2002 Learning to Learn/Pages

PROGRAMME

Date: 12 November 2002 (Tuesday) Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Venue: The Chinese Foundation Secondary School 9 Harmony Road, Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong Pui Kiu Primary School 12 Fu Yee Road, Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong Guests of Honour: Professor Arthur K. C. Li, GBS, JP, Secretary for Education and Manpower Mrs. Fanny Law, JP, Permanent Secretary for Education and Manpower Keynote Speech: “Learning to Learn: Teaching for Learning” by Professor Maurice Galton, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge

PROGRAMME:

TIME EVENT

# Opening Address by Mrs. Fanny Law, PSEM 9:30 Ð 11:00 am Parallel Session 1 Keynote Speech by Prof. Maurice Galton

11:00 Ð 11:15 am Break

11:15 Ð 12:45 pm Parallel Session 2

12:45 Ð 2:00 pm Lunch

# Opening Address by Prof. Arthur Li, SEM 2:00 Ð 3:30 pm Parallel Session 3 Keynote Speech by Prof. Maurice Galton

3:30 Ð 3:45 pm Break

3:45 Ð 5:15 pm Parallel Session 4

#Please be seated in the Hall 10 minutes before the Opening Address. 1 INTRODUCTION To facilitate and engage students in learning how to learn, the sharing and transfer of knowledge for practice, knowledge in practice and knowledge of practice among educators, curriculum developers and school teachers should involve experimentation, practice, discussion, reflection and dissemination of the knowledge. In this regard, the Knowledge Fair on “Learning to Learn” 2002 is organized to provide such a platform and opportunity for all school heads and teachers to participate directly and actively in the intellectual discourse. All the presentations in the Knowledge Fair are based on the findings and analyses of a series of Collaborative Research and Development (“Seed”) Projects conducted in schools since 2001-2002 school year as one of the curriculum reform initiatives. In the conduct of each “seed” project, schools work together with officers of the Curriculum Development Institute of the Education Department and local / overseas expert advisors from tertiary institutions. The projects are geared towards promoting the learning capabilities of students, serving as an impetus to school-based curriculum development to generate useful knowledge and experiences as well as connecting theories into actual practice. These research projects are vital not only to develop teachers as reflective practitioners and curriculum change agents in schools but also help schools and teachers to make informed decisions. Moreover, they offer a diverse range of effective means for the reference of other schools and teachers to improve pedagogical practices and student learning.

THEMES OF KNOWLEDGE FAIR The main themes of the Knowledge Fair cover the following areas: curriculum planning, learning and teaching strategies in Key Learning Areas development of critical thinking and creativity through learning activities assessment for learning (to improve learning and teaching) four key tasks (moral and civic education, reading to learn, project learning and information technology for interactive learning) school-based curriculum development

PRESENTATIONS The presentations will focus on deliberation of the “seed” project process such as how classroom observations, student interviews, analyses of student work and teachers’ self reflections are adopted for triangulation and generation of useful experiences or knowledge. The purpose is to help participants interpret information or data collected, construct knowledge and deepen their understanding on specific areas concerned.

2 OVERVIEW OF PARALLEL SESSIONS

Area Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 11:15 – 12:45 p.m. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Keynote KS-01 PS KS-01 PS Speech Learning to Learn : Learning to Learn : Teaching for Learning Teaching for Learning (Language Medium : (Language Medium : English) English) CF Hall (p.) CF Hall (p.)

Chinese CH-06 S CH-01 P CH-05 S CH-02 P Language Nurturing the Gifted Strengthening Literary Teachers’ Professional Strengthening Literary Education through the Elements in Primary Development Ð An Elements in Primary Development of Chinese Language Ð Exploration on Chinese Language - Creativity Experience Sharing on Enhancement of Demonstration of the design of modular Effectiveness of classroom learning on literary curriculum Teaching Reading writing task in a literary module CF 509 (p.14) CF Hall (p.12) CF 701 (p.14) PK Hall (p.13)

CH-03 P CH-07 S CH-04 P Strengthening Literary Student-Centred Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Learning through Elements in Primary Chinese Language - Classroom Activities Chinese Language Ð Experience Sharing on Demonstration of the design of school- Classroom Teaching based literary curriculum CF 509 (p.13) CF 601 (p.14) CF 702A (p.13)

CH-08 S CH-09 S CH-10 S The Learning of Let Students be Assessment for Multi-faceted Active Learners in Learning Ð Narrative Observation through Project Learning in Methods Classroom Activities Chinese Language CF 401 (p.15) CF 401 (p.15) CF 401 (p.15)

CR-01 P CR-01 P Problem-based Problem-based Learning in primary Learning in primary schools: schools: Environmental Environmental Education through Education through General Studies and General Studies and Chinese Composition Chinese Composition in primary schools in primary schools CF 501 (p.16) CF 410 (p.16)

Note: P - primary schools S - secondary schools PS - both All sessions will be conducted in Cantonese unless specified (p.xx) - page number of session details CF - represents the Chinese Foundation Secondary School PK - represents the Pui Kiu Primary School 3 OVERVIEW OF PARALLEL SESSIONS

Area Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 11:15 – 12:45 p.m. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Chinese SP-04 P Language Learning Writing Education Through Authentic (cont’d) Experience CF 501 (p.32)

English EE-01 P EE-02 S EE-03 S EE-01 P Language Developing Towards Fostering The Use of Language Developing Education Confidence and Learner Independence: Arts as a Catalyst to Confidence and Competence in How Teachers Rose to English Language Competence in Learners and Teachers Challenges Learning Learners and - A Teacher's Teachers - A Perspective on Cross- (Language Medium: (Language Medium: Teacher's Perspective curricular Learning in English) English) on Cross-curricular Primary Schools Learning in Primary Schools (Language Medium: Cantonese (Language Medium: supplemented with Cantonese English) supplemented with English) CF 608 (p.19) CF 608 (p.20) CF 702A (p.20) CF Hall (p.19)

SP-02 P ‘Reading & Writing’ Sandwich (Language Medium: Cantonese supplemented with English) CF 702A (p.31)

Mathematics MA-01 P MA-02 S MA-02 S MA-01 P Education Experience Sharing on Open-ended Open-ended Experience Sharing Developing Pupils' Assessment in the Assessment in the on Developing Thinking Skills in the Learning and Teaching Learning and Pupils' Thinking Learning and Teaching of Secondary Teaching of Skills in the Learning of Primary Mathematics Secondary and Teaching of Mathematics Mathematics Primary Mathematics

PK Hall (p.23) PK 310 (p.23) PK 310 (p.23) PK 310 (p.23)

Area Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 11:15 – 12:45 p.m. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Mathematics SP-01 P Education Interactive (cont’d) Mathematics, Narrowing In Widening Out CF 702A (p.30)

