Curriculum Development Council November 2015
Transcript of Curriculum Development Council November 2015
Curriculum Development CouncilNovember 2015
What is STEM Education? STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Introduced in 1990s by the National Science Foundation, USA, now variously used for initiatives in education, industry, economy, etc.
Aim of STEM education To strengthen the Science, Technology and
Mathematics Education to nurture diversified talentswith different capabilities and at different levels in the science and technology fields for enhancing the international competitiveness of HK
i. Learner-centred approachesSuiting the needs and interests of students
ii. Essential learning experiencesSTEM-related learning opportunities as part of the essential learningexperiences (that include those beyond classroom)
iii. Balance among different purposes, views and interestsWith considerations of students’ interests & needs, teachers’ viewsand partnerships with community stakeholders
iv. Building on strengthsBuilding on school experiences and other conducive factors, such asflexible use of learning time, life-wide learning experiences, etc.
v. Continuous development processA dynamic improving process
Reference has been made to the local, the Mainland and international experiences, the current education trends as well as ongoing renewal of school curriculum, in response to macro changing social, economic and demographic contexts:
To develop among students a solid knowledge base and to enhance their interests in Science, Technology and Mathematics for further studies and careers in meeting the changes and challenges in the contemporary world
To strengthen students’ ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, and to nurture students’ creativity, collaboration and problem solving skills, as well as to foster their innovation as required in the 21st century
To strengthen the professional capacity of and collaboration among teachers in schools and the partnerships with community stakeholders
To nurture talents and develop experts in STEM areas so as to contribute to the development of Hong Kong and the nation.
SubjectKnowledge
Integrate & Apply
Knowledge
AttitudesSkills
SE KLA TE KLA ME KLA
Approaches for STEM Learning Activities
Approach One Learning activities based on a topic of a KLA
SE KLA TE KLA ME KLA
Genetic Code
Science EducationScience
EducationStructure of DNA
Model Design
Technology Education
Model Making
RatioMathematics
EducationMeasuring
Picture Source: Nature Education
DNA Model Making
Rubber Band Powered Car
General StudiesGeneral Studies
Energy
Speed Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education
Design and build models
Measurement by GPS Tracking Apps and Investigating the Errors of Measurement
GPS tracking apps
Technology Education Technology Education
Using tablet computers
Estimation
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education
ErrorsScience EducationScience Education
Rate and ratio
Approach TwoProjects integrating relevant learning elements of
different KLAs
ME KLATE KLASE KLA
Food
Pyramid
Science EducationScience
EducationFood
Substances
Technology Education
Technology Education
Food Preparation
Food Hygiene
Collect and
organise data
Mathematics Education
Estimate and
measure
Healthy Diet
• Design menu• Design mobile application
for calculating calorie value• Food research and
development
Food Research &
Development
4. Enhance professional development
of schools and teachers
2. Enrich learning
activities for students
1. Renew curricula
3. Provide learning and
teaching resources
5. Strengthen partnerships
with community key players
6. Conduct reviews and disseminate
good practices
Update Curriculum Framework
Update Science (Secondary 1-3) Curriculum (e.g. on area of life science)
Further strengthen the applications of science and therelevance of science to daily life contexts
Promote pedagogies facilitating students to integrate and apply knowledge and skills (e.g. scientific investigation,problem-based learning, design-and-make activities)
Update Curriculum Framework (Secondary 1-3) Ensure at least 30% of curriculum time under ICT to teach programming
concepts (including coding)
Cover six knowledge contexts, namely ICT, Materials & Structures, Operations & Manufacturing, Strategies & Management, Systems & Control, and Technology & Living are grouped into 16 core and 10 extension modules to ensure students to acquire common and concrete knowledge base
All schools are recommended to offer core modules with 8% of the curriculum time (4 periods per 6-day cycle). Some schools - offer extension modules to meet different needs of students (up to 15% of the curriculum time)
Promote theme-based, design-and-make learning activities to enhance integration and application of knowledge and skills through project learning among students
Cultivate students’ interest and curiosity through hands-on and minds-on STEM-related activities, allowing students to solve problems and create new solutions for the well-being of humankind
Update Curriculum Framework
Holistic and multi-stage review of Mathematics curriculum (P1-S6)
To address the issues like enhancing vertical continuity/progression in mathslearning, lateral alignment with other KLAs, STEM education, and incorporation of elements of ongoing curriculum renewal
Fine-tune learning and teaching sequence
Strengthen the learning and teaching of Data Handling and Probability, so as to develop students’ ability to make informed decision based on calculated risk.
