1. Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School 2009-2010 NSS Curriculum Presentation English Language

2. 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 …

3. School-Based NSS Curriculum Development Taking into consideration factors such as - learners ’ needs, interests and abilities - teachers ’ readiness - The school context

4. Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum Grade 12 Elective Grade 11 Compulsory Part Grade 10 Part

5. Lesson Time Percentage of lesson time (Approximate number of hours) Compulsory Part75% (305 hours) Elective Part25% (100 hours)

6. Learning Targets The 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

7. 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

8. The Compulsory Part Meaningful use of Reading/ Writing Listening/ Speaking Vocabulary Text Types Grammar Forms & Communicative Functions through exploration of themes in varied contexts by adopting different approaches and strategies

9. 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)

10. Compulsory Part Reading/ Writing Listening/ Speaking Vocabulary Text Types Grammar Forms & Communicative Functions Speaking Skills Pronunciation stress rhythm & intonation Relationship between the Compulsory and 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

11. Teaching Schedule YearContentsApproximate Number of Hours Grade 10 Compulsory Part145 Grade 11 Compulsory Part and Elective Part 145 Grade 12 Compulsory Part and Elective Part 115

12. 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

13. 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

14. Public Examination ComponentWeightingDuration Paper 1 Reading20%1 ½ hours Paper 2 Writing25%2 hours Paper 3 Listening & Integrated Skills 30%2 hours Paper 4 Speaking10%20 minutes

15. SBA:15% Elective Part (5%) Language Arts Learning English through Popular Culture Learning English through Drama

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. The End Thank You !