Personal, PS-03 S PS-01 S PS-02 S PS-03 S Social and Project Learning in Effective use of Developing learning Project Learning in Humanities PSHE - What to enquiry approach in and teaching PSHE - What to Education assess? How to S1-3 History and resources for S1-3 assess? How to assess? Culture Integrated Humanities assess? CF 409 (p.27) CF 409 (p.27) CF 409 (p.27) CF 409 (p.27)

Science SE-02 PS SC-01 S SC-01 S Education Enhancing Students’ Infusing Process and Infusing Process and Creativity, Higher Thinking Skills into Thinking Skills into Order Thinking and Science Lessons Science Lessons Personal & Social Development Through Science Project CF 510 (p.30) CF 203 (p.29) CF 203 (p.29)

Technology TE-01 S TE-01 S Education Planning Technology Planning Technology Education Curriculum: Education Curriculum: Helping Students to Helping Students to Acquire Knowledge to Acquire Knowledge Face Technological to Face Technological Changes Changes

CF 209 (p.34) CF 209 (p.34)

Arts AE-01 PS AE-01 PS AE-02 PS AE-03 PS Education Learning to Learn Learning to Learn Assessment for Assessment for Through Drama-in- Through Drama-in- Learning in Arts Learning in Arts Education Education Education [Music] Education [Visual Arts] CF 702B (p.11) CF 702B (p.11) CF 608 (p.11) CF 608 (p.12)

IT-01 P Infusing IT in the teaching of primary subjects CF 509 (p.22)

Area Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 11:15 – 12:45 p.m. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Physical PE-03 PS PE-01 PS PE-02 S PE-01 PS Education Various Roles of “Morning Exercise Male Students’ Active “Morning Exercise Students and Teachers and Exercise During Participation in the and Exercise During in PE Assessment the Change of Class “Comprehensive the Change of Class Periods” - Promoting Dance Project” Periods” - Promoting Active and Healthy Active and Healthy Lifestyles Using Lifestyles Using Whole-school Whole-school Approach Approach PK Covered CF Covered PK Covered CF Covered Playground (p.26) Playground (p.25) Playground (p.26) Playground (p.25)

PE-03 PS Various Roles of Students and Teachers in PE Assessment PK Covered Playground (p.26)

General GS-01 P SP-03 P GS-01 P Studies for Project Learning - Learning Beyond Project Learning - Primary Building on Mind Time and Space Building on Mind Schools Maps and Hands-on Maps and Hands-on Technological Technological Activities Activities PK Hall (p.21) PK Hall (p.31) PK 311 (p.21)

Moral and MC-01 S MC-01 S MC-01 P MC-01 P Civic Co-curricular Co-curricular activities Co-curricular Co-curricular Education activities to develop to develop students’ activities to develop activities to develop students’ national national identity in students’ national students’ national identity in primary primary and secondary identity in primary identity in primary and secondary schools schools and secondary schools and secondary schools CF 202 (p.24) CF 202 (p.24)CF 201 (p.24) CF 202 (p.24)

Area Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. 11:15 – 12:45 p.m. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Moral and Civic MC-02 P MC-02 P Education Using a whole school Using a whole school (cont’d) approach to design a approach to design a MCE School-based MCE School-based Curriculum Curriculum CF 201 (p.24) CF 201 (p.24)

Catering for SB-01 S EA-01 P Student Catering for student Catering for Individual Diversity diversity through Differences: Building effective curriculum on Variation planning and diverse teaching strategies PK 311 (p.28) CF 209 (p.19)

Life-wide LW-01 PS LW-01 PS Learning A Reflection on Museum A Reflection on Learning: Students Museum Learning: taking responsibility of Students taking their own Learning responsibility of their own Learning CF 701 (p.22) CF 701 (p.22)

Curriculum IT-02 PS SP-05 P SB-02 S Planning Using Curriculum Effective use of learning A reflective approach Planner time towards a new curriculum design CF 604 & CF 101 (p.22) CF 601 (p.32) PK 311 (p.28) IT-02 PS Using Curriculum Planner CF 101 (p.22)

Student SS-01 PS SS-02 PS Portfolios Learning Portfolios Ð Learning Portfolios Ð Motivating Active Realizing Whole Learning Person Development of Students CF 510 (p.33) CF 510 (p.33)

Curriculum CR-02 PS CR-03 PS CR-04 PS Resources and Collaborative Planning Promotion of Effective Information Skills in Library and Teaching Strategy in Reading Project Learning Enhancing Learning CF 410 (p.17) CF 702B (p.18) CF 702B (p.18)

Special SE-01 PS Educational The Process of Needs Reconstructing a School-based Curriculum in response to Curriculum Reform - Experience of a Special School for the Severely Mentally Handicapped Children CF 601 (p.29)

7 TITLE OF PARALLEL SESSIONS

Page No. Area Code/Level Title of Session Details

Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese Chinese CH-01 P Language Ð Experience sharing on the design of 12 Language modular literary curriculum Education Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese CH-02 P Language Ð Demonstration of classroom learning on 13 writing task in a literary module

Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese CH-03 P Language Ð Experience sharing on the design of 13 school-based literary curriculum

CH-04 P Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese 13 Language - Demonstration of Classroom Teaching

Teachers’ Professional Development Ð An CH-05 S Exploration on Enhancement of Effectiveness of 14 Teaching Reading

CH-06 S Nurturing the Gifted through the Development of 14 Creativity

CH-07 S Student-Centred Learning through Classroom 14 Activities

CH-08 S The Learning of Multi-faceted Observation through 15 Classroom Activities

CH-09 S Let Students be Active Learners in Project Learning 15 in Chinese Language

CH-10 S Assessment for Learning Ð Narrative Methods 15

Problem-based Learning in primary schools: CR-01 P Environmental Education through General Studies 16 and Chinese Composition in primary schools

SP-04 P Learning Writing Through Authentic Experience 32

Developing Confidence and Competence in Learners English EE-01 P and Teachers - A Teacher’s Perspective on Cross- 19 Language curricular Learning in Primary Schools Education EE-02 S Towards Fostering Learner Independence: How 20 Teachers Rose to Challenges

The Use of Language Arts as a Catalyst to English EE-03 S 20 Language Learning

SP-02 P ‘Reading & Writing’ Sandwich 31

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Page No. Area Code/Level Title of Session Details

Experience Sharing on Developing Pupils’ Thinking Mathematics MA-01 P Skills in the Learning and Teaching of Primary 23 Education Mathematics Open-ended Assessment in the Learning and MA-02 S Teaching of Secondary Mathematics 23

SP-01 P Interactive Mathematics, Narrowing In 30 Widening Out

Personal, PS-01 S Effective use of enquiry approach in S1-3 History 27 and Culture Social and Humanities PS-02 S Developing learning and teaching resources for S1-3 27 Integrated Humanities Education PS-03 S Project Learning in PSHE - What to assess? 27 How to assess?