Promote project learning, mathematical modeling, and problem-based learning to strengthen the ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, and make calculated judgment
Remarks:
Updates of curriculum content of Mathematics for P1-S3 (2016)
Updates of curriculum content of Mathematics for S4-S6 (2017)
Update Curriculum Framework Update curriculum contents (e.g. low carbon living, global
warming)
Enrich activities related to the applications of science and technology in solving everyday life problems (e.g. energy use in daily life, the use of simple machines)
Promote pedagogies for applying knowledge and skills through different learning activities (e.g. scientific investigation, project learning)
Develop students’ basic science process skills (e.g. observing, measuring, classifying, communicating)
2.1 Organise signature event to serve as hub – Education Fair for students
2.2 Use effectively school-based flexible time of central time allocation / outside classroom learning for engaging students in worthwhile learning experiences (e.g. cross-curricular and cross-KLA project learning or competitions)
2.3 Broaden learning opportunities for students through their participation in local/national/international competitions and projects
2.4 Nominate students with special talent to apply for local and overseas scholarships
3.1 Develop resource packages for teachers’ reference, including cross-disciplinary activities, project learning (e.g. new L&T resource packages for primary GS)
3.2 Recommend e-resources (e.g. e-library, online courses, e- textbooks) for effective learning and teaching
3.3 Enrich the learning and teaching resources on “EDB One-stop Portal” (OSP) hosted by HKEdCity
3.4 Promote learning and teaching resources and life-wide learning activities provided by various organisations (e.g. HK Science Park, HK Science Museum)
AFCD Lions Nature Education Centre
Hong Kong Observatory
Hong Kong Space Museum
Hong Kong Wetland Park
Aviation Discovery Centre
Caritas Chan Chun Ha Field Studies Centre
Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre
Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics
Education
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change (MoCC)
Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden
Ocean Park Academy Hong Kong
Sik Sik Yuen Biotechnology Mobile Laboratory Program
WWF The Mai Po Nature Reserve
Hong Kong Technology Education Association
Hong Kong Science Museum
Arts & Technology Education Centre
Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks
Hong Kong Productivity
Council
The Hong Kong Academy of
Gifted Education
The Young Entrepreneurs Development Council
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Hong Kong Baptist University
City University of Hong Kong
City Gallery
The Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology
Airport Authority Hong Kong
MTR Corporation Limited
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association
British CouncilHong Kong
Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Non-government Organisation
Government and Related Organisation
Post-SecondaryInstitutions
4.1 Organise event to serve as hub - Symposia for school heads and curriculum leaders
4.2 Organise PDPs for middle managers and teachers of ALL primary and secondary schools in the coming three years[∎]
4.3 Build learning communities to enhance knowledge exchange (e.g. “Professional Development Schools (PDS) Scheme” and “QEF Thematic Network (QTN)”)
4.4 Enhance teachers’ exposure to cutting edge development in science and technology fields through exchange with academics/partners in the territory and from the Mainland and overseas
STEM Education
Community
EDB and Curriculum Advisory
CommitteesPrimary and Secondary Schools
Professional Bodies (e.g.
HKASME, HKTEA, HKIE)Other
Government Departments / Government-
related Organisations
Non-Government
Organisations
Tertiary Institutions
6.1 Conduct research and evaluation studies on the implementation and review the curricula as appropriate
6.2 Identify good practices and consolidate experience
6.3 Disseminate evidence-based practices through PDPs, Centre of Excellence (CoE) (e.g. PDS of Education Development Fund)
STEM Education – “project learning” as a means to nurture creativity, innovation, collaboration and problem solving skills, and entrepreneurial spirit
Information Literacy – effective and ethical use of information
Language across the Curriculum (LaC) /Reading across the Curriculum (RaC) – including effective communication of innovative ideas
Refined Generic Skills – basic skills, thinking skills, personal and social skills
Values Education – nurturing positive values and attitudes e.g.through solving authentic problems to improve living and contribute to society and the nationEDB Website>Curriculum Development>Topic Highlights>Ongoing Renewal of the School CurriculumURL address: http://www.edb.gov.hk/renewal
KLA/Subject Curriculum
GuidesConsultation Begins Consultation
Ends Announcement
STEM Education (SE, TE, ME)
5 & 6 Nov 2015(SE - 9 & 25 Nov )(TE – 20 & 30 Nov)
(ME - 10, 11, 23 & 26 Nov)
4 Jan 2016 mid 2016
Primary General Studies Feb 2016 Mar 2016 late Jun 2016
Promotion of STEM Education
is
an Ongoing Development
collaborating
Thank You