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 !