Science SC-01 S Infusing Process and Thinking Skills into Science 29 Education Lessons Enhancing Students’ Creativity, Higher Order SE-02 PS Thinking and Personal & Social Development 30 Through Science Project Technology Planning Technology Education Curriculum: Helping TE-01 S Students to Acquire Knowledge to Face 34 Education Technological Changes Arts AE-01 PS Learning to Learn Through Drama-in-Education 11 Education AE-02 PS Assessment for Learning in Arts Education (Music) 11 AE-03 PS Assessment for Learning in Arts Education 12 (Visual Arts) IT-01 PS Infusing IT in the teaching of primary subjects 22 “Morning Exercise and Exercise During the Change Physical PE-01 PS of Class Periods” - Promoting Active and Healthy 25 Education Lifestyles Using Whole-school Approach Male Students’ Active Participation in the PE-02 S 26 “Comprehensive Dance Project”

PE-03 PS Various Roles of Students and Teachers in PE Assessment 26

GS-01 P Project Learning - Building on Mind Maps and 21 General Hands-on Technological Activities Studies for Primary Problem-based Learning in primary schools: CR-01 P Environmental Education through General Studies 16 Schools and Chinese Composition in primary schools SP-03 P Learning Beyond Time and Space 31

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Page No. Area Code/Level Title of Session Details

Moral and MC-01 PS Co-curricular activities to develop students’ national 24 Civic identity in primary and secondary schools Education MC-02 P Using a whole school approach to design a MCE 24 School-based Curriculum

Catering for EA-01 P Catering for Individual Differences: Building on 19 Variation Student Diversity Catering for student diversity through effective SB-01 S 28 curriculum planning and diverse teaching strategies

Life-wide A Reflection on Museum Learning: Students taking LW-01 PS 22 Learning responsibility of their own Learning

Curriculum IT-02 PS Using Curriculum Planner 22 Planning A reflective approach towards a new curriculum SB-02 S 28 design

SP-05 P Effective use of learning time 32

Student SS-01 PS Learning Portfolios Ð Motivating Active Learning 33 Portfolios SS-02 PS Learning Portfolios Ð Realizing Whole Person 33 Development of Students

Curriculum CR-02 PS Collaborative Planning and Teaching Strategy in 17 Resources Enhancing Learning and Library CR-03 PS Promotion of Effective Reading 18

CR-04 PS Information Skills in Project Learning 18

Special The Process of Reconstructing a School-based Educational SE-01 PS Curriculum in response to Curriculum Reform Ð 29 Experience of a Special School for the Severely Needs Mentally Handicapped Children

Note: P - primary schools S - secondary schools PS - both 10 DETAILS OF PARALLEL SESSIONS

Code Title of Presentation and Introduction

AE-01 PS Learning to Learn Through Drama-in-Education

The demonstration-workshop starts with a brief introduction on the function of Drama-in- Education (DiE), i.e. to improve and enhance students’ learning. Teacher and students of the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, one of the seed schools of the Developing Drama-in- Education R&D project, give a live demonstration on using DiE to teach a cross-KLA lesson. The audience observes and assesses the learning taking place using a given list of indicators of “learning to learn”. The session ends with a Q&A session with the audience asking the teacher and the students on their perception of learning happened in the lesson. Chairperson(s) : Ms CHU Siu-fong (Arts Education Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms LI Cheuk-ki (Immaculate Heart of Mary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

AE-02 PS Assessment for Learning in Arts Education (Music)

Assessment for learning is an integral part of the learning and teaching process. The seminar will introduce various tools of assessment for learning in music, and how teachers’ knowledge in curriculum planning and music teaching can be enhanced through the appropriate adoption of strategies in assessment for learning. In addition, essential impact on and changes in students’ learning through the use of assessment for leaning will be presented in the seminar. Chairperson(s) :Mr TAI Kit-man (Arts Education Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms MAH Wing-yee (TWGHs Wong Yee Jar Jat Memorial Primary School)

Ms YOUNG Sun-yan (Ling Liang Church M H Lau Secondary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

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AE-03 PS Assessment for Learning in Arts Education (Visual Arts) Through two examples of the “seed” schools in the RD Project on “Assessment for Learning in the Arts”, this presentation aims at introducing how to make good use of diverse modes of assessment to enhance students learning in the Visual Arts. The first example aims to introduce how to use various modes of assessment and to set criteria for the assessment, which have been worked out in a primary school. The other example shows methods to access the process and learning outcomes in project learning in a secondary school, which have substantially improved students learning and increased their interest in learning. Chairperson(s) :Mr CHAN Che-kwong (Arts Education Section, CDI) Ms HO Pui-fan, Jessie (Arts Education Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms LAU Wan-man (STFA Wu Mien Tuen Primary School) Ms LIANG Yee-woo (Consultant of the Research and Development Project on Assessment for Learning in the Arts-Music and Visual Arts) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-01 P Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese Language Ð Experience Sharing on the design of modular literary curriculum The adoption of literary thematic modules in strengthening literary elements in Primary Chinese Language is proven to be feasible and effective by tryout in school. In the second term of 2001/02, six Primary 4 classes of the school have adopted 6 modules designed by seconded teachers. These modules have been revised according to tryout effectiveness. In the session, the teacher will share experiences in designing and tryout teaching, and the Principal reports on his arrangements and challenges. Chairperson(s) : Dr KWOK Yee-fan (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr WONG Yuk-tong (CCC Heep Woh Primary School (P.M.)) Mr KWAN Ming-kai (CCC Heep Woh Primary School (P.M.)) Language Medium : Cantonese

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CH-02 P Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese Language Ð Demonstration of classroom learning on writing task in a literary module Before the demonstration of Primary 5 classroom learning, there will be a brief introduction on the design rationale and characteristics of the module “The Rhythm of Wave”. The lesson will focus on the last task of the unit “The Tide is High” of the learning module. The teacher will facilitate students in retrieving learning objectives of previous tasks in the module. The teacher will comment on students’ writing performance and complete the entire task. After the demonstration, there will be a sharing between the teacher and the participants. Chairperson(s) : Dr KWOK Yee-fan (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Mr KWAN Ming-kai (CCC Heep Woh Primary School (P.M.)) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-03 P Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese Language Ð Experience Sharing on the design of school-based literary curriculum In 2001/02, the school developed appropriate school-based teaching materials through team work and research. These materials, including classical poetry, prose and idioms were tried- out to see the effectiveness. In the session, teachers will share their experiences and feelings on the participation of the project. Chairperson(s) :Mr LEUNG Pui-man (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Mr CHOW Chung-ling (Lei Muk Shue Catholic Primary School) Ms LAU Man-har (Lei Muk Shue Catholic Primary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-04 P Strengthening Literary Elements in Primary Chinese Language Ð Demonstration of Classroom Teaching In 2001/02, the school developed appropriate school-based teaching materials through team work and research. These materials, including classical poetry, prose and idioms were tried- out to see the effectiveness. Tryout will be demonstrated by classroom teaching. After the demonstration, there will be a sharing between the teacher and the participants. Chairperson(s) :Mr LEUNG Pui-man (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Ms CHOW Kwai-fong (Lei Muk Shue Catholic Primary School) Ms LAU Man-har (Lei Muk Shue Catholic Primary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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CH-05 S Teachers’ Professional Development Ð An Exploration on Enhancement of Effectiveness of Teaching Reading Skill-based learning is emphasized in the newly revised curriculum for Secondary Chinese Language. The mode of teaching reading with prescribed texts as the prime focus needs to be changed. In the session, the school experiences will be shared on school-based development of a new mode of teaching reading assisted by a researcher from Mainland China. The effectiveness of learning and teaching is significantly promoted through tryout of innovations, classroom observation, exploration of strategies and Mainland study tour. Chairperson(s) : Dr NG Chi-kwong (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Mr PANG Chi-choi (Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo)) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-06 S Nurturing the Gifted through the Development of Creativity It is always the teacher’s challenge to design an appropriate curriculum and employ effective teaching strategies to nurture the gifted. To cater for the learning needs of students with higher writing ability, the school has invited a renowned author of children literature to conduct a 10-hour workshop on creative writing. Students’ creativity and interest of writing was significantly promoted through inspiring activities. (Video on the workshop will be shown in the session.) Chairperson(s) :Ms CHEUK Yat-hing (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms POON Kam-ying (Hong Kong Children’s Arts Society) Ms SHI Mei-fong (Clementi Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-07 S Student-Centred Learning through Classroom Activities The learner needs to experience by himself the learning process in order to make knowledge internalized and skills transferred. In authentic context, students’ knowledge and skills are transferred in activities such as group discussion and reporting, critical questioning and peer assessment. Students’ evaluation skill and creativity are promoted. (Video on classroom activities will be shown in the session.) Chairperson(s) : Ms HO Yin-ping (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms LEUNG Fung-yee (HKCWC Fung Yiu King Memoral Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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CH-08 S The Learning of Multi-faceted Observation through Classroom Activities To enrich students’ writing, teachers have to help students to acquire different strategies, such as multi-faceted observation. In the session, the teacher demonstrates how to design interactive learning activities Ð To observe the object in facets of viewing, listening, tasting, smelling and touching; to record the observed characteristics of the object; to report in groups; to write description on the object.(Video on classroom activities will be shown in the session.) Chairperson(s) : Mr CHOW Fu-hung (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms SHI Mei-fong (Clementi Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-09 S Let Students be Active Learners in Project Learning in Chinese Language To maximize the impact of project learning in Secondary Chinese Language, teachers have to consider Ð 1. Letting students learn actively with topics selected according to their interests; 2. Bearing in mind the holistic teaching plan and letting students acquire the basic skills needed before launching project learning; 3. Designing diversified assessment activities to assess the students’ performance in language learning. Chairperson(s) : Ms KAM Tung-yi (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms SHI Mei-fong (Clementi Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

CH-10 S Assessment for Learning Ð Narrative Methods To assess whether the students can flexibly apply what they have learned in problem solving, students are requested to use narrative methods they learned in an authentic context. They have to introduce their group-designed products in the form of television advertisement in front of the class, followed by instant peer-assessment. This assessment provides effective feedback to learning and teaching. (Video on classroom activities will be shown in the session.) Chairperson(s) :Ms CHEUK Yat-hing (Chinese Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms CHENG Yin-yan (CNEC Lau Wing Sang Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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CR-01 P Problem-based Learning in primary schools : Environmental Education through General Studies and Chinese Composition in primary schools In the 21st century, schools must help students develop appropriate skills that would facilitate life-long learning. Researches have shown that Problem-based Learning is effective in motivating and empowering students because the problem are authentic, and require students to set the learning agenda for themselves. Instead of providing all the information to students, teachers assist students in the problem-solving stages including problem definition, information gathering, analysis and synthesis, and formulation of conclusions. This change in teachers’ role is in accordance with the current emphasis on life-long learning.

This sharing session will start with the introduction of the rationale on Problem-based Learning. Principals and teachers will then share their experience in adopting this approach in their own schools. It helps the participants to understand that Problem-based Learning is an instructional model to instill pupils’ generic skills i.e. problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and Chinese writing skills, and develop attitudes and values towards environmental protection.

Chairperson(s) :Mrs FAN SHUM Chi-han (Curriculum Resources and Library Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Dr YIP Kwok-hung (Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University)

Dr LEE Tsz-ngong (Department of Education Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University)

Ms LEUNG Siu-ha (Headmistress, SKH Good Shephered Primary School (P.M.))

Ms LAU May-kwan (Headmistress, SKH CMS All Saints’ P.M. School )

Ms CHU Wai-chun (Li Cheng Uk Government Primary School (A.M.))

Language Medium : Cantonese

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CR-02 PS Collaborative Planning and Teaching Strategy in Enhancing Learning Numerous researches in the past decades revealed active learning are fostered through collaborative planning and teaching (CPT). This forum will share the intricacies of six collaborative experiences of teachers, librarians and principals from primary and secondary schools in promoting reading habits and effective information skills in project learning.

Chairperson(s) : Ms LI Sau-ying (TWGHs Wong See Sum Primary School (A.M.))

Ms Agatha SIT (Curriculum Resources and Library Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) :Mr LAM, Kwong-fai (Hong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No.2 Secondary School)

Ms Selina YUNG (Hong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No.2 Secondary School)

Ms CHAN Man-yi (Lam Tin Methodist Primary School)

Ms POON Wing-hung (Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School)

Ms TSANG Ngan-fung (The Hong Kong Management Association K S Lo College)

Ms LEUNG Yuet-ha (GCE Past Students’ Association Tseung Kwan O Primary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese supplemented with English

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CR-03 PS Promotion of Effective Reading Many school-based activities used extrinsic motivation to foster reading interests and habits. Reading efforts are rewarded based on quantity with prizes more than with intrinsic means for the quality and the process. In reading activities, especially those held after class hours, students are left to read with minimal guidance, often in isolation and beyond the context and content of the curriculum. This workshop shares the attempts of 3 schools in promoting effective reading strategies through careful motivation formulation, usage of developmentally appropriate materials, giving specific reading guidance and explicit learning agenda. Chairperson(s) : Mrs. TSUI CHIANG, fung (Principal, Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing School) Speaker(s) : Mr LAM Kwong-fai (Hong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No.2 Secondary School) Ms Selina YUNG (Hong Kong Taoist Association The Yuen Yuen Institute No.2 Secondary School) Ms CHU Wah-hing (Tsing Yi Trade Association Primary School (A.M.)) Ms PANG Lai-bing (Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing School) Language Medium : Cantonese supplemented with English

CR-04 PS Information Skills in Project Learning Library skills are widely taught in library lessons in primary and secondary schools. In many occasions, the skills are taught beyond the learning agenda of the formal curriculum or outside project learning. This workshop demonstrates how students can satisfactorily achieve the learning agenda of project learning when information skills are infused to the content and context of project learning. Strategies and some tools used in teaching information skills will be illustrated. Chairperson(s) : Ms Agatha SIT (Curriculum Resources and Library Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms FAN Kien-mei (Tuen Mun Catholic Secondary School) Ms POON Wing-hung (Tin Shui Wai Government Secondary School) Ms TSANG Ngan-fung (The Hong Kong Management Association K S Lo College) Ms CHENG, Sau Po (Caritas Yuen Long Chan Chun Ha Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese supplemented with English

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EA-01 P Catering for Individual Differences: Building on Variation

This is to address the issue of ‘individual differences’ through identifying the qualitatively different ways in which students experience what they learn, and to use such information in designing classroom teaching for helping students to achieve the learning targets.

Chairperson(s) : Ms WONG Sau-yim (Evaluation and Assessment Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Dr. LO Mun-ling (The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

Dr. LEUNG Yuk-lun (The University of Hong Kong)

Ms LEE Sui-kuen (St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School)

Ms LEI Kim-ling (St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School)

Ms LAU Wan-hoi (St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School)

Ms SIU Fai-keung (St. Edward’s Catholic Primary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

EE-01 P Developing Confidence and Competence in Learners and Teachers Ð A Teacher’s Perspective on Cross-curricular Learning in Primary Schools

This presentation aims at sharing the experiences of enhancing English language learning through cross-curricular modules at primary level. Pupils were provided with coherent learning experiences in English and General Studies. They had ample opportunities to develop their language skills, generic skills as well as positive values and attitudes in meaningful and contextualized activities. Through the project, it was found that pupils’ capabilities for “learning to learn” were enhanced. The speaker will also share how teachers’ professional development was strengthened through planning, designing and implementing the cross-curricular modules.

Chairperson(s) : Ms CHAN Yin-ping, Cindy (English Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms CHOW Suet-wai, Kitty (Shak Chung Shan Memorial Catholic Primary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese supplemented with English

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EE-02 S Towards Fostering Learner Independence: How Teachers Rose to Challenges “Self-Access Language Learning (SALL) in Hong Kong Secondary Schools” is a Seed Project launched in support of the key curriculum development initiative of promoting independent and lifelong learning. In this session, teachers from the three schools participating in the project will share their experience in promoting SALL, highlighting the challenges they encountered, how they overcame them, and some of the SALL activities they have implemented or will implement that serve to foster learner independence. Chairperson(s) :Mr Raymond NG (English Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms TSE Pik-yuk (SKH Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School) Mrs Anne TAM LEUNG Yen-ying (SKH Tsang Shiu Tim Secondary School) Ms Tammy WONG Sau-chun (Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School) Mr Simon ROSS (Buddhist Kok Kwong Secondary school) Language Medium : English

EE-03 S The Use of Language Arts as a Catalyst to English Language Learning The session focuses on how language arts materials, including poems, short stories, popular songs, short plays, advertisements and jokes, can be used as a catalyst to: - enhance language proficiency; - promote pleasurable learning; and - develop creativity and critical thinking skills. There will be sharing on how, in one way or another, the use of language arts affects students of different abilities in their attitude and interest towards learning English. Chairperson(s) : Mrs KUNG CHAN Wai-ping, Helen (English Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Dr Philip CHAN Kam-wing (School of Education and Languages, The Open University of Hong Kong) Ms LAW Mei-han (Heung To Middle School, Tin Shui Wai) Ms JIM Wan-chee, Angela (Holy Trinity College) Language Medium : English

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GS-01 P Project Learning - Building on Mind Maps and Hands-on Technological Activities

Teachers from two primary schools took part in the seed project on project learning in General Studies, with a view to enhancing pupils’ inquiry skills in different learning contexts of the GS curriculum. One school started with using mind maps to develop pupils’ thinking skills. A cross-subject approach was adopted to integrate different learning elements through a common theme. Another school attempted to design hands-on investigative activities to promote inquiry learning in the context of technological activities. Throughout the process of development, it was observed that pupils gradually became more ready to deal with or tackle problems from different perspectives, and the interests in learning GS were sustained in different stages of the project. The spirit of partnership between school heads and teachers as well as the collaboration among pupils was built up. School heads and teachers in this presentation will share with others their knowledge and experiences gained in curriculum planning through this seed project in their schools.

Chairperson(s) :Mr CHEUNG Chow-ming (Basic Education Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms LAU Foon-yung (Headmistress, Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School (A.M.))

Mr CHUNG Wan-hon (Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School (A.M.))

Ms IP Chui-wan (Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School (A.M.))

Ms FAN Lo-nor, Shirley (Headmistress, Ying Yin Catholic Primary School) (Former teacher of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School (A.M.))

Mr FUNG Kwok-lin (Sau Mau Ping Catholic Primary School)

Ms YEUNG Chui-shan, Rebecca (Sau Mau Ping Catholic Primary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

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IT-01 P Infusing IT in the teaching of primary subjects Since the implementation of IT in schools, it was found that students could explore the knowledge world and analyse the information systematically with the support of IT during the processes of project-based learning. Students could also produce and present their achievements at ease with IT. Particularly, the project-based approach provided ample meaningful learning experiences for students to practise what they had learnt in their school- based IT programmes. It was also observed that students could consolidated their IT knowledge and skills through these meaningful learning activities. On the other hand, teachers also realized that IT is an excellent catalyst in promoting innovative teaching approaches. Chairperson(s) : Mr IP Tang-ping, Simon (IT in Curriculum Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms LEUNG Yuen-ling (TWGHs Wong See Sum Primary School (P.M.)) Language Medium : Cantonese

IT-02 PS Using Curriculum Planner Curriculum Planner is an electronic planning tool that supports school principals and teachers to prepare curriculum plans aligning with the new curriculum framework (see Basic Education Curriculum Guide, Sections 1 and 2.2.1). Through this workshop, the prospective users will know more about the merits brought about by using this electronic planning tool. They also interactively gain more hands-on practice on making 1-year and 5-year plans. Chairperson(s) : Dr CHIU Bark-cheung (IT in Curriculum Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr SO Wai-hung (Seconded Teacher) Language Medium : Cantonese

LW-01 PS A Reflection on Museum Learning : Students taking responsibility of their own Learning Life-wide Learning is a strategy that aims to move student learning beyond the classroom into other learning contexts. It requires teachers to make good use of resources and setting available at their schools and in the communities, in order to create suitable learning contexts (combinations of time, place and people) for particular educational purposes. Such experiential learning enables students to achieve certain learning goals that are difficult to attain through classroom learning. This presentation gives a reflective account on self-regulated learning in an authentic situation outside classroom contexts e.g. in museums. Chairperson(s) :Mr CHUNG Yiu-bun (Life-wide Learning Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr CHAN Tak-hang (Principal, Chiu Chow Association Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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MA-01 P Experience Sharing on Developing Pupils’ Thinking Skills in the Learning and Teaching of Primary Mathematics To develop pupils’ thinking skills in the learning and teaching of primary mathematics, the learning outcomes and the learning process should both be focused. In this session teachers will share how they organize the learning activities for students to foster the thinking skills, how they perceive changes in the learning process and growth in teachers’ professional development. Chairperson(s) : Mr LEE Pak-leung (Mathematics Section, CDI) Mr KAN Ming-chung (Mathematics Section, CDI) Mr KAM Sui-kwan (Mathematics Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Ms LEUNG Yee-mei (Tze Wan Shan St Bonaventure Catholic Primary School) Mr CHOW Chung-shiu (Shaukiwan Government Primary School (P.M.)) Ms LEE Wai-ki (PLK Tin Ka Ping Primary School) Ms FUNG Kwok-kiu (Choi Wan St Joseph’s Primary School (A.M.)) Ms CHENG Kwok-yee (SKH St Timothy’s Primary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

MA-02 S Open-ended Assessment in the Learning and Teaching of Secondary Mathematics Assessment is at the heart of the learning and teaching cycle. It is used to collect evidence on how well students learn and to give feedback to teachers to enhance teaching. There is no one-can-fit-all assessment tool. In this regard, diversified assessments are encouraged. Open- ended questions in mathematics focus on students’ critical thinking skills, communication skills, problem solving skills and creativity. These important skills are highlighted in the revised secondary mathematics curriculum and students have to master these skills in order to be successful in the knowledge-based society. This project is expected to provide information on how to use open-ended questions in the classroom. Chairperson(s) : Mr LEUNG Kwong-shing (Mathematics Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr CHIANG Kin-nam (Mathematics Section) Mr YUEN Wah-kwong (St. Joan of Arc Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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MC-01 PS Co-curricular activities to develop students’ national identity in primary and secondary schools In 2001-02, the ED conducted a research on how schools organized related co-curricular activities to develop students’ national identity. These activities normally include flag-raising ceremony; China week; talks/competitions; and visits to the mainland. This session will share with participants on the research findings, in particular on factors enhancing /limiting the effectiveness of these co-curricular activities organized. The study provides an evidence- based finding to emhance teachers’ knowledge and competency in promoting national identity through co-curricular activities. Chairperson(s) : Mr LIU Chiu-yi, Albert (Moral and Civic Education Section, CDI) Mr CHEUNG Ka-ki (Researcher, The University of Hong Kong) Speaker(s) : Mr YIM Chi-fung (Hon Wah Middle School) Ms LUI Oi-ling (Buddhist Chan Shi Wan Primary School) Mr TAM Chun-kin (Buddhist Chan Shi Wan Primary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

MC-02 P Using a whole school approach to design a MCE School-based Curriculum The session, through an authentic school exemplar, demonstrates the impact on students’ learning by adopting whole school approach to design a school based MCE curriculum to achieve the objectives of developing positive values and attitudes in students with a focus on national identity. It illustrates how the 3-Rs migration strategy is used to involve everyone and pool together efforts of all staff to promote MCE in school. Chairperson(s) : Mr MOK Kin-sang (Kwong Ming Primary School (P.M.)) Mrs Connie MAK (Moral and Civic Education Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Mr CHAN Sheung-fuk (Kwong Ming Primary School (P.M.)) Mr FAN Wai-wing (Kwong Ming Primary School (P.M.)) Mr LEE Chun-Hung (Kwong Ming Primary School (P.M.)) Mr TSUI Chi-kuen (Kwong Ming Primary School (P.M.)) Language Medium : Cantonese

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PE-01 PS “Morning Exercise and Exercise During the Change of Class Periods” – Promoting Active and Healthy Lifestyles Using Whole-school Approach

Students develop active and healthy lifestyles through the participation of morning exercise with principals, teachers, and parents. The workshop will consist of:

1. the dissemination of findings and introduction of resource materials of the seed project - “Regular Exercise for Health - Morning Exercise, Eye Exercise and Exercise During the Change of Class Period” by the researcher;

2. sharing sessions by a primary school and a secondary school on their valuable experiences in morning exercise implementation;

3. demonstrations of morning exercise routines by students.

Chairperson(s) : SESSION 2: Mr KAN Wai-fu, Michael (Physical Education Section, CDI)

SESSION 4: Ms LEUNG Kwok-wai, Masa (Physical Education Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : SESSION 2: Ms LEUNG Kwok-wai, Masa, (Physical Education Section, CDI)

Ms NG Lai-yung (Principal, Tin Shui Wai Catholic Primary School)

Ms LO Ka-yin (St. Catharine’s School for Girls, Kwun Tong)

SESSION 4: Dr WONG Heung-sang (Associate Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)

Ms CHAN Sau-king (Principal, Sung Tak Wong Kin Sheung Memorial School (A.M.))

Mr CHIU Pit-hung (Hong Kong Teachers’ Association Lee Heng Kwei Secondary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

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PE-02 S Male Students’ Active Participation in the “Comprehensive Dance Project” Male students are highly motivated in dance activities with teacher’s good teaching and lively presentation skills.The Workshop will consist of: 1. the dissemination of findings of the seed project - “Comprehensive Dance Project” by the researcher; 2. a sharing session by a male PE teacher on effective teaching of male students in dance activities; 3. a demonstration of introducing dance activities to male students.

Chairperson(s) :Ms YUEN Lai-fong, Jacqueline (Physical Education Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms CHOW Pui-yu, Lina (Lecturer, The Hong Kong Institute of Education) Mr LEUNG Kam-wah (SKH Lam Woo Memorial School) Language Medium : Cantonese

PE-03 PS Various Roles of Students and Teachers in PE Assessment When playing the roles of assessors, students involve in PE lessons more actively and have deeper understandings in Physical Education.The Workshop will consist of: 1. the dissemination of findings of the seed project - “Development of PE Assessment Related Profile System – Including Electronic Recording System” by the researcher; 2. sharing sessions by a primary school teacher and a secondary school teacher on effective use of self assessment and peer assessment in PE.

Chairperson(s) : Mr KAN Wai-fu, Michael (Physcial Education Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : SESSION 1: Mr CHAN Wan-ka (Instructor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Mr CHAU Wai-sheung (True Light Middle School of Hong Kong Primary Section) Mr LI Chi-ming (Yuen Long Public Secondary School)

SESSION 4: Mr CHAU Wai-sheung (True Light Middle School of Hong Kong Primary Section) Mr LI Chi-ming (Yuen Long Public Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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PS-01 S Effective use of enquiry approach in S1-3 History and Culture Enquiry approach enables teachers to help students develop self-learning ability and build up their confidence and interest in learning. This presentation will discuss and illustrate with examples how this is effectively applied to the teaching of History and Culture in S1-S3. Chairperson(s) :Mr WONG Ho-chiu (Personal, Social and Humanities Education Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Ms LEE Wing-ching (St. Mary’s Church College) Language Medium : Cantonese

PS-02 S Developing learning and teaching resources for S1-3 Integrated Humanities This session will introduce the basic principles adopted by the PSHE Section in the design of learning and teaching materials to support the implementation of the Seed Project. Suggestions on the ways to make school-based adaptation and improvement will also be made. A Seed School will also share their experiences in using and adapting these learning and teaching materials. Chairperson(s) : Mr LEE Chi-hung (Personal, Social and Humanities Education Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr LEE Chi-hung (Personal, Social and Humanities Education Section, CDI) Ms HO LEE Doen-Yee (United Christian College) Language Medium : Cantonese

PS-03 S Project Learning in PSHE - What to assess? How to assess? Project assessment has always been a difficult task to teachers owing to its qualitative, continuous and formative nature, which is very different from the pen-and-paper tests commonly used in schools. The seminar aims at introducing different types of project assessment strategies and tools that have been tried out in ‘seed’ schools. Moreover, two ‘seed’ teachers would also share with the audience about their experience of developing a school-based project assessment framework and assessment of students’ knowledge building process in project learning respectively. Chairperson(s) :Mr WONG Wang-fai (Personal, Social and Humanities Education Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Mr TAM Kai-ming (Law Ting Pong Secondary School) Mr LAU Tsing-kwong (Ma On Shan St. Joseph’s Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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SB-01 S Catering for student diversity through effective curriculum planning and diverse teaching strategies The sharing session aims to: - enhance participants’ understanding of student diversity - provide insights into how student diversity can be catered for A case study will be used to illustrate how student diversity is addressed through curriculum planning and the impact of such planning on the delivery of the lessons, students’ learning and teacher development. School-based practices will also be shared to illustrate how different types of student diversity can be addressed through a multiplicity of teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, group work, questioning technique, etc. Chairperson(s) : Mr LAI Yiu-ting (School-based Curriculum Development (Secondary) Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms TUNG Lo-chit (YLPMSAA Tang Siu Tong Secondary School) Mr LAI Yiu-ting (School-based Curriculum Development (Secondary) Section, CDI) Ms Serlina SUEN Kwok-ying (School-based Curriculum Development (Secondary) Section, CDI) Mr Vincent CHAN Sum-chuen (School-based Curriculum Development (Secondary) Section, CDI) Language Medium : Cantonese

SB-02 S A reflective approach towards a new curriculum design Over the past years, YCH Wong Wha San Secondary School has adopted a cross-curricular approach, using different themes, to develop their school-based curriculum. Last year, the school took a step forward in curriculum development by reflecting on the impact of this method of curriculum design on student learning and teacher development. The theme of mass media education was chosen to develop students’ life-long learning skills (such as critical thinking) and nurture positive values & attitudes (such as being open and caring) among them. This sharing will focus on: - the curriculum design & its implementation -impact on student learning & teacher development - implications for curriculum planning & management Chairperson(s) : Mr FUNG Sun-wai, Leo (School-based Curriculum Development (Secondary) Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr NG Tsz-kit ,Victor (YCH Wong Wha San Secondary School) Mr FUNG Sun-wai,Leo (School-based Curriculum Development (Secondary) Section, CDI) Language Medium : Cantonese

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SC-01 S Infusing Process and Thinking Skills into Science Lessons

The focus of this session is to share with participants how the development of process and thinking skills can be integrated effectively in everyday science lessons. Evidences of impact on student learning and their development in communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills will be examined. Experiences in promoting and managing curriculum changes and approaches to bring around changes in the school science department will also be shared.

Chairperson(s) :Ms Sophia CHOW (Science Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) :Mr Vincent LO Wai-shing (Ling Liang Church E Wun Secondary School)

Ms Irene CHAN Yuk-ping (HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

SE-01 PS The Process of Reconstructing a School-based Curriculum in response to Curriculum Reform - Experience of a Special School for the Severely Mentally Handicapped Children

To introduce the process of developing a school-based curriculum in a special school for the severely mentally handicapped children in its response to curriculum reforms through organizational and cultural changes to influence teachers’ attitude and enhance their knowledge and pedagogical skills in curriculum planning with reference to communication skills, critical thinking skills and creativity.

Chairperson(s) : Professor LIAN Ming-gon (Consultant of the Seed Project, The University of Hong Kong)

Mrs LI CHEUNG Ching-yee, Cecilia (Special Educational Needs Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Dr NG Kwok-hung (Principal, Caritas Lok Kan School)

Mrs FUNG Chi-man (Caritas Lok Kan School)

Language Medium : Cantonese

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SE-02 PS Enhancing Students’ Creativity, Higher Order Thinking and Personal & Social Development Through Science Project

To introduce the process and outcomes of developing School-based curriculum Ð Science Project at S.2 level. Teachers found that they were able to cater for students’ individual differences and to enhance students’ potential more effectively through the programme. The principal will share his experiences on how organizational changes, teachers’ attitudes and pedagogical skills changes could be achieved during the process of curriculum implementation, as well as the impacts of the programme upon school, teachers and students.

Chairperson(s) : Ms LAW Kwai-kwai, Patricia (Project Consultant, Cluster School Gifted Project)

Speaker(s) : Mr LAU Hor-keung (Principal, Sha Tin Methodist College)

Ms LAW Kwai-kwai, Patricia (Project Consultant, Cluster School Gifted Project)

Language Medium : Cantonese

SP-01 P Interactive Mathematics, Narrowing In Widening Out

Two groups of primary teachers tried different ways to promote thinking in their Mathematics classroom teaching. They titled their experience as ‘Interactive Inquiry Teaching in Mathematics’ and ‘Narrowing In and Widening Out’ accordingly. Their findings revealed that it was important for teachers to understand how students grasp Mathematical concept, to provide relevant scaffolds and to allow ample opportunity to express their understanding.

Chairperson(s) :Mr WUN Chi-wa (School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms SUEN Man-ching (Sha Tau Kok Central Primary School)

Ms TSANG Sau-ling (Sha Tau Kok Central Primary School)

Ms CHUNG Pik-lan (Sha Tau Kok Central Primary School)

Ms HUEN Mon-lei (F.M.B. Chun Lei Primary School (P.M.))

Ms LAW Yim-sheung (F.M.B. Chun Lei Primary School (P.M.))

Language Medium : Cantonese

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SP-02 P ‘Reading & Writing’ Sandwich What are the problems English teachers faced when they teach creative writing, phonics and process writing in P.1, P.2 & P.4? How can we know students really benefit from these strategies? Action researches done in 3 primary schools show that the mere transfer of foreign experience to local classroom did not work. Our students need more scaffolding, learning opportunities and authentic learning experiences before they can apply phonics and writing skills in their reading and writing. Interestingly, our evidence shows that both high-achievers and low-achievers can benefit, though in different ways, from these strategies. Chairperson(s) : Ms KWOK Wing-ki (School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms PAU Yuk-fong (Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove)) Ms LI Yin-ping (Tai Po Old Market Public School (Plover Cove)) Ms YAU Suk-fan (Tai Po Old Market Public School) Ms Tsang Pui-shan (Tai Po Old Market Public School) Ms LO Sze-man (Wo Che Lutheran Primary School) Ms LEE Siu-kwan (Wo Che Lutheran Primary School) Ms KO Ming-tak (Wo Che Lutheran Primary School) Language Medium : Cantonese supplemented with English

SP-03 P Learning Beyond Time and Space Two schools developed their interdisciplinary curriculum with different strategies, “service learning” and “project learning”. Anchoring on the GS curriculum, elements from other KLAs were integrated into the initiatives. Students engaged in authentic tasks such as visiting old people’s homes, kindergartens and other schools. Through personal participation and systematic reflection, students extended their learning beyond the walls and timetable. Chairperson(s) : Mr HO Chun-hoe (School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, CDI) Mr NG Muk-ka (School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, CDI) Speaker(s) :Ms LEUNG Wai-kwan (Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School (HHB)) Ms WONG Lam (Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School) Mr LEUNG Chun-pong (Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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SP-04 P Learning Writing Through Authentic Experience The Chinese Language teachers of two schools tried to develop and nurture authentic experience to motivate students’ writing. During the process, they found that besides providing authentic experience, the cognitive space provided to students and the assessment mode were important. These findings were made possible through understanding of students’ learning strategies and teachers’ own reflection based on systematic collection of evidences. Chairperson(s) : Ms CHEUNG Wai-ming (School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Ms CHENG Wai-fung (TWGHs Lo Yu Chik Primary School) Ms CHAN Lim-ha (TWGHs Lo Yu Chik Primary School) Ms CHOI Wai-fan (TWGHs Lo Yu Chik Primary School) Ms Dung Yi-ping (Alliance Primary School, Whampoa) Ms LAI Wai-ling (Alliance Primary School, Whampoa) Ms YIP Ka-pik (Alliance Primary School, Whampoa) Ms CHEUNG Wai-yee (Alliance Primary School, Whampoa) Ms CHAN Pui-yee (Alliance Primary School, Whampoa) Language Medium : Cantonese

SP-05 P Effective use of learning time The inquiry aims at finding out the impact of a new timetable framework on student learning and teacher development. Longer lesson time facilitating interactive teaching, institutionalization of co-curricular activities and reading lessons, daily meeting for school- based curriculum development and school-based teacher development programme focusing on enhancing information technology competence of teachers have impacted on student learning, teacher development and school development. While quantitative and qualitative changes are identified in students’ academic performance, generic skills and physical and aesthetic abilities, findings indicate that a mere lengthening of lesson time may not necessarily be the only effective strategy in bringing about positive changes in teaching and learning. It should go with careful planning, and the school should render support in terms of teacher development programme and resource management. Chairperson(s) : Mr TSE Kwok-kueng (School-based Curriculum Development (Primary) Section, CDI) Speaker(s) : Mr TIN Siu-bun (Holy Carpenter Primary School ) Language Medium : Cantonese

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SS-01 PS Learning Portfolios Ð Motivating Active Learning

Using the authentic experiences and knowledge of practice gained through the seed project on ‘Development of Student Portfolios’, two seed teachers are going to analyze why and how the project creates positive impact on student motivation, attitude to learning and enhances their quality of learning with evidences from student work. The speakers will also highlight how the project could be incorporated in everyday classroom teaching with improved pedagogical practices in Chinese Language and Geography as examples.

Chairperson(s) : Mr TANG Chee-poon (Senior Secondary Section, CDI)

Mrs Maria LEE TANG Yim-sin (Senior Secondary Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms CHEUNG Po-chu (Tung Chung Catholic School)

Mr Eddy LEE Yeung-chun (Raimondi College)

Language Medium : Cantonese

SS-02 PS Learning Portfolios Ð Realizing Whole Person Development of Students

Using the authentic experiences and knowledge in practice gained through the seed project on ‘Development of Student Portfolios’, two seed teachers are going to illustrate how learning portfolios could be designed and implemented with an aim to facilitate students to reflect on their experiences in attaining all-round development in the domains of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics. The speakers will also highlight how student reflections could be analyzed to indicate their internalization progress and how teachers can make use of the captured evidences to help students to take practical steps to improve further.

Chairperson(s) : Mr TANG Chee-poon (Senior Secondary Section, CDI)

Mrs Maria LEE TANG Yim-sin (Senior Secondary Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : Ms CHEUNG Po-chu (Tung Chung Catholic School)

Mr Eddy LEE Yeung-chun (Raimondi College)

Language Medium : Cantonese

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TE-01 S Planning Technology Education Curriculum: Helping Students to Acquire Knowledge to Face Technological Changes What is Technology? It is something which you learn this minute and become outdated in the next minute. While we are all enjoying the products of Technology and the convenience that these products bring along, we are also faced with how and what we should learn to live and upkeep with Technology advancement. Are we preparing our students to be the masters or slaves of Technology? Our speakers would share with us their experiences in struggling to maintain a balance between basic and updated knowledge in designing the TE curriculum for Hong Kong students. Through an open forum, it is hoped to shed light on what a student should acquire to enable him to become a life-long learner in Technology. Chairperson(s) : Ms NGAI Kwok-chun, Sarah (Technology Education Section, CDI)

Speaker(s) : SESSION 2: Mr CHENG Lai-wa, Jeff (Technology Education Section, CDI) Mr CHAN Kam-tong (New Method College) Mr WONG Pak-yick (The CUHK FAA Chan Chun Ha Secondary School)

SECTION 3: Mr CHENG Lai-wa, Jeff (Technology Education Section, CDI) Mr WONG Kwong-wai (New Method College) Ms HO Suet-ying (Tin Ka Ping Secondary School) Language Medium : Cantonese

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