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Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated SchoolSchool
Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary SchoolSchool
Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated SchoolSchool
Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary SchoolSchool
2009-2010 NSS Curriculum 2009-2010 NSS Curriculum PresentationPresentation
English LanguageEnglish Language
The English Language Curriculum
provides learners with learning experiences to increase their language proficiency for study, work, leisure and personal enrichment; develop their knowledge, skills, values and attitudes; and…
School-Based NSS Curriculum
Development• Taking into consideration factors
such as - learners’ needs, interests and
abilities - teachers’ readiness- The school context
Senior Secondary English Language
CurriculumGrade 12 Elective Grade 11
Compulsory
Part
Grade 10 Part
Lesson TimePercentage of lesson time (Approximate number of hours)
Compulsory Part 75% (305 hours)
Elective Part 25% (100 hours)
Learning TargetsThe subject target of English is for
learners to develop an ever-improving capability to use English:
• To think and communicate• To acquire, develop and apply
knowledge• To respond and give expression to
experience
Design of NSS Curriculum
• Builds on the existing curriculum and consists of:
- a Compulsory Part (essential learning content including the 4 skills, grammar, communicative functions, vocabulary and text types) and
The Compulsory PartMeaningful use of
Reading/ WritingListening/ Speaking
Vocabulary
Text Types
Grammar Forms &Communicative
Functions
through exploration of themes in varied contexts by adopting different approaches and strategies
Design of NSS Curriculum
- an Elective Part (comprising a variety of modules to extend students’ learning experience, and to allow them to use the language they have learnt in a broad range of contexts)
Compulsory Part
Reading/ WritingListening/ Speaking
Vocabulary
Text Types
Grammar Forms &Communicative
Functions
Speaking SkillsPronunciation• stress• rhythm &
intonation
Relationship between the Compulsory Relationship between the Compulsory and Elective Partsand Elective Parts
Elective Part (Drama module)
--Stress & intonation --Short scene--Expression of writing emotions and --Production feelings of an original script
Dramatised Reading
Role play / Drama performance
Text Types• Dialogues• Stories
Extension, application and consolidation of
what has been learned
Teaching Schedule
Year Contents Approximate Number of
Hours
Grade 10
Compulsory Part 145
Grade 11
Compulsory Part andElective Part
145
Grade 12
Compulsory Part andElective Part
115
Suggested Modules for Compulsory Part
(Assessed in the public exam)
• Communicating• Getting along with Others• Study, School Life and Work• Cultures of the World• Wonderful Things• Nature and Environment• The Individual and Society• Technology• Leisure and Entertainment
Assessment Objective• The overall aim is to evaluate
candidates’ achievement of the learning targets and objectives of the curriculum detailed in the New Senior Secondary Curriculum and Assessment Guide for English Language (Secondary 4 to 6)
Public Assessment
Public ExaminationComponent Weighting Duration
Paper 1 Reading
20% 1 ½ hours
Paper 2 Writing 25% 2 hours
Paper 3 Listening & Integrated
Skills
30% 2 hours
Paper 4 Speaking
10% 20 minutes
SBA:15% Elective Part (5%)
Language Arts• Learning English through
Popular Culture • Learning English through
Drama
SBA:15% Elective Part (5%)
Non-Language Arts• Learning English through
Workplace Communication
** The elective part will also be assessed in the public exam: Paper 2 Writing
Assessment for Learning Frequent opportunities for feedback
on how well students are doing and how they can do better (i.e. to recognise achievements and to provide support)
Use of different types of feedback (e.g. peer feedback, self feedback) to promote learning and reflective thinking
Assessment for Learning Use of formative assessment through
a variety of approaches (questioning, learning tasks and activities, process writing, projects and portfolios, etc.)
Close alignment with the learning targets and objectives
The Role of Parents:Encourage students to read English
literary works, go travelling and sightseeing
Provide more exposure to English-language movies, news, vocabulary in daily life such as watching more English programmes
Try to communicate with students in English and expand the theme related language exposure
Assist students to complete the assigned homework when necessary
The End
Thank You !