c/o OISSc/o OISS103 International Center, MSU,East Lansing MI 48824-1035David.Horner@gmail.com517-432-